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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1957

Page

2

Senate Civil Rights Bill Could Be Softened In Senate Debate

Washington July 6 President Eisenhower’s indecision on the civil rights bill signals possible Senate language changes. Republican Knowland moves to take up the bill Monday, framing debate on extending federal enforcement beyond voting rights to school desegregation and enforcement powers.

Jack Bell Washington Eisenhower Senate Knowland of Ornia Russell Supreme Court Gen Brownell South Sen Watkins Utah Fisenhower Douglas D-Ill

Stenslands Lead Multiple Christian Education Workshops

Dr and Mrs Per Stensland join four summer conferences on Christian education. They will lead group development at a North Carolina Presbyterian conference and participate in the Texas Tech Adult Education Program. They also attend the Northwest Conference Methodist Lubbock School of Missions and Christian Service and plan discussions at the Southwest Ecumenical Conference at SMU.

Per Stensland Montreal N.C

Denver Boy Uses Odd Method To Catch Butterflies

Bug eyed eight year old Michael Marecak of Denver Colorado is described as a butterfly hunter with a cockeyed technique. He lures insects toward his nose and then swipes a net to capture them, his unorthodox method repeatedly yielding butterflies for his collection.

Michael Marecak Denver Colo Mike

Local sales team award ceremony highlights sales records

The article notes each month being named and awarded special carrying bags as symbols of good records. Photographed left to right are Gale Hooper, Mike Webb, Larry Williams, Jimmy Davis, Jimmy Naylor and Billy Strawn. Behind Jimmy and Billy stands Buddy Jones, District 3 sales manager.

Gale Hooper Mike Webb Larry Williams Jimmy Davis Jimmy Naylor Billy Strawn Jimmy Billy Buddy Jones District 3

Vatican seen as financial power in Soviet critique

Moscow Radio reports a new Moscow publication by Iosif Lavretsky contending the Catholic Church evolved into a top financial force and political leader of the bourgeoisie. The book analyzes papacy history from the 16th century to today and highlights U S Catholic influence on ruling class policy.

London Moscow Radio Vatican Moscow Iosif Lavretsky Lavretsky United States U. S

Six Star Newspaper Carriers Honored in Lubbock

The Avalanche-Journal names six Star Carriers from six city districts for outstanding sales service and collection effort. Winners Mike Webb Larry Williams Jimmy Davis Jimmy Naylor Gale Hooper and Bill Strawn, ages 13 to 16, deliver tens of papers daily, earn 25 to 70 dollars monthly, and attend local junior highs and churches.

Avalanche-Journal Leon Long Avalanche Journal The Little Merchants June Star June Carrier Mike Webb Larry Williams Jimmy Davis Jimmy Naylor Gale Hooper Bill Strawn Mike Mary Webb College Ave Lubbock 22Nd St Asbury Methodist Church J. T. Hutchinson R. W. Matthews Tlarry Northwest Lubbock Joseph W. Williams Tulane St Wesley Methodist Church Stanford St University South Lubbock O. J. Davis 36Th St Avalanche Journal Nets O. L. Slaten Modern Manor Cumberland Presbyterian Church Jimmy 44Th Sts Tom S. Lubbock High School

Name Change Sought for House Un American Activities Panel

Rep. Doyle of California proposes renaming the House Committee on Un American Activities to the Committee on Subversive Activities. He argues the current label is undefined and seeks charter reform to match the Supreme Court June ruling that Congress must spell out the panel’s jurisdiction and purposes. John T. Watkins was convicted of contempt for refusing to name labor leaders he knew as Communists.

Washington Doyle House Committee On Warren Congress Watkins

Polio cases rise in closing week of June

The U S Public Health Service reports 142 new polio cases in the last week of June bringing the season total to 876 since April 1. Of the latest cases 42 are paralytic, 87 non paralytic and 19 unspecified. since April 1 totals reach 350 paralytic and 423 non paralytic with 103 unspecified.

Washington U.S. Public Health Service

Cullen Rites Held At Houston Home

Funeral services for Hugh Roy Cullen the Texas oilman who gave away more than 160 million dollars were conducted at his River Oaks Mansion in Houston. Episcopal rites were followed by burial in Forest Park Cemetery with three sons-in-law and three grandsons among pallbearers. Mrs Lille Cranz Cullen noted no floral restrictions honoring his love of flowers. Nixon vacationing near Belleville crossed Lake Ontario en route from Rochester.

Houston Hugh Roy Cullen Texas River Oaks Forest Park Cemetery Cullen Lille Cranz Cullen Corbin Robertson Douglas Marshall Isaac Arnold Roy Henry Cullen Harry Cullen Isaac Arnold Jr

Space Flight Tests To Use Human Volunteers

Lockheed and Air Force scientists will conduct 120 hour tests in a small flight station device at Wright-Patterson with five man crews eating sleeping and flying in simulated prolonged travel. Psychologists and physicians will study personnel before during and after the trials as part of early efforts to measure endurance for atomic powered flight and space exploration.

Marietta Outer Space Lockheed Aircraft Corp Lockheed U.S. Air Force Air Force Aero Medical Laboratory Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Ohio

Voice Quality as Key Factor in Attractiveness for Women

Hollywood speaker argues the voice rivals looks in appeal, citing Lauren Bacall and Katharine Hepburn as voice exemplars. She says women should evaluate and refine their voices with the same care as hair and grooming, noting how a phone convo can define a impression.

Clark Gable Ronald Calman Marlon Brando Jose Ferrer Jack Webb Ty Power Bill Holden James Stewart

Florida Lass Crowned Miss Dixie In Annual Race

Daytona Beach Florida eighteen year old Carol Baldwin of West Palm Beach is named Miss Dixie after a contest final with 20 entrants during the Dixie Frolics. Second place goes to June Prichard Miss Texas of 1955 and third to Robin Williamson a tobacco queen from Conway South Carolina.

Daytona Beach Fla Carol Baldwin West Palm Beach June Prichard Fort Worth Robin Williamson Conway S. C

Salazar Reaches Twenty-Fifth Year as Portugal Premier

In Lisbon Antonio de Oliveira Salazar marked his 25th year as Portugal prime minister. The frail veteran, 68, received messages from President Craveiro Lopes among others. He joined government as finance minister after the 1926 military coup and has led since July 15, 1932, shaping the 1933 constitution and national budget.

Lisbon Portugal Antonio de Oliveira Salazar Francisco Higino Craveiro Lopes Salazar

Plymouth features promise three years ahead in V-8 power

A Plymouth dealer pitch extols three year ahead performance with high horsepower V-8s and sporty drive. The copy suggests safety, responsiveness, and a fun reading experience in a car described as ahead of its time. It invites contact with the dealer quick dial POS-8524 for the Tersion-Aire ride.

Plymouth

Oslo School Opens Session With International Attendees

Oslo welcomes the 11th American summer school in Norway drawing 145 students and teachers from 32 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. They represent 89 colleges and universities across the United States and beyond.

Oslo Canada Puerto Rico Norway

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