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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1957

Page

4

United Nations wins overwhelming public support in Gallup poll

The Gallup poll shows nearly 80 percent of Americans approve of the United Nations as the new General Assembly session begins. President and public opinion leaders respond to the results as a signal of strong international engagement.

George Gallup American Institute of Public Opinion Princeton N. J UN General Assembly United Nations World Government Organization Soviet Union Hungary General Assembly Suez Gaza Strip Midwest East South Far West

Thailand’s new regime gains calm acceptance after coup

Thailand adjusts to Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat's leadership after the recent coup that ousted Pibulsonggram. Citizens, wary of past rulers and perks, weigh loyalties while Sarit consolidates power with business ties and a stance of self interest in foreign policy. The piece contrasts local reactions with Western views and notes the political environment’s stability amid a history of coups.

Murray Fromson Bangkok Thailand Pibulsongsram Sarit Thanarat Sarit Pibul Shao Sryianonda Phao Pibul- Phao-Sarit Paho U.S China

Tahoka residents urged to donate to welfare center

Tahoka residents are asked to donate clothing to the City Welfare Center. Volunteers will pick up garments from homes if called to Mrs. Carl McClintock or Mrs. Dean Wright. Center hours include Wednesday mornings, with clothing also left there. Kids school-age items are in high demand.

Tahoka Iocal Javcer-Etter Carl McClintock Dean Wright

Revival Services Set By Lamesa First Methodist

Dr. Howard H. Hollowell of Laurel Heights Church San Antonio will lead a week long revival at First Methodist Church Lamesa with daily services at 7 am and 7 30 am Rev J Lloyd Mayhew announced Bob McDonald Plainview directs music He holds a master in music from West Texas State Canyon and has served as minister of music in Dallas San Angelo Vernon and Plainview.

Lamesa Howard H. Hollowell Laurel Heights Methodist Church San Antonio First Methodist Church J. Lloyd Mayhew Bob McDonald Plainview First West Texas Canyon Dallas San Angelo Vernon

Forecast for Daytime Highs Across Regions

Rain showers are due today across the Plains middle Mississippi Valley and central to southern Rockies. Cloudy conditions persist in the northwest Pacific region with showers. Temperatures rise in northern border states from New England to the northern Plains and in the Ohio and middle Mississippi Valleys, while the middle Atlantic stays cool and Washington state cools further.

Plains Mississippi Valley Rockies Northwest Pacific New England Ohio Middle Mississippi Middle Atlantic States Washington State

Texas lawmaker to push oil import control bill in special session

Texas Rep. John R. Lee of Kermit proposed a bill to let the state limit oil production in proportion to a company's imports into Texas. The measure would empower the Railroad Commission to consider imports in setting production limits and regulate crude purchases. Lee sent the bill to Gov. Price Daniel and expected a favorable reception before the Legislature convenes in Austin.

Odessa Texas John R. Lee Kermit Austin Lee Texas Railroad Commission Price Daniel

Homecoming at Roaring Springs Scheduled with Local Game

Homecoming events set for October 26 in Roaring Springs feature a Jackets versus Rangers game at Patton Springs. Registration opens 2 p.m. with a program at 3 p.m. Supper runs 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets cost 50 cents for children and $1 for adults per Misg Lulu Swim.

Roaring Springs Roaring Springs Yellow Jackets Patton Springs

Space control talks teeter as disarmament push grows

In New York the UN debates space and missile control as a path to broader disarmament. U S and Soviet leaders weigh talks while Lodge recalls 1949 proposals for atomic and conventional disarmament with a technical inspection panel to oversee peaceful use of outer space.

United Nations N. Y U.S United States Soviet Union Pafety Nikita Khrushchev New York Times Sec. of State Dulles State Department Lodge Assembly Henry Cabot Lodge

Journalism Fraternity Plans Delta Chi Meet in Lubbock

Members of Sigma Delta Chi national journalism fraternity from South Plains and West Texas will meet Monday Oct 21 at Texas Tech to discuss forming a professional chapter. Wallace Garets head of Tech's journalism department invites interested persons to 8 p.m. in Journalism Building 101. If approved, action would be taken at the Nov 13 16 national convention in Houston.

South Plains West Texas Sigma Delta Chi Texas, Tech Wallace E. Garets Tech Garets Houston SOX

Flu Keeps Tahoka Students Home From School

Tahoka on October 12 Special report notes the flu persists among students with an average of 75 out for four weeks. About 28 are high schoolers including several Tahoka Bulldog football players. Some teachers are also ill, says superintendent Otis Spears.

Tahoka Otis Spears Aaid Tohoka Bulldog Spears

Charges Filed in Grand Prairie Slaying Case

Grand Prairie detective records show murder charges filed Friday against 42 year old Mark Chandler in the pistol slaying of his son in law Grover Browder 25 on Thursday.

Grand Prairie Mark Chandler Grover Browder

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