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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1954

Page

7

Ramsey Presses Legislative Council Probe of Insurance Abuse

Texas lawmakers and advocates push for a legislative council inquiry into insurance company practices amid claims of fraud and lax enforcement. Ramsey calls for a statewide sweep of insurers while Rep. Doug Jou notes corruption leads to grand jury cases in El Paso and Beaumont.

Ramsey el Paso Beaumont Insurance Companies Hughes’ Blisterton Texas Charles C. Betts 98Th District Court

End Federal Supervision Of Indians Emancipation Or Scalping

Washington reports a sweep of congressional bills to end federal supervision of Indian affairs in 14 states. Backers argue for equal rights and duties, while the National Congress of American Indians and law firms oppose many measures citing treaty protections and risk to tribal lands and identity.

Washington American Indian Iiaf Congress United Ae Interior Department California Florida Kansas Montana Nebraska North South Dakota New York Oregon Nevada Texas Utah Wisconsin National Congress of American Indians Interior Department

Busy Week for Cooper School Seniors Highlighted by Graduations

A busy week is planned at Cooper schools with graduation sermons and ceremonies. Valedictorian Colleen Kitten and salutatorian Frank Griffin lead Cooper High as 22 seniors receive diplomas at the Thursday commencement in the high school auditorium.

Cooper Schools Colleen Kitten Frank Kitten Cooper High School Frank Griffin F. H. Griffin H. E. Owens Tech John Baker Trinity Baptists Church Lubbock Owen Per Stensland Texas Tech W. T. Lemon Betty Angerer Janel] Barton Claryce Bednarz Royce Bednarz Freddie *Blake

Garza County 4-H to Demonstrate Sorghum Varieties

Garza County 4-H boys start June demonstrations on a 10 acre grain sorghum plot at the city east end. County Agent C Herron Jr announces seed from Lubbock suppliers and notes the plot is provided by Earl local farming.

Garza County C. Herron Jr Earl Lubbock

Titian and Sepetan Palates: A Curious Sketch

A fragmentary line hints at Titian in a Sepetan context with mention of palates and years. No clear event or dates are readable. The item suggests a literary or artistic note but lacks sufficient detail for firm factual synthesis.

Memorial Day Program Planned For Brownfield

Memorial Day events in Brownfield on May 30 at 2 30 p m on the courthouse square are sponsored by Hand Brothers Post No 6794 VFW Dr A H Daniels is program chairman and will announce program details and speaker next week Veterans graves decorating led by Harold Wilson Bill Webb J L Salmon James Harley Dallas Wayne McKinney and Meadow cemetery decorating led by Louis Peeler

Brownfield Hand Brothers Post No Veterans of Foreign Wars A. H. Daniels Veterans Graves Decorating Committee Harold Wilson Bill Webb J. L. Salmon James Harley Dallas Wayne McKinney Meadow Cemetery Veterans’ Graves Decorating Louis Peeler

Morton Man Named Chef de Gare Of New Legion 40 And 8 Group

Albert Morrow of Morton has been elected Chef de Gare of the 40 and 8 group of the American Legion organized by Legionnaires from the area. Other officers named include William C. Brown Chet de Train Wilson Collins Harold Key Bobby Jones Ken Coffman Jack Stricklin Jr Louis B. Reec and others. Additional officers and committees will be appointed at the next meeting on June 16 in the local Veterans Hall.

Brownfield Albert Morrow Morton American Legion William C. Brown Chet Avocat Veterans’ Hall

Wilson Proposes High Level Probe On Officer Collabortion

Deputy Defense Secretary Robert B. Anderson urged a probe into whether officers who cooperated with Red captors in Korea received lighter treatment than GIs. A high level committee would sift complaints, with members experienced in medicine combat prisoner affairs and judicial matters. The move follows cases like Marine Col. Schwable and Army Cpl. Dickenson who faced different outcomes for collaboration.

Milton Magruder Washington Defense Robert B. Anderson Korea Anderson Charles W. Wilson Kenneth B. Keating R-N.y.) For Use Over Station Wham-Tv In Rochester, N.Y Keating Frank H. Schwable Army Edward Dickenson Ask

Army and Air Force commission 432 ROTC graduates

The U S Army and Air Force commissioned 432 second lieutenants today. Texas A&M ROTC graduates accounted for 208 Army and 224 Air Force commissions. The piece notes Ethiopians wearing long cotton tunics for religious reasons.

U. S. Army Air Force Texas A&m College Army Ethiopia

Porto Basket Line Reads Noon Spread

A line stating to bring a basket will be spread at noon at Porto. The message appears in the text as a directive for attendees to prepare baskets. No further details or names are given in readable portions.

Brownfield Graduation and Grade Promotion Notables

Brownfield May 22. Elsie Marie Finnnes daughter of Mrs. Sylvia Ines will graduate from Phyllis Wheat Negro School at 3 p.m. Four grade school students will enter the ninth grade next year: Lucie Williams Don McElroy Emma Lou Moseley and Uris Williams.

Brownfield Elsie Marie Finnnes Sylvia Ines Phyllis Wheat Lucie Willams Don McElroy Emma Lou Moseley Uris Williams

Victoria Airman Lost in Navy Plane Crash

Navy airmen from Victoria were among those missing after a plane crash southeast of Gan. The Hawaiian Sea Frontier said the search for survivors was called off at dark. four other crewmen were believed not to have survived.

Victoria Navy Gan Hawaiian Sea Frontier

House Group Okays Work Funds For Military Bases in Texas

A Texas House group approves funding for base operations and construction projects at multiple military installations. Lawmakers say the allocations support readiness, maintenance, and local employment tied to defense priorities.

House Group Texas

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