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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1962

Page

5

Spanky the Ice Capades chimp steals the show

Spanky the 8 year old chimpanzee dominates the closing moments of Ice Capades with grace on ice. Owner-trainer Dave Pitt from Evanston showcases Spanky who guards his ice and endears visitors with measured candor. The act, paired with Pitt, makes Spanky the real star of New Faces 22nd Edition.

New Faces Ice Capades Bobby Specht Aja Zanova Spanky Cimpanzee Dave Pitt Dave Evanston Marquis Chimps Davey Pitt Chimp Champ Fair Park Coliseum

Southwest Collection Receives Hill Papers From West Texas Pioneer

The Louis Hamilton Hill records, including 400 bound volumes on business and life in West Texas, are now in Texas Tech's Southwest Collection. Presented by Mrs. J. Carter King Sr. and J. Carter King Jr., the archive is being catalogued for study by students and scholars.

Louis Hamilton Hill West Texas Enterpriser Texas Tech Southwest Hill West Texas Tech J. Carter King Sr J. Carter King Jr Albany Seymour V. Connor Southwest Collection Texas Alabama D. F. York and Co Fort Griffin

Wilson Issues Prayer Ruling for Texas Schools

Atty. Gen. Wilson ruled Texas public schools may offer prayers and read Bible passages during school time under conditions that keep the state from participating. He said the New York decision does not bar Texas schools and cited the NY board of education directive as different.

Edgar Texas

Officials Speak At Management Meet

United Petroleum Gas Co leaders conclude a three day southern division conference at the Pioneer Hotel. President F T Carpenter and Vice President D A Larson address about 50 United officials. Ed Dovenberg of Minneapolis and Warren A Brown of Champlin Oil addressed the gathering. Flash O Gas Co of Lubbock hosted the event.

United Petroleum Gas Co Pioneer Hotel F. T. Carpenter D. A. Larson United Ed Dovenberg United Executive Minneapolis Warren A. Brown Champlin Oil & Refining Co Flash-Ogas Co Lubbock

Ex Judge Bean faces move to disbar in El Paso

The El Paso Bar Association Grievance Committee filed suit to disbar former County Judge Woodrow Bean. The petition charges he violated his oath while prior federal charges noted he failed to file income tax returns 1956 to 1960. Bean may contest the action.

EL Paso UPI el Paso Bar Association Woodrow Bean Bean United States

Mexico Sugar Output Rises to 1.43 Million Tons

Mexico reports sugar production of 1.43 million tons, up 2.8 percent from 1961. The AP dispatch notes higher harvest yields and broader domestic output in the year.

Mexico City Mexico

U S Allies Israel Missile Sale Briefed In Principle

Washington officials indicate the United States has agreed in principle to sell Israel a range of aircraft missiles. The move reflects ongoing defense support and strategic alignment with Israel amid regional tensions.

Washington United States Israel Middle East

Midland to Beaumont Pipeline Converts to Remote Control

The Midland to Beaumont pipeline, a 540 mile, 260000 barrel per day system, was converted to remote control Wednesday. Twenty three microwave towers connect Dallas to 12 pump stations, enabling centralized operation and expected savings.

Midland Beaumont L. H. True Dallas

South Korea to transfer power to civilian government

Seoul report states Gen Chung Hee Park’s military government will hand over control to a civilian regime next August, per the morning paper Hankook Ilbo.

Seoul South Korea Chung Hee Park Hankook Tibo

NTSU Grad to Head Ex FBI Agent Group

Gordon R. Carpenter, VP and trust officer at First National Bank of Dallas, will be installed as national president of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI at the 25th anniversary meeting in Minneapolis. A North Texas State University graduate, he leads the NTSU Ex-Student Association.

Penter First National Bank ‘of Dallas Federal Bureau of Investigation, Inc Minneapolis Minn Carpenter North Texas State University NTSU

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