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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1954

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Solon Says No Crime In McCarthy Row

Senator Mundt stated no crime by government officials is involved in the McCarthy row, calling the dispute a misrepresentation by individuals linked with the Army or Senate committee. He cautioned reporters against overdramatizing the controversy and noted no perjury or punishable crime is charged pending sworn testimony.

Solon McCarthy Row Tive Army Senate Committee Oth McCarthy M. Cohn John G. Adams Subcommittee

Wreck Mixup Halts Funeral Victim’s Call

A chaotic mixup in Chickasha Oklahoma leads to a man learning his own alive status during a funeral pause. Sam Smith, a former roommate of Mathew Francis Grady, reveals his car theft and mysterious missing items as authorities confirm the victim’s body was sent to Florida. The emotional scene follows a frantic phone call to Smith’s mother as clues unfold.

Olen Chickasha Okia Palas Smith Florida Sam Ion Houoan LM. Smith Lewes Del Miami Herman R. Smith Dallas Miami Beach Fla

Kromtia Pushes Generals into Ukrainian Political Seats

Kiev announced Marshal Yvan Koniev and Gen. Vasily I. Ghulkov elected to key groups in Ukrainian politics. The report notes their roles as influential figures shaping Soviet republic leadership amid ongoing tensions and reforms.

Kiev Yvan Koniev Vasily I.ghulkov Ukrainia

Lawmakers Near Smooth Passage for Shivers Bills

In Astin March 27 Gov. Allan Shivers special session faced few obstacles as lawmakers moved toward quick completion. Key items included teachers pay and school finance revisions, state workers pay raises, emergency building funds of 10.6875 million, a 25.6 million tax plan, and an outlaw Communists bill. all advanced through Senate and House committees with strong support.

Dave Cheavens Astin Allan Shivers Senate House Appropriations Committee House House Revenue Committee Loyalty Review Board

Spelling Winners In Cochran Gaines Enter Local Meet

Cochran and Gaines County spelling champions were certified to the regional Avalanche Journal Spelling Bee Saturday. Patsy Webb, 14, an eighth grade student in Bled Rt. 1, is Cochran County champion and Richard Housen, 14, an eighth grade student at face, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loop, is Gaines County’s entrant. See SPELLING CHAMPS Page 12.

Opal Dixon Avalanche-Journal Cochran Gaines County Patsy Webb Bled Rt. 1 Cochran County Richard Hous Atteface Loop

Two Sides To Question Studied Citys Dog Population

City voters face a dog control issue as the population runs into several thousand with a 1953 tally showing 2306 dogs picked up and only 313 reclaimed, leading to 1983 dogs destroyed. The article notes uncertainty over counts and cites a forthcoming election on April 6 about an ordinance to prohibit dogs from running at large.

W. Ratliff Avalanche-Journal Rit Sisters Beam

Thornton Disclaims Political Ambitions Denies Federal Posts

Denver March 27 Republican Gov Dan Thornton of Colorado a personal friend of President Eisenhower and chair of the Republican National Committee said he has not sought and is not seeking any federal job or appointment and would not accept one if offered.

Denver Dan Thornton Colorado Eisenhower Publican National Committee

GOOD MORNING In Today's Panel Today's encellase Page 2, Section 5

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Ike accepts 'with regret' Dodge resigns budget post

President Eisenhower accepts Joseph M. Dodge resignation as director of the budget effective April 15 to return to his Detroit banking job. Dodge, 63, said he would leave after the 1955 budget is completed and expressed regret at the timing. Eisenhower replied with reluctance, praising Dodge’s competence in handling fiscal and management challenges. No successor named. Dodge had been a temporary appointee.

Gardner L. Bridge Ashington Joseph M. Dodge Eisenhower Detroit Dodge Joe Administen Ferra eMich of Dodge Sal Ork Beat Be Ber James C. Hagerty House

Disputed Gas Bill Is Okayed By Eisenhower

President Eisenhower signed a natural gas bill into law allowing state rate control over intrastate gas and maintaining FPC power over interstate rates. He warned the measure may impose a tax on households and urged states to regulate fees where possible without harming national interest.

Washington Eisenhower FPC Ostee Teese Tion Ate

Egyptian Army backs free election decision stance

In CATRO Egypt on March 27 a military spokesman stated the army will stand behind the decision for a free election. The remark comes as political forces push for democratic processes amid ongoing domestic debates.

Ohio Men Seek Million Dollar Treasure Buried by French

Five Columbus County men plan a Sunday dig on Elson Robbins farm near Liverpool marked by a carved deer head on a tree and a stone in a split trunk. The team believes $1,000,000 in coins and silver buried by French soldiers after an 18th century ambush lies in the field.

Ohio International News Service Liverpool Columbiana County Elson Robbins Cosma Paul and Charles Webber Leland Adams Lisbon Robbins Gard

Barkley Announces Senate Bid From Kentucky Home

Former Vice President Alben W. Barkley, 76, ends retirement to seek Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat he held for 22 years. Speaking at his home The Angles, he says he acts to answer requests from Kentuckians and will face Republican John Sherman Cooper in the 84th Congress race deemed pivotal for Senate control. Democrats expected to nominating in August.

Paducah Alben W. Barkley United States Senate Barkley Kentucky John Sherman Cooper Somerset

U S Building Deadly Array Of Weapons

A March report outlines hydrogen bomb progress with tests planned in the Pacific. Officials warn against delay, noting potential weather or extra caution could shift dates. The piece mentions Bikini witnessing tests and a larger second blast slated for April ten, with continued scientific work aiming for a more powerful weapon.

Associated Press Ashington Pacific U. S van Zandt R-Pa Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Bikini Atomic Energy Committee Edwin Johnson D-Colo Sud

Japan Struck By Atomic Jitters

American officials moved to fly 21 Japanese victims of the March 1 hydrogen bomb test to Tokyo hospitals in a bid to ease anti American sentiment. Two Air Force planes rushed to Yaizu to transport fishermen to Tokyo, with two severely burned crewmen already in Tokyo hospitals since March 16. Two fishing boats were reported radioactive but later ruled only slight, their catches released for sale.

International News Service Tokyo

Films Edited H Bomb Tests Held From Public View

The Eisenhower administration keeps details of hydrogen bomb tests secret citing fear of panic in major cities. A condensed film of the 1952 Eniwetok test will be released April 7, while current test results remain undisclosed despite witnesses stating newer detonations surpass earlier ones. See related coverage on page 18.

Bob Considine York Eisenhower Pacific Eniwetok James Hagerty U. S Washington International

Two Die in Pickup Crash Near Stamford

An overturned pickup on a curve south of Stamford killed L. L. DeBose aged 36 of Jud and George Cooper 51 of Stamford. Odell Smith suffered two broken legs and was hospitalized in Stamford. another injuried man was reported serious.

Abilene Stamford L. L. DeBose Jud George Cooper Odell Smith

No Casualties As Fire Hits Port Arthur Refinery

An explosion at the Texaco Refinery alkylation unit in Port Arthur Texas triggered a spectacular blaze with three units burning. No casualties reported and the fire was isolated and brought under control by the plant fire department as crews continued work nearby.

Port Arthur Tex Texaco Frank L. Wallace Highway Patrol C. C. Layne Wallace

Weather Map Update for Lubbock and Vicinity

Mostly clear today with a low near 49 and a high in the upper 70s. Increasing winds from 25 to 30 mph with some blowing dust in parts of Lubbock and surrounding areas. Sunrise and humidity around 13 percent.

Lubbock

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