Lubbock bond issue funds 13 new schools and additions
The Lubbock Independent School District approved a 68.8 million dollar bond by a wide margin to fund 10 new elementary schools two junior highs and a senior high plus 55 more classrooms. Superintendent Nat Williams praised the vote though turnout was low.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
Oters
Lubbock Independent School District
Lubbock
Dunbar
Williams
Nat Williams
Death Foretold By Taos Bandit
A young Taos bank robber, described as a lanky blond youth, was killed by FBI agent Clarence Crandall near Taos New Mexico after drawing a pistol. A note found on the body described a life as a failure and warned of likely failure in the holdup. The investigation and identification efforts focus on the message and the $8 found with the suspect.
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United Press
Taos
N. M
FBI
Clarence Crandall
Santa Fe
Crandall
Princess Margaret Townsend romance aside
In England Princess Margaret and Group Captain Peter Townsend conceal themselves at Allanbay Lodge amid rumors of an engagement as Queen Elizabeth prepares to return to London. The couple’s weekend retreat avoids cameras while they reportedly speak by telephone with the Queen. The scene unfolds as speculation swirls about a royal announcement.
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Enfeld
England
Princess Margaret
Peter Townsend
Britain
Queen Elizabeth
Balmora
Scotland
London
Margaret
Townsend
Allanbay Lodge
John Lycett Wills
Marilyn Wills
Marilyn
Year Round Green Lawns Tested at Texas Tech
Texas Tech turf experts pursue phase one of a millennium lawn project to grow year round green grass in West Texas. If successful, longer lasting greenery could emerge after another year of weather cycles and wind challenges from Canada.
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Texas Tech
West Texas
Canada
Lubbock
Winnipeg
Tech
Towering Radio Antenna Prompts Zoning Action in Lubbock
A 300 foot short wave antenna rises over Southwest Lubbock near 57th St and Ave W in a residential zone. City planners seek a legal opinion on potential actions after owner F M Chancey appeared before the Zoning Board seeking permission.
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Lubbock
57Th St
Ave. W
Caprock
P. G. Dieter Jr
George Hay
City Legal Department
F. M. Chancey
Chancey
City Zoning Board of Adjustment
Neighborhood Sees Double With Four Pairs Of Twins
In the 4800 block of 37th Street west Lubbock four neighbor families the Craddicks Taylors Littles and Coopers have eight children including 1 year old identical twin boys Dennis Ray and Davis Ray. The scene on the Craddicks lawn has neighbors keeping track as the twin brood grows.
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Lubbock
Dennis Kay
Davis Ray Craddick
Jimmy Craddick
Donna Kaye
Diana Kaye Taylor
C. C. Taylor
Dan Perkes
Avalanche-Journal
37Th Street
West Lubbock
Hboys
Dob
Craddicks
Taylors
Littles
Coopers
Local Chest Drive Planned In Town
Community members organize a regional chest drive with volunteers coordinating activities. The announcement notes downtown locations and dates for drop offs and events, inviting participation from residents and local organizations to support the fund.
Resignation of Tax Director Accepted
President Eisenhower accepted the resignation of T. Coleman Andrews as commissioner of internal revenue effective November 1. Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey announced after visiting the President at Fitzsimons Army hospital that Andrews resigns due to commitments in Richmond Virginia. Andrews is praised for reorganizing the service with distinction and effectiveness.
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Denver
Eisenhower
T. Coleman Andrews
Internal Revenue
Sec. of the Treasury
George M. Humphrey
Fitzsimons Army Hospital
Huphrey
White House
Lowry Air Force Base
Andrews
Richmond
Humphrey
Internal Revenue Service
Fort Worth Man Killed While Fitting Flat Tire
In Dallas on October 15 a Fort Worth man Darrell Boen, 34, was struck and killed while kneeling beside his car to fit a flat tire. The other driver was listed as James Bowen, 41, of Dallas, according to Patrolman Bob Turner.
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Dallas
Darrell Boen
Fort Worth
Bob Turner
James Bowen
Six Die In Indiana Truck Bus Crash
A Chicago to New York Greyhound bus struck a stalled semi-trailer on U S 20 near Michigan City Indiana in the dark injuring 21 and killing six people. Truck driver Harry Williams 43 Oak Lawn Illinois said he tried to flag down the bus after pulling over to repair the air brakes.
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Michigan City
Ind
New York
Greyhound
Harry Williams
Oak Lawn
U.S. 20
Braceros Injured in Dawson Crash
Ten Mexican farm laborers were injured when a truck carrying 30 Braceros overturned six miles north of Lamesa on the Brownfield highway near 6 20 p m Saturday. Ismael Alvarado Martinez broke his neck and Joe Galarza suffered three broken ribs. Eight others had bruises and lacerations. two remained in Lamesa General Hospital. Martinez listed as fair but improving. hospital declined further comment. Page 14 AREA CRASH.
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Avalanche-Journal
Lamesa
Brownfield
Ismael Alvarado Martinez
Joe Galarza
Theother
Lamesa General Hospital
Martinez
Galazzo
Fae Scott
Lubbock
Secretary Sees Possible Tax Cut for Ike
Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey told President Eisenhower he is hopeful of a balanced budget by the end of the fiscal year, which could allow a tax cut next year if prosperity continues. He said cuts in defense spending are needed before any debt payments. Eisenhower shows signs of recovery and may be discharged in about three weeks after hospital treatment, with ongoing briefings and a conference with Humphrey.
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Associated Press
ENVER
Sec. of
The
Treasury
Humphrey
Eisenhower
Four Oil Rig Workers Believed Killed In Oklahoma Blast
An Oklahoma explosion in Wilson injures four survivors and leaves two unidentified bodies near a crater. The blast stemmed from a nitro glycerin and dynamite mix in a truck and a dynamite-filled pickup, throwing debris up to 300 yards away.
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Oklahoma
Wilson Okla
Lubbock boy's steer champ eyes grand at Kansas City
Ten year old Lile Lewter son of Mr and Mrs D W Lewter sees his heavyweight Hereford steer named junior champion at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City. He will face the open division winner for the Grand Champion title on Saturday.
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Lile Lewter
Lubbock
Punkin
American Royal Livestock and Horse Show
Kansas City
D. W. Lewter
Real Silver Publican
43Rd St
Lile
American Royal Livestock Show
Houston
Big Spring
Lewter
See
Weather map summary for Lubbock area today
Generally fair in Lubbock and vicinity with a high of 75 and a low of 45. Northerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Precipitation section lists 24 hour temperatures for multiple western and southern cities ending at midnight last night.
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Ipohsol
Pahiene
el Paso
Alb’reque
Houston
Amarito
Okla
Dallas
Roswell
Nver
W. Falls
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