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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1956
Page
10
Lamesa notes six point formula adoption while Reds veto West plan in a terse exchange. Local obituaries list Beaird of Brownwood with eight survivors and pending services.
A nationwide celebration for President Eisenhower unfolds with birthday songs and gifts. Johnny Crosa of Washington presents a seven foot plywood inscription, while nine year old Joseph P Donahue of Naugatuck wins a contest prize.
New York October 13 rep Adams Clayton Powell denies pressure from the White House to switch support to Eisenhower amid tax trial issues involving his secretary Roy Lennon. Hagerty flatly rejects the charges as false while Harlem leaders warn of perceived influence on Powell.
Aston, former Dallas city manager and World War II Air chief of staff, will be introduced as president. Representatives from each Community Chest agency will appear in the dramatization. Gibbs, Hardy Shelby, Jack Stone, Kuykendall, Casey, Mrs. Homer Roper, Hill Baggett, Charles Signor, and Rufus Gresham are listed for various divisions. Residential workers meet at 10 a.m. Monday in homes of group captains for a deleting session before.
In Berna Taiata SC parents of a Marine who died during auconan training plan to decide on next steps after the brain ailment. They state they cannot yet face the body and are waiting for medical results.
Reports indicate Miss Misa Osso will be assigned temporarily to the U S diplomatic mission in Vienna after involvement in a Slovakia trip affair. Lincoln White notes two home addresses in Ohio and Colorado and places her in her 20s.
Authorities report juveniles aged 10 to 14 were involved in a burglary spree linked to six local sites. Incidents include Roberts service station on Ave H, Broadway Cafe on Edwy, Chief Theater vending machines, Ponca Wholesale Co deliveries, and Lubbock Auction as well as Dixie Dog Stand, with stolen cash, cigars, chewing gum, and tools. Three youths were arrested last week in connection with the cases.
Washington reports a continuing focus on military and economic measures as the day unfolds with routine updates and policy notes awaiting a late possible change in plans or announcements.
Investigators search a downtown Lubbook area after several mutilated letters addressed to First Federal Savings and Loan were found abandoned near two firms. A White’s Auto Store employee reported protruding mail and authorities noted the mail likely was intercepted after Friday’s holiday, though they have not confirmed checks or money orders.
Chevrolet increases for 1957 model passenger cars range up to 166 dollars. General Manager Ed Ward N. Cole cites a 50 dollar option price rise and a 166 dollar total bump on the Bel Air four door sedan, bringing factory list to about 2,056 dollars.
Reported life rafts were found four miles from the search area a whale sighting and unclear signals added mystery to the ongoing search for the missing plane. The disappearance remains unresolved after 21.2 days with no further debris found.
The report notes balmy conditions across the upper South and Texas with only trace rainfall at Plainview and showers on the coast. Corpus Christi measured rainfall while Presidio recorded the day’s high temperature near 196 degrees.
Graveside services for John Davis Hubbard day old son of Mr and Mrs John B Hubbard will be held at East Lawn Cemetery Monday at 2 pm with Rev J D Walker officiating The infant died Saturday at West Texas Hospital Survivors include parents a sister Marion and grandparents from Lub
Reports note activities in Lubbock with references to Dr. Dowling and others, including burial plans for a Merkel resident and updates on local services. The piece also touches on national science news about H bomb testing and political outlooks featuring remarks from Adlai Stevenson and Eisenhower era commentary.
A partial, garbled notice recounts a 1952 incident in West Texas involving a worker named Miss Stuart who suffered a heart attack and died. Kirkpatrick allegedly tried to persuade her to see a doctor but she refused and remained at work.
A majority of about 85 attendees voted to host the posse convention in Lubbock. The association includes riding clubs and represents roughly 3,000 horsemen and horsewomen.
Postal receipts in Texas increased 10 percent in August from July, with total receipts at 6 605 060 dollars. The Bureau of Internal Revenue notes August receipts also exceed last August's by 6 percent, while July was 6 012 746 dollars and August 1955 totaled 6 213 318 dollars.
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