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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1954

Page

5

Japan's Future Course as America's Far East Ally Questioned

Tokyo analysts note Japan remains United States ally amid Cold War tensions but warn of rising neutrality pressures. They cite Yoshida Ikeda hints, postwar recovery limits, and possible shifts toward Red China trade amid growing domestic neutralist sentiment.

Tokyo Hirohito America Japan U. S United States Washington Free World Shigeru Yoshida Liberal Party Hayato Ikeda Ikeda West Red China Russia Businesmen Yoshida Far East Asia Thailand South Korea U.S China Terry anti-Red Southeast Asia Colombo India Burma Pakistan Indonesia Ceylon

316 Year Old Antique Centerpiece At McSwain Reunion

The McSwain family hosts a 24 hour reunion at Buffalo Lakes with Old John the 316 year old doll acting as grand in attendance. About 40 relatives had arrived by 8 30 pm Saturday and 15 to 20 more were expected as the first annual event draws members from Oklahoma New Mexico West Texas Arkansas and California plus friends.

McSwain Buffalo Lakes McSwains Old John" McSwain Old John Colonies Ireland Oklahoma New Mexico West Texas Arkansas California

Nineteen Texas Counties Added to Drouth Aid List

The U S Department of Agriculture designated nineteen more Texas counties as drouth disaster areas. Counties include Atascosa Bailey Bandera Brewster Callahan Cochran Coleman Concho Culberson Eastland Frio Gillespie Hudspeth Kimble Menard Medina Presidio Taylor Terrell. Governor Allan Shivers and the state drought committee urged action, with recommendations awaiting secretary of agriculture approval.

Atascosa Bailey Bandera Brewster Callahan Cochran Coleman Concho Culberson Eastland Frio Gillespie Hudspeth Kimble Menard Media Presidio Taylor Terrell Allan Shivers State Drouth Committee Secretary of Agriculture

Two Arrested In Switzerland For Spying During Geneva Talks

Bern Switzerland Aug 14 UP the government announced the arrest of two men in a crackdown on a spy ring that operated during the Geneva Far East conference. A federal police spokesman said the spies worked for a nearby foreign power with a mission to carry out political espionage during the conference that led to an Indochina truce.

Bern Switzerland Geneva Indochina

Insurance and Loan Territory Opens in Dallas Market

The fastest growing hospital and life insurance company in Dallas announces openings in your trade territory. Get in on the ground floor by calling Mr. J. G. McDonald of American Atlas Life Insurance Co at 2945 Elm St Dallas. River side 9186.

Dallas J. G. McDonald American Atlas Life Insurance Co Elm St Riverside

Greek Underground Leader Executed in Athens

Athens reports the execution of Greek underground leader Nicholas Ploumbidis by firing squad. He was sentenced to death in August 1953 for high treason and espionage and proclaimed he remained faithful to his ideology as he faced death.

Athens Nicholas Ploumbis Ploumbidis

Rix Funeral Pending for William H. Lindsey at 76

William H. Lindsey 76 of Lubbock died at Abell Clinic Hospital. Funeral services are pending at Rix Funeral Home. He worked as a mortician since 1909 and lived in Plainview, Waco, and Lubbock. Surviving family includes wife Billie Zoe and seven grandchildren. Interment at Tech Memorial Park. New Zealand to bring Scandinavian experts to Kawerau pulp mill project linked to Murupara venture.

Rix Funeral Home William H. Lindsey 14Th St Abell Clinic Lindsey Lubbock Waco Plainview The Elks and Masons First Baptist Church Billie Zoe J. R. Wilson Kansas City Kan S. W. Martin T. Houston R. W. Wilington Farmington N. M J.C. Birens W. H. Raymond Houston J. B. Lindsey Tech Memorial Park New Zealand Kawerau Murupara

Plans Set for Third Annual Ralls Jaycee Rodeo

The Ralls Junior Chamber of Commerce schedules the Aug 26 28 rodeo with 2000 seats after boosting from 1200. A mile long parade opens at 4 pm Aug 26 in downtown Ralls and stock by W W Branscum from Muleshoe is promised to be the roughest yet. Proceeds fund a $50 000 Jaycee swimming pool opened for the event.

Aurasaycees Rallis Ralls Bill Mayes James Boydston W. W. Branscum Muleshoe Doris Ralls Emory G. Ralls Crowbyton Crosby, County

Pittsburgh to save on water for fountain use again

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania plans a huge fountain at a new state park to shoot a water column 100 feet high. The fountain will recycle 6,000 gallons per minute, with the city council agreeing to cover the water bill. A $15,000 chapel at Hartwick Pines state park Michigan was completed by an anonymous donor for public use.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania The-Pines Hartwick Pines State Park Michigan

Woman Loses Pocketbook to Fishing Thief at Buckroe Beach

Mrs. Virginia Bonura vacationing with two friends at Buckroe Beach Chesapeake Bay cottage spotted her pocketbook containing $227 slip from the window of the cottage. The thief pulled the pocketbook aboard a line and escaped despite her cries for help.

Buckroe Beach Virginia Bonura Chesapeake Bay

Salesman Too Early On Job Selling Snuff Door to Door

A salesman was found to be in a door to door sales routine at 3 a m selling snuff. The incident notes his early hours and persistent approach.

Man With Hand Caught In Grinder Rides 100 Miles

Duane Motzko, 17, trapped his hand in a meat grinder at a Long Prairie market. Doctors failed to free him, so Motzko and the grinder were transported 100 miles to the University of Minnesota Hospital. Eight hours later surgeons amputated two fingers.

Minneapolis Long Prairie Minn Duane Motzko Motzko University of Minnesota

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Texas Austin Ns—Ninteen U. S. Department of Agriculture Insurance and Loan Territory Open W. H. Lindsey William Hi. Lindsey Mexico Blackburn Bldg Amarillo Spears Chiropractice Sanitarium and Hospital Denver Colo Buick Dial Dickey
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