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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1955

Page

6

Clash on Kashmir Front Puts Both Nations On Edge

The Indian and Pakistani forces clash in Kashmir amid reports of thousands of guerrillas and fears of a two front war. Prime Minister Shastri and President Ayub Khan trade denials and warnings as cross through the ceasefire line escalates tensions.

Subcontinent Kashmir Srinagar New Delhi Lal Bahadur Shastri India East Pakistan West Bengal Himalayan Mohammed Ayub Khan U.N Pakistan United States Britain Ayub

World Famed Missionary Schweitzer Visit Noted

The article recalls Dr. Albert Schweitzer’s journey up the Ogowe River to visit him. Lisle Ramsey of St. Louis described Schweitzer as remarkably informed about world affairs and humorously commented on French President Charles de Gaulle, noting his long nose and uncertainty where to keep it.

Ogowe Lisle Ramsey St. Louis Charles de Gaulle Ramsey

Birth announcements from West Texas and Methodist Hospitals

Several families welcome new births at West Texas and Methodist Hospitals. Couples include Donald and IL Schwab of Levelland with a 7 lb 13 oz son, Don and Tindal of Lit efield with a newborn son, Alton and Shelton of 1918 22nd St with a 6 lb 14 oz son, Joel L. Fudy of 306 2nd St with a 7 lb 9 oz daughter, Whitford Linn of Seth St with a 7 lb 11 oz son, and Valentine Acevedia of 1022 Ist St with a daughter weighing 7 pounds and some missing ounces.

Donald IL Schwab Box 14 Levelland West Texas Hospital Don Tindal Star Rt Litefield Methodist Hospital Alton Shelton 22Nd St Aoson Trumble Asphalt Joel L. Fudy Pi Methodist Hospital Whitford Linn Séth Valentine Acevedia Lai Foran Retenbough Sith St O Methodist Hospital Tre Retenbough & Ham Rutiders Revo Mra Pointe Miller Ted St Victory Bapist Church

Schweitzer Nobel Peace Prize recipient and life achievements

The article notes Albert Schweitzer's Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 and his fame as philosopher, humanitarian, and physician. It mentions his wife’s death in 1957 and critiques of his approach to medical methods in Africa, with a telegram of support from President Johnson during his illness.

Schweitzer Africa Johnson

First Autumn Chill Sweeps Texas With Cool Front

A cold front brings fall-like air to the South Plains with Lubbock reaching 82 and 58 at dawn in Hub City. The front spans to New York with heavy rains and dips in Amarillo and Oklahoma City to 57 to start September. Funnel clouds spotted along the coast from Port O Connor to Corpus Christi.

Texas New York Lubbock Port O'Connor Corpus. Christi

Eisenhower Defends Free Speech Amid Berkeley Riots

President Eisenhower urged study of American principles amid Berkeley demonstrations calling the free speech movement a foul display. He warned the nation could fall under rule by a distant power and cited Supreme Court remains unlikely to strike down the Declaration of Independence. In other notes, a five inch cloudburst in Colorado City left one missing and a Midland oil tank fire caused nearly two million dollars in damages at Magnolia oil, as cool, showery weather spread across Texas and parts of the East with notable rainfall totals in Dallas and Ennis.

University of California At Berkeley Supreme Court Colorado City Midland Magnolia 61l. Co Texas Dallas Abilene Wichita Falls Ennis Perrin Air Force Base John Barriger Missour, Kansas-Texas Railroad Katy Eisenhower Barriger Gettysburg Denison High School

India Pakistan Kashmir clash tensions rise near borders

Moyers said Johnson limited contact with negotiators in the executive office building next to the White House. India claimed Pakistani forces advanced about 19 miles into Indian territory in Kashmir, seizing passes and large quantities of arms. Pakistan announced similar incursions in Kashmir. The Soviet Union urged restraint as UN proposals linger, with India rejecting negotiated settlement while Pakistan sought dialogue. The report notes ongoing international efforts and a scheduled time for a briefing Wednesday.

India Pakistan Pakistani-Kashmir Haji Pir Pass Bhimbar Johnson White House Moyers Kashmir Kashmuir Agad Kashmir Chhama Twsaa Moscow Alexei N. Keeshun United Nations Khimbar Karachi Haji Pir

National Student Association backs campus protests at Berkeley

The National Student Association approved a resolution at its 18th congress praising last year's Berkeley demonstrations as a legitimate nonviolent response to unjust admin policy. It also expressed regret that some students surrounded a police car during the protests.

Madison Wis University of California At Berkeley National Student Association

Betsy Hurricane Seeding Plans Stir White House Wage Talks

Betsy threatens the U.S. mainland as it grows stronger while plans to seed the storm with silver iodide raise questions about risks and the potential to divert its power into rain. Separately, White House wage guidelines loom over industry talks on price impacts and a possible labor-cost pass-through.

Gordon Dunn National Hurricane Center Miami U.S Betsy Savannah Johnson White House John F. Kennedy Kennedy

Three Die In Kive Vehicle Mishap In New Jersey

In heavy rain a public service bus returning to Elizabeth from Kayway skidded across the highway divider and collided head on with two cars carrying young people en route to the shore. Three locals from Jersey City died and nine were injured as the wreckage was hit by two more vehicles.

Kayway UPI Public Service Hines Elizabeth Jersney City

Zoning Meeting Debates Area Near Downtown

City Hall hosts a zoning hearing at 7 p.m. to consider reclassifying the area northeast of downtown from industrial and commercial to residential use. The proposal covers Broadway to 4th Street between Avenue A and railroad tracks with several exclusions on major streets. Additional items include zoning requests on 50th Street and nearby blocks, plus continuations from last month for industrial zoning and other adjustments in northern Lubbock.

City Hall Commission Broadway 4Th Streets 50Th Street Warrick Carr Kenosha Ave 50Th St City 44Th Street Avenue P A. J. Stevens Fred West West 4Th Street Edward W .Napier Lubbock J.orville Smith Baylor St N. Ave. U. L Ave. K 3Rd St

Return From Vietnam Leaves Brother Missing And Prison Search Over

Don Dawson returned to Costa Mesa after a four month Viet Cong captivity while searching for his brother Lt Daniel Dawson missing north of Bien Hoa. He carried leaflets offering rewards, claimed captors showed his brother’s vest, and said a radio packed tale of a downed plane. He planned to visit Daniel’s wife Arlene and four children and then return home.

Donald Dawson Costa Mesa Calif Seaman Jeanne Los Angeles International Viet Nam Red Thomas M. Brown San Francisco UPI Don Dawson South Viet Nam Dawson Daniel Dawson Bien Hoa Los Angeles Arlene

Gemini 6s mileage figure shocks space center

At Manned Spacecraft Center Houston technicians estimate Gemini 6s fuel efficiency as 1000 miles per gallon based on about 320000 gallons aboard the Titan 2 rocket. The craft traveled roughly 3.2 million miles with a total mission cost around 10.4 million dollars, about 54.19 dollars per mile.

Manned Space Center Houston Manned Spacecraft Center Nile

Prison Art Program Brightens Life Behind Bars

Willingham praises prison art as therapeutic and beautifying for inmates. Artisits, unnamed, copy old masters or createoriginal scenes, drawing inspiration from newspapers and magazines. John Torrence notes a 10 painting entry limit, with average prices around 12.75 dollars. past sales reached 100 dollars. About 400 to 500 of the 2,200 inmates have taken up painting.

John Torrence Torrence

Beatles fear popularity may be peaking says McCartney

McCartney suggests popularity has peaked but may have been wrong about last year. Beatle entourage escapes fans via fire escape from Palo Alto hotel as crowds block hotel and airport, with Ringo almost left on truck stairs before swift transfer to jet. Police lament scene. earlier, Roentgen’s 1895 discovery of X rays noted in brief historical line.

McCartney Dave O Batles Tandon Palo Alto Ringo Starr Paul iI McCartney John Lennon iRinga San Francisco International Pan American Lloyd Boreham

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