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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1954

Page

4

Playground Recreation Schedule Cited for Lubbock Parks

The Avalanche-Journal notes Tumbling shows led by Mary Ann Cobb at city playgrounds with 7:00 p.m. sessions. Events include beginner and intermediate ribbon awards, with a list of park nights and locations. Parents invited to attend. citywide play day announced.

Lubbock Tex Avalanche-Journal San Mary Ann Cobb Recreation Department Burns Cariste Rodgers Booker T. Washington Reid Riobon Ruta Werre Dell Ois Vno Ual Heinemar Sue Hamilton Heinemann

How Mexico Farmer Is Killed In Auto Mishap Near Del Rio

A Mexico farmer dies in a vehicle crash near Del Rio as area pools schedule activity with park directors registering participants for local playoffs. Splash days run at four neighborhood wading pools Carlisle Pioneer Wagner and Booker T Washington daily 4 30 p m to 6 30 p m with directors on duty until pools are drained.

Rodgers Park Frank Smith Rdson Burns Park S P.m Marjorie Johnnis Sma Carlisle Park Augil Rober Hamiton Mexico del Rio Verde County Carlisle Pioneer Wagner Booker T. Washington

Texas Solon Urges Funds Only If Revenue Is In Sight

U S Representative John Dowdy of Athens says Congress should increase money for federal programs only when revenue is in sight and not while debt grows. He proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a four fifths vote to approve more money than the treasury collects. Dowdy adds caution about indefinite debt and mentions related transfers and staff movements in Washington.

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New Charges Filed Against Batchelor

San Antonio July 31 Army leveled three more charges against Cpl Claude Batchelor a 22 year old former POW from Kermit Texas in 4th Army custody awaiting a court martial next month He is accused of informing on other prisoners taking part in a camp trial and related disloyal actions Lt Barrera said the new charges follow sworn statements by other former prisoners Earlier counts charged him with making speeches to lure prisoners to communism writing pro propaganda articles and letters of disloyalty.

San Antonio Cpl Claude Batchelor Korea Kermit Batchelor Dillar Barrera 4Th Army

Senate Group Okays New Helium Plant

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a $6 million government helium plant project to be built by the Bureau of Mines. Site decisions will consider Excel Tex or Cimarron County Oklahoma, funded within a $2 billion supplemental appropriation.

Washington Senate Satturday Excel Tex Cimarron County Oklo Bureau of Mines

Riverman Brings Steel Barrel Down Niagara Rapids

Major Lloyd Hill rode a red steel barrel through Niagara River rapids near Prospect Point and the American Falls. swept into whirlpool, then to Canadian shore. Police questioned, released him after confirming no law violation. He called the ride rough and claimed a possible broken rib.

Niagara Falls Ont Lloyd Hill Niagara River Prospect Point Whirlpool Major Hill Ontario William

Bigger dining rooms urged to ease crowded House restaurants

Rep Clare Hoffman a 78 year old Michigan Republican urged larger dining facilities for Congress arguing current rooms cause pushing and shoving. He said a cafeteria style dining area run to profit would ease taxpayer losses and improve space for guests. A House resolution to investigate eating conditions was approved as Hoffman critiqued House Rules chair Leo Allen for delaying action.

Washington Clare E. Hoffman Michigan Hoffman Capitol House Leo Allen R-N House Rules Committee Allen

Valley Cotton Ginning Reaches New Year High

The State Agriculture Department reported Valley cotton ginning for the week ended Thursday reached a new high for the year. Starr counties ginned 62,271 bales, pushing the season total to 243,023 bales. The report notes the season total surpasses 1952 figures and cites a drop in illegal alien pickers as a factor.

Pharr State Agriculture Department Starr

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