Poll tax deadline dominates Texas political calendar
The 1958 Texas political calendar highlights January 31 as the poll tax payment deadline and entry to precinct conventions. Gov. Price Daniel endorses civic participation as Texans prepare for primaries, conventions, and a general election featuring a governor race, a U.S. senator, congressional seats, and constitutional measures.
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Austin
State Democratic Executive Committee
Price Daniel
Congress
Democratic Party
Friday night winners in South Plains Duplicate Club event
J. Hughes and wife won first place at the Plains Duplicate Club meeting held at Plains Cafeteria. Runners up included Mrs. Dudley Walker and Mrs. W. D. Bills, with second, and L. F. Marquam with Mrs. Roy Thompson in third. John Noble and Mrs. L. F. Marquam placed fourth. J. D. Pendergrass, Wellman gun manager, was critically injured December 5 in a crash. his condition was listed as fair after recent surgery at Methodist Hospital. Allen Milliken, injured December 5 by a falling machine part, was reported in good condition at Methodist Hospital. Norman E. Slaton of Spur, amputated leg below the knee after a crash weeks earlier, was listed in good condition following surgery.
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J. ©. Hughes
South
Plains
Plains Cafe Cafetria
Dudley Walker
W. D. Bills
L. F. Marquam
Roy Thompson
John Noble
L.F. Mar.’ Quam
A. F. Fae
R. B. Hutchinson
J. D. Pendergrass
Wellman Gun
Wellman
Methodist Hospital
Allen Milliken
Norman E
Gene) Slaton
Spur
Increased Salaries For Scientists Urged
Dr. John F. Victory of the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics warns that delaying higher pay for government research scientists will worsen the nation's scientific progress. He says NACA expects the administration and Congress to raise salaries enough to recruit and retain top scientists.
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Washington
America
John F. Victory
National Advisory Committee On Aeronautics
NACA
United Press
Victory
Congress
Frtificial Records and Local Notices From Lubbock Area
Frtificial Records lists numerous names pairing adults with partners across Lubbock and surrounding areas, including Wallace Delos Thrash and Patsy Robertson, Miguel Salazar and Beatriz Cordova, and John Streit with Shirley Martin, among many others. Court notices from SETH and 140th District Courts include Nob le Groves v Fortenberry, avalanches in the Credit Union case, and various suits and probate actions in county courts.
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Wallace Delos Thrash
Patsy Gale Robertson
Rt. 1
Levelland
Miguel Salazar
Beatriz Cordova
Orton
Billy Gene Hall
Barbara Sue Temple Farmer
Lubbock
John
Edward Streit
Rafa
Shirley Ann Martin
Pete Mojica
Senobla Malonnado
Jackie Wayne
Brownfield
Burl Edwin Carey
Wilma Jean Welch
John Preston Mason
Phyllis Ann Worley
Star Rt
Hale Center
Donald Max Easter
Albuquerque
Frances Jorene Ashborn
Bonners Ferry
Idaho
Vincent Thomas Meunter
Julia Bennita Gass
Beverly Jo Ann Skinner
Lub
Weekend Weather Outlook Across U S
Light snow falls scattered through the Great Lakes and northern Appalachians. Most precipitation stays west of the Rockies as snow or rain varies by local temps. Cooler in New England western Great Lakes northern Plains and Pacific coast remains mild elsewhere. AP Wirephoto.
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Great Lakes Area
Appalachians
U. S
Rockies
New England
Great Lakes States
Plains States
Pacific Coast
Holidays To Open Monday In Lamesa
In Lamesa a long holiday covers schools county offices and many businesses starting Monday. Schools close Friday end and resume December 30. tax office and courthouse offices close Saturday noon and reopen December 27 or 30. Law offices observe a three day holiday Monday to Wednesday. city offices close December 24 25 26. Daily Reporter suspends Christmas edition.
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Lamesa
Willis Fresham
la Jmesa Bar Association
Daily Reporter
Dallas Fed reports third weekly decline in department store sales
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said Department 1 store sales in the 11th District fell for the third straight week ending December 14.
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Dallas
Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Strasbourg and Kehl Seen as European Capital Choices
Paris reports Strasbourg and Kehl on the France Germany border as favored picks for the future European capital. France and West Germany back the Rhine cities for headquarters of European cooperative agencies. Strasbourg already hosts the Council of Europe and other bodies while Kohl lacks such institutions.
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Paris
Strasbourg
Kehl
France
Germany
West Germany
Council of Europe
Coal and Steel Pool
Common Assembly
Kohl
Salvation Army Christmas Drive Nears Fund Goal
The Lubbock Salvation Army reports the Christmas Cheer drive is over two thirds toward its $6500 target. Capt. Herbert R. Bergen notes $4786.64 raised, leaving $1713.36 to reach the goal as civic clubs and Shriner groups aid in bell ringing and fund collection.
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Salvation Army
Capt
Bergen
Kettle House
Lubbock
South Plains Shriner Club
Shriners
Texas Retail Sales Up Over Last Year
Texas retail sales surpassed 10 billion dollars for the year, rising 3 percent from 1956. Eleven month total reached 10.2 billion with nondurable goods at 7.1 billion. November sales stood at 986 million, down from October and the prior November. Leading gains posted by Greenville Paris Marshall McAllen Wichita Falls Brownsville Lubbock and Paris in various periods.
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Austin
Dec
Texas
Bureau of Business Research
Lion
Greenville
Paris
Marshall and
McAllen
Wichita Falls
Brownsville
Lubbock
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Garrard
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Frtificial Records
Lubbock Courts
Seth District Court
James G. Denton
Noble Groves
Fred Fortenberry
Robert H. Bean
Avalanche-Journal Credit Union
James Fisher
William H. Dyson
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co
Carroll Easley
Phoenix Assurances of
New York
Ana Thomas G. Seale
Pacific Farpower Insurance Co
Robert J. Allen
Clowe and Cowan, Inc
Willis E. Tweedy
Harvey D Pool
Great Plains Drilling Co
Lubbock Auto Co., Inc
C. C. McComb
L. V. Light
Lubbock Auto Co. Inc
Ed Howell
Dudley Brummett
Eliza Rachel Vallas
T. J. Vallas
Lula M. Dial
Myrtle Baker
Johnie F. Hicks
Shirley Maecks
Elza Bethune
Virginia Wynell
Bethune
Hi One Retail Purmiture Association
Harold Griffin Furn
Stratolounger
Harold Griffith Furniture CO
N. College
Luxite
Shortie
Coats
Jantzen
Kara Fleece
Catalina
Sebastian
Pendleton
Slim Jims & Walker Shirts
Kimberly
Banff
Shapley Classic
Napier
Bergere
Bee Norton
Hohe
Albert Weiss
Slim Jims
White Stag
Ladies' Sporswear
Broadway
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