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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1954

Page

3

Star Dust May Trigger Rainfall In Australia And Arizona

Tests in January will check if meteor dust from outer space helps clouds produce rain. Scientists from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the University of Arizona and Australia’s CSIRO will fly daily over southern Arizona and eastern Australia to collect air samples, form clouds, and record ice crystal formation temperatures to assess natural seeding effects.

Murray Sinclair Tucson Ariz Space Nature Earth Arizona Australian United States Institute of Atmospheric Physics University of Arizona Australia Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Organization E. G. Bowen Richard Kassander Institute Bowen Stralia Kassander

Replacements Sought After Farm Attaches Lose Posts

Washington security moves target replacements for Wolf Lagetinsky and other agriculture attaches. Ladojinsky, a Russian born land reform expert, was ousted from Tokyo over medical and security concerns. Benson said State Dept staff review continues, noting Ladejinsky remains on loan and may seek reemployment in agriculture. security clearance is required for sensitive posts.

Washington T Benson Wolf Lagetinsky Douglas MacArthur Japan Frm Russia Ronson United Press Amercaval J i. Benson Benson Dejinsky State State Department Ladejins Far Eastern The Foreign Agriculture Service Ladejinsky Ladeinsky Eisenhower

Fire devastates Pusan refugee area destroying 800 homes

A large blaze swept through a refugee district in Pusan destroying over 800 flimsy Korean houses and leaving about 4,000 people homeless. American and Korean firefighters gained control after two hours as winds pushed the fire from Yong Di hill toward the border of refugee homes and business stores. The fire’s origin was blamed on an elderly Korean woman who may have forgotten to extinguish a candle.

Pusan Yong di Hill Bel U.S Army U.S. Army 55Th Quartermaster Depot

Baptist Student Union Head Attends Texas Meet

The Rev. Bruce McIver of Texas Tech will attend the eighth annual Texas Baptist Student Department seminar at Mt. Lebanon encampment near Dallas on December 2. The event draws 38 student directors and Bible teachers from the Baptist General Convention of Texas for study, sharing and fellowship with speakers Culbert G. Rutenber Dr Chester F. Swor Rev Gordon Clinard and Rev Prentis Chunn. Bible study will be led by Arthur Smith W C Raines and Bill Coble.

Bruce McIver Texas Tech Texas Baptist Mt. Lebanon Dallas State Baptist W. F. Howard Baptist General Convention of Texas Culbert G. Rutenber Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary Philadelphia Chester FE. Swor Jackson Miss Gordon Clinard First Baptist Church of Huntsville Prentis Chunn First Baptist Church San Marcos Arthur Smith Texas Agm W. C. Raines Texas University Bill Coble North Texas State College

Spy hysteria grips Poland under state secrecy law

Paris reports Polish exile sources describe a rising spy hysteria in Poland. Advices say authorities tighten the 1950 State Secrets Law on government administrations and the general population.

Paris Poland

Christmas Eve at Arctic radar base voice of Airman Casey Vondegrem

Airman Casey Vondegrem of the Alaskan Air Command describes Christmas Eve at a lonely Bering Sea radar site. He portrays a 60 below wind, a snow carpet, and a tight, vigilant crew living as brothers despite isolation. They embrace duty, camaraderie, and hope for world peace.

Arctic Washington America Casey Vondegrem Alaskan Air Command Defense Department Bering Sea

Democrats Seize Unity On Foreign Policy Amid Senate Split

Senate Democrats, buoyed by post election unity, plan to center their agenda on foreign and defense policy. They expect stronger support for Eisenhower on these issues, while the GOP remains divided. Johnson pitches a cautious, united approach to future legislation, including labor and minimum wage debates, amid regional Democratic rifts.

Raymond Lahr Washington Senate Democrats Eisenhower House Minny Presiegener GOP Lydon Fb.doinsn Johnson United Front Congressional Congress Democratic South

Antique dealer gets back stolen goods on Christmas

Oklahoma City reports Mrs. Carl Glitseh recovered $1000 worth antique lamps and candelabra after a telephoned confession from a woman posing as a customer led to the return on Christmas Eve. The caller promised to explain someday while wishing Merry Christmas.

Oklahoma City Carl Glitseh Proto

Christian Science Lesson Sunday in Lubbock churches

The weekly Christian Science lesson sermon will cite John 14:12 as Jesus promises believers will do greater works. In local incidents Fra Eileen Axtell, seven, escaped serious injury after being struck on 19th Street by W L Pattillo’s car but sustained minor bruises. John W Jolly of Littlefield received a broken nose when his auto hit a monument at Texas Tech and Broadway. Mr and Mrs Fred Duzon of Harlingen visit Lubbock over holidays with Walker F Jackson and family.

Jesus John Lubbock 19Th St Eileen Axtell J. W. Axtell 47Th St W. L. Pattillo 13Th St Axtell Pattillo John W. Jolly Littlefield Methodist Hospital Texas Tech Broadway College Ave Jolly Fred Duzon Harlingen Walker F. Jackson Ave. R

Amarillo Rites Set For H. C. Starks

Funeral services for H C Starks a 53 year old Amarillo civic leader will be held at 10 am Monday at First Christian Church with Dr Newton Robinson officiating Starks a former Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club president died Friday after two years ill health He was Phillips Petroleum Co division manager in the Amarillo area for 25 years and came here from Bartlesville Oklahoma Survivors include wife Audrey three daughters a sister and two grandchildren

Amarillo H. C. Starks First Christian Church Newton Robinson Starks Phillips Petroleum Co Bartlesville Okla Phillips Masonic Lodge Audrey T. O. Starks Davis Patricia Bell Sheila Starks Melody Tyler Oklahoma City John Greenwald Fort Worth

Survey on Savings and Spending Planned by Fed Board

The Federal Reserve Board to conduct its tenth annual Survey of Consumer Finances in 6 regions over two months. Interviewers from the University of Michigan will ask random residents about car, home purchases, savings, and financial plans. Names will not be requested and data kept confidential. Lake Placid opens an International Museum of Winter Sports, a non profit entity by the Chamber of Commerce, displaying authentic gear of famed athletes.

Washington Federal Reserve Board University of Michigan Survey Research Center Lake Placid N.Y Chamber of Commerce Mecca

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