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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1956

Page

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Aggies Rout Red Raiders 40 to 7 at State Fair

Texas A M dominated Texas Tech 40 to 7 in front of about 26 000 fans at the State Fair. Aggies gained 357 rushing yards to 70 and earned 21 first downs while holding Tech to a lone late score. Buddy Hill and Bobby Ga creat led the Aggies with strong plays as Loyd Taylor added three extra points. See AGGIES DISPLAY Page 19.

Joe Kelly Avalanche-Journal Dallas Texas Tech Texas A&m Red Raiders Raiders Aggies Sul Ross Notre Dame Ck Buddy Hill Bobby Iga Creat Mack Stee Pardee Loyd Taylor Agen Zere

Explosion damages plant injures workers at cotton mill

An October 1956 explosion ripped through a boiler room at a cotton mill, injuring at least four workers and causing masonry to shake nearby. Officials said there was no fire. The incident disrupted operations at the laundry facility and prompted a halt in activity as investigators examined the site.

Conrad Star Avalanche A. Goertz Curtis Ray Davis Fir Ave Cornell Davis Gertrude ‘White Melencon

Wave Of Burglaries And Thefts Pushes City Probe

A surge of burglaries and thefts prompts city and county officers to push an all out probe. Readable portions mention lost cash estimates between 400 and 500 dollars and investigations near the edge of the city. Two employees injured in a boiler room blast are identified among other scattered details.

Santenidente Lamporkey

December vote looms as Texas Senate muddle drifts

Fragmented excerpts describe a political stalemate in Texas as pressure builds around Governor Shivers and a potential vacancy. The text mentions a 30 day filing window and speculation on a December election, with notes on a vacant governorship and possible resignations influencing the timeline.

Terial Ben Shivers

Yanks Win One Clash Again Today

The article notes another win by the Yankees in a clash set for today, marking a continued trend as football overlaps into the schedule. Fans react to the steady victory as team leaders push through the latest matchup.

Secret East West UN Talks Proposed

A brief item reports proposed secret East West United Nations talks. The fragment lists Oct dates and mentions 32 dead in Bobbio, Italy, with garbled station or agency notation.

Bobbio Italy

Good Morning In Today's Paper Tech Judging Teams

A compact listing notes sections and page counts across the paper with brief mentions of daily features such as art music news farm news oil news and radio TV programs. the fragment suggests an issue guide rather than a full article with specific events or names.

Aree Farm News South Plains Oil News Ome Dienney

Lubbockite Dies In Plane Crash

A Lubbock resident dies in a plane crash. Wilkerson, born December 18 1854 in Rome Georgia, had lived in Lubbock about 30 years. He previously ran a storage locker plant and was connected to local business circles. Page 10

Wilkerson Lubbock Rome

Navy hints at new depth bomb as Wigwam results teased

United Press reports Navy and Atomic Energy Commission gave no public detail on Operation Wigwam beyond calling it a success. Officials hinted at a new underwater explosive device tested near Newport News and discussed submarine warfare implications without full disclosure.

United Press Ashington Oct Navy Atomic Energy Commission Newport News Arleigh A. Burke Bee Atomic

Defends Adlai and urges edge in hydrogen tests

Former President Truman, speaking in Chicago, defends Adlai Stevenson against misinterpretation of his views on halting hydrogen bomb tests. He urges maintaining U.S. advantage and backs peaceful use of atomic energy with a strong international controls framework.

Adlai Truman Harry S. Truman Chicago Stevenson Eisenhower U.S Bernard Baruch

Andrews Truck Driver Killed in Tip Over

Andrews report says a truck driver was killed when the vehicle tipped over in Andrews on October 6. He was described as a local resident and the incident is under investigation by authorities.

Weather Page Lubbock Forecast Turns Warm Yet Fair

Lubbock and vicinity expect generally fair conditions today and Monday. Temperatures rise from a low near 47 degrees to a high around 80 with easterly winds about 15 mph.

Lubbock and Vicinity Lerly

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