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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1956

Page

7

Gruenther Predicts No Quick Collapse of Soviet Empire

In a NATO meeting with newsmen General Gruenther says the Soviet world will not rapidly fall apart but calls the Red empire a fantastic mistake for using troops to crush internal dissidents. He warns of severe military and diplomatic strains and cites NATO strength and potential via air power and nuclear weapons.

NATO Artisé Russia Gruenther Minis Teen. of Mayo Ee Con Ane Bettelt NATO Organization United States Europe Gruen

Yule Party Continued With Club Gifts At Local Home

The Petersburg FHA group and club members, with Doris Elkins as sponsor, held holiday gatherings at Clyde and Mrs Horrell’s house and the Gibson cottage. They visited an orphanage Monday, gathering ages and giving individual gifts to the girls with Calvin Hart assisting as chaperone. Au Colorado notes a football fact: Colorado leads Oklahoma 1–0 in series with one tie in 11 meetings.

Clyde Horrell Fred Gibson Doris Elkins Petersburg Fha Calvin Hart Santa Au Colorado Oklahoma

British Egypt hostage talks amid Suez withdrawal moves

British officials indicate 17 Egyptian army officers 62 soldiers and 150 civilians are held. Stockwell warns the missing officer’s return or not may affect prisoner handling. UN and Egyptian plans see British French withdrawal from Port Said and Port Fuad with Egyptian administration taking over.

Stockwell Moor House Varios Port Fuad Port Said Egypt el Ballah E. L. M. Burns Burns Binai Peninsula Sues Canal Paris United Nations Suez Canal U.S Raymond A. Wheeler Mahmoud Fawzi London Selwyn Lloyd House of Commons

Berm Girls Serenades Tech Dorm Christmas Party

A dormitory Christmas event drew about 325 girls after a caroling session by Berm Girls Serenades Tech and two girls dorms. Darla Adamson organized a talent show and refreshments were served at the party’s conclusion.

En. Jones Darla Adamson

Nighttime thefts and vandalism reported in local area

Viola Reed reported a red nylon lady's coat valued at 20 dollars stolen from her unlocked car near 19th Street and Avenue N on Friday afternoon. Winston King said a black leather coat valued at 16 dollars was taken from his car at Fair Park Mating Rink before 10 p.m. Saturday. A break in at Triumph Sales on Texas Avenue reported with no items taken. Keith Dempsey stated Gilgiott entered through a restroom window after the sash was nailed from inside. Intruders left behind a damaged padlock on the rear sliding doors. Vandals caused over 100 dollars in damage to Ben Rucker's automobile after someone added sugar to his gasoline Saturday night, requiring a full engine overhaul.

Winston King E. 8Th St Fair Park Triumph Texas Ave Keith Dempsey 33Nd St Gilgiott Revotte Introuers Ben Rucker 25Th St Rucker

Electoral College Practice and Joint Session Date

The article notes that since 1796 unwritten law binds electors to vote for the party candidate who wins the state popular vote. It also states the next step is for the Senate to count the electoral votes in a joint session on January 7.

Thon Senate

Iraq Premier Declares Stand With Baghdad Pact Against Communism

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Said, in a two hour Baghdad broadcast, asserts Iraq will support Baghdad Pact members against communism in the Middle East. Damascus notes no violence per Interior Ministry spokesman.

Iraq Amman Jordan Nuri Said Baghdad Syria Damascus Interior Ministry Middle East

Burglary and assault charges filed against several locals

Thomas Dale Robertson 17 Ida lou Curtis Nuell Curry 17 1601 Ave D and Carl D t a Baylor were charged in burglary cases with bonds $1000 $2000 and an accomplice Boulknight. Separate assaults with intent to murder charges were filed against Thomas Earl McCowan 30 Buffalo Lakes and Willie Lee Davis 38 1901 Birch with bonds $2000 and $1000. Davis charged before Justice of the Peace F R Land.

Thomas Dale Robertson Idalou Curtis Nuell Curry Ave. D Carl D. T Baylor Iry

Electors Cast Dallas for Mrs Severson and Others

Electors from multiple districts cast ballots naming Mrs Allison Severson of Dallas District 10 and others including Tom McGann Fort Worth District 14, W M Murphy Jr Victoria District 29, and Mrs Olive Waller Midland District 18 for various candidates.

Dallas Allison Severson Bayard Friedman Fort Worth Tom McGann Conde Anderson Victoria W.M. Murphy Jr Olive Waller Midland Tom Cuthbertson W. IM. Murphy Jr Midlan Tom Cubbertson

World science satellite mission reported from Tokyo

fragments describe a 9 616 ton vessel named Boya launched with an AC toner and wartime equipment. scientists and a facilitation team led by an international geophysics year in Tokyo report tied to 1067.

Japan Boya Tokyo

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