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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1960
Page
9
The article details the first televised debate setup with Nixon and Kennedy, describing staging chaos, camera checks, and last minute changes. It notes mic height, lectern differences, security badges, and a rigid studio diagram as CBS plans unfold.
Lubbock County Committee on NEPH met to select chairmen and outline activities for National Employed the Physically Handicapped Week. Mrs. Clifford Sharp led organization with chairmen named for displays, ads, posters, TV panels, radio publicity, essays, and civic speakers.
Pete E Turner Midland department commander for the American Legion spoke to Allen Brothers Post 4s in Lubbock stressing Americanism and Christian faith. He called for indoctrination of American youth in Christian faith and Americanism. James H Goodman Sharman reported on the new building committee. Next post meeting is Oct 10.
The Reds pursue settlement of the Laos conflict as Phoumi’s army, labeled pro-Communist by Souvanna, is routed by royal forces at Paksane. Rebel bases form at Savanakhet as Gen Rathikone Ouane says Phoumi regrouping behind the Nam Ka Dinh River for another assault.
Fire gutted the Glasserama night club at 304 N College Ave early Monday with heavy smoke damage to an adjoining cafe. Firemen answered at 3 59 am and fought flames until about 6 30 am caused by faulty wiring near a band stand. Owner listed as George Peterson and manager Tommy Hancock. Five pounds of government cotton burned when samples on a trailer caught fire in the 600 block Broadway late Monday. Three grass fires were reported Monday with one at South Plains fair grounds at 4 50 pm but no damage reported.
The 13th annual Statewide Rehabilitation Conference for Veterans Service Officers opened at the Caprock Hotel with Frank Speer of Liberty named head of the Veterans County Service Officers Association of Texas. Officers elected include David Gates as vice president and H D Linard treasurer, with attendees from Texas and nearby states. The Veterans Commission of Texas also held its quarterly meeting naming John F E McKelvey as chairman and outlining future sessions.
A 22 year old Petersburg resident, D. C. Thomas, was in fair condition at West Texas Hospital after a farm mishap Monday morning. While moving a tractor with front wheels removed, the machine tilted and the steering rod struck his head. Thomas works for Schuler implement Co.
Officers were elected for the American Society of Civil Engineers at the Plainsman Hotel with Gene Barber of Pampa named president. Chester A. Green of Lubbock is vice president, Cliff Ho Keho of Lubboeck secretary treasurer, and OS oC Cooper of Lubbock serves as director.
The City Council declined Homer Brevant's bid to sell the city a six-seeded cow valued at £000. They referred Bryant's offer to R. Wikoff of Denver, Val iant, and Roscoe Chirk of Lubbock for consideration.
In Indianapolis AP: A thief reached through a broken bedroom window screen to grab a portable radio. The blare of music woke Beverly and Shirley Donahue who chased the burglar to a street corner. Beverly grabbed the radio and tossed it to Shirley before he fled. Their father, police officer Oscar Donahue, approved of their actions.
A former president of the New York Academy of Sciences presents step by step evidence of a Supreme Creative Intelligence to prove that The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament showeth His handiwork. October Reader's Digest reprint.
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