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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1960
Page
10
President Eisenhower, set to be the oldest U.S. chief executive at 70 on October 4, answered questions at a news conference with baseball allegory. He quipped that when a pitcher has a no hitter going, no one mentions it, then shared a tale about two elderly men debating aging and mortality.
Arab influence is described as pressuring the new Cypriot state to avoid recognizing Israel. The report notes concerns about regional alliances while Cyprus charts its path as an independent nation.
A reader asks how to handle a foreman suspected of stealing merchandise. The answer urges direct confrontation, warns against remaining silent, and frames it as moral duty, not snitching. Other letters discuss DMV license reexamination programs and a dating complication with Bernice and Sid.
In Saltash England AP reports ale at Harry Eggins butcher shop priced around 56 dollars per mouthful. One bottle brewed by King Edward VII on a 1902 visit, others by his grandson Edward VIII. A prior sale raised 101 pounds. Proceeds support local foxhunt efforts.
Gov. Ernest F. Hollings told Charleston Civic Club members that if the election were held now South Carolina would vote Republican and called the Kennedy Johnson ticket the only hope for South Carolinians. He said Southern conservatives must stick together and that he does not endorse the Los Angeles Democratic platform.
A London shoe firm reports brisk sales to beatniks after introducing flat-heeled sloppy boots meant to suit the beatnik mentality. The move taps into a subculture trend with locals flocking to the shop for this distinctive footwear.
D P Keith earned the second official first bale title this year by ginning 660 pounds from 2 550 pounds of seed cotton at West Texas Gin in Matador. He previously claimed the first bale of 1960 cotton at Red Ball Gin in Roaring Springs weighing 512 pounds from 1 980 pounds, earning a premium and prizes. Charlie Long, three miles NW of Roaring Springs, produced the second bale there at 625 pounds from 2 070 pounds.
The annual Teacher Appreciation banquet in Lockney will be October 20. Sponsored by the Rotary Lions and Business & Professional Women's Club, the event will feature speaker Cal Farley founder of Boys Ranch and Amarillo business leader.
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