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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
6
A fast moving brush fire at dawn burned homes along a 12 mile oceanfront front in the Film Playland area. Fire crews battled flames that extended inland toward Mulholland drive with 6,600 acres torched. Two firefighters were hospitalized and 20 people treated for burns as police rushed to warn residents.
Police report a string of thefts and vandalism south of Wolfforth including a Wright home burglary with clothing and household items valued at 388 dollars, Hill's Cafe cash and cigarettes theft, a 1949 Pontiac stolen on Ave N, and extensive window damage at local stores. A nearby wildfire near Zuma Beach trapped a fire victim, with witnesses describing a furnace like blaze and a dramatic escape.
The article outlines Bracero program terms including housing, insurance, and prevailing wage rules with contracts up to six months renewable. Officials discuss Mexico handling non-occupational insurance, sparking opposition from Rep. Kilgore who warns it could create a government monopoly and limit American insurer participation.
Miss Sinex arrives in Dallas and Memphis for the South Plains Maid of Cotton contest. Dallas officials greet her with bouquets and a charm bracelet while other finalists from Texas and nearby states arrive by plane train and car. The 1957 winner will receive a convertible wardrobe and a month tour of the United States and Western Europe.
Ned H. Dearborn president of the National Safety Council urges driver caution during the four day New Year holiday period. He notes last year’s toll fell from 609 to 364 and stresses that enforcement helps but ultimately it is up to drivers. The AP survey compares traffic deaths for the four day Christ mas weekend and finds 500 traffic fatalities, 27 fires and 60 misc accidents totaling 587.
Adults may join nine week classes held Wednesdays from 8:30 to 10:30 p m at the Geo S Berry American Legion Post Youth Center 2nd and College Noble Anderson to instruct limited to 25 couples Details available by phoning SH4 1610 or at the first lesson Mrs Robert M Mayfield of Ropesville is reported improving at Methodist Hospital where she was admitted Sunday as a medical patient James H Witt 47 of 2414 7th St is in critical condition after surgery for a bullet wound to the throat Officers were called to his home after a shot was heard and Witt was found slumped with a .22 rifle nearby Investigation incomplete tonight
Mr Black notes Hungary not a World Bank member and thus cannot borrow. He adds that even if admitted he would not recommend a loan to the current Hungarian government. With Hungary blocked, Russia remains the sole potential lender as Western Europe unlikely to help. Sec State Dulles mentions aid talks with Poland as it undergoes regime change. Stockholm is praised as a beautiful city.
Milwaukee police report two dramatic incidents in one day. A would be burglar attempted a second story entry by a fire escape and surrendered after triggering an alarm. Hours later a man chasing a mistaken occupant fell three stories, breaking both ankles and facing disorderly conduct charges.
Report notes low salinity in Oslo Fjord due to freshwater inflow from many rivers. Winter temps in the area can dip well below those found 750 miles north, past the Arctic Circle. The text also mentions Eau Claire's annexation boosting Columbia South Carolina to the second largest city in the Carolinas with about 112000 people and Charlotte being larger. Over 30000 fish species are described in the region.
A self confessed forger named Ping surrendered to Amarillo officers after a series of phone calls beginning about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday. He admitted cashing forged checks in Lubbock and Dayton and claimed a Houston murder conspiracy never happened. He described two marriages and a prior U.S. Army stint hampered by heart trouble.
A compilation of birth announcements from Reese Air Force Base and surrounding towns. Entries include newborns with weights ranging from under 7 pounds to over 8 pounds, dates around Tuesday to Saturday, and fathers serving in military or employed in farming, construction, or local businesses.
In Montgomery Alabama twenty one Negroes were arrested after gunfire peppered two integrated buses while Tallahassee and Birmingham moved to suspend bus service to avoid violence. Rev. F L Shuttlesworth leader arrested in Tallahassee and his home was dynamited earlier. Police reports say shots sounded like a machine gun.
Defense leaders propose reassigning SAC wings to Tactical Air Command or Air Defense Command with little actual cut in total aircraft. SAC fighter wings serve bomber escort base defense and fighter bomber roles as Pentagon studies the 131 wing program and strengthens heavy bomber units by increasing aircraft per wing.
President Nixon and aides discuss expanding the Hungarian refugee quota from 21,500 and potential immigration law changes to aid refugees from Iron Curtain nations. Officials in Austria report U.S. teams will actively assist, with focus on funding gaps faced by voluntary agencies.
Egypt says it will not negotiate under the Oct 12 six point plan with Britain and France. Open transit must be respected, sovereignty upheld, tolls and revenue sharing redefined, with UN mediation likely to lead a new approach.
Public notice details a proposed change from C4 to Bont BemedHt zoning for Hobbs Trailer Addition and Tenement tracts in Lubbock County Texas. The ordinance would alter city limits within Section 2 Block E and adjacent centerline routes, with readings planned by Mayor Forrest Jr. and city officials.
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