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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1954

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Farm bill talks fail to resolve deadlock after weeks of work

U S Senate and House conferees failed to settle the farm bill deadlock delaying a final compromise. Dairy supports two price system and Arctic Lands management were among disputed points. Hope and Aiken signaled further talks Monday with possible instructions from the full houses.

Edwin B. Harkinson Ashington U—Senate House Hope R-Kan House Agriculture Committee Aiken R-Vi Senate Agriculture Committee Senate Joint Committee Eisenhower U. S. Forest Service

Soviet spy crackdown widens in U S and Japan

Former Russian agent Yuri Rastvorov's evidence leads to arrests of four or more Soviet operatives in the United States and Japan. Japan detains two ex officials linked to Rastvorov case as U S officials prepare to question him. findings may influence later United Nations discussions on Korea and Kremlin aims in Asia.

International News Service Ashington United States Japan U. S Yuri A. Rastvorov State Department Iron Curtain Lavrenti Beria Red At Rastvorov Rastvorov United Nations Kremlin North Korea Asia Central Intelligence Agency Federal Bureau of Investigation Rostvorov Senate William E. Jenner R-Ind Jenner Congress

McCarthy Army Report Nears Final Form for Vote

A report evaluating McCarthy and Army leadership is nearing completion with a possible showdown vote planned for Tuesday. The document critiques Army Chief Stevens for softness toward McCarthy and Cohn, and notes Cohn favored Br fortes for PG while David pressed for a rounded final form.

Cohn Br Fortes David Army Stevens McCarthy

CANDIDATES TO BREAK PRECEDENT WITH SUNDAY CAMPAIGNING

In a Texas governor race runoff two weeks away, Allan Shivers and Ralph Yarborough break precedent with Sunday campaigning. Shivers defends Eisenhower ties while praising his wartime and White House leadership, Yarborough cites party loyalty and endorsements by Sen. Connally as he seeks to frame the race.

Associated Press OV Allan Shivers Dwight Eisenhower Ralph Yarborough Sue Yarborough Veterans of Foreign Wars New Braunfels Shivers Praha Fayette County Eisenhower Texas Tidelands State Department White House Tom Connally Connally Democratic Party Bonham

Foreign farm experts begin week long study in Lubbock

Thirty foreign agricultural leaders arrived in Lubbock for a week long study of South Plains farming. Eleven rice study visitors from Thailand Costa Rica and Formosa arrived Saturday morning and 19 irrigation study delegates from Brazil Egypt Iran Haiti Uruguay Yugoslavia Greece and Turkey joined them by bus from El Paso. The group stays at Hotel Lubbock and will study irrigation under Dr D K Fuhriman of Utah State Agricultural College. They will also tour Lubbock County See FOREIGN Page 12.

Ious Lubbock Thailand United States el Paso Brazil Egypt Iran Haly Uruguay Yugoslavia Greece Turkey Hotel Lubbock D. K. Fuhriman Utah State Agricultural College Lubbock County

Four Sisters Wed in Quadruple Seattle Rite

Four sisters married in a single ceremony in Seattle on August 14 with Superior Judge Malcolm Douglas officiating. The event drew a dozen photographers and reporters as the multi wedding drew public attention and lighthearted remarks about the kisses exchanged among the brides and guests.

Seattle Associated Press Wash Malcolm Douglas Douglas

May Clear Other Area Break-Ins

Lubbock man Melvin Dean Barton, 32, was held in San Angelo after a Saturday morning attempt to cash a postal money order tied to a local burglary of two post offices. Barton, identified by sheriff’s deputies, fled from a window at the San Angelo sheriff’s office, sustaining injuries in the escape.

Lubbock San Angelo U.S EL Broadway Melvin Dean Barton Barton

Typhoon Grace Smashes Okinawa With 124 MPH Winds

Grace struck Okinawa Sunday delivering winds up to 124 miles per hour. Reports say the island suffered heavy damage to installations and property, with the worst feared to follow as the storm progressed.

Aha Okinawa Grace Peasaive Mage United States America Tootami Evie Ema Susie

March Of Dimes Editorial Page Note

A terse listing shows editorial and page navigation cues from the March Of Dimes edition. It references multiple page and section identifiers such as Page 1 Section 2 and Page 6 Section 5 for South Plains News, Agriculture, and a Sunday church item.

March of Dimes Neere Frepeend South Plains of News Area Agriculture Sanday

Indians March On Portuguese Colony

New Delhi reports dawn march by volunteers toward the Goan border to liberate Portuguese India. The movement coincides with India’s seventh independence anniversary as Prime Minister Nehru states freedom ends only after foreign enclaves are eliminated. The broadcast gave few details beyond peaceful marching with the Indian flag.

New Delhi India Nehru

Lubbock flier asks London to announce engagement

Kenneth Mayne Thompson, a Lubbock man who twice flew under London bridges to win a Texas Tech student, radiod from the mid Atlantic that the plan worked and he asked Miss Helen Brown of Olton to marry him. Mrs Brown says she is surprised but sees no harm. Thompson’s parents offer cautious approval as the couple awaits confirmation.

Kenneth May Avalanche-Journal Ene Thompson Lubbock London mid-Atlantic Helen Brown Texas Tech Olton Europe E. Brown Thompsos Helen Thompson Miss Brown Clay E. ‘Thompson 16Th St

Bill To Outlaw Reds Is Pushed By Senate Leaders

Sen Knowland announces plan to urge President Eisenhower to sign a law outlawing the Communist party. He speaks after Sen Humphrey raises concerns the House may water down or kill the Senate approved bill. House Republican leader Halleck plans a redesigned measure to same end.

Associated Press Washington Sen Knowland R-Calif Senate Eisenhower Congress Humphrey D-Minn House Halleck Indiana

Asia Pact Discussed at United Defense Conference

United States and seven other nations agreed on a September 6 foreign ministers meeting in Baguio to strengthen Southeast Asia defense and pursue economic cooperation. The eight nations include Great Britain France Zealand Thailand Pakistan and the Philippines. Dulles has urged united defense and possibly united action to check the Communist advance in Indochina.

Associated Press Washington United States Southeast Asia Great Britain France Zealand Thailand Pakistan Philippines Baguio Dulles Indochina United Defense United Action Southwest Pacific State Department

Reds Moving In Loss Of Viet Nam Seen

Preston Grover reports from Paris on August 14 that despite the Indochinese armistice Viet Nam appears slipping from control of the Communists. Vietnamese groups once organized by the French are dissolving into rice paddies while Vietminh committees push propaganda in both north and south.

Preston Grover Paris Viet Nam Red Vietminh Paris Hanoi Sak REDS

Lubbo[ck] Boy Prepares For Soap Box Derby Race

Rain drenches Akron on the eve of the All-American Soap Box Derby. Gerald Turberville, the Lubo champion, helps with derby activities as civic leaders and Chevrolet officials host a luncheon for the boys ahead of the event.

Akron C. W. Ratliff Avalanche-Journal Axron Ohio Gerald Turberville Chevrolet

Weather Outlook for Lubbock Area Today and Tonight

Clear and partly cloudy with warm temperatures. A low around 70 degrees forecast for early today, followed by a high near 97. Southerly winds 10 to 20 miles per hour are expected.

Lubbock and

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