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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1960

Page

3

Britain Proposes Global Control Posts for Nuclear Test Ban

Geneva reporters say Britain outlines a six year plan to establish about 180 control posts worldwide to police a nuclear test ban. Phase one targets the Northern Hemisphere with 36 posts including ships, US Britain and USSR sites, plus Saudia.

Gustav Svensson Geneva Britain Michael Wright United States Soviet Union Pacific Kamchatka Semyon K. Tsarapkin Australia Africa

Two Boys Nabbed In Tackle Box Theft

Two juvenile boys, ages 14 and 15, were arrested after stealing a fishing tackle box from a car in the 400 block of Avenue Q. They fled to a garage on 40th Street where police found them. The box belonged to Cam Fannin Insurance Agency. The 15 year old was jailed in the county juvenile ward for lying to officers. The other boy was released to his parents. Both will appear before juvenile probation officers.

J.C. Smith Ave. Q Smith 40Th St Cam Fannin Insurance Agency A Ave. Q Fannin Lubbock County

Halley’s Comet Sightings Recorded Across Centuries

Halley’s comet approached Earth in cycles about every 75 years with Chinese observations dating to A D 66 and additional records by Chinese astronomers in A D 684 and 837, noting its recurring appearance across eras.

China

Frost Collection Viewed by Art Lovers at Tech

Cattleman Jack Frost and his wife told a West Texas Museum audience how their art collection began with one painting bought because they liked it. The Frosts discussed collecting methods, prize paintings, and auctions as part of the "Adventures In Collecting" exhibit opening with works on display through Oct. 30.

Jack Frost Dallas San Antonio West Texas Museum Texas Tech Women's Council A. S. Kline Congregation Shaareth Israel Frosts Frank Chappell Jr Elizabeth Sasser Sion Mrs. Frost Frost Tess Tech

Jap Prince Sees U S Space Flight Program at Langley

Crown Prince Akihito of Japan visited Langley Air Force Base for a three hour tour of the U S space program. He spoke with astronauts L Gordon Cooper and John H Glenn about upcoming space missions and examined capsules and heat shields.

Langley Air Force Base Akihito Japan America Washington L. Gordon Cooper Carbondale Colo John H. Glenn New Concord Ohio Prince

Daffodil donor to hospitals marks ten year tribute

Cape Town grower Cornelius van Niekerk has distributed 24,000 daffodils to local hospitals for ten years after praying for his wife's illness. Also, police in Brantree pursue a blue lamp theft and Nanook the Birmingham zoo cub dies after ingesting a rubber ball.

Cape Town South Africa UPI Cornelius van Niekerk van Niekerk Nanook Birmingham England

Feds Net 93 in Crackdown on Gamblers in 38 Cities

Federal agents across 38 cities raided 62 gambling sites in 22 states. The crackdown recovered about $10,000 in cash and 12 automobiles from 93 accused tax evaders who avoided the $50 federal stamp and 10 percent tax on gross income.

Washington UPI Internal Revenue Service Niagara Falls N.Y

UT Regents Outline 10 Year Modernization Plan

University of Texas regents approve a 10 year program with $52.5 million in building expenditures to maximize use of existing facilities. A $2.5 million immediate remodel aims to recapture space, expand hours, and update labs and classrooms. Financing comes from tax funds and gifts, while endowment remains unused.

Local authorities obtain stamp buyers from revenue service

The revenue service provides to local authorities the names of individuals who purchase gambling stamps. There is no federal law prohibiting gambling.

the Revenue Service

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