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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1957
Page
5
James Marlow reports that President Eisenhower risks Congress wrecking his remaining term if he cannot boost readership and rally support for programs. He criticizes indecisive budget actions, education aid resistance, and wavering civil rights stance that alienates core supporters.
Dawson County farmer Earl Calhoun was sworn in as deputy sheriff for the 1957 harvest season by County Judge Aubrey Boswell last week. Sheriff Henry Mayfield praised Calhoun for his excellent performance last year and expressed confidence in his value this season.
Three auto collision damage suits were filed in Lubbock district courts. Jesse Douthitt seeks 13000 from Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning Co and Leon Samuels for injuries from a July 4 crash at 16th Street and Texas Avenue. E F Woosley and wife seek 60200 against Thomas Henry Weir for injuries from a June collision at Purina Mills Road intersection. Walter Cockrell sues Allstate Insurance Co for 1048.36 under a Sept 16 1956 policy for injuries from a February crash.
The report notes a sharp rise in German imports and exports in July and August, with overall foreign trade hitting a new high. Exports during the period rose 18 percent from 1956 to about 764 million dollars, while imports also climbed, signaling strong momentum for West German commerce.
Frank Moore of Plainview reported on a Washington, D.C. meeting of 23 farmers and business leaders from eight Plains counties. The Grain Sorghum Producers Association discussed the Surplus Reduction Farm Plan, with 33 farm products represented and a September session planned to adopt a legislative program. R. G. Peeler and Moore attended. Bill Nelson was introduced as new executive vice president.
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