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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1961
Page
3
The Abernathy fax rate cut has been in effect since the announced date. The policy reduces charges for sending documents through the Abernathy facility, impacting local businesses and residents relying on fax communications.
AP reports a new postal ethics code by Postmaster General Edward Day outlining core conduct rules. Employees must not use office for private gain or accept gifts, avoid favoritism, refrain from commitments binding the service, and not misuse government equipment. The code bans discrimination in promotion and job actions.
Coastal Island split by tides from Hurricane Carla. Padre Island and Mustang Island access severed as the Padre Island Causeway and related roads were washed away or heavily damaged. Wreckage of eateries and cabanas spread across the area. Only air or boat access remains. plans for repairs and bids are to be discussed, with temporary connections being sought.
The commission will open bids for drilling and developing eight water wells in the Sandhills Field at its regular meeting at Central Fire Station with bid openings scheduled for 9 30 am. The routine session is expected to proceed with other standard items on the agenda.
Louisiana governor Jimmie Davis canceled an aerial survey over Cameron area due to squalls from Hurricane Carla. evacuees return to Cameron area as damages appear less severe than feared. Four killed by a tornado in Hodge Louisiana. Kaplan tornado casualty reported. Infrastructure closures persist with high water and heat backing, while rice crop prospects show guarded hope.
A new company has been formed to produce tires and tubes at Cacuaco for market in Angola Mozambique and Portuguese India. Annual capacity is about 2 000 tons and initial operation is 1.78 million.
Cash loss exceeding 75 dollars at Shunshine Biscuit Co and multiple thefts under investigation. Change from a soft drink machine missing, a $15 metal box taken, a boxcar of flour entered at Waples Platter Inc with no reported loss, carpet valued 250 dollars stolen from Mathis Lumber Co, a vacant house entry at 4612 East Street, a damaged door at Lubbock Motor Lodge, a broken car window reported, a tachometer and oil gauge stolen from a car, and a missing sound equipment and musical instrument from Rendezvous Club. A shoplifting conviction in County Court resulted in a 25 dollar fine and costs for Joretta Reaction.
Peron AP report on Roxeth Hill School Harrow where eleven pupils in a special class begin an experiment to teach reading with a reformulated Roman alphabet of 48 symbols lacking capitals. Headmaster Ronald Yeates explains the transition aids phonetic learning yet fears child reaction.
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