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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1954
Page
1
Mundt signals possible Senate ruling on whether McCarthy may cross-examine Army witnesses during public hearings. The issue remains unresolved as the probe plan advances amid leadership changes in the subcommittee.
The Senate may rule on Sen. McCarthy Wisconsin’s role in the probe of his clash with top Army officials. Sen. Mundt of South Dakota called it an outside possibility and said the Senate could handle the matter quickly if asked, without delaying hearings set to begin Thursday.
Four year old Joe Davis who vanished in a 1000 acre forest Friday was found dead Saturday face down in Elkhart Creek mud. An inquest verdict ruled accidental death by exposure. The search involved 200 persons including National Guardsmen and Forest Service personnel.
The IMF approved a Mexican proposal to devalue the peso about 30 percent setting a new rate at 12.50 pesos per dollar away from the prior 8.65. A stand by agreement allows Mexico to draw up to 50 million in U.S. dollars from the IMF with pesos within six months.
Lt governor Ben Ramsey announced he will seek re election while House Speaker Reuben Senterfitt said he plans to run. Gov Allan Shivers weighed a third term as he flew to his Rio Grande Valley home for Easter weekend. The move narrows the field and sparked speculation on Shivers potential candidacy and Ramsey’s timing.
Former President Herbert Hoover warned that next year’s federal budget deficit could reach 714 billion dollars or more. He urged stopping further tax cuts and emphasized aggressive cost cutting to avoid inflation and a “road to disaster.” He spoke to the American Newspaper Editors at a meeting in Ashington, urging patience from states and localities against Washington pressure for handouts.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover reports the U S Communist party aims for a direct Eisenhower Malenkov talk to ease world tensions. He says Reds push for a meeting openly and via infiltrated groups.
The morning edition features a Soap Box Derby recap on Page 1 Section 3. Listings include radio and TV program schedules on Page 16 Section 6. Agriculture news appears on Page 6 Section 2 and church notices on Sunday Church News Page 2 Section 6.
The Army disclosed on Saturday that two rocket weapons enhance battlefield firepower. The Corporal is an electronical guided missile with range at least 100 miles and speeds over 2000 mph. The Honest John is a free flight rocket with range similar to medium artillery and greater battlefield mobility. Both can carry atomic or conventional warheads and will support ground combat operations.
The report warns sixty million Americans in cities over 50 000 could face immediate destruction from a Soviet air raid. It cites expert views on bomber effectiveness and claims from a Berlin Communist spokesman about bases on the Arctic coast and six hour strikes on the United States.
Weather Bureau forecasts warm fair Easter day with sunny conditions in Lubbock and most of the state. Southwesterly to westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph may blow hats off and raise dust, but no severe conditions expected. High near 85, low around 50.
The State Department said American troops are unlikely to replace French forces in Indochina but supported Nixon’s stance that Southeast Asia must be saved from Communist aggression. The remarks triggered Capitol Hill debate over potential U.S. military involvement and congressional approval requirements.
French foot troops launched bayonet attacks on Vietminh positions at Dien Bien Phu as Union forces shelled the surrounding trenches. The clash left at least 20 rebels dead while air drops and paratroopers supported the garrison in a renewed effort to break the siege.
OPAL DIXON reports a city wide Easter observance with a 6 am sunrise service at Mackenzie State Park under the Lubbock Ministers Association. Rev. Tom B. Anderson will preach The Light of Easter, with multiple church pastors participating. First Baptist Church may host if weather turns inclement. Bethany-Peniel College A Cappella Choir of Bethany Oklahoma will give a 7:30 pm concert at First Church of the Nazarene.
Morton Texas April 17 Two suspects were quizzed in Levelland over a safe burglary of the Doss Food Store Friday night. The break in cracked a floor vault and stole 240 in cash 750 in checks two diamond rings a woman’s watch a 7400 note 2000 in A&G stocks and other non negotiables. Deputies said the safe door was taken for study with intent to plan further jobs. Entry was gained by breaking two doors and over freezer motors.
President Eisenhower plans a New York address to the American Newspapers Publishers Assn dinner, urging an end to atomic hysteria and promoting international understanding. The 8 p.m. CST talk will be broadcast nationwide as Hagerty cites media’s role in fostering peace and free-world cooperation.
A U S weather patrol Privateer with 10 servicemen aboard is missing on a flight from Argentia Newfoundland to Greenland. A night search is in progress near St Johns Newfoundland.
Weather conditions for Lubbock and vicinity indicate fair, warm, windy with low around 50 and high near 80s. Winds from southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with periodic gusts, temperatures hourly shown, humidity values 73 percent max, 17 percent min, midnight 38 percent. City and regional temperatures noted for the 24 hour period.
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