Israeli Forces Overrun Syrian Outposts by Sea of Galilee
Israeli troops attacked eight miles of eastern Sea of Galilee shore at night, killing 55 Syrians and taking 29 prisoner while four Israelis died and twelve were wounded. Four Syrian outposts were blown up as Israeli units advanced and seized positions in Kursi Naquart Beth Habeq areas. UN observers rushed to scene as Syria shelled Ein Gev with no casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Gottg
Jerusalem
Sea of Galilee
Israel
Kursi Naquart
Beth Habeq
Jordan
Sea
Foreign Ministry
Syria
Ein Geb
Birth announcements list from Methodist and West Texas hospitals
Local notices report multiple births with weights from 5 pounds 1 ounce to 7 pounds 15 ounces at Methodist, West Texas, and Reese Air Force Base hospitals. Fathers’ occupations include civil service, architectural drafting, farming, and military postings at Reese Air Force Base and Fort Benning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Brown
Ave. U
Methodist Hospital
Civil Service
Reese Air Force Base
Harold T. Ferguson
Ith St
Weizhing
Fort McClellan
Ala
A.2.c
Arthur Bradshaw
Btownfield
Reese Air Force Base Hospital
Air Force
A.1.c
Charles Stanley
Rafer
Second St
Travis Lee
Cornell St
Fort Benning, Ga
Charles W Patrick
George St Reese Village
RAFB
James Burles
Reese Air Forcee Base
Fort Ord
Cah
William Szanzi
John Meanie Jr
George St. Reese Village
Raps
Deacons Chosen By First Presbyterian Church
Nine deacons were elected by the First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Elected were Charles Bacon Dr John L Cobb Thord Dockray James Huffaker Lewis Kerr Guy McAfee D R McWilliams John Robert Moxley and Howard Schmidt. They will serve three year terms. In the previous Sunday's congregational meeting the following were elected to serve as elders for three year terms: M J Aogerton Ralph Gray A B Hunt Ed Jablonowsk F L McRee Dr Leon R Upshaw Ben P White SC Wilson and Robert W Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Charles Bacon
John L. Cobb
Thord Dockray
James Huffaker
Lewis Kerr
Guy McAfee
D. R. McWilliams
John Robert Moxley
Howard Schmidt
Rve
M. J. Aogerton
Ralph Gray
A. B. Hunt
Ed Ja
Burglary and theft incidents reported across city
A dress valued at 7.50, a coat 95, and a feather pillow 2 were taken in a burglary at a church. A back window break at Dub Lawson Service Station led to an added machine removal. Pay booth at Ave A 2900 block saw attempted entry with wires cut but no full coin box access. Car break-ins reported at Main and Ave K with clothing valued around 100 stolen. Frieda Drive-In thefts included seven pounds ground beef maybe 34 money of ham five gallons ice cream and dairy. Two cars stolen: a 1951 Studebaker from 3405 33rd St and a 1949 DeSoto from 3512 20th St. Water bottle and rack taken from 2415 25th St valued at 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dub Lawson
Ave. H
Ave. A
Frieda Drive-In
Sinton Hwy
E. R. Kilburn
33Rd St
Studebaker
Peter Durham
20Th St
Ave. C
Ambassador Conant Ill With Virus in Bonn
U S Ambassador James B. Conant is ill with a virus infection the American Embassy said tonight He has been ordered by his physician to cancel all appointments and remain at home for the rest of the week in Bonn Germany
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonn
Germany
U.S
James B. Conant
Jury chosen for eight misapplication of county funds cases
In 72nd District Court Judge Victor H. Lindsey began selecting jurors for the eight cases charging misapplication of county funds. Odell Smith and three other former county officials face indictments covering sums from 300 to 3,501.13 dollars following an audit prompted by a citizens group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Shaver
Travis Shelton
Atttorney
Lubbock
M.C. Ledbetter
Cochran County
Smith
Earl Cadenhead
T. W
Joe) Pierce
Lewis Cole
Cochran County Hopital
Cadenhead
Pierce
Cole
Citizens’ Group
Cotton Vote Referendum Faces Question of Its Value
Benson charges acreage controls fail to curb production as 1955 cotton output hits a record average yield of 431 pounds per acre. Despite reduced acreage, overall crop size rises due to favorable weather and pest constraints. Voters likely approve marketing quotas again, but farmers may push for higher yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Robbery at Jewelry Shop Net $55,000 in Gems
Fodor testified robbers entered early morning, spoke to his assistant by phone, and left after placing him in a closet. They seized about $55,000 in jewelry, $400 in cash, a $3,000 diamond ring, a $1,500 ring belonging to Mrs. Fodor, and other items from the shop and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fodor
Fodors
Deputy Appoints Glover as Allied Mediterranean Deputy
Paris reports General Alfred M Gruenther names Vice Admiral Cato D Glover of Washington DC deputy commander in chief of Allied Mediterranean Station and marks a major shift in Allied leadership in Europe through the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alfred M. Gruenther
Europe
Cato D. Glover
Washington, D.C
Dies signals bid and possible Senate race maneuvering
Texas politics center on a May 7 filing deadline for re election to Congress as Dies outlines a plan to run in a potential special election if Daniel resigns. Daniel will decide on a governor bid before ruling on Senate resignation. Washington reports Dies discussed succession with aides and names like former Rep. Lloyd Bentsen Jr. as possible contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Dies
Daniel
Senate
Washington
Washington Dispatch
Lioyd Bentsen Jr
McAllen
Bell Indictment Sparks renewed grand jury action
Bell faced a prior indictment six years ago with claims the proceeds were legal fees for McLarty and others. A grand jury dismissed the case, yet a new panel convened December 5 and reassembled Monday near the courtroom, with witnesses reappearing in a closed session amid talk of possible re indictment by District Attorney Paul Boethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
McLarty
Holt
Paul Boethel
Boethel
School Board Fires Ryan Over Contract Breach and Strike
The school board announced it would not renew Ryan's contract citing his alleged failure to cooperate and to observe a clause restricting emergency fees to 200 dollars without board authorization. The board described the nonrenewal as final and offered no further comment on the student protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Community Chest Fund Drive Faces 20 Percent Pledge Gap
A portion of contributors have not yet pledged to the Community Chest Fund Drive with about twenty percent remaining. Residents are urged to mail their pledge promptly to support local allocations.
Daily Market Wire Fort Worth and Kansas City Livestock Reports
Fort Worth livestock shows cattle 5 300 head steady to weak with steer prices 25.00 to 19.00, hogs up 15 to 40, sheep demand steady while lambs and yearlings vary. Kansas City reports cattle 18 500 steady to easier with fed steers 15 50 to 19 25 and hogs 3 500 steady to 25 lower, lambs 16 50 to 17 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Kansas City Report
Kansas City
Austin Report and Chicago Dairy and Poultry Prices
Austin report notes unsettled poultry in South Texas with 223 lb and 1820 values, East Texas steady at 18 to 20, Waco 19, Corsicana 20. Chicago report lists butter at 397.935, unchanged to 4 higher with grade scores, eggs at 8.923 with mixed changes, and U.S. large whites and mediums with price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
South Texas
East Texas
Waco
Corsicana
Chicago Report
Chicago
U.S
Canadian River Water Authority Advances Contract Plan
The Canadian River Municipal Water Authority board meets in Plainview to review a final revised water contract draft for nine member cities. Directors and city managers from Lubbock Borger Slaton Lamesa Tahoka Levelland O'Donnell and Brownfield discuss election timelines, terms, and project financing with counsel and engineers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaton
E. D. Jones
Jake Geron
Brownfield
Bryce Huguenin
Dallas
William P. Smallwood
First Southwest Co
A. L. Bahn Jr
Houston
James O. Adamson Dies in City at 80
James O. Adamson aged 80 longtime Clarendon resident died about 7 45 a m today at his daughter Mrs E W McFarling home in Lubbock He was a retired farmer Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at Clarendon Methodist Church with Rev R N Huckabee officiating Burial at Hedley Cemetery McDonald Funeral Chapel of Lubbock in charge Survivors include three daughters Mrs Ina Cooper Amarillo Mrs Hugh McKelvy Lubbock and Mrs McFarling one son Ross Adamson Lubbock three grandchildren and four great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Adamson
Clarendon
Lubbock
E. W. McFarling
Methodist Church
R. N. Huckabee
Hedley
McDonald Funeral Chapel
Adamson
Ina Cooper
Amarillo
Hugh McKelvy
McFarling
Ross Adamson
Weather notes across Texas with frost risk and wind
Temperatures ranged from 21 in Arkana to 34 in Alpine with Lubbock recording a 22 low. The Weather Bureau warned frost may affect tender vegetables in South Texas’s Winter Garden. Rain totals included Brownsville 0.02 inch while Galveston and Beaumont reported trace amounts. Winds from the south brought moisture. brisk conditions were expected in West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkana
Amarillo
Waco
Dallas
Abilene
Odessa
San Angelo
Austin
el Paso
Alpine
Lubbock
Weather Bureau
Winter Garden
South Texas
Brownsville
Galveston
Beaumont
Texas
Area Man Hails Wrong Taxi Arrested for Drunkenness
A Seminole man, 28, hailed a police cruiser for a taxi and was arrested early today for drunkenness. The incident occurred in the 1800 block of Ave J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminole
Ave, J
County Commission pledges funds for health unit completion
Lubbock County Commissioners Court approved funds and a Texas Department of Health pledge of 30 000 if needed to finish the city county health unit in 1956. Both commissions allotted 45 000 each. A joint meeting with the Health Board and architect was set for 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock County Commissioners Court
City Commission
Texas Department of Health
Fred Berryhill Equipment Co
Caprock Machinery Co
West Texas Equipment Co
Plains Machinery Co
Ottis Isom
City of Lubbock
Slaton Volunteer Fire Dept
Stafford-London Co
Bennett Printing Co
Thomas Bros. Co
Thatcher Printing Co
Precinct No
Waples Platter Co
H. O. Wooten
Photostat Corporation
Golden Light Coffee Co
Imperial Book Co
S. R. Duncan
Ike Holds Long Day At White House Conference
After a four hour meeting President Eisenhower spent most of three hours at the work table as Republican leaders cautioned about political talk. Sen Knowland and Rep Martin described the session as non political while discussions touched on taxes and potential statehood for Hawaii and Alaska. He returns to Gettysburg tomorrow after morning talks on military and foreign affairs with lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Knowland
California
Senate Gop
Rep. Martin
Massachusetts
House Gop
Hagerty
Eisenhower
Congress
Gettysburg
Hawaii
Alaska
Area Man Beaten and Car Taken in Idalou Incident
Jesse Benetiz of Rt. 1 Idalou reported Sunday he was beaten by three to four Latin Americans who stole his car. Police arrested four suspects, recovered the vehicle, and Benetiz did not press charges. He was treated for a jaw injury at West Texa Hospital. Officers booked five Latin American suspects, all for drunkenness, after a car recovery at 2nd Street and Avenue K and related arrests near Ave H and N. Ave N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Benetiz
Rt. 1
Idalou
Benetiz
West Texas Hospital
Ave. H
N. Ave. N
2Nd St
Ave. K
Four Persons Are Fined Here Today
Fines totaling 325 and costs were assessed against four persons in County Court at law this morning. All entered pleas of guilty. Ruby Jo Reynolds, 21, a Lubbock Negro woman, was fined 25 dollars on a theft charge and given a five day jail term. John Paul Rangel, 22, Lubbock, 100 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated, Cruz Dominguez, 29, 322 N Ave R, 100 dollars and costs for carrying a pistol, Rudolph Vargas, 20, Lubbock, 100 dollars and costs for carrying a pistol. Rangel also received a three day jail sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Jo Reynolds
Lubbock
John Paul Rangel
Cruz Dominguez
N. Ave. R
Rudolph Vargas
Rangel
Thrift Payoff Sets Mark Washington
The Department of Commerce reports 1954 personal savings and investments hit a record 35 billion dollars in total income from interest dividends and rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Theatrical Maid of Cotton Contest Planned for 1956
The 1956 Maid Of Cotton contest in South Plains will be an elaborate theatrical production with staging lighting and costumes. Two nights are planned with a dance on the eve of the contest and a named band providing music. Miss Bevis Jordan of Lubbock won this year and departs Dec 26 for Memphis to compete in the national pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
South Plains
Chamber of Commerce
Raymond King
Bevis Jordan
Lubbock
Memphis
Jordan
Charles Signor
Roy Faulkner
Wayne Prather
D. C. Prince
James Taylor
Roy Forkner
Fire units respond to overheat furnace at 3304 23rd St
Firefighters called at 11 07 a m for a furnace unit overheated in a residence. No damage reported. Only one fire call in the city this morning. Police report a 14 year old Latina girl was stabbed in a Broadway area altercation involving six Latin Americans ages 14 to 23. Lupe Martinez, 14, of San Antonio, treated at West Texas Hospital and released. Six suspects, including three girls, arrested in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
23Rd St
Broadway
Lupe Martinez
San Antonio
West Texas Hospital
Martinez
Crazed killer kills three in home then shoots tavern victim
A man aged 37 killed his wife Mary McNeal and his daughter Lydia in the home before decapitating himself with a Boy Scout ax. The trio included the wife’s mother, about 80, in an upstairs room. Motive appears to be a broken marriage. The killer then shot Patrolman Edward Welsh before being pursued by Heming and other officers at a tavern.
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Page One
Lydia
Mary McNeal
Edwins E. Taylor
McNeal
Edward Welsh
Heming
Two Florida Boys Die Of Suffocation
In Sopchoppy Florida two boys aged four and five died from smoke suffocation after a truck trailer storing potatoes caught fire. The children were sons of Mr and Mrs William McKenzie and were playing in the trailer beside the family home when the tragedy occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Sopchoppy, Fla
William McKenzie
Sopchoppy
McKenzie
Mulligan Named California State League President
Eddie Mulligan a former president of the Sacramento Solons and Salt Lake City Bees is appointed president of the California State League. He succeeds Jerry Donovan who becomes president of the San Francisco Seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Eddie Mulligan
Sacramento Solons
Salt Lake City Bees
California State League
Jerry Donovan
San Francisco Seals
Child Found After Snatch Drive. Suspect Jailed
In Los Angeles a 3 year old girl abducted from her home area was recovered sobbing in a park about 20 miles away. Paroled sex offender Robert Lewis Kracker, 20, was jailed on suspicion of kidnapping and child molestation after admitting he drove the child to Elysian Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Harry Hall
Cynthia Hardacre
Baldwin Park
Robert Lewis Kracker
Elysian Park
Kracker
Charles Hardacre
Tourney Vets Take Bowling Leads
CHICAGO two All Star Tournament veterans Ray Bluth a 27 year old bowling proprietor from Brentwood Missouri and Dolores Wroblewski a 29 year old bowling instructress from Detroit took commanding leads in the National All Star Bowling Tournament qualifying phase At halfway Bluth held 2360 pins 39 ahead of Ed Lubanski and Joe Schmidt tied for second at 2921 Miss Wroblewski opened with a tournament record 858 then 752 in day two to an eight game total of 1610 Vickie Vuckovich Milwaukee 1566 and Robby Frey San Antonio 1552 trailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ray Bluth
Brentwood
St. Louis
Dolres Wroblewski
Detroit
Bluth
Ed Lubanski
Joe Schmidt
Albany
N.Y
Miss Wroblewski
Vickie Vuckovich
Milwaukee
Robby Frey
San Antonio
Man Arrested After Drunken Driving Rampage
Police received a report of a man in trouble in the 2400 block of 31st. The 45-year-old was arrested for drunkenness after striking a car a light pole and a second parked vehicle while trying to regain control of his vehicle.
Police Crack Down on Shoplifting Suspects Arrested
Police held three suspects after weekend shoplifting incidents on Broadway. A 17-year-old from Lorenzo was jailed for a bracelet. two Latin Americans, a 25-year-old woman and a 15-year-old juvenile from Lubbock, were detained in a related spree. Items stolen include a 98 cent cap pistol, a 79 cent scarf, $23.50 in clothing, a skirt jacket coat and cap, four pairs of sex, two pairs of kids panties and a $1 blouse. Estimated total value $28.01.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo
Lubbock
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Edward R. Gee Jr
W. M. Beasley
J. Lubbock
Elliot Taylor
J. B. Belcher
25Th St
Methodme Hospital
College Stuent
Robert Walters
Ave. S
Robert Knight
5Th St
A. V. DonVidal
Harwood
A. C. Deaton
22Nd St
R. R. Tucker
First St. Oon
Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital
Hardy Steel Company
Wayne Stroud
Investors Inc
Gene Ratiiff
Littlefield
Saturdas
Taylor Hospital
Jose Marez
Abernath
Lauf Clim
Francisco Villecas
Woodrow
Guadalupe Zun
Ave. L
Odas
Lauf Ciumie
Pioneer Fence Ca
First Presbyterians
Carl Brown
Ill
Main St
Mac Williams
PAV Ark
Associated Press i
Ind Rails
Canadian Water Authority Board
R Z. Abell Jr
Dr. Cross
Dr. Morris
H. A. Greenhill
A. C. Jackson Appraisal Co
A. F. O’brien
Ralph Wynn
Higginbotham-Bartlett Co
Earl Yarbrough
Royal Forgeson
Dudley Brummett
Arch Lamb
George Green
Fred Gentry
Louie Moore
al O’brien
Rubye Alexander
Jean Lasater
W. H. Crutcher
Lke
Haere
Pan
Camfield
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