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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1955

Page

4

Knowland Says No Plan to Quit Over Far East Policy

Senate Republican Leader William F. Knowland said he has no present intention of resigning his post over differences with President Eisenhower on Far Eastern policy. He disputed speculation of a break with the White House and noted talks about successors. Other senators voiced varying opinions on the dispute and Knowland’s role.

Washington Senate William F. Knowland Eisernhower Knowland Eisenhower Formosa Straits White House George D. Aiken

Littlefield announces closing events schedule for May

Supt. Ralph Schilling outlines the Littlefield schools closing activities from May 2 to May 20. Readings include a Methodist breakfast for seniors, National Honor Society party, a choral concert, a school board dinner, a Distributive Education banquet, a final PTA meeting, an annual band concert, a graduation sermon, and graduation exercises at the high school auditorium.

Littlefield Ralph Schilling

Udga Tablets Offer Fast Relief for Stomach Ulcer Pain

Udga promises swift relief from fiery ulcer pains indigestion gas and heartburn caused by excess stomach use. It coats the stomach lining with a protective film and allows normal eating with less fear while offering a money back guarantee after 252 million sales since 1928.

Winners Named In Cochran County Tractor Contest

Eugene Neagie and Jackie Fulton won first and second place in a Cochran County 4-H tractor maintenance and safety contest held at the Cochran County Agricultural Building. The event ran from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and was open to county 4-H Club members. Neagle will advance to the area contest at Texas Tech on May 7.

New Drugist President Leads West Texas Pharmacists

John Halsey was elevated from first vice president to president of the West Texas Pharmaceutical Association at the San Angelo convention. The group has 500 members serving West Texas. Halsey owns the John Halsey Drug Store on Broadway and John Halsey’s Prescription Pharmacy on Main Street, with 25 years in the trade. His son John Halsey Jr. studies at UT Austin School of Pharmacy.

John Halsey West Texas Pharmaceutical Assation San Angelo West Texas Halsey Broadway Main St John Halsey Jr University of Texas School of Pharmacy At Austin

Navy bans public display of new weapons and missiles

The Navy issues a rigid order prohibiting public display of guided missiles and other new weapons until further notice. No Navy missiles will be shown on Armed Force Day, while the Air Force and Army plan to display other weapons at various locations this year. An Army spokesman says Nike antiaircraft missiles are expected to be shown.

Washington Navy Air Force Baltimore Germany Army

Water Safety Course Opens Monday In Lubbock

The American Red Cross announces a free water safety instructors course starting Monday at the Lubbock Boys Club. Hilton H. Gillam directs the program, with classes 6 to 9 p m through Friday. The course targets adults 18 with senior life saving certification who wish to teach swimming and life saving this summer.

Lubbock Red Cross West Texas James McNary McNally Gilliam Texas Coleges Boy Scouts of America

Faulty Wiring Suspected in Littlefield Oil Warehouse Fire

In Littlefield on Friday night a large warehouse owned by McCormick's Service Station and Wholesale Oil House was destroyed by fire. A spokesman said loss estimates await Paul McCormick's return, with faulty wiring suspected as the possible cause. The warehouse sits at the junction of State Highway 51 and U.S. 84 in northeast Littlefield.

Littlefield McCormick Paul McCormick U.S. 84 Littleield

Awards Presented In Annual State Save Soil Program

Fort Worth hosts the Save The Soil and Save Texas awards ceremony with 500 farmers and leaders from across Texas. Top honors go to a South Texas farmer and a Davis Mountains district, with the Highland Soil Conservation District winning best district and T. E. Smith of Marfa receiving $1000.

Fort Worth Texas Save the Soil Save Texas South Texas Davis Mountains Highland Soil Conservation District T. E. Smith Marfa Henry J. Hardcastle Derby Frio Derby Group Pearsall T. G. DeVilbiss Atascosa Herbert Mears Menard Jan Kenk Sonora High School Vernon D. Nicholson First National Bank of

Settlement reached to end Maine textile strike

In Lewiston Maine on April 30 a settlement ended a 15 day strike by about 10 000 textile workers. The Textile Workers Union CIO said the accord serves as a basis for a road built in 1837 with rails of standard width the five feet Russian term and Bates Manufacturing Co. involvement.

Lewiston Maine Textile Workers Union CIO Bates

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