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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1958
Page
2
Relman Morin surveys the Roosevelt 100 days, noting emergency measures rushed into law, their later reversals, and debates on whether the period marked progress or socialism. It details bank closures, relief programs, NIRA, AAA and TVA, plus mixed modern assessments and historical perspectives.
U S Deputy Defense Secretary Quarles testifies before the Senate House Atomic Energy Commission that Washington will not rush a nuclear powered plane to flight, citing Soviet reaction and possible propaganda. Democrats Durham and Price warn the policy risks a humiliating defeat while urging faster development.
A compact 100-day timeline of New Deal measures from March to June including Emergency Banking Relief Act March 9 Economy Act March 20 Silver and currency moves and public works programs Civilian Conservation Corps Reforestation Relief Act April 19 Gold standard abandonment May 12 Federal Emergency Relief Act Agricultural Adjustment Act Tennessee Valley Authority May 18 Federal Securities Act June 5 Gold Repeal Joint Resolution June 6 National employment system June 16 Home Owners Loan Corp Farm Credit Act Glass-Steagall FDIC and public works programs under the NIRA Public Works Administration and a $3.3 billion fund for roads and buildings
R T Smith in his second year as Shallowater superintendent has accepted the Post schools post, effective after R K Green’s contract ends. Smith, 40, holds a BA from Hardin Simmons and an MA from Texas Christian University, with a career across Hamilton, Eula, Millsap, Rockwall, and Shallowater. He is a Lions Club member and belongs to state and national educators associations.
The submarine Greyback was commissioned at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo California. It is the first submarine equipped to launch the Regulus II supersonic missile and will carry Regulus II missiles in twin hangers in the upper hull. The Regulus II has a range over 1000 miles.
In Mexico City three men beat Patrolman Angel Villegas Alcantara on a canal beat and stole his watch money and pistol before tossing him into the canal. The officer requested a transfer and the department seeks a replacement.
TV stars Danny Thomas and Spring Byington are to headline a 4:30 to 6 p.m. program in Post on April 5 following a 3:30 p.m. statue dedication on the courthouse lawn by the founder's daughter. Allan Dingwall announces the appearance with Monta Moore coordinating from General Foods. Site may be the grade school auditorium or an outdoor venue.
Spur voters will go to the polls April 1 for three city council seats with incumbents Lloyd Roberson and Rex Walder seeking re election and D L Knight as a third candidate Horace Hyatt Ernest Kearney Guy Cohen and Jessie Morrison seek the two school board posts Two incumbents Spencer Campbell and J D McCain did not seek re election Hold over board members include Lloyd Hindman Jay Austin Marion Hurst Victor Arrington and T B Watson.
A vintage ad promotes Klixol as a quick, simple remedy to stop nail biting and thumb sucking. It claims application on fingertips and nails, with directions on the label, and pitches Klixol as an effective affordable product for improving appearance and habits.
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