19 Dec 1956
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1956
Page
1
The report notes U S President Nixon travels to Austria amid mixed war news. Nehru voices hope for peace and discusses general topics with President Eisenhower in Gettysburg.
Reported thefts of oil charts worth millions tied to a larger plot. Experts note the case may involve cross border schemes and pressure on related markets. The text mentions refugees and political figures but details are unclear and fragmented.
Trustees in the Lubbock area debated improvement plans for Dunbar and Ella Ties schools. They proposed options including an elementary annex or expanding Ella Ties facilities while upgrading Dunbar.
At a news conference after Atlantic Pact talks in Paris John Foster Dulles said the United States wants only an orderly evolution of satellite nations toward greater freedom from Russian control. He warned that satellite unrest weakens security and noted growing economic hardship from reliance on this strategy.
The George Parr federal court jury failed to reach a guilty verdict after nearly six days of deliberation. The jury did convict on one count against F. Donald Jr, former Texas State Bank cashier at Alice, on 30 counts. holdout Joe Grimes, a Houston linotype operator, was noted.
The Air Force disclosed that the United States sent 30,000 to 40,000 miles of non stop missions during a two week alert amid the Middle East crisis. Gen Nathan F Twining said the mass demonstration tested strategic air power and rapid launch capability in large numbers.
A sweeping security push described as a terror drive is detailed across state and national contexts, with a focus on law enforcement actions and public safety measures. The report outlines the broad strategy, agencies involved, and expected community impact.
A visitor from Germany plans a second visit during Christmas as the Spaine household notes an unusual double duty. The German guest, stationed in Germany with the US Air Force, has lived in the country three years with her parents. The Meines family from Holland are mentioned in connection with the visit.
There were no reports of casual ties on either vessel the African Star or the Alcoa Pil.
Louis Barton, 62, and E. D. Van Meter, 56, were involved when a diesel engine with 48 boxcars struck a car at mid left side. Barton suffered a head bump. Van Meter was unharmed. The car was a total loss.
Mrs. William J. Cal reclaimed 2600 in bonds taken from her purse Monday afternoon while visiting in Lub bock. Another 100 bond was still missing as of Monday, with 2100 in bonds noted as taken from her purse left in a car in the 400 block.
Storms drenched a wide Texas swath from the Gulf Coast to Gatesville with heavy rain and jumbo hail up to an inch in diameter. Palacios logged about 8.57 inches in a period, while oods and road slickness prompted cautious travel across the region.
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