Nixon veto blocks Eastern Europe trip amid Cold War tensions
State Department officials reportedly blocked Vice President Nixon from planning a flying visit to Poland Czechoslovakia and other Eastern European satellites. Nixon then proceeded with a Far Eastern tour as Eisenhower's representative visiting the Philippines Indochina Formosa and possibly more.
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Joun Scali
Washington
State Department
Nixon
Poland
Philippines
Eisenhower
Indochina
Formosa
Far East
Europe
Candance Nnion
White House
Czechslovakia
America
GOP
When a Parent Feels the Challenge of a Child
Columnist Bob Considine laments the moment a child rival emerges in a pool race and family life. The piece blends anecdotes of Debbie, Priscilla Sheehan, Seton Malone, Barry, Dennis, and others as parents face shifting pride and playful deception. The tone mirrors midcentury newspaper commentary on domestic trials and generational wit.
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Bob Considine
Allenhurst
Iss
Nashua
Hazel Hickman resigns as Lamb County Home Demonstration Agent
Mrs. Hazel Hickman resigns after four years as Lamb County Home Demonstration Agent effective July 10. She moved from Lubbock in 1936 and previously worked at Hockley County and Texas A&M, serving as food preparation specialist and Assistant State Agent. She plans to stay home with her eight year old daughter Kype. no replacement named by County Judge Robert Kirk.
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Littleppeld
Judy
Hazel Hickman
Lamb County
News Briefs Highlight Local Appointments and Court Actions
Weatherford residents visit relatives in Shallowater Hart visitors and an Amherst trip are noted along with Alex H Williams being elected to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Court activity includes a 383 case docket with moving traffic leading fines and DUI penalties, plus a Knot youth charged with armed robbery. Regional officials address fireworks safety and a Legion post officer election.
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Alex H. Wiliams
38Th St
Lubbock
Certified Public Accountant
American Institute of Accountants
National Professional Society of
CPA
Williams
Edwin E. Merriman & Co
Levy Lee Edmondson
Knot
Big Spring
Hobbs Caterpillars Face Aerial Attack
City commissioners approve emergency aerial spraying to combat a tent caterpillar infestation. Cost estimated at 4620 dollars with 30 000 to 410 000 trees in about 2000 acres to be sprayed, pending state comptroller approval.
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Nwobbs
CAA
Comptroller
James Gilstrap
Eisenhower Eyes Defense Bill and Diamonds Trade Highlight 1955
Othman notes frugal budgeting while defense ministers discuss top level hard choices amid a Senate defense bill final draft. The bill includes nearly 1 billion for flying machines, awaiting Eisenhower's signature as speculation grows on use. Israel's 1955 diamond export value hits 22 million dollars, up 36 percent from 1954.
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Senate
Wilson
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Eisenhower
Wilsen
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