Lubbock aviation history recounted in CAP and local flights
A Texas Tech senior in the Civil Air Patrol reports on a Mexico City CAP exchange and Acapulco visit. Lubbock aviation leaders, past and present, recall growth from 1926 to 1955 with airport expansion, solo flights, and policy shifts, noting lower flying costs and new air shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Low Ramsancy
Avalanche-Journal
Sue Rucker
25Th St
Seads
Mexico City
Texas Tech
Mexico
Civil Air Patrol
Air Patrol
Air Force
Alaska
CAP
Acapulco
Carets
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sue
Lubbock
M. F. Dagley
Gene White
Lubbock Municipal
U.S. Army
Lushhoek Airport
Olduims
Mont Jennings
James Vickers
Jennings
Thompson Exploration Co
Vickers
J. H. York
Truman C. Meinecke
Gene Whit
York
Highway Department
Meinecke
Piview
White
Vann
Pampa
Dagley
A. F. Holt
W. H. Crook
W. C Breedlove
Ross Edwards
Holt
Edwards
Murrell Tripp
S. S. Forrest
Breedlove
Edward L. Colby
China lifts seven year ban for U S newsmen visit
Premier Chou Enlai announced that U S correspondents are invited to Peiping to see what is really being done. Peiping radio said visas were granted Sunday to 18 newsmen for the first such visit since the Reds took power. The State Department warned of possible jail terms and fines if passports violate restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Chou Enlai
U. S
United States
State Department
Washington streets slick with linseed oil melt ice risks
On Washington streets linseed oil covers seven blocks creating slick surfaces. The oil in crevices attracts salt from road treatments and wine pours, undermining concrete and hastening pavement crumble.
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Washington
Tech Dean Appeals for Student Housing Reach
Lewis N. Jones, Texas Tech dean of men, appeals to Lubbock residents to help house about 8,000 fall students. Dorms house 1,800, so many will rely on the Tech housing service offering free listings of rooms apartments and houses. Seekers should contact Extension 138 459 or visit Room 183 Administration Building as Sept 1 rush begins.
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Lewis N. Jones
Texas Tech
Lubboc
Tech
Tech Housing Service
Dean Jones
Lubbock
Porter
Unclear Marriage Licenses and Legal Notices Across Courts
Fragmented OCR lists names and cases from Denton and Santa Fe courts, including marriage licenses for individuals and ongoing divorce and corporate suits. Mentions Robert M. Bean presiding, and New Zealand Parliament debate on capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Tone District Court
Robert Ml. Bean
Ohi Newall
Aici Shamwerk
Sint Patricia
Siare
Kenneth V. Sharpe
New Zealand
House of Commons
Underground Water District to Be Formed in Lea County
Lea County hydrologist G Minton announces an underground water conservancy district is being organized for Lea County within the basin area. Petitions require one third real property valuation signers via district court with petitions available at the Lovington fair. All real estate owners may sign.
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Lovington
Aug
Lea County
Ricketts family visits, writers meet and Cass County reunion set
Mr and Mrs Floyd Ricketts conclude a visit with relatives in Lubbock and Natchez Louisiana after two months at Colorado A and M College. The South Plains Writers Club invites new members for a fall session at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday. Cass County reunion plans for August 19 at Mackenzie State Park call for picnic baskets and folding tables. Former Bowie Marian and Morris county residents are urged to join the four county group. contact Mrs Mattie Ree Perser.
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Lubbock
Aviation Organization
Vann White
Experimental Aircraft Assn
Oshkosh
Wis
White
Chapter 19
EAA
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Wichita
Kaw
Larry Heuberger
Fl Paso
Floyd Ricketts
Nat
Lhitoches
J. F. Ricketts
6Th St
M. B. Nor
Ricketts
Fort Collins
Colo
Colorado A & 1 College
Northwestern State College of
The
South Plains Writers, Club
Joe Boyd
Cass County
Mackenzie State Park
Bowie
Marian
Morris
Mattie Ree Perser
Perser
8Th St
Porter
Wise County
H. J. Kemp
Lorenzo
Secre
Roy
Joe Motsenhocker
Idalou
U S Air Power Debate Over Soviet Jet Edge
Gen Twining says the United States trails Russia in jet combat planes with thousands more in operation for Moscow. Lt Gen Putt notes Soviet training and science scope astonished by peers. Senators limit public release as defense policy controversy grows ahead of elections.
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Washington
Nathan F. Twining
Twining
Senate
Armed Services
Russia
United States
Soviet Union
Donald L. Putt
Air Force Research and Development
Scope Pult
U.S
Symington
D-Mo
Ary St
Milton Kel
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Highlights Beef Steers
A noisy market summary shows cattle prices with steers steady to higher and cows and stockers weakening. High demand noted for high choice and prime beef, with calves and yearlings fluctuating. Texas and Fort Worth reports indicate mixed tone across regions and a later week price drift.
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Kansas
Sadean
Nepert
Texas
Fort Worte Refort
Austin
Aariculle
Cal
Corsicana
East Texas
Henuigh
Consieana
Son Killed Father Injured In Highway Truck Crash
A Roswell father and his 10 year old son were in a wreck near Fredericksburg on Highway 87. The hired driver lost control while en route from Llano. the son died at the scene and the father was injured. Both were taken to a Fredericksburg hospital.
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San Antonio
Aug
Roswell
N.M
Frederickburg
Pat Adams III
Pat Adams Jr
Llano
Murphy
Soria Province Records Many Large Families
The Spanish province of Soria reports over 8 000 families with seven or more children in the region, highlighting a trend toward large families among local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soria
Spain
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Donald Lewie Mery
Ornist
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Payas Rimnhars
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Victor M. Linderyswige
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Coliar
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Alain Baldomern
Enatene
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Poralion
Namisel Amfur Lee Willame Raith
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Tiren Oper
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Speer
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Orleans
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Feo
Georgia Bridges
Sweetbriar
Denver
Red Rock
Denver Symphony Orchestra
Ladies Apparel
Bridges
J. W. Gilassgow
9Th St
Max C. McCulley
Terry
Lynn
Dana
Goodyear
Ariz
Ave. Q
Robert J. Allen
James 4
Roberta G. Gonzales
Texas Employer's Insurance Assn
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Gonzales
Don Crow
Slaton
Yadroon
Eee Lee Ty
Sfeste
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