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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1954

Page

2

Governor Alleged of Secret Deals in Texas Campaign

In Texas governor race coverage, Shivers accuses Yarborough of secret deals for 20 to 1 margins in Starr Webb and Zapata counties while Yarborough labels Shivers evasive on segregation and tidelands. Campaigns intensify with rallies, TV shows, and radio appearances across East Texas and Gulf Coast as candidates tour towns including Center, Tyler, Palestine, Galveston, and Houston.

Associated Press Pro|ea Allan Ivers Ralph Yarborough Yarborough Shivers South Texas Yar Starr County Allan Shivers C. Woodrow) Laughlin Iad Parr Texas George Parr Webb County Zapata Duval County Texas Tidelands Central Gulf Coast West Tex Liberty Baytown Galveston Houston Austin Gilmer Mount Fleasant Clarksville Texarkana Dougherty Atlanta Jasper Lufkin Nacogdoches U.S. Senate Dudley ‘Dougherty Dallas Amarillo Lyndon Johnson Washington Congress Atty John Ben Shepperd Tidelands Shepperd U.S East Texas C. T. Johnson Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Jacksonville Johnson Rusk Henderson Tyler Kilgore Longview Gladewater Quitman Mineola Fort Worth Waco Round Rock Ben Ramsey Panhandle West Texas Lubbock Midland Abilene Borger Pampa Big Spring Snyder

Neighbors Meet at Lubbock Picnic To Break The Ice

In Mackenzie State Park a 30 plus attendance block picnic brought together fathers and families from the 4200 block of 35th Street and Highland Place. Dads introduced themselves amid ice cream freezers and a roasting pit while wives shared coffee. Local workers, a Reese Air Force Base sergeant, and guests from Carlisle joined in, with kids playing all around.

Lubbock Jack Joe 35Th St Highland Place Mackenzie State Park Oil Company Reese Air Force Base Roy Mack The Air Reese Carlisle J. L. Martin Ronnie Co. R. McKinney Wayne Lackey Tesla Howard Wold Becky Terry Stanley Cathey Delinda Joe Love Pat Peggy Karen Williamson Jack Pickens Jeffrey Roy Hille Rusty Tom Bill Jay Robbie Carlo Jo Tanner Laine Tanner Lubock

Congregation Helps Put Out Fire At Home Near Meadow Lakes

At Meadow Lakes Baptist Church near Mesquite the congregation prayed when smoke rose from a nearby house. Pastor stopped service and Oscar DuBose and church members rushed to extinguish the blaze, causing about $500 damage.

Dallas Meadow Lakes Baptist Church Mesquite Oscar DuBose

Birth of a Nation Shown At Tech Campus

The 1915 D W Griffith epic was shown at Texas Tech Student Union Building to a mixed audience as finals approach. Cast included Lillian Gish and Mae Marsh. production noted for battle and mob scenes and use of blackface in several roles. Next week's feature is Midsummer Night's Dream with Mickey Rooney.

Texas Tech Student Union D. W. Griffith Lillian Gish Mae Marsh Henry B. Walthall Wallace Reid Donald Crisp Griffith Mickey Rooney

South Plains Farm Workers Plan Meet In Lamesa

The South Plains Agricultural Worker's Association schedules a 7 am breakfast meeting at Bart's Cafe in Lamesa on Tuesday. Grady Elder says Lee Roy Colgan will present a program titled Grain Storage. The group includes farmers and conservation workers and meets monthly across South Plains towns.

Lamesa South Plains Agricultural Worker's Association Bart's Grady Elder Brownfield Lee Roy Colgan Dawson County South Plains McClain

Abba Eban Signs IMF World Bank Membership Papers

Israeli Ambassador Abba Eban signed articles of agreement to make Israel a member of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The ceremony solidifies Israel’s integration into the postwar financial institutions, expanding its economic partnerships and access to development funds.

World Bank Washington Abba Eban International Monetary Fund

The Shepherd Reward as a Prayer for Encouragement

A devotional verse echoes gratitude for a life of service and support. It frames encouragement, care, and companionship as the path to a final judgment of faithfulness, ending with the hope of God’s well done.

Robeson Passport Not Issued by State Department

State Department spokesman said no new passport will be issued to singer Paul Robeson whose passport was cancelled four years ago over pro Russia speeches. He noted Robeson has one or four applications on file.

Washington State Department Paul Robeson Robeson

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