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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1955

Page

6

Congressmen Clash Over Reuther Backing of Farm Supports

Washington May 7 A House debate on farm prices featured a clash over organized labor backing high price supports. The dispute centered on a CIO President Walter Reuther testimony pamphlet urging parity supports near 90 percent.

Reuther John Booth Washington House CIO Walter P. Reuther Leslie Eisenhower Cooley Arends Agriculture Committee GOP Congressional

Divorce Decree Won At Age Of 103 In Juarez

Miguel Amaya Lucio, 105 in his wife’s telling, won a divorce in Juarez civil court on grounds of incompatibility. His wife Juana Norte de maya, 78, said he acts restless yet remains a steady street merchant. The judge, Fernando Romero, granted the divorce, with Miguel planning to celebrate that night.

Juarez Mex Miguel Amaya Lucio Juana Norte de Maya Miguel Guadalajara Fernando Romero Romero

Town Aims to Tackle Littering Culture in Public Spaces

In a small town residents confront a growing litter problem as a citizen habitually discards trash at every spot he occupies. Local officials consider awareness campaigns and stricter enforcement to curb the practice.

Civil Defense Chief Hails Atom Test Knowledge Gain

Val Peterson hailed Thursday's atomic blast as a major Civil Defense contribution. The 14th and final 1955 test is set for Monday if weather cooperates. Studies on biological effects will take weeks as test animals in shelters are analyzed for blast impact on homes, autos, and power poles. Two dogs in a concrete shelter emerged unscathed. the tank group that rode out the blast in 55 tanks may have been closer without danger. Contingent of 27 vehicles and personnel left Camp Irwin for home.

Survival City Nev the Nations Civil Defense Val Peterson Peterson Ground Zero Camp Irwin Calif

Argentine police arrest 16 Catholic leaders in dawn raid

In Buenos Aires on May 7 police seized 16 Catholic leaders at dawn as part of a crackdown that raised overnight arrests of pro church demonstrators to about 60. Catholics including priests and nuns protested the proposed separation of church and state. the Friday night march grew into a sustained street presence.

Buenos Aires Argentina

Cuba Imposes 25 Cent Cement Inspection Fee

Havana reports that Cuba now imposes a fee of 25 cents for each dag of cement inspection.

Cuba Havana

Rectal and Colon Diseases How-To Book Offer

A promotional notice offers a free copy of RECTAL AND COLON DISEASES from Thornton Minor Hospital. Readers with piles fistula or rectal pain are invited to write to Suite v4 911 E Linwood Kansas City MO for the booklet and guidance.

America Thornton Minor Hospital E. Linwood Kansas City

Roulette Returns Push Baden Baden Casino Attendance

Attendance at the Baden Baden casino in Germany has surpassed pre war figures as roulette resumes allowing crowds to gather and gamble.

Baden- Baden Germany

Hike In Foreign Aid Needs Seen

Washington May 7 Defense planners tell Congress next week that future foreign military aid must be larger than the modest 1956 proposal. Adm. Radford and Hensel urge funding to proceed, with most money aimed at the Far East and overall measures to bolster free Asia.

Washington Defense Department Congress Adm Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Defense Sec H. Struve Hensel Senate Foreign Relations Committee Eisenhower Walter F. George D-Ga Far East Radford Free Asia Hensel Pentagon America

Divorce Petition Seeks Community Property Division in Texas

Mrs Isidora Ruiz filed for divorce alleging marriage to Miguel Ruiz in 1902, separation in 1908, and requesting division of community property.

Alice Tex Isidora Ruiz Miguel Ruiz

Area I FFA honors told at Amarillo meeting

More than 200 Area I Future Farmers of America attended a day long convention at Amarillo High School. Four top American Farmer Degree nominees were Patterson Cooper Hamilton Graham Bratcher. Area officers named were Dunn president Fincher vice president Hinders secretary Neel reporter Johnson treasurer Glenn sentinel Deer parliamentarian. Edgar Dennis won the public speaking contest. Other winners included Walter Plainview Walter Meilan Smith Bobby Douglas and Jimmy Cummings. Walter Leday supervised the conference.

Amarillo Area I Future Farmers of America Amarillo Senior High School Donald ‘Patterson Cooper Freddie Hamilton Silverton Jack Graham Charles Bratcher James Dunn Shallowater Don Fincher Tulsa Edward Hinders Canyon Gerald Neel Beulah Donald Johnson Quail Melvin Glenn Ropesville Sentinel Donald Deer Perryton Edgar Dennis Dimmitt Larry Walter Plainview Meilan Smith Bobby Douglas Jimmy Cummings Johnny Fields Littlefield Anderson-Clayton Karl Craig Texas Farm Bureau Carl W. Gauntt Electric Utility Co Walter Leday

Secretary Lauges Rheumatic Pain With Simple Lemon Juice Recipe

Chicago readers are told by Wilbert E. Scheer that laughing at the boss’s jokes aids secretaries and that a lemon juice home remedy may ease rheumatic arthritis or neuritis pain. The ad promotes Ru-Ex Compound, mixed with water and lemon juice, claiming rapid relief with a money back guarantee after 5 million packages sold.

Chicago Wilbert E. Scheer

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