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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1955
Page
4
Far East tensions this week lifted aviation issues on the stock market while a Monday drop preceded gains. Analysts say a war would trigger government controls and higher taxes, but optimists expect U S action to strengthen air power and deter aggression.
Tahoka January 22 Special Joseph Rollin McCord Jr USN son of Mr and Mrs Rollin McCord Tahoka is aboard the sea cruiser USS Los Angeles for duty The Los Angeles has made three Far East cruises since the Korean outbreak Pvt C B Buddy Brock of O Donnell is with the 46th Field Artillery Group at Fort Bliss Texas Also Pvt Brock a 1949 O Donnell High School and 1934 Texas Tech graduate entered the Army last September Pfc Daniel M Lockaby son of Thomas M Lockaby Tahoka serves as a post exchange clerk in Headquarters Battery 7th Division 49th Field Artillery Battalion Tokyo dispatch shows him in the Far East since last time Several Lynn County servicemen at Fort Bliss will be home this weekend including Wiley Lee Cu Benny Brookshire John Paul Lawson Billy Bert Stevens and others for furloughs and radar training at the base.
Reservations for the year's first square dance class sponsored by the Lubbock Square Dance Federation close at 7 20 p m Monday as the first lesson starts. Fifteen of the 71 couples remain open. Dues are 10 per couple for eight lessons, mailed to Mr and Mrs Lindsey at 1504 26th St or to the City Park and Recreation Department City Hall Lubbock. Another class will begin in May.
In Houston, Yancy A. McGowan, a former convict and newspaper salesman, was found guilty of murder after a four hour jury deliberation and sentenced to death. He claimed self defense in a fight at the Two Sandwich Shop that left Herbert Swartz dead and two others wounded.
Sacramento Governor Goodwin J. Knight pledged full support for President Eisenhower if he runs again. Knight said he hopes Eisenhower will seek the nomination and supported his choice for any potential vice president, remarking he does not know Eisenhower's running mate. The comments followed a Los Angeles County Republican resolution praising both Eisenhower and Nixon.
Washingtons first atomic bomb resistant Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Building incorporates blast doors five inches thick and sealed rooms to contain radioactivity. Shower fixtures above entrances provide immediate water flow during emergencies as researchers handle hazardous materials and live in a protected, monitored environment.
Two former Texas convicts Maynard Hollandsworth and Charles Edward Ranels were charged in a October 27 robbery of Liberty National Bank in Louisville Kentucky. Investigators traced tips from Mrs Ranels and found photos identifying the suspects. The FBI issued warrants and pursued leads with police in Louisville and nearby towns.
NAMED CC MANAG SAN ANTONIO, Jan. Wiliam Adams, publ icr of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, has been named man ager of the Pasadena, Calif. Chane of Commerce and Civic Association.
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