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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1956

Page

6

Voters approve by two to one margin on national primary plan

George Galina reports from Princeton New Jersey that amid upcoming New Hampshire and Minnesota primaries the American Institute survey shows strong public backing for a national presidential primary with a two to one margin.

George Galina American Institute Princeton N. J New Hampshire Minnesota Amer Ican Institute Dem Ind Agers South Stevenson

International Crime Fighter Dies in Germany

Funeral services are pending in Austin for Capt. Norris B. Doss who died of a heart attack March 2 in Frankfurt, Germany. Doss, a 19 year Army veteran and former European special investigator, aided in counterfeiting raids and Nazi treasure searches and served as bodyguard to Eisenhower Ridgway and Margaret Truman. He is survived by his wife and three children and by two brothers, three sisters, and his mother.

Austin Norris B. Doss Frankfurt Germany H. Wampler Doss Berlin Dwight D. Eisenhower Matthew B. Ridgway Margaret Truman Norris B. Doss Jr el Paso L. E. Doss Raymondville G. E Stanley A Littlefield C. T Kansas City Ellaine Burns Emil Lagerstam Lyford Wampler EUCOM Europe

Two Hurt as Car Overturns Near Slaton

Robert Hurst fourteen and Charlotte Bland thirteen were reported much improved at Mercy Hospital after a late Thursday overturn on an unmarked county road north of Slaton. Investigators said driver Hurst failed to navigate a right curve, sending the car into a bar ditch and turning over.

Slaton Robert Hurst Charlotte Bland Mercy Hospital Charlotte Woodrow Bland Robert R. J. Hurst Hurst

Monterey High Honors for Wienke and Warren

Billy Wienke and Marilyn Warren, seniors at Monterey High, are named Junior Rotarian and Girl of the Month for March. Warren, daughter of W C Warren, traveled to Sweden as a Dist 9 Girl Scout representative and serves on multiple school committees. Wienke, son of L R Wienke, attended the Youth and Government Conference in Austin and will lead in the senior class play The Barretts of Wimpole Street on April 20.

Billy Wienke Marilyn Warren Monterey High Marilyn W. C Nibs) Warren Sweden Dist. 9 Girl Scouts Forensic League Billy L. R. Wienke Austin Earier Wimpole Street

Perms Vanish at Doncaster Deaf School After Criticizer Hair Styles

A Doncaster school for the deaf removed styles referred to as perms after the principal criticizer highlighted them in a magazine. This action followed concerns about self-expression and discipline within the institution.

Perms Doncaster England School For the

Banauet Meet Planned Monday By Dry Cleaning Association

Frank Junell of Citizens National Bank of Lubbock will address a banquet meeting of the Lubbock Dry Cleaning Assn at the Slide Road Community Center Monday. Co chairs Mrs. Chester Halder and Harvey Hamrick lead arrangements. Joe Hopner is association president.

Frank Junell Citizens National Bank of Lubbock Lubbock Dry Cleaning Acsn At & Nm Slide Road Chester Halder Harvey Hamrick Joe Hopner

Hobbs Rites Set For Fred Krause

Funeral services are planned for Sunday afternoon in Hobbs for Fred Krause 64 a longtime resident who died unexpectedly at home He was a retired machinist and lived in Hobbs since 1930 The Rock Chapel Baptist Church will host the service with pastors Bill Cornett and Bill Carter assisting Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Cemetery under Griffin Funeral Home care He is survived by his widow Ruby Krause two daughters Helen Krause and Frida Crawford both of Hobbs one brother George Krause and two sisters Lizzie Krause and Hallie Krause Pallbearers include Sim Levy Ralph Beard Lyle Garner Bob Prater Sandy Glanton and Raymond Crowe.

Hobbs Fred Krause Krause Rock Chapel Baptist Church Bill Cornett Castle Avenue Baptist Church Bill T. Carter Rock Chapel Prairie Haven Cemetery Griffin Funeral Home Ruby Krause Helen Krause Frida Crawford George Krause Lizzie Krause Hallie Krause Sim Levy Ralph Beard Lyle Garner Bob Prater Sandy Glanton Raymond Crowe

Folger Library Finds Missing 1867 Book From Boston

The Folger Shakespeare Library learned a volume on its shelves had belonged to the Boston Athenæum. After its return, Boston officials reported the book had been missing since 1867.

Washington Folger Shakespearean _li Boston Anthenaeum Boston

13 Dead Hogs Dumped Near Idalou in Field Off Highway

County health officials report 13 dead hogs found in a field near Idalou Highway just outside the city limits. Walter Breedlove notes the animals were likely diseased and closer than 300 yards to the road, posing a health risk and potential $100 fine for improper disposal. Public tips urged to aid enforcement.

Idalou Idalou Hwy Walter Breedlove Lubbock Breedlove Sheriff's Office

Brownfield Student Accepted to Tulane Medical School

Chris Burda son of Mr and Mrs F S Doc Burda has been accepted to Tulane Medical School He is a UT senior to receive a BS in June He was Brownfield High School honor student student council president and Cub s Den editor From hundreds of applicants he is one of 12 chosen from Texas and will enter Tulane in September.

Brownfield Chris Burda F. S Doc) Burda Tulane Medical School Chris University of Texas Brownfield High School Cub’s den Young Burda Texas Tulane

County officials plan burying hogs after health scare

County authorities planned to bury the hog carcasses after a disposal incident inflamed public safety concerns. Otis Isom criticized the likely lack of public safety concern from a hog producer, while the animals listed include Duv oes, Poland China and Hampshire breeds.

Otis Isom Duvoes Poland China Hampshires

Dopey Defense in San Antonio Killing Time on Marijuana Case

Donald Sing faced a marijuana possession charge as witnesses testified marijuana seed in Sing's yard was feed for fighting gamecocks. Judge M. D. Jones told the jury to acquit, with Sing's father noting the seed is thought to improve a rooster’s fighting ability.

San Antonio Donald Sing Sing M. D. Jones

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