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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1961

Page

3

Cattle Brand Inspection Authority Hearings Held

Texas officials and cattlemen debated renewing the TSCRA brand inspection authority at 17 posted markets in Texas. USDA examiner G Osmond Hyde led three days of hearings after the 1943 authority was revoked July 10 with an effective date of November 1. Supporters argued inspections deter rustlers, while opponents challenged the revival at affected markets.

LEE Jones Austin Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association G. Osmond Hyde U.S. Department of Agriculture TSCRA USDA Texas Packers and Stockyards Act Dolph Briscoe Jr Uvalde Fort Worth Hyde Price Daniel Will Wilson U. S. Department of Agriculture Wilson Oklahoma City Denver Kansas City Nacogdoches A. J.thompson U. S.department of Agriculture Association

Dispute Flares Over Merger Prospects At Episcopal Convention

DETROIT AP reports factional pamphlets at the Episcopal general convention sparking a debate over Christian unity. Opponents warn against interdenominational cooperation while church leaders circulate rebuttals saying the charges misrepresent facts. Unity discussions form a central agenda as merger negotiations with Presbyterians Methodists and the United Church of Christ are debated.

Episcopal Detroit Episcopal General Convention Movement For Christian Unity Episcopal Church United Church of Christ

Slaton Farm-Merchant Dinner Draws 900 Attendees

More than 900 people attended Slaton's Farmer-Merchant Dinner at the Little League Ballpark. Bob Clodfelter welcomed farmers, Bobby Jones gave the response, and Jack Lasater served as master of ceremonies. Cash prizes for the first three cotton bales went to C. V. Schneider 150, J. P. Angerer 100, and Jack Blevins 50. Anton Ahrens received a longest term farmer award for 58 years in Wilson area. Over $1,000 in prizes were distributed to former guests. Dinner sponsored by the Slaton Chamber of Commerce.

Farmer-Merchant Slaton Hack Lasater Chamber of Commerce C. V. Schneider John Schmidt Bob Clodfelter Bobby Jones Near Slaton Jack Lasater Union J. P. Angerer Near Woodrow Jack Blevins Wilson Anton Ahrens Ahrens The Slaton Ber of Commerce

Dystrophy Week Designated in Texas by Governor

AP reports Gov. Price Daniel designated September 25 to October 3 as Liberty from Dystrophy Week in Liberty, Texas. He cited grants from the National Muscular Dystrophy Research Foundation Inc. to fund research programs aiming to conquer the disease.

Austin Price Daniel Liberty National

Death of Dag Hammarskjold Sparks UN Future Debate

The death of Dag Hammarskjold unsettles the United Nations as factions clash over its direction amid Cold War pressures. France rejects a blaming tone while the Congo crisis and admission of new members complicate the path forward for the world body.

J. M. Roberts Atpeo Lammarskjol Soviet Bloc UN Istras Congo United Nations United States France Britain Germany Jackson Miss UPI New York Sion Red China Nelson Rockefeller Uhangsi U. S Atlanta National Episcopal Vention

Few Cattle Are Branded Buyers Say

Texas cattle buyers testified that only small numbers of cattle are branded and inspectable at markets. They opposed an eight cent per head fee for brand inspection, noting estimates of branding at roughly 20 percent of cattle in some markets and under 10 percent for younger stock. The hearing, part of a three-day inquiry, continues with witnesses opposing the TSCRA authority.

Austin Texas Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association R. R. Kothmann San Antonio Frio Fort Worth J.D. Vann Vann Cattle Co iVann

Youth Freed Of Crash Charges In Court At Law No 1

An 18 year old, John Richard George of 4616 40th St, was found innocent by a Lubbock County Court-At-Law No 1 jury after appealing a negligent collision conviction from Corporation Court. The incident occurred near College Ave on Feb 28 and a $15 fine was previously imposed.

Lubbock Adolph Montalvo Ave 34Th Street Natividad Gonzalez Ave. I Buy- Rite Self Service Shoes 34Th St

Unified Army Air Units Form New Global Command

Secretary McNamara announced a new unified command uniting the Army Fire Brigade and Tactical Air Command under a single Army general. The move consolidates about 115,000 Army troops in three divisions with 50,000 TAC personnel and roughly 1,800 aircraft, per studies by the joint chiefs and McNamara, directing by presidential decision.

Washington Sec. of Defense Robert S. McNamara Army S “Fire Brigade Strategic Army Corps

Missile Intercepts Drone Over Gulf Near Eglin

An advanced Bo marc-B interceptor missile from Eglin Air Force Base intercepted the Regulus II Drone high over the Gulf of Mexico. The 45-foot missile dived in a complex turn, meeting the supersonic drone about 250 miles south of the launch site near Santa Rosa Island at an altitude near seven miles.

Eglin Air Force Base Fla Gulf of Mexico Florida I Santa Rosa Island Eglin

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