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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1955

Page

2

Man With Missing Woman's Car in Garland Investigation

Garland Texas January reports police search for Mrs Nancy Sheppard of Fort Smith Ark owner of a 1954 Oldsmobile driven by a 33 year old man. He claimed to drive the car for Mrs Sheppard and her former husband to Midland while he lost them near Dallas. Attempts to locate Mrs Sheppard and verify ownership continued as officers examined the car's papers and luggage found inside.

Garland Tex Odessa Texarkana Midland Nancy Sheppard Fort Smith Ark Dallas Sheppard Sue Sheppard

Thing of Beauty Wins Miss Universe Float in Rainy Tournament of Roses

Long Beach California won its second straight sweepstakes prize in the 66th Tournament of Roses parade with a floral tribute themed around familiar sayings. The float featured Miss Universe 1954 Winnsboro South Carolina and thousands of blossoms while rain dampened the event attended by 1.5 million spectators and broadcast nationwide. Chief Justice Earl Warren served as grand marshal as other prize winners were announced.

Long Beach Mizi Winnsboro S. C Jines John Keats Pasadena Calif Earl Warren California Standard Ol Co Burbank Mexico Portland Ore Helms Bakery Southern

Rotary International Eight-Cent Stamp To Go On Sale

Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield announced a Rotary International fifty year stamp for sale in Chicago on February 23. W. W. Wind designed the basic image featuring a globe and Rotary emblem with a flaming torch, and 80 million stamps will be printed for collectors. The stamp bears the motto "1905 service above self 1955" along the bottom.

Rotary International Washington Arthur E. Summerfield Chicago W. W. Wind Rotary Summerfield

Communists Demonstrate in Jerusalem Opposing Remilitarization

Small groups marched through Jerusalem carrying red placards opposing the remilitarization of West Germany. Police broke up the demonstrations after the protests dispersed peacefully.

Jerusalem Israel West Germany

Meadow Man Shotself Accident In Walford Home

Victor Najera 25 of Meadow was brought to Methodist Hospital after a self inflicted .380 pistol wound to the head. Deputies said the injury occurred at Jesse Parasas home near Walford around 2 p.m. Najera claimed the shooting was accidental and was reported in good condition.

Victor Najera Rt. 1 Meadow Methodist Hospital Najera Jesse Parasas Walford

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