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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1954

Page

11

Wanted To Build Power Plant Dixon Puzzled By Fuss

Special correspondent Frederick C. Othman recounts Edgar H. Dixon of Dixon Yates explaining his plan to build a 100 million dollar steam generating plant in Arkansas to supply electricity to the Atomic Energy Commission via TVA lines. He notes the political clash with Democrats over the deal and its cost to taxpayers.

Frederick C.othman Washington Edgar H. Dixon Dixon Arkansas Atomic Energy Commission Tennessee Valley Authority Eisenhower and Co Art McLean Little Rock Ark Arkansas Power and Light Co Middle South Utilities Co McLean Hackensack N. J Hos Electric Bond and Share Co New York Dixon- Yates Steve Mitchel Bie Democrat Bobby Jones Eisenhower Dixon-Yates Carse Joint Atomic Energy Committee

Shift In Employment Needs Reported By Lubbock TEC Head

The harvest season has shifted employment demands says B. T. O'Connell head of the Lubbock Texas Employment Commission office. Openings listed include stenographer dietitian electrical engineer manager trainee and various shop and clerical roles with age and experience requirements.

Lubbock Tec Head B. T. O’connell Lubbock Texas Employment Commission O'Connell Austin Amarillo Sinton

Braniff Names Directors From Dallas and Denver

V. Carleton of Dallas and W. W. Flenniken of Denver were appointed Friday to Braniff International Airways board of directors. Carleton, a Braniff vice president, long served as a pilot. Flenniken is an independent oil operator.

Braniff Dallas R. V. Carleton W. W. Flenniken Denver Braniff International Airways Carleton Flenniken

Grand Jury to Hear 29 Criminal Cases in District

At least 29 cases, including four capital offenses, will be presented to the 9th District grand jury when convened at 9 a.m. Monday by Judge James G. Denton. Among the charges are armed robbery against James Milton Johnston and Robert Glenn Vail, both 20, for a Sunset Drive-In theft. Also on the docket are rape charges against Carl Leon Phares and Jackie Chancey, and a perjury case against Jake Minor. The group is expected to take most of the week to complete its work with foreman L. Stevens and 12 other jurors.

James G. Denton Plainview James Milton Johnston Robert Glenn Vail Johnston Vail Leta Brown Sunset Drive-In Brownfield Hny Amarillo Tula Leon Phares 1704 Ave. O Jackie Chancey 44Th St Newcastle Ave Phares Lubbock Chencey Jake Minor Dallas Minor Grand Jury H.W. Jarmon FE. B. Shipp Wlc. James Wakefield Jones Gale Ballard R. F. Cook Alva BR. Allen Weldon Crow Fenner Tithhe Ted Barnett Raymond Burford L. D. Stevens Foreman

Fire drill mixup at Myrick Building causes police confusion

Two police units were sent to direct traffic at a supposed sixth floor fire at the Myrick Building around 12:30 am Saturday. Firefighters later confirmed the incident was a rookie drill, but an open intercom between fire and police caused the misunderstanding.

Man Shot To Death After Carrying Woman From Hubby Home

In Houston a letter carrier shot and killed Marion F Beamon 29 after he carried his estranged wife's girlfriend from her home. Clyde Fitch 27 the husband and cab driver was charged with murder claiming self defense following a prior jaw injury Beamon inflicted with brass knuckles last July.

Houston Clyde Fitch Marion F. Beamon Beamon Fitch Lillian

Wool Growers Study National Advertising Campaign Plans

Denver meeting of 285000 woolgrowers ends with review of a 1.5 million dollar advertising program embedded in a wool bill. Speakers included Ross Rivley and Ray Willoughby. The plan requires two thirds of voters in a spring referendum and will be financed from a 100 million dollar fund from wool tariff revenues.

Denverp Ross Rivley Ray Willoughby San Angelo Tex National Woolgrowers Assn United States

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