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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1956

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Raiders Rally To Beat Arizona In Homecoming Clash

Texas Tech overcame an early Arizona lead to post a 21 to 7 victory before 22 000 fans. Don Williams and John Riddle sparked the rally with a 60 yard drive for the tying score while Ralph Hunsaker booted a short Arizona TD before Tech pulled away on two fumbles by Hunsaker.

Joe Kelly Avalanche-Journal Texas Tech Therizona Wildcats Red Raiders Wildcats Don Williams John Riddle Artesia N.M Riddle Raiders Aide Ralph Hunsaker Arizona Jone Arizona Hunsaker Hugh Fewin Tech Williams

Riots In Singapore Kill 14 as Police Rush Reinforcements

The death toll in the Singapore riots rose to 14 as police from Johore and Malaya were sent in to quell disturbances in the British colony. Over 150 people were hospitalized with injuries amid ongoing scattered fighting across the city on the third day of the unrest.

Singapore Johore Malaya

Texas crop boom as cotton harvest accelerates across South Plains

Officials project a bumper 7.5 million bale base total with 640000 bales already classed and 300000 more in Hale County. Labor crowds surge across South Plains as the harvest peaks this week and state totals rise toward 7.5 million.

Lubbock South Plains Hale Bay Texas Employment Agency Hale County Hale's

Ike Undergoes Physical Check After Revolt Claims

Stevenson says administration was caught off guard by revolts as Eisenhower political charges surface in speeches in San Francisco and Los Angeles. He accuses a part time shadow president of being out playing golf during critical moments in U S history.

Stevenson Dow San Francisco Los Angeles Eisenhower United States Adlaline Page

Legislative program adopted at Texas municipal convention

Municipal officials closed three days of sessions at the League of Texas Municipalities 44th annual convention. Odessa Mayor Harold R. Downs elected president. San Antonio named 1957 convention city over Houston. The policy urges new revenue options including road use taxes and rights of way purchases, and supports a constitutional amendment to exempt motor vehicles from ad valorem taxes while reducing license fees.

C. W. Ratliff Avalanche-Journal League of Texas Municipalities Harold R. Downs Odessa San Antonio Houston As Highway Commission

Fragmented newspaper sections listed for the day

The text catalogs sections and page ranges such as Editorial Page on Page 8 and Arts on Page 16 along with farm news and regional items. It notes multiple page and section references without content details.

Fort Worth Detective Charged In Extortion Racket

Fort Worth private detective is charged with attempting to extort 2900 dollars from a Weatherford businessman by threatening death from Murder Incorporated. He was jailed after sending threatening letters to J. W. Foster, an Weatherford FBI agent, in a complaint filed before a U.S. commissioner.

Fort Worth Weatherford Murder _Incorporated J. W. Foster Agen FBI U.S

Rebels Hold Free Towns About Capital

Reports from Budapest say Soviet troops pressed an annihilation drive on rebel pockets while revolutionaries maintained sway in numerous free towns near the capital. Fighting continued in parts of Budapest with pockets of resistance remaining.

Jienna Budapest

Water District Approval Granted by Large Vote

Voters in four municipalities approved the White River Water Control and Improvement District plan on Oct 27 with 1 552 to 53. The district will supply water to the towns and five directors were elected Tom Bouchier R J Jennings Lynn Buzbee M A McLaughlin and Robert Work Crosbyton to serve. The district operates under the Texas Board of Water Engineers. See WATER DISTRICT Page 18.

White River Water Control ‘and Improvement District Tom Bouchier R. J. Jennings Post Lynn Buzbee Spur M. A. McLaughlin Ralls Robert Work Crosbyton Texas Board of Water Engineers Water District

Woman Killed and 13 Hurt in South Plains Crashes

A 63 year old woman, Edna L. Roland of Dale, died and 13 people were injured in four auto crashes on the South Plains Saturday night. Roland died in a collision two miles south of Wilson at about 10 30 p m riding in a pickup driven by her son Preston Roland Jr 33 of Dale. A sedan driven by D E Franklin 35 of Lamesa rammed the pickup rear ending it then both vehicles left the road and overturned in a ditch. Five children in the car escaped injury Roland and another occupant were taken to Tahoka Hospital. Franklin and his wife Mary 32 were admitted for observation with injuries not yet determined. Alton Baird of Wolfforth remained in critical condition later at Methodist Hospital. One dead Page 10.

Dale South Plains Wilson Edna L. Roland Roland Preston Roland Jr D. E. Franklin Lamesa Tahoka Barrow Cacna Bacapa Clay Bis Wie Tahoke Hospital Franklin Mary Tahoka Hospital Alton Baird Wolfforth Methodist Hospital

The Chickens Vanish in Lubbock Theft Wave

Louis Hereford reports 300 to 400 fry sized chickens stolen from a chicken house at his 2614 Fir Avenue Friday night. About one third of his 1000 bird flock is missing. Seven local businesses also report thefts, including a store at 34th Street and T-11 Food Store.

Louis Hereford Fir Ave Sheriff's Deputies Lubbock T-11 34Th St

Puzzles Classified Ad Seeks Light Work for Woman

LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Gazette prints a short ad seeking a light workload for a woman with a salary match. the ad notes the offer is simple and minimal and promises little effort for reasonable pay.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas Gazette

Weather Forecast for Lubbock Area Clouds Clear Later Winds High Low

Cloudy morning then clear to partly cloudy afternoon and night. Strong southerly winds up to 40 mph with blowing dust. Low around 42, high near 77.

Lubbock

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