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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1955

Page

2

Fight Claimed For Democracy In Costa Rica

In Costa Rica President Figueres alleges an invasion is a concerted attack on democracy aided by dictatorships and Quaisling proxies. INS quotes him, noting U S observations and fears of foreign forces aiding subversion as he vows to bolster arms and guard forces. President Rhee also sends a birthday message to South Korea.

Julian Westo San Jose Costa Rica Tiny Jose Figueres International Jews Service Costa’ Rica Latin America Figueres Nicaragua Veneszuela Organization of American States Nicarragua Figuere Serena OAS Nica Rhefseoul Syngman Rhee Republic of Korea

World Neighbors Lecture Set Here

A.J. Hesler overseas director for World Neighbors will present an illustrated talk on the organization's work abroad at 7 30 pm Tuesday at St John s Methodist Church Harold Humphries chairs the Lubbock County Chapter and the meeting is open to the public No admission or collection will be taken Hesler recently completed a five month world tour and has a background as an Indiana state agricultural agent and Purdue extension speaker He and his wife plan a trip to Europe and Africa in the spring

World Neighbors, Inc A.J. Hester World Neighbors St. John’s Methodist Church Harold Humphries Lubbock County Hesler World Neighbors Overseas Project Indiana State Agricultural Agent Colorado Colles Fountain Coun Purdue Uni

Dallas Businessmen Safe When Flaming Plane Forced To Land

Pine RSAFE Ark Jan 1X Walaamane Ties Kiive eney land Ansied were WoW Overton at chairman Tevas Bang and Trust Co Glenn Costin executive director Dallas Camel on World Affairs No Mation president Dresser Industries QW Ham mind JL X Montigny and Joe Ub Ines the pilots plane fire three miles from Pine Baff airport. They flew today by commercial air liner.

Pine Rsafe Ark Jan Kiive Eney Wow Overton Tevas Bang and Trust Co Glenn Costin Dallas No Mation Dresser Industries Hammind JL Montigny Joe

Man Dies When Car Hits Locomotive In Rain

A car in drifting rain crashed into a locomotive near Creedmoor. Claude van and Jus tice J. H. Watsin reported the fatal accident. Witnesses said the driver Pogren was carrying crutches.

Van Claude Creedmoor Iriya Southern Pacific Cain Pogrer Justice of the Peace J. H. Watsin Wee Dent Witesses Pogren

Robert Anderson Elected Deputy Chief of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Board

On January 13 at the hospital in Dallas, Robert Anderson of Vernon was elected deputy chief for the board of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children.

Dallas Robert Anderson Vernon Datesee Forday Texas Scottish Rove Hospital Chiaren

Kaplan To Lecture At Mental Health Meeting Monday

Dr. Sylvan J. Kaplan, dean of Texas Tech Psychology, will lecture on The Adolescent at 8 p.m. Monday in the Museum Auditorium, Texas Tech. The fourth fall lecture of the Lubbock County Society for Mental Health features prior talks on The Family and The Child In School. Admission is 50 cents for nonmembers. annual dues are 3 dollars.

Lubbock County Society For Mental Health P.m Texas Tech H. M. Alsehuler Sylvan J. Kaplan Texas Tech Psychology Department Alschuler al Burnett Society Lubbock Mental Health Texas Society For Mental Health San Antonio St. Austin Marshal Harvey 36Th St Burnett Willa Vaughn Tinsley Teeh R. K. O'Loughlin Hubert Bratcher St. John’s Methodist Church Agnes True Tech Lennon Hill Overton Josephine Ballenger Thomas B. Livingston

Julesburg Girl's Steer Grand Champion at Stock Show

At the National Western Stock Show Barbara Austin, 17, Julesbur, won junior grand champion with an 1100 pound Hereford steer. Patricia Puller, 13, State Center, Iowa, took reserve with an 1100 pound medium heavyweight Angus. Orel Riddle, 16, Booker, Texas, claimed junior hog championship with a 235 pound Berkshire barrow.

Denver Barbara Austin Patricia Puller State Center Iowa Angus Orel Riddle Booker Tex Barrow Heale Danny “Witt

Crowds Gather At Aransas Refuge For Rare Whooping Cranes

Austin reports substantial crowds at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge near Austwell drawn to observe 71 rare whooping cranes. Refuge manager Julian Howard says attendance is rising as observers seek a glimpse of the endangered flock.

Aransas Refuge Austin Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Julian Howard Austwell

Auto Store Meeting Slated Here Today

About 120 employees from White's Auto Stores in 10 West Texas and Eastern New Mexico towns and 10 South Plains appliance dealers gather at Caprock Hotel for a sales meeting focused on Leonard appliances and Gaffers and Statler ranges. Wayne Farley, appliance buyer from Wichita Falls, leads the session with color slides.

White's West Texas New Mexico South Plains Caprock Hotel Leonard Abc-Omatic Gaffers & Statler Pas Amarillo Mialand Oressa San Angelo Big Spring Tatchhock and Childress and Hobbs Carlshad Clov

Missing Soldier Believed Torch Slaying Victim Turns Up Safe

Fort Worth notes a mother feared her son, a soldier, was a torch slaying victim in Oklahoma. The unexplained absence prompted worry, but the son reappeared in Fort Worth. Meanwhile, Fort Worth businessman David Hagier Jr. faced murder charges in a separate killing, with details unclear and ongoing.

Fort Worth Oklahoma David Hagier Jr Davis Ok Hagier

Model prisoners plan barber training in Houston jail

In Houston on January 15, jailer Jimmy White is set to begin barber school while inmates, nicknamed model prisoners, have access to training and practice opportunities with several film clips to refine hair cutting skills.

Houston Jan Jimmy White

Judges Weigh Bail For Dr Samuel Sheppard

Three appeal court judges will consider Monday whether to release Dr Samuel H Sheppard on bail pending his appeal from a life sentence for the bludgeoning death of his pregnant wife Marilyn Their decision comes as Sheppard must begin serving the term with parole eligibility after 10 years and credit for time already served was denied The case stems from the July 4 murder and the defense claimed 41 errors in the two month trial Judge Edward Blyth ing sentenced on the verdict day and denied a new trial request The article also briefly notes fried potatoes with a crust via flour before frying

Cleveland Samuel H. Sheppard Sheppard Br. Sam Marilyn Edward Blything

Little Girl Has Quick Comeback in Lunchroom Quip

Houston report recounts a sharp school lunchroom remark by a healthy boy who brought four sandwiches. He explains Cadillac engines in a playful exchange with a girl who counters by asking if dump trucks are made with Cadillac engines, reflecting a brisk, humorous moment.

Houston

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