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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1957

Page

6

New Christian College Opens Admissions Abroad and Locally

The new Higher Education Babbock Christian College announces its opening this September with eight states and South Africa sending applicants. Barbara Dodds, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dodds, receives a high scholastic rating and plans art study while 30 Lubbock students enroll for day classes in 17 fields. Billy White from Turffontein, a licensed mechanic, joins as Bible student. Religious affiliations include Baptist Methodist and Church of Christ. Dormitory construction and campus facilities are underway at 5601 West 19th.

Barbara Rsee . Dodds F. W. Paddox Johannesburg South Africa E. R. Higgins Lubbock Turffontein Hof Christ Billy Alabama Arina California Colorado Newexico New York Oklahoma Texas Church of Christ West 19Th Maddox Idalou Barbara Dodds Lubbock Christian College F. W. Mattox H. T. Dodds

Austrian Expedition Climbs 26440-Foot Peak in Karakoram

An Austrian five man team led by Marcus Schemack reached the summit of Broad Peak 26 440 feet high in the Karakoram range. Other team members were Herman Bhul Fritz Avintersteeler Kurt Diemberg and Capt Qadar Saeed. The Karakoram spans northern Kashmir with peaks including K2.

Rawalpindi Pakistan Karakoram Range Skardu Marcus Schemack Herman Bhul Fritz Avintersteeler Kurt Diemberger Qadar Saeed Karakoran Range Kashmir

Boy's body found after missing in Corpus Christi

The body of 15 year old Sam Charles, who had been missing since Wednesday, was found in Corpus Christi. Authorities reported the discovery and began procedures.

Corpus Christi Sam Charles

Funeral Services Scheduled For Alejandro Arreguin

Alejandro Cruz Arreguin 69 of Lorenzo died Thursday in a San Angelo hospital. Funeral services were set for 4 p.m. today at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lubbock, with burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery under Franklin-Mallett Funeral Home directions. Survivors include three sons Ynes and Alex Arreguin of Lorenzo and Luis Arreguin of San Antonio.

Alejandro Cruz Arreguin Lorenzo San Angelo St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Lubbock Thomas Phelan City of Lubbock Franklin-Mallett Funeral Home Ynes Alex Arreguin Luis Arreguin San Antonio

Weekly claimants drop to 32772 in latest report

The weekly average of initial unemployment insurance claims fell to 32 772. The drop signals improving labor market conditions as jobless numbers ease amid ongoing economic adjustments.

East Texas May

Small Balls May Aid Weather Study

Dr. James A. Van Allen of the University of Iowa described plans to launch heat sensitive titanium spheres on a satellite during the IGY research program. The ping pong ball sized spheres would measure heat balance variations between sun and Earth over the tropical belt using extended antenna rods.

Washington James A. van Allen University of Iowa U.S. National Committee For International Geophysical Year IGY van Allen Earth

Grand Jury Recesses ICT Insurance Probe in Austin

The Travis County grand jury recessed today from its investigation into the ICT Insurance Co. collapse. It will resume July 11 and plans two more meetings before that date to handle local matters and hear witnesses in the insurance inquiry.

Austin Travis County

Apostles Feast Observed in St Peter's Basilica

Solemn observances for the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul were held today in St. Peter's Basilica and two other Rome churches. The report notes that the remains of the two apostles were reportedly kept at one time.

Apostle Vatican City St. Peter Paul St. Peter’s Basilica Rome

Southern Electric Firms Will Begin Atomic Power Study

Three dozen southern and southwestern utilities form Southwest Atomic Energy Associates to study an advanced reactor design and a four year 5.09 million dollar R and D program aimed at possible 200000 to 400000 kilowatt plants. Members include Public Service Co of Oklahoma and Arkansas Missouri Power Co among others across 11 states.

Southern Electric Tulsa June South Southwest Bee Tuepker Public Service Co Oklahoma Southwest Atomic Energy Associates Missouri Kansas Arkansas Texas Louisiana Mississippi Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co Arkansas-Missouri Power Co Arkansas Power and Light Co Central Louisiana Electric Co The Empire District Electric Co Joplin, Mo Gulf States Utilities Co Beaumont Tex Kansas Gas and Electric Co Louisiana Power and Light Co Mississippi Power and Light Co Missouri Public Service Co New Orleans

Population surge endangering wildlife at Ottawa conference

At the national wildlife conference in Ottawa on June 29 experts warned that rapid human population growth is driving animals toward extinction as habitat and resources shrink.

Ottawa

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