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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1960

Page

12

Sneak Punch Predicted by Johnson on Tour

Special Correspondent Louise Evans reports from Winston Saleem NX where Sen Landon B Johnson warns Democrats of a looming political swing. He predicts Republicans especially Dick Nixon will resort to desperate tactics, calling for readiness as a “sneak punch.” The remarks were delivered amid a campaign swing.

Louise Evans Winston Saleem Landon B. Johnson Johnson Dick Nixon Bauntington Lodge Winston Salem iLodge Nixon Land Lodge

Role Of Press And Campaign Notes Highlight Political Tour

A newspaper feature outlines press duties toward truthful ads and public understanding while a political whirlwind with Johnson and Lodge tours Winston Salem. The trip shifts to Ohio Valley and North Carolina stops as rain and fog affect plans. Johnson benches Lodge clash over cabinet posts and race.

Winston Salem Obie Huntington Ohio Valley Johnson North Carolina International Tobacco Queen Traiier Gaddy Columbia S. C United States Tiod Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Lodge Willamsport Pal

Executives Of Christian Homes To Close Meet

The eighth annual meeting of executives of Christian children's homes will close today at Lubbock Christian College. Panels will discuss problems of teenagers and evaluating spiritual resources with leaders from Tipton Medina Bowing Green and Spring Hill. A luncheon speaker is Virgil Trout, and Dr. Paul Southern spoke Wednesday. About 1,500 children are cared for by five homes, with three more planned.

Christian Children's Homes Lubbock Christian College Durward Bates Tipton Home Tipton Oklo Phil Bradshaw Medina Home Medina Tex Inez Baucum Lubbock Children’s Home H. W. Taylor Potter Orphans Home Bowling Green Gayle Oler Boles Home W. B. Richter Tennessee Spring Hill Tenn Virgil Trout Sunset Church of Christ Parkway Manor Motel Paul Southern Abilene Christian College Boles Grover C. Ross New Mexico

Final Arguments Due Today In Trial Here

Final arguments will be heard today in the trial of A. C. Bowers, 59, 2403 Second Street, charged in a three count indictment with indecent exposure to a minor, fondling a minor and enticing a minor for immoral purposes. Dist Atty George E. Gilkerson chose enticing a minor for immoral purposes as the count to prosecute. The alleged offenses occurred in 1908 against a nine year old girl. Gilkerson and attorneys for the defendant, Travis Shelton and Forrest Bowers, completed examination of witnesses Wednesday afternoon. The defendant is tried before a grand jury in the 99th District Court with Judge Howard C. Davison presiding.

A. C. Bowers 2Nd St George E. Gilkersey Gilkerson Travis Shelton Forrest Bowers Tate

Plaintiffs Favored In Civil Case Here

In a Moth District Court civil suit jurors favored cross plaintiffs Larry Holley and George Carpenter. After five hours of deliberation they awarded damages. defendant Kansas City Fire and Marine Insurance Co. was found liable for the cross action. The jury also considered whether the insurer owed a statement that no policy covered an airplane crash dated November 2, 1959. Testimony in the case before Judge Robert H. Bean opened Monday afternoon.

Larry Holley George W. Carpenter Kansas City Fire and Marine Insurance Co Hall Carpenter Lubbock National Bank Robert H. Bean

Break-In Cases Reported Across City On Several Streets

Bryan Baxter reports a spare tire stolen from his car at 2206 28th St. Preston Gott says four hubcaps vanished from his vehicle at 2705 24th St. Bob Stepp claims three hub caps taken from his car on Avenue N. Fernando Garcia reports S850 stolen from him on Theblock Avenue CC after a Tuesday afternoon incident. A Black woman is accused but the victim did not notice until Wednesday.

Bryan Baxter 28Th St Preston Gott 24Th St Bobby Stepp Ave. N New Deal Fernando Garcia Bill Show Avenue CC King

Laos Decision Continues Amid Aid Distribution Debate

Officials say resuming aid to the Laotian army remains the basic policy though distributing aid to every Laotian splinter is physically impossible. State Department declined comment while Peru moves forward with funds for a 44 million Marcapomacocha water-diversion project.

United States Washington State Department Peru

Debate Set Prospects On Eight Minute Openings

The Democratic nominee urged practicality and questioned public telephoned queries as the debate moves forward. Each candidate will deliver an eight minute opening, face a 30 minute panel, then give a five minute summary. ABC CBS NBC and Mutual networks will carry the event with live and taped feeds across time zones. The first panel occurred Sept. 26 in Chicago, with subsequent sessions in Washington and Los Angeles and New York, produced in split screens.

American Broadcasting Co ABC Columbia Broadcasting System National Broadcasting Co Mutual Broadcasting System Mountain Pacific Chicago Washington Nixon Los Angeles Kennedy New York

Five Finalists Named For Homecoming Queen at Tech

Five finalists have been named for Texas Tech Homecoming Queen by the Student Assn. editor Ralph Carpenter lists Janice Cobb Lubbock junior Beverly Quintanisa Dallas sophomore Beth O Quinn San Antonio sophomore Shirley Stephens Denton senior and Joyce Tallman Fort Worth senior. The queen will be revealed Friday at a pep rally and coronated Saturday during the Texas Tech SMU football game.

Texas Tech Student Assn Ralph Carpenter Toreador Janice Cobb Lubbornk Beverly Quintanisia Dallas Beth O'Quinn San Antonio Shirley Stephens Denton Joyce Tallman Fort Worth SMU

Nixon Stop Here! Dimmitt 4-H Boy Stull Uncertain Shows Champion

Uncertainty swirls over a planned Nixon stop in Lubbock amid airline inquiries and official talks. A Wednesday meeting among five West Texas towns sought to confirm a November 3 appearance by Vice President Nixon, with officials citing possible disruption from an event the next morning. Local buzz centers on airport jet handling and travel plans as officials await steady confirmation.

Nixon Dimmitt Stull Noa Richard Nixon Lubbock Texas Richard Wood Washington Wood Ed Cotles Larbbock Munipal American Airlines

Dairy Council Says U.S. Milk Output Reaches New Peak

The National Dairy Council reports that American dairy herds set production records in 1959 with the average cow yielding more than 2,994 quarts of milk.

Chicago National Dairy Council

New Directors of Hobbs CC Named

Eight new members have been elected to the Tahbe Chamber of Commerce board of directors in Hobbs. They include TFL McAdams Jack Daniels Lloyd Meore Bob Jackson Tee Reed George Mansur and Ray Tily. They will join reelected members Phil Mc Gee George Haley Don Chirk R R Alworth B B Bailes Lynn Kincaid G I D Shelley Ben Alexander Zearl Youn and Walter Ling who will serve another year. The new board members will assume office at the chamber October meeting where officers will be chosen.

Ben Alesander Zearl Youn Walter Ling

Coast Guard Rescues Three Runaway Teens at Sea

Coast Guard detains Larry Reitz 14 Mike Muassei 18 and Nick Brisseau 14 after they flee Newport Beach to sea aboard a Mefcot boat. The youths were taken into custody aboard a cutter for a supervised return home with possible charges pending.

San Dusgo Cali Cap Larry Reitz Mike Muassei Nick Brisseau Newport Beach Calif

Westside zoning and home addition requests noted

City planning records show Ronine and others seeking permissions for dwelling use on a trailer park site and a carport plus storage on Farvis Street. David Crockett and George Young request temporary permits to house live hogs in four parcels in Fig Avenue AP industrial zone, with health regulation compliance and neighborhood notification for two years. Coast Guard action concerns youths who allegedly fled by sailing ketch Alpha Too and were intercepted near Newport Harbor, with no prosecution expected from Larry Reitz’s family.

Page Ones Joe Hindman Purdue Vonine Ettairce Ch. B. Buchanan Suis Farvis St David Crockett George Young Fig Avenue City Health Department Larry Coast Guard Newport Harbor Pontehartrain Achief

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