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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1962

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2

Elderly Brothers Die In 11Story Fall While Painting Windows

Alfred and Ludwig Signs, both in their 50s, fell 11 stories from a broken scaffold while painting windows at a Manhattan high rise near Sixth Avenue and 51st Street. They landed in a gap between a boys clubhouse and the 16 story building. police investigate why the scaffold gave way. The Brookyn contractors are W Rakower painting. The accident follows a prior 21 story fall nearby that killed four window washers on May 29.

New York Manhattan Sixth Ave Sith St Alfred and Ludwig W. Rakower Brooklyn Equitable Life Assurance Society Rockefeller Center Empire State Building

Tech ROTC names commanders and promotions

Texas Tech Army ROTC announces cadet leaders for the brigade including Cadet Col Addison Lee Pfluger as commander and Cadet Maj Charlies R Fifer as executive officer. Four battalion chiefs are Cadet Majors Gerald A Brown Wil liam James Wade John Milsap Compere and George E Parsons.

Texas Tech Army Rotc Addison Lee Pfluger Eden Charlies R. Fifer Gerald A Brown Fort Worth William James Wade Littlefield John Milsap Compere Abilene George E Jerry) Parsons Lubbock

Texan Dvoracek Joins Texas Tech Agricultural Engineering

Marvin Dvoracek, native of Penelope, Texas, becomes assistant professor of agricultural engineering at Texas Tech. A Texas A&M graduate with an economics and engineering background, he taught four years at the University of California. He will focus on water and soil conservation.

Texas Tech California Marvin Dvoraceck Penelope Dvoracek Texas A&m University of California Willie Ulich Tech American Society of Agricultural Engineers U.S. Army Reserve John W. Dvoracek

Clovis Motorist Hurt In Mishap

A 23 year old Clovis man Payton Taylor Jr was injured when his car slid 180 feet then struck a concrete pipe laden truck on Highway 487 near Portales. He suffered head and facial lacerations a fractured collar bone chest bruises and a knee cut. He was treated at Roosevelt General Hospital then transferred to Clovis Memorial Hospital. The other driver To Wo Lowery of Clovis was not injured. The crash occurred around 4 am near the 70 and 467 intersection.

Portales Clovis Payton Taylor Jr Roosevelt General Hospital Clovis Memorial Hospital Bill Biddleman Taylor Wo Lowery Los 70

Parsons PTA States Meeting Tonight

The E. J. Parsons PTA will hold a meeting at 7 20 pm today in the school cafeteria. Speakers include RB McAlister on Good Citizenship and Self Development. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lynch are PTA presidents.

E. J. Parsons P TA Mertwndis McAlister Henry Lynch Parsons Pta

Fish skin slime fights bacteria and disease

A protective slime on fish skin acts as a barrier against bacteria and disease, helping the fish stay healthy in its environment. This slimy coating disrupts microbial attack and supports defense against illness in aquatic habitats.

Three Firms To Conduct Pilot Chest Drives

A Tuesday orientation session outlined a pilot campaign program for three firms Lubbock National Bank Lubbock Auto Company and Coca Cola Bottling Company. The visit covered United Fund agencies including Milam Children's Training Center Boys Club Salvation Army Community Clothing Center Well Baby Clinic and YMCA. George Tarter led training Loyd Lanotte welcomed attendees George Wilson outlined the pilot firm concept to guide over 300 local firms. A Hemphill Wells luncheon followed with participants W B Parrack Jr David Collier Tom F E Locke George Morris Pat McNamara and Gene Roberts.

United Fund Lubbock National Bank Lubbock Auto Company Coca Cola Bottling Company Milam Children’s Training Center Boys’ Club Salvation Army and Community Clothing Center Well Baby Clinic Lubbock Wilson Hemphill-Wells Hobbob W. B. Parrack Jr David Collier Tom FE. Locke George Morris Pat McNamara Gene Roberts

Pasteeth Promises Comfort for False Teeth Wearers

An advertorial claims PASTEETH powder stabilizes plates reducing embarrassment from slips. It promotes alkaline non acidic formula to prevent souring and odor, and advises sprinkling on plates for firmer grip and comfort. Available at rug counters nationwide.

Housing Crisis at ENMU as Freshmen Dorms Fill Fast

Officials at Eastern New Mexico University report a developing housing shortage after three days of registration, with three students per room in two freshman dorms and a floor of Plains Motor Hotel reserved for women students. Married student apartments and single men occupy empty units as upperclassmen arrive.

Portales Eastern New Mexico University Plains Motor Hotel

Vacuum Cleaners Imports Peak in Early 1961

US imports of household vacuum cleaners and vacuum cleaner parts hit a record $609 250 in the first seven months of 1961. This figure underscores growing demand and persistent import activity in the sector during that period.

Washington, DC

Titan 2 Scores Another Success On Atlantic Missile Flight

Titan 2, America's potent military rocket, completed its third success in five tests with a 5,000 mile Atlantic range flight to a target near Ascension Island. The test aimed to prove rapid firing from underground pits and payload instruments replaced the warhead. Officials say operational capability could be next year with warhead yields up to 10 megatons.

Cape Canaveral Fla America Atlantic Ascension Island South Atlantic United States AUS. Rocket General Electric

Tormenting Twins Surrender Meekly Ad In News Feature

An Borger Texas ad claims Baker's Hair Tonic cures dandruff and itchy scalp with a money back guarantee. The piece includes a testimonial from Mrs. Lawrence McElroy praising Braxer’s Hair Tonic and promotes Shawnee based styling products as a cure for scalp issues.

Borger Tex Lawrence McElroy P. O Braxer

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Brgade Pfluger School of Business Phi Gamma Delta Delta Sigma Pi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Phi Phlager Board of Student Organzations Fifer Brown Tynan Mile Lars Roebuck Wade Sigma Alpha Epsilon Kuykendall Compere Ph. Delta Theta Saddle Tramps Mens Rescience Council Parsons Alan Uustall Phi Delta Theta Freshman Council Ph Eta Sigma Interfraternity Council The Union Board Baptist Student Union Marvin Dvoracek A. Dvoracek Faculty Enews Relations Paris UPI Jordan Uer Cris Syria ENMU Titan 2 Slate Falls Pen Argyl William Kasibier Daniel DeLong Edward Fichoff Easton Here Northwich Farr Caserole Olives Lamb Ragout P.m Deluve College Canton Tomo Monterey Center Fairmart DU Pont Dupont Ernie Frazier Carpe
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