Pioneer Airlines weighs sale of Pacemaster fleet after CAB ruling
Dallas based Pioneer Airlines faces uncertain future as it sells a limited number of Martin Pacemaster planes. The Civil Aeronautics Board denied a mail subsidy increase, prompting service curtailment and a plan to replace Pacemasters with DC3s depending on the board decision.
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Dallas
Pioneer Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Pioneer
Robert Smith
Smith
CAB
Memorial Day Service Honoring Garza County War Dead
A Memorial Day service is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Terrace Cemetery. James C. Cole Post of the American Legion and John Miller Post 6797 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organize the event with Rev. Roy Shahan delivering the address. Local clergy provide invocation and benediction as a color guard and firing squad participate. The ceremony honors Garza County veterans and urges attendees to help locate unmarked graves.
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Garza County
James C. Cole
American Legion
John Miller
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Roy Shahan
First Baptist Church
L. J. Richardson Jr
Legion Post
Joe E. Boyd
First Methodist Church
Almon G. Martin
First Christian Church
Terrace
Richardson
Legion
VFW
Helium Plant in New Mexico Resumes Production
The Navajo helium plant near Ship Rock New Mexico has resumed operations, as announced by the U S Bureau of Mines through regional director Dr C W Seibel. Production fell after World War II due to lower military demand and is being reactivated to meet rising helium needs.
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New Mexico
Amarillo
U. S. Bureau of Mines
C. W. Seibel
Shiprock
N. M
Bureau
Italy Allows Opt Out From Catholic Relgion Classes
In Italian public high schools students may be excused from compulsory Catholic religious instruction while the subject remains part of the curriculum. The policy permits exclusion without penalty, reflecting ongoing debates over church state separation in education.
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Italy
Area Scouts To Attend Third National Jamboree
Ninety seven South Plains Scouts and Explorers plan to attend the Third National Jamboree of Boy Scouts of America at Irvine Ranch near Santa Ana California July 17 to 23. The group departs Lubbock July 9 by motor coach with nine vacancies still available for a $25 deposit.
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South Plains
Boy Scouts of America
Irvine Ranch
Santa Ana
Calif
C. C. Schmidt
Lubbock
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Ave. X
Amarillo
Raton
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Price
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Yosemite National Park
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Wupatki National Monument
Flagstaff
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Gallup
N.M
Albuquerque
Vaughn
Ft. Sumner
Clovis
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Levelland Rites Set For Mrs McInturff
Funeral services for Winnie A McInturff 69 who died early Saturday in a Levelland hospital will be held Sunday at 2 pm in the Levelland Methodist Church. The Rev Don Davidson and the Rev W C Williamson will officiate. Burial follows at Levelland Cemetery. Me pose Funeral Chapel of Lubback directs arrangements. Indicated survivors include three sons a daughter two brothers and six grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
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Levelland
Winnie A McelInturff
Levelland Hospital
Levelland Methodist Church
Don Davidson
W. C. Williamson
Levelland Cemetery
Mepose Funeral Chapel
Lubback
Allen
Dumas
Dee
Roy
Aztec
N.M
E. W. Thompson
Bell Burris
Elk City
Okla
Mary D. Luthy
Sweenie Aldridge
Carter
Ed Curtis
Lone Wolf
Ben Curtis
Oran
Cummings
Earl Cummings
Joe Moore
Charlie Fingston
Otto Wright
John Pool
Vacation Bible School Opens At Lamesa Second Baptist
A five day vacation Bible school begins Monday at Second Baptist Church in Lamesa. Hours are 8 30 to 11 30 a m. Mrs M J Flippin oversees the program with department superintendents Mrs Douglas Wilson Mrs Elmer Dean Mrs Scott Russell and Mrs Charles Sisler. Workers include Miss Patsy Patterson and Mrs Leroy Fox Jack Burleson A C Stanley Marshall Ham Bill Matlock Jean Treton Houston Glasson Travis Lester and Harley Myers.
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Second Baptist Church
M. J. Flippin
Douglas Wilson
Elmer Dean
Scott Russell
Charles Sisler
Patsy Patterson
Mmes
Leroy Fox
Jack Burleson
A. C. Stanley
Marshall Ham
Bill Matlock
Jean Treton
Houston Glasson
Travis Lester
Harley Myers
RAI Board Meets in Athens to Organize Texas State Railroad Lease
The Texas State Railroad board meets in Athens to finalize a 10 year lease with the T and NO Railroad worth 12000 dollars per year. South Plains Scouts plan three troops with 35 youths each and leaders from Lubbock Slaton Levelland and other towns.
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RAI
Athens
Texas State Railroad
T&no Railroad
Knights of Columbus
Lubbock
Charles Blazi
Morton Lions Club
Lee Benham
Tommy Hawkins
Lynn Morin
First Methodist Church
Leveland
Truman
N. Quiett
Civic and Agriculture Club
Shallowater
Grady Preston
Hale Center
W. A. Hood
Frank Ford
Jay Young
L. B. Hagerman
Charles Marriott
Keth
Slaton
F. F. Calhoun
Plainview
Bill Paulette
Levelland
Udell Cunningham
Lockney
R. T. Wilson
Morton
John Lott
Post
Ralph Bailey
Brownfield
Curt Wilcox
Lamesa
F. B. Malone
Washington's Wettest Weather On Record So Far
Washington records show the wettest period since 1871 with 19.76 inches in spring and 26.24 inches for the year, surpassing 1924 and 1886 marks. Weather forecaster G C Allen says the rainfall results from normal, conventional conditions with warm air from the Gulf and South Atlantic.
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Washington
INS
International News Service
the Weather Bureau
G. C. Allen
Gulf of Mexico
South Atlantic
Allen
Nevada
Violent Wind Smashes Turin Tower and Radio Building
A violent wind and rain storm near hurricane force struck the Turin area on Saturday, killing at least four people and injuring scores. A 120 foot section of the 538 foot Antonellina Tower collapsed onto the adjacent national radio building, injuring at least two.
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Turin
Italy
Antonellina
Europe
Italian National Radio
France Seeks Small Aircraft Carrier for Indochina War
Washington reports France has asked the United States for another small aircraft carrier to aid Indochina War efforts. The State Department and diplomats note the request fits existing military aid and may rely on authority to transfer a naval vessel.
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Washington
France
United States
State Department
Indochina
Langley
U. S
Laos
Piano Recitals Set At Central Baptist Church Today
Miss Loyce Elliott and her piano students perform two recitals at Central Baptist Church 1215 18th St. The first starts at 3 p.m. with 23 pupils, the second at 3 45 p.m. featuring 18 more. Selections span beginner pieces to works by Beethoven Mozart Chopin and Paderewski.
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Central Baptist Church
Miss Loyce Elliott
18Th St
Janie Scoggin
Virginia Briggs
Cathy Balzar
Marlene Levenson
Joan Miller
Ben Sauders
Karen Sue Scharberg
Larry Johnston
Jon- Anna Hawkins
Jill Jensen
Julia Weir
Kenny Wood
Betty Ammons
Eugenia Weathers
Anita Pace
Sherry Sue Rae
Ann Balzar
Richard Barrett
Laverne Moore
Joreen Fredricks
Clark Ammons
Mary Alice Barrett
Kathleen Robinson
Raynette Rogers
Betty Hawkins
Ann Barrett
Nancy Ainsworth
Carla Carter
Sally Denton
Rosalie Rogers
Karen Spruiell
June Crow
Ronald Harrist
Priscilla Shaw
W. C. Self
Marilyn Campbell
Beverly Austin
Gay Scoggins
Beethoven
Mozart
Chopin
Paderewski
Silk production traced to ancient Chinese around 2000 B.C.
The article notes that the process of producing silk is believed to have been perfected by the Chinese around 2000 B.C. This ancient development highlights early textile innovation and long-standing expertise in sericulture.
Post Banker Will Speak At Graham School Graduation
O L Weakley cashier of the First National Bank of Post will speak to the eighth grade graduates of Graham school Tuesday night at 8 p m in the school auditorium. The program includes processional Mrs Nona Lusk invocation S D Lofton and the salute
Graduates Present as Class of (Partial Read)
Members of the graduating class are listed with names such as Bill Stephens Marie Howard Barbara Sue Stone Auvy Lee McBride Daymon Ethridge Orabeth Maxey Allan Brown Carrol Davis and others taking part in diplomas and selections including music and the recessional.
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Tory
Bill Stephens
Marie Howard
Barbara Sue Stone
Auvy Lee McBride
Daymon Ethridge
C. L. Weakley
Orabeth Maxey
Allan Brown
Carrol Davis
Lusk
Local Class Roster Includes Wide Range of Names
The class roster lists Allan Brown Carroll Davis Dee Parrish Daymon Ethridge Bill Stephens Marie Howard Barbara Sue Stone Ao bert Long Gloria Lofton Frances Mason Eulanda Goad Orabeth Maxey Genoa Goad Oletha Oden and Aury Lee McBride.
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Allan Brown
Carrol Davis
Dee Parrish
Daymon Ethridge
Bill Stephens
Marie Howard
Barbara Sue Stone
Aobert Long
Gloria Lofton
Frances Mason
Eulanda Goad
Orabeth Maxey
Genoa Goad
Oletha Oden
Aury Lee McBride
London Zoo Swans Build Nest at Parental Request
London Zoo keepers assisted a pair of Australian black swans in constructing a nest following a request from the birds’ parents. The effort highlights attentive care by staff toward the flock’s breeding needs.
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London Zoo
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Joe Hoover
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Lockney Rotary Club
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Huxford's Dry Goods Company
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Mrs. McInturff
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