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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1955

Page

4

Texas Prison Unit Reports High Cotton Yield on Dry Land

At the Clements unit near Brazoria Texas the prison system says it is producing three bales of cotton per acre on dry land. Officials call the yield unusual though not a state record as dry land farming practices are discussed.

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Louisiana to Florida oil pipeline project proposed

A new Tulsa headed corporation seeks federal permission to build a Louisiana to Florida oil pipeline south of Miami. The plan calls for a system delivering gas to Baton Rouge and then to Florida, with Coastal Transmission and others supplying gas and financing through the project.

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Calf Scramble Ends With Gil Grady Dragging Finish

At the Lincoln County Fair in North Platte Nebraska Gil Grady a 16 year old from Brady Neb over Gal wins a calf scramble event. He finally ropes the calf and crosses the finish line before time runs out.

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U S Mexican Trade Conference backs pact and rejects border fences

The third annual joint U S Mexican Trade Union Conference opposes border fences as ineffective and endorses extending the Pan Gran de Pack to cover Mexican workers in the United States and Mexico. It urges expanding the IAAs study visits and broader coverage of professions under contract labor rules.

San Diargo Calif United States Menxico U.S. International Cooperation Administration Mexico

Origin of the Marionette Name

The term marionette arose in the Middle Ages for jointed puppets. It was first applied to small images of the Virgin Mary.

Duval County plans suit over alleged loan to Parr

Duval County Commissioners Court hires Gordon Gipson to replace Arthur Klein as chief counsel to pursue about 500000 dollars said borrowed by political boss George B Parr to buy the 55000 acre Dobie Ranch. State suit claims misapplication of public funds and seeks 500000 plus 180000 interest and rent over ten years.

San Diego Tex Duval County Commissioners Court George B. Parr Gordon Gipson Laredo Arthur Klein Brownsville Gipson Klein Dodge Duval Politico Parr Duval County Dan Tobin Jr Alice Echo Missioners Dist Atty Sam Burris Burris

Amarillo Leads In Red Cross Flood Relief Drive

In a race for donations to flood relief, Amarillo reports 2442 dollars while Lubbock has 440 with a 3120 quota. Kenneth Kirkpatrick offered Amarillo a 400 handicap which was declined. Donations go to the Red Cross Flood Relief Fund via the Lubbock County Chapter at 1641 Broadway.

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