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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1956
Page
5
Chicago June 23 A divorce lawyer, Samuel M. Starr, argues social scientists should handle marital disputes rather than attorneys. He says most couples wed in good faith and divorce rarely solves problems, leaving both parties more miserable.
Dr. John Ise with 42 years in higher education criticizes U S schooling as declining. He cites university course degradation, urges return to cultivating the whole person and citizenship amid expanding vocational offerings.
In Lynn County a series of cotton insect field meetings led by County Agent Bill Griffin will cover insect identification and control. Gatherings are scheduled June 26 at the C A Tyler farm in Joe Bakey community at 2 PM, June 27 at 2 PM in Ison at Farmers Co Op Gin, June 28 in New Home at Farmers Co Op Gin, and June 29 at Wells Co Op Gin, all starting at 2 PM. Farmers urged to attend at least one session.
A public swimming meet will be held Thursday at the Post city pool starting about 6 p.m. Open to all ages in three divisions intermediate senior and adult. Ribbons awarded for freestyle side stroke back stroke breaststroke underwater and relay events. Contact Gene Young or pool attendants to enter.
The Rev and Mrs W F Smith and family move to Merkel where he becomes pastor of the Baptist Church after serving three years at Spade Baptist Church.
The 1956 winter wheat crop is flowing into elevators as combines harvest in sunlit fields. Kansas remains the largest producer with around 140 million bushels, while Colorado reports the smallest crop in 16 years due to hot winds and drought. Oklahoma and Texas show better yields though some wheat burned in the drouth. nationwide output lower than the 10 year average.
Bill James aged 24 reporter for the Austin American-Statesman and Clarke Kleinschmidt of Taylor died in a collision on U S 79 near Taylor Texas.
A Mexican woman selling enchiladas to soldiers at a military post was arrested after authorities found marijuana stuffed inside the enchiladas.
Ninety six percent of the 1955 tax roll of Lamesa Independent School District has been paid to date. After July 1 delinquent taxes will carry an eight percent penalty and three percent interest charges. The Board of Equalization will hold public hearings July 5 from nine to five in the school business office for appeals on valuations or increases.
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