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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1961
Page
2
Defendants pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and were assessed punishments by judges and Robert J. Allen in separate Court-at-Law sessions on Friday.
Trial records show Mrs Raymond Levy recovering at home from a fall at a grocery store on September 16 causing a broken foot and bruises. Nathaniel Byeareld Negro found guilty of carrying a pistol with prior conviction, fined. Four more defendants sentenced for theft and drug related charges, with jail terms and court costs. Fire at Leo’s Barber Shop caused no fire damage. patient recovering after lung surgery at Taylor Hospital.
Police continued a late Friday probe into a burglary at Radio Lab on Avenue Q with four televisions valued at about 800 dollars missing. Evidence suggested a temporary door used during remodeling enabled the break in at 1501 Avenue Q. Additional thefts and attempted burglaries were reported including cash, a camera, a light meter, a key, and a power saw from several local locations and residences.
Irving Lee Shore Winnsboro La was killed when a moving freight boxcar hit a transport truck near Tenaha Texas during a typhoon Pamela related incident. Two other men were injured as investigators said the truck rail joint failed and the boxcar struck the truck while crossing a highway.
A New Mexico-Texas delegation urged greater use of White Sands Missile Range in relation to the national space program. Senator Anderson noted the range near El Paso has seen reduced activity though $400 million is invested. The group met with Vice President Johnson and Senator Kerr to press for range suitability as space program expands. Delegation members include Dorrance Roderick and other El Paso businessmen and Eber McKinley of Alamogordo.
Viscount Montgomery, field marshal, flew back to Peiping after a 12 day tour of Northern and Central China. Radio Peiping announced his return on Thursday.
Special certificates recognizing Judge W P Walker Crosbyton and L A Wicks Sr Ralls for 50 years of service in the State Bar of Texas were presented in a surprise Crosbyton Lions club luncheon. Tillman Reeves built a redwood frame for Walkers certificate and Wicks was also revealed as one of 174 Texas lawyers to receive the honor with J Edd McLaughlin presenting the frame in surprise.
Wilburn Jackson, 42, a former Bell County constable, shot his wife in the stomach as she walked to her car near their daughter's home and then killed himself with a shotgun blast at their house. Police say the killings stemmed from family trouble. a daughter, Gale Mitchell, said the wife planned to consult an attorney about divorce.
LOVINGTON Special David Arnold Beattie is recovering at Lea General Hospital from a shoulder wound suffered at his home near Plains on the Lovington highway early Thursday. Officers said he heard a noise and went outside with his rifle, then stumbled and the rifle discharged as he fell.
Curtis Dickson was named president of the Whiteface chapter of the Future Farmers of America this week. Ronnie Caffey was named vice president. Temple Kem will be the club's candidate for district office.
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