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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1956

Page

4

Education Chief Warns Against Desegregation Extremes

Lawrence G. Derthick, newly sworn in as commissioner of education, cautioned against extremes in desegregation policy at a Washington news conference. He pledged to uphold Supreme Court decisions while guiding the nation’s school system.

Washington Chat US Tanooga Tenn Lawrence G. Derthick Supreme Court Tani Tan Derthick Tight Marion B. Folsom

Butchee Rites Slated At Ackerly Texas

Charles W Futcher 62 died of a heart attack at his Flower Grove home in northern Martin County He will be buried at Ackerly Cemetery after services at 2 20 pm Saturday at the Ackerly Baptist Church The funeral home in Lamesa handles arrangements He was a World War I veteran and longtime member of the Methodist Church Survivors include his wife one daughter two sisters and several brothers in Kansas City and Tasha1

C. W. Butchee Ackerly Lamesa Charles W. Futcher Flower Grove Martin County Ackerly Baptist Church Burt Abilene Buria Ackerly Cemetery Higeinbotham Funeral Home Lamesa FE. Chor Aeverly

Desegregation Debate Cites Supreme Court Guidance and Aid

Derthick endorses Supreme Court rulings and lauds a measured desegregation pace. He cites the Chattanooga Board of Education as compliant and hopeful for eventual integration, urging federal aid to support budding desegregation while avoiding federal punitive actions.

Supreme Court Derthick Chattanooga Board of Education

Texas Ranks Third in 1956 Crop Value Nationwide

Agriculture Department notes Texas tied for third high crop value at 1.122 billion dollars for 1956. California leads, with Illinois in second place. report covers annual state production values.

Washington Agriculture Department Texas California Sears Illinois

Montgomery Bus Boycott Ended by Supreme Court Order

The U S Supreme Court order ending Montgomery bus segregation took effect. Negro leaders said they would end the boycott Friday prepared for the worst. King warned of possible violence but hoped for a smooth transition as federal writs halted segregated seating.

Montgomery Anthony Montgomery Ala U. S. Supreme Court Earlong Martin Luther King Bovcotters U. S. District Court U. S State Public Service Commission Birmingham Alabama Christian Movement For Human Rights F. L. Shuttlesworth Birmingham City Commission Ruppenthal

Denver Woman Confesses Embezzling From Local Firm

Mrs. Cora Zidan a 50 year old cashier for Denver Discount Co and Allied Credit Corp admitted taking between 48000 and 50000 over six years. She said she used the money for mortgage and husband medical care and was released on 2500 bond after arraignment.

Denver Colo Cora Zidan Zidan Denver Discount Co Allied Credit Corp Ray Humphreys District Attorney's Office John West Denver

Two Andrews O41 Employes Honored For Long Service

Ottie P. Holman retires after 32 years with Humble Oil and Refining Company while Charles L. Sparkman marked 30 years. Sparkman, a tool pusher, received an engraved gold watch from J. P. Buckman of Midland. Holman, 56, a pumper in the Means field, retires under a premature-retirement program due to ill health.

Table Settings for Holiday Parties

The guide highlights how table setting enhances holiday meals and links to recipes. It invites readers to pick up a copy at magazines stands or retailers.

Sorority and Rotary Donate PA System to State Memorial

Delta Beta Sorority and Rotary Club committee teams chose to present a public address system as a Christmas gift to the state memorial. The system will be used for annual celebrations following a visit to the hospital and a talk with the chaplain.

Sororiy Rotary Choir Andrews Delta Beta Ltions

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