Gallup Poll Shows GOP Weakness in Congress Favoring Democrats
National poll data show 60 percent of voters favoring Democrats over Republicans for the House, with the GOP needing a large lead to win the White House. The report compares 1936 and 1958 results, notes the Democratic Solid South advantage, and outlines regional gains needed in the North and West to gain control.
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WAC Recruiter To Visit City This Week
The Women’s Army Corps recruiting officer for the Amarillo district Lt Kathleen Harrison will interview young women at the Lubbock Army Recruiting Station 1110 Texas Ave Monday through Wednesday. The Amarillo district covers the Panhandle South Plains and western Oklahoma. Applicants must be single 18 to 34 high school graduates and possess strong mental physical and character qualities. Appointments and information by visiting the recruiting station or calling PO3-2821.
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Mental Health Fund Drive Set To Begin In Lubbock
About 1,500 volunteers will take part in a Bell Ringer fund raiser Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. in Lubbock. The drive aims to raise 10 000 to 15 000 to fund treatment prevention rehabilitation and student aid through the Lubbock County Mental Health Assn. Funds stay locally with 70 percent supporting community programs and 15 percent each to the Texas and National mental health groups.
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Hours Reduced Taxes Eased By New Soviet Law
Moscow report says Khrushchev's program lowers taxes and work hours with Tass noting a drive to raise living standards. The seven hour day applies to factory and office workers by year end, six hours for underground miners, and income taxes end for many tax filers by 1965.
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After 15 Years War Ends Still Faces Postwar Tasks
The May 16 Geneva talks revisit the 1945 surrender terms as Dwight D. Eisenhower reflects on a long career from Supreme Allied Commander to U.S. president. Europe remains devastated with refugees in camps and displaced borders in limbo after V E Day.
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Thefts Probe In City By Lubbock Detectives
Saturday detectives investigated a theft and two burglaries in Lubbock. A Tex Tech student reported his 1955 Pontiac convertible stolen from the Nite Owl No. 1 lot on Broadway. A Gulf Service Station burglary yielded change and cigarettes. A resident reported $28 in bills and a man's suit stolen from his home.
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New $100 Million Airport Planned Northeast of Paris
A major new airport project worth 100 million dollars is planned to be built northeast of Paris, France. The development aims to expand regional air service and boost economic activity in the Seine region.
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