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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1960

Page

9

Johnson frames issue as Khrushchev war and peace test

In Lincoln and Omaha, Sen. Lyndon Johnson argued the campaign’s central issue is who can make Khrushchev face the overriding question of war and peace. He urged a nationwide volunteers for peace program and urged colleges to lead humanitarian service to win uncommitted nations to freedom.

Lincoln Neb Lyndon Johnson Khrushchev Johnson Richard Nixon Senate Nebraska Chamber of Commerce Omaha University of Nebraska Eisenhower United Nations Texas Volunteers For Peace and Humanity Goodby New Digest

Kennedy defense critique disputed by defense spokesman

SAN ANTONIO AP Assistant secretary Murray Snyder said Kennedy's defense criticism is rebutted by statements from congressionally trusted appropriations committee members. He cited Eisenhower Gates Chavez and Mahon affirming U S military strength and warned against equating rhetoric with funding decisions.

San Antonio John Kennedy U.S Appropriations Committee Congress Murray Snyder Defense Mahion Snyder Ft. Sam Houston Eisenhower Defense Thomas Gates Dennis Chavez D-N.m George Mahon D-Tex United States Kennedy Snyder

New Officers Elected By Beta Sigma Thi

Mrs. A. L. Foster was elected president of the Beta Sigma Thi chapter of Xi Alpha Epsilon sorority at a meeting at the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse. Other officers named include vice president Mrs. Bob Kinsey and secretary Mrs. Elizabeth Florence.

A. L. Foster 38Th St Xi Alpha Epsilon Sorority Lubbock Women’s Bob Kinsey 37Th St Elizabeth Florence 16Th St Dale Allen 32Nd St Foster Vernon Keesee List St Wilbur Stockton

Opening of Hockley Fair Draws Big Attendance

Good attendance and fair weather marked the opening day of the Hockley County Fair. Poultry judging and a talent show highlighted Thursday's events while sheep, dairy cattle, beef cattle, and swine judging winners were announced.

Levelland Hockley Roy Jacuff Ewe James White Sundown Martin Bundick Plains Bundek Jim Riley Jim Burnett Levelland Southdown Troy Harrie Waitharral Clarence Oswalt Bonesville Collie Trout Harris Whitharral West Harry Thompson Duroc Ropesville Oswalt Poland - China Roy Alexander Troy Harris Mack Alexander Jimmy Brantley Berkshire Don Stafford Milton Morrow Stafford Morrow Jimmy Alien Levellard Louie Carter Enetta Moorhead Gina Farm Home

Thiokol awarded funds for Minuteman missile work

Thiokol Chemical Corp says about 17 million dollars is allocated to continue production facilities for solid propellant engines used in the Air Force Minuteman missile first stage.

Trenton, NJ UPI Thiokol Chemical Corp Air Force

Perryman suit wins 2508 dollar award in workmen case

Jurors awarded Mrs. Ray Perryman 100 weeks of disability at 25 dollars 8 cents weekly, totaling 2508 dollars, in a workmen's compensation suit against Western Fire and Indemnity Co. The couple sought 14035 dollars. Separate case heard for Abfiene Thaxton Jr seeking 200 weeks at 25 dollars weekly after May 23 1959 truck injury.

District Court Ray Perryman Western Fire and Indemnity Co Perryman C.S. Thaxton Jr Abfiene McMillan Trucking Co Thaxton T. D. Custer Claude I. Clark M. D. Holder W. L. Cooper J. A. Lee Walter Jerry Carr John B. Martin P. T. Gentry Mrs. Garland Newsom S. R. Jackson G. L. Rosser

Fragmented Locating text from a historical land survey

A dense OCR fragment lists locations and completions across multiple townships and land parcels. It mentions Andrews Northeast, Howard Glasscock Basin, Coahoma, and several sections, ranges, and lot notations with numbers and owners such as Reed, Alice Williams, J. Eisner, and Brown.

Andrews Fukrm PSG Andrew Borden Opin Lap Howard Howard Glasscock — Basin Ou Co Spring WON Reed Coahema Glasscock — Bhasin Ant Co Red Woon Reed Howard Glasscock — Basin Gtr Co Basin Olean Tatvie Howard - Filiskeork Biasig Howard - Glasseau Carey Kirton Howard - Glasscock Reed Pohuly Aare Howard Glassbok Basin Sec Coahama Howard Glasserack Weanw Aus Uae Glasscoek Lou Poorman Vaseho — Coles Beecoe Rand Bay Pats Puiertam Ieardye Corp At TI Pert Ie Andrus, O Pes Yyie Royal

Cigarette Residue Cancer Link Claimed in Suit

In New Orleans a federal suit alleges cigarette residue contains chemicals that caused cancer in lab animals. Dr B L Van Duuren testifies to a study linking smoking to death of a 65 year old man, as Bransfield argues tobacco firms must make products safer.

New Orleans B. L. van Duuren New York University Bran Liartge Houston Tex Ligwell & Myers Tobacco Co H. J. Reynelds Tobacco Co Bransfield, Baton Rouge Lartigue

Group Opens Annual Drive Carr Speaks At District Farm Bureau Meet

Waggoner Carr, Texas House speaker, urged District 2 Farm Bureau members to engage in government. At Pioneer Hotel banquet, about 70 officials discussed Texas legislative needs, government costs, and informed civic participation. Shivers announced district goal of 10 728 members with Yoakum and Terry counties hitting targets. Barton received $250 TBF scholarship. Donna Welch and other legislators attended.

Duane Howell Avalanche-Journal Texas Carr Millard Shivers Waco Shivers Yoakum Terry Counties Yoakum County Terry County Crosby Floyd Hockley Briscoe Dickens Castro Palmer Lynn Hale Motloy Cochran Bailey Swisher Lamb Lubbock H. L Hub

City hosts second Office Automation conference

The three day event at the Pioneer Hotel draws about 50 registrants. Mayor David Casey welcomes attendees as L W Montgomery of the Machine Accountants Assn presents national news. Speakers include Lewis Kay Charles Johnson James Cauthen and Dr Robert Rouse. Wives tour city and attend a style show. HancIe Stevenson closes Saturday with a keynote.

Pioneer Hotel Lubbock David Casey L. W. Montgomery Machine Accountants Assn Lewis D. Kay Uarco Charles Johnson Journal of Machine James J. Cauthen Federal Reserve Bank Dallas Robert L. Rouse Economics and Finance Texas Tech Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Hemphill-Wells Monterey Hancle Stevenson West Texas NMAA A. W. Barkson Applied Science IBM Corp. Dallas F. F. Wigginton Dwight Blair

Negro Convicted In Forgery Case

A 23 year old Joe Louis Burton of 2609 Cedar was found guilty of forgery and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary by the 140th District Court after a 30 minute deliberation. He forged a $40 check passed at Farr's Supermarket No. 5 on May 4, 1959. He had a prior conviction in the 99th District Court. Prosecution by Dist. Atty. George F. Gilkerson and Ray Sanderson. Defense by Dean Shuman. Jurors listed.

Joe Louis Burton Asst Ray Sanderson Dean Shuman James E. Colbert C.F. Henry J. R. Thompson D. ©. Dawkins Furman Shipman W. W. Brown LeRoy Zieschang John G. King Harold B. Harvey D. B. Gordon James L. Price J. H. Vendrick

Sperry Gyroscope Wins Navy Contract for Submarine Detector

New York Sperry Gyroscope Co a Sperry Rand division secured a Navy contract worth 4 500 000 dollars to develop a passive silent underwater detection system for submarines.

New York UPD Sperry Gyroscope Co Sperry Rand Corp

Puzzler Ask Reveals City Government Details

Fort Worth City Secretary Roy Bateman answered a Denton schoolboy’s request with a puzzle, asking for how the city operates and who the main runner is. The kid sought full explanation of city government structures.

Fort Worth UPD Roy Bateman Denton

Independent oil jobbers hold major stake in U S bulk plants

Independent oil jobbers own 37 per cent of bulk plants and terminals in the United States and account for 34 per cent of total dollar sales.

United States

Children’s Theater Work Starts Oct in Lubbock

The Children’s Creative Theater, formerly Children’s Theater Workshop, sponsored by Lubbock Little Theater and the Junior League, begins Oct 1 with two classes for 2nd and 3rd graders and 2nd through 6th graders. Enrollment opens now. fall term fee is $10.

Children’s Creative Theater T-Sharn Lubbock Litte Theater Tov Fuse Children’s Theater Workshop Lubbock Little Theater Junior League Ands

Picketing Eisenhower Arrival Sparks New York Protest

Six to eight demonstrators in multicolored robes picket outside the Waldorf Astoria during President Eisenhower arrival protesting a Louisiana law cutting off relief payments to illegitimate children. One sign questioned food for 23,000 starving black children in Louisiana.

New York UPI Waldorf-Astoria Eisenhower Louisiana Committee For Free Dam New

Compact U S Cars Diminish Demand for Vauxhall Motors

U S buyers favor compact cars reducing demand for Britain's Vauxhall Motors. The shift signals a renewed emphasis on smaller models, with implications for production and export plans as market preferences tilt toward economical vehicles.

Britain Vauxhall Motors

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