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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1957
Page
5
Lawmakers debate a broad economic aid package to confront Cold War threats in the Middle East. President Eisenhower urges swift, decisive measures while Republicans split over the scope and necessity of wide economic authority for foreign aid.
The article details President Eisenhower's tour amid drought and farm relief debates, noting open mass meetings in Amarillo and guarded Wichita events. It covers Oklahoma Texas leadership, price supports, and opposition by Gov. Shivers, Haley, and Brown, with Dulles warning of rapid Middle East urgency and congressional moves on war powers.
C E Luce, a long time law enforcement officer on the South Plains, died after a career spanning Amarillo Canyon Plainview Lubbock and as deputy U S marshal since August 1 1937. He served in World War I and was married in November 1928 in Amarillo.
The three term attorney general Ramsey Daniel takes office in January 1953 with a large public ceremony on the Capitol steps unless rain forces a House chamber move. A dedicatory prayer breakfast by Billy Graham opens events, followed by a 10:30 a.m. parade, oaths by Hickman, a Tech band concert, a 7 p.m. reception, and a late-night ball and square dance district events.
San Angelo hosts a 22.6 mile motor tour as President visits drouth damaged farms near Woodward Oklahoma and towns in Texas. He will hear from ranchers about losses since 1949 while a nine point Texas Farm Bureau plan for relief and conservation is presented.
Mid afternoon accident at a pond left five boys dead after entering the water despite warnings. Clifford Gamble, uncle of the victims, found the caps and helped recover four bodies. a fifth was retrieved by workers. The ice had thawed and refrozen, complicating rescue efforts. Debs Gamble noted the boys were forbidden to go to the pond.
A streak of birth notices from Lubbock clinics records newborns born Friday and Saturday. Each item lists parents with occupations, hospital or clinic, birth time, weight in pounds and ounces, and address for the family.
Navy officials review the ballistic missile program amid a shift toward sea based intermediate range weapons. Polaris may be designed for submerged submarine launches, though major technical hurdles remain to ensure precise targeting during surfacing and initial flight.
Providence RI UP State Rep E Louise Stoddard filed a bill to replace the term expectant brides with prospective brides on Rhode Island marriage license forms. The article notes a Braille Bible for the blind weighing more than 90.
Lubbock officers note repeated juvenile arrests across offenses such as burglary theft and vandalism. They cite cases of youths with 12 offenses in a year and discuss parental responsibility and possible adult trial for felonies.
The Tex Tech Red Raider Band developed from humble beginnings in a residence near Broadway and College, grew through the 1930s in the Textile Engineering Building, Old Aggie Building, and Army barracks, then settled in the Music Building. Founder Wiley rebuilt instruments and music, saving a 400–song library from the old State Fair of Texas Band, and stories recount early tours, incidents, and national recognition including Governor’s Inaugural Band status.
Lubbock officials study charter revisions to be voted by residents for 1988. The Salute to Voters event on January 30 features young citizens recognizing their future influence, with prizes via a poll tax exemption certificate shown at a Tech Baylor game. Exemptions available at the courthouse and Slaton deputy tax office.
The U S Embassy in Rabat is preparing a protest after Morocco requires entry visas for all foreigners starting January 20. The move appears to conflict with a U S Moroccan treaty that guarantees visa free entry for U S citizens.
Paris milkmen halted rush hour by blocking streets with milk trucks near the city hall demanding wage increases. The action disrupted traffic as workers pressed for higher pay.
Mrs. Ardelia Banks 6 percent underwent major surgery at Taylor Hospital Monday. Her condition is satisfactory. Banks is mother of Mrs Future Smith of 2205 17th Street and Henry Banks of Littlefield. Funeral services for Clinton Scott will be at 4 p.m. today in Sweetwater. he is the father of Mrs Leroy McGlain of 1710 Avenue O. Burial will follow in Sweetwater.
A weak cool front will push into the area with cooler temperatures after a warm spell. The forecast shows cloudy skies though little moisture, with an overnight low around the mid thirties and highs near the seventies elsewhere in Texas as Arctic air spreads into the north central states.
Neighbors report a duck known as Weeper causing chaos around the Brandt home. Attacking people, shredding clothing, gobbling fish, and scaring motorists, the duck remains at large after being placed in a lake. Mrs Brandt fears future aggression and rejects reclaiming the bird.
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