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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1957
Page
7
President Eisenhower met with 31 congressional leaders to discuss defense and foreign aid for 1958, with domestic plans seen as sketchy. Democrats criticized defense urgency, Republicans approved, and both parties worry about balancing the budget while funding missiles. An election year adds pressure against domestic cuts.
Maj. Gen. Robert G. Gard announces December increases to Army Reserve enlistment quotas for men ages 17 to 26. The six months active duty training option allows entry in January 1958 with guaranteedreserve unit assignment and 48 drills yearly. Eligible youths avoid the draft while completing college or technical training. Contact the Lubbock Army Reserve unit advisor at the training center or call PO5-5579.
US Secretary of State Dulles urged little purpose in talks with the Soviet Union citing enforceability, while Canada’s Sidney E. Smith urged negotiation and cautioned against automatic rejection of Russian proposals. The remarks reflect broader leadership views as post Geneva dynamics unfold.
Luther David Sikes of 1719 2th Street was found guilty of driving while intoxicated in County Court-at-Law before Judge Robert Allen. He received a $200 fine and seven days in jail for the October 21, 1956 offense, with Assistant County Attorney Jim Brewster prosecuting.
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