Final Day in Sheffield Land Trial Sows Threat Claims
State rested in the B R Sheffield land trial as its last witness testified he threatened to kill Jerrie Rankin of Hobbs New Mexico, formerly of Brady, after Rankin testified she notarized veterans papers at Sheffield s request. Rankin described a phone threat and urged caution amid a probe into veterans land transactions. The defense began its case with R Clark Diebel, Veterans Land Board executive secretary, called as first witness.
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Tanner Laine
Avalanche-Journal
E State
B.R. Sheffield
Sheffield
Jerrie Rankin
Hobbs
N. M
Brady
R. Clark Diebel
Austin
Veterans Land Board
Rankin
Slaying Links Probe Faces Campus Drama At Tech
Texas Tech directors approve plans for a 1958 girls dormitory and study stadium expansion. A loan of 1 895 000 is sought to finance the dorm, while a 55 000 seat stadium upgrade could cost about 2 500 000 with a 1 900 000 double deck option.
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C. W. Ratliff
Avalanche-Journal
Ormal
Texas Tech
E. N. Jones
Chas. C. Thompson
Geo. E. Benson
J. Evetts Haley
Jones Stadium
Athletic Council
College
Former Lubbock Woman Dies in Headon Crash Near Canutillo
A headon collision near Canutillo, Texas, killed Margery Miller a 28 year old former Lubbock resident and Carolyn Wiswall 72 year old, injuring six others three critically. James Miller and the child’s parents were in very critical condition at El Paso General Hospital, while the Miller children Mike and two others were listed as serious.
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Avalanche Journal
Fel Paso
Lubbock
Canutillo
Margery Miller
Harold McInroe
Carolyn Wiswall
Merrill Waterhouse
White Sands Proving Grounds
N. M
James
Fl Paso General Hospital
Millers
Mike
Britain Urges Peaceful End to Suez Crisis
Britain calls for a peaceful settlement of the Suez dispute and says troops will stand by in the Mediterranean until its interests are secured. Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd seeks a unanimous 22 nation conference agreement on an international authority to operate the canal. Dulles drafts a basic issues document and a plan for an international board to run the canal with Egypt as a permanent member.
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Fron Avalanche Journal
Mahicago
Adlai Stevenson
GOP
Libertyville, Jr
Butler
Stevenson
National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Finnean
Lynn Heinzerling
Ondon
Britain
Citish
Mediterranean
Selwyn Lloyd
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
U.S
Dulles
Suez Canal Co
Prge
Sudden death runoff races shape South Plains primaries
Voters on Saturday face runoff battles in state district and county offices in the South Plains as Beereeee Veereee Perecord flags heavy turnout trends. Key contest for state senator from the 28th district pits Preston Smith against Carroll Cobb with Cobb leading the first phase as Kilmer Corbin trails. Election totals show Smith 22 801 Cobb 14 421 Corbin 8 929, driven by Lubbock County results.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Beereeee Veereee Perecord
Prince Daniel
Ralph Yarborough
Preston Smith
Carroll Cobb
Smith
Cobb
Kilmer Corbin
Lubbock County
Corbin
Dies Would Seek Senate Seat If Vacancy Arises
Rep. Martin Dies said he will seek the U S Senate if a vacancy occurs. A vacancy could come this month if Sen. Price Daniel resigns after a possible governor nomination. Dies would resign only if elected. otherwise a special election would name his successor.
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Martin
Senate
Associated Press
Houston
Rep
Martin Dies
Sen
Price Daniel
Ralph Yarborough
Dies
State Democratic Executive Committee
South Plains Oil News Highlights
Oil industry briefs from South Plains report on field activity, company moves, and market outlook across pages seven and eight. Mentions local operators, drilling progress, and price trends affecting regional producers.
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South Plains Oil News
Texas Stand On Estes In Doubt
Texas Democrats face two hard tasks after the national convention selling their presidential ticket and keeping party unity. Sen. Lyndon Johnson and Speaker Sam Rayburn have aligned Texas with the national party structure, though full agreement on philosophy remains elusive.
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Dave. Cheavens
Chicago
Texas
Lyndon Johnson
Sam Rayburn
Texas Party
National Party
National Committee
Nixon Drive Spurs New Charges At GOP Convention
The 1956 Republican National Convention in San Francisco opened with blasts against Harry Truman and internal party dissension over Nixon. Leonard Hall urged an apology for alleged racketeering remarks, while Stassen pressed a challenge to Nixon's position. California delegates pledged unit support for Nixon without a public endorsement, and Gov. Knight's leadership shift sparked further contest for the No. 2 spot.
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Nixon
Goodwin J. Knight
California
Knight
Gail Bei
San Francisco
Taft
Cby
Associated Press
Francisco
Golden Gate City
Chicago
West Coast
Leonard Hall
Harry Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Cow Palace
Harold D. Stassen
Goodwin J. Knights
Richard M. Nixon
Dwicht D. Eisenhower
GOP Resolutions Committee
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
Virginia
Christian Herter
Massacusetts
Minnesota
Herter
United States
Jie
Coucus
William F. Knoweland
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
Cool Front Triggers Showers Across South Plains
A cold front passing Lubbock at 8 1 pm sparks scattered showers in the region with highs near 87. Sprinkles extend from Sudan to Seminole while Dalhart tops reach 82 and Perryton reports severe hail, heavy rain, and winds.
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South Plains
Lubbock
Sudan
Seminole
Weather snapshot for Lubbock region with cooler day ahead
Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered thunder showers. Morning low near 67°F, afternoon high around 87°F. North winds 15 to 20 mph easing in the afternoon. Humidity rising with a 24 hour temperature spread showing cooler today than yesterday across the region including Abilene Dallas and Denver area readings.
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Hee Geo i Penn
Tom Mir Wee
Suubam
Sun
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