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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1961
Page
7
The United Nations debate on Nationalist China’s seat continues with Soviet objections to the language used and calls for fair discussion. T F Tsiang of Nationalist China condemns the Soviet motion as biased and propagandistic while arguing for broader free discussion in the General Assembly.
The zoning board debated Ross as a garage operator in a residential zone amid accusations of intimidation by a city employee. It approved nearby housing expansions and a trailer park plan while approving church school development and a service station addition with conditions. Four other cases included a three-stall expansion and a substation request, with attendance by board members Brown and others.
Benjamin Landis Morgan of Lubbock sues in Smith County asserting undue influence and Morgan was of unsound mind. The suit names Ruby Pearl Pickett and Maxine Sloane of Houston as executrixes and seeks one third of the estate from the late Henry M. Morgan owner of barber colleges beauty supply houses and a Houston hotel owner who died May 9.
Sen Styles Bridges of New Hampshire, ranking Republican on the Senate GOP Policy Committee, was listed in serious but not critical condition after a moderately severe coronary attack. He was readmitted to Concord Hospital for evaluation and rest with no visitors except immediate family.
Texas Tech registration for fall ends with 10 185 students enrolled up from last fall and 1 017 more than prior records. Unaudited figures show 6 800 men and 3 295 women including about 30 Negro students across schools such as Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Home Economics, and Education.
A local hospital plans a Thursday event to showcase medical advances and patient care options. Organizers emphasize community health resources and invite residents to attend at the hospital campus.
Washington reports Sarah Hughes of Dallas as a leading candidate for one of two new U S federal judgeships in Texas. Key supporters include Lyndon Johnson and Ralph Yarborough, with opposition over age from the ABA. The other finalists cited are Bryan Bradbury Abi ene Leo Brewster and Henry Wade. Judge Hutcheson plans retirement likely by year end.
A state.er and vice president named Nelson expressed hope for a return to full production by early next week. Ford and Chrysler bargaining talks were postponed awaiting General Motors windup. GM’s package has not yet been proposed at Ford or Chrysler.
Twin brothers Bob and Jack Streeter aged 16 worked summer jobs by splitting shifts and paychecks at a Minneapolis shop. One day a switch from sacking to production led to seven hits by Jack, discovered by a keen foreman who kept silent until the boys’ final day. Superintendent Carl Swanson joked he might have hired both.
Monterey meets Permian of Odessa for a repeat workout at Lowrey Field. Traffic officers advise fans to use Avenue Q and nearby routes to reach the northeast stadium parking lot. Overcrowded Avenue P on Thursday raises congestion concerns if rain slows access.
Elisabethville reports a provisional UN Katanga cease-fire largely held with brief bursts of gunfire. UN official O'Brien says the truce is temporary and warns against troop insertions. Katanga leader Muke claims to reinforce. British and UN views reflect shifting tactics as violence subsides.
Dr Hulms leads a team including M J Fraser Henry Riemersma A J Venturino and R E Wein to produce a superconducting magnet claiming the first to match theory's predicted performance. The device uses 15 000 turns of niobium alloy wire two inch diameter coil cooled to 450 below zero with liquid helium.
Former Vice President John Nance Garner pledges major support to a Texas college, giving $400000 and other assets including two checks totaling $200000 and stock valued at $800000 to the university serving Uvalde Real and Zavala counties. The donation aims to bolster the union college as the nation watches recovery from storms.
Eight year old Max Berlanga of Lorenzo remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit after open heart surgery on Monday. No official outcome report was available. Max is the son of Mr and Mrs Marguerita Berlanga. his father works at the Co-Op Gin in Lorenzo.
A new trial date was set by Judge C Olsen after a defense request as Mack Herring 17 faces murder charges in the Bert Williams case at Odessa High School. Low bids totaling 9 297 922 were opened by the highway department in Lamb County.
Booster caravan stopped in Amherst and Sudan distributing fair materials as 750 to 780 students greeted groups. Bowman Brothers entertained at Sudans and in Clovis Rotary lunch, with tours visiting DeShazo Richland Hills and Portales sites before returning to Lubbock. Fifth tour planned with Smyer Shallowater Anton Abernathy Petersburg and others.
Law bids include Lamb County U.S. 81 grade and surfacing work from Hockley County line to 2.7 miles southeast of Littlefield. James C Kerr of Lubbock submitted a bid of $188,122 for the project.
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