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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1960
Page
6
Eyewitnesses describe a massive explosion at a department store, with smoke and dust filling the basement where more than 20 reportedly trapped. Victims were seen under bricks and steel, with bloodied scenes along the street as debris and merchandise scattered widely. A missing baby was later found with its father.
After a blast in a two story downtown Windsor department store, rescuers battled floodwaters three feet deep as more than 40 ambulances ferried injured to hospitals. Residents fled rising waters while police and fire crews evacuated shoppers and workers. Authorities reported dozens rescued, hundreds displaced, and preparations for disaster relief amid ongoing rains.
The program used taped recordings to advise on lighting flash picture arrangement close ups and picturing people and stories. It traced America life and history across the 50 states with slides on three screens showing New York Boston Philadelphia San Francisco San Antonio and Disneyland. Attendees praised the feature as unusually strong for its kind.
Mrs. Ernest Lindsey, longtime associated with Lind sey Theatres and widow of Ernest Lindsey, died at 9 45 p m Tuesday at Methodist Hospital after months of illness She lived at 2004 17th St since 1979 Funeral arrangements are at Franklin Bartley Funeral Home Survivors include two daughters two sisters four grandchildren and her mother in law Mrs J D Lindsey active in church and hospital volunteer work Married in Memphis Texas in 1926 and once lived in Lubbock
Los Angeles judge ordered the Finch-Tragott murder retrial jury locked for the night after six days of deliberation failed to yield a verdict. Judge Dawson said no poll planned, noting 12 weeks of testimony and more than 150 exhibits. The panel recessed with jurors appearing amiable after 22% hours of deliberation.
BRISTOL England AP Two oil tankers collided and blew up in fog on the Severn Estuary. A railroad bridge toppled. Mrs Slaughter, 24, died in Germany. Her husband Larry Slaughter survived. Survivors include two sons and three sisters. The body will be sent to the United States for burial.
Youngsters from nine Hobbs churches will collect next weekend for the United Nations Children's Fund. The campaign begins Friday evening and avoids Halloween due to PTA events. Churches involved include Highland Christian Lane Chapel First Christian Ebenezer Baptist First Presbyterian St Christopher's Episcopal Southern Heights Methodist Church of God in Christ and First Methodist. Tab Hunter Acquitted In Glendale Dog Beating Case. The actor was cleared of charges of brutal beating and mistreating his two year old Weimaraner Fritz.
The Lubbock group meets Mexican President Lopez Mateos amid crowds of thousands in Ciudad Acuna and Durango. They press for a briefing on Project Good Neighbors and await a meeting with Eisenhower, enduring delays, mud, and security hurdles before any joint appearance.
Vice President Richard Nixon visited Hamden Ohio population 1030 in Vinton County on a campaign swing. He received four buckeyes from 79 year old Roy Nixon a distant cousin and introduced him to the crowd of 3000 to 4000. Roy Nixon and others shared family ties noting Herbert Nixon's Volunteers for Kennedy. Johnny Howell a local boy proudly recounted sending a letter to Dear Cousin Richard and receiving Nixon's reply.
USIA and Prestige reports that Allen asked the White House for a decision on continuing to withhold reports from Congress. Investigators queried whether the withholding was his call or White House originated. The House information subcommittee notes such polls are usually kept from the public but have sometimes been shared with Congress in the past. The broader scene includes Eisenhower’s diplomacy, Mexican officials, and a look at Project Good Neighbors as a potential pilot program to strengthen US-Mexico ties amid Cuba and broader Cold War pressures.
The jumble lists numerous birth notices from families such as Mr and Mrs Jimmy Moore and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hamm. It notes infants born at various hospitals with weights ranging from pounds ounces to pounds, and times in the afternoon. Fathers are described by their occupations, including bank manager, insurance worker, and factory employee, with references to local businesses and churches. The chaotic OCR also threads political commentary about Castro and Cuban economy amid unrelated civic notes.
The article notes pending funeral rites for Mrs. Poff amid broader world unrest. It mentions American executives relieved by recent seizures and Havana press jubilation over a decree tied to alleged U.S. aggression. The Revolucion and Communist headlines frame the political climate.
Bradfort Barnett 74 year old retired grain dealer of Lamesa dies at 4 a m Tuesday in Medic Arts Hospital. Funeral at 2 p m today First Baptist Church with Rev Milo Arbuckle. Burial Lamesa Memorial Park under Higginbotham Funeral Home. Survivors include sister Mrs Charlotte Mackey Falls and two grand children.
Funeral services for Nancy Ann Burgett 74 of Lamesa who died Monday in Medical Arts Hospital will be held at 2 p.m. today at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Lloyd Mayhew of First Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Lamesa Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter Mrs W D Saunders of Lamesa a sister Miss Almeda Owens a brother Sam Owens and two grandchildren. Pallbearers named. In other news Texas faces a General Revenue Fund deficit of 58.4 million dollars as of Monday per state treasurer report.
The Morton Rebekah Lodge No. 29 plans a hobo supper Thursday evening in the Cochran County Activities building. Mrs. J Akin announces tickets cost 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children. Special music will be provided.
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