02 Sep 1956
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1956
Page
1
A pre dawn fire gutted Farr's Supermarket at 34th Street and Avenue causing official losses over 350000. Adjacent TG Y and Elwyn's clothing stores suffered smoke damage in the Family Park Shopping Center. Firemen worked over two hours as smoke drew crowds at sunrise.
National toll climbs as 158 deaths tally across the three day Labor Day period. Texas reports multiple highway fatalities amid heavy rain and congestion. In Illinois a Beloit gas truck driver dies in a flaming cab.
A State Health Department team reports 60 to 100 encephalitis cases in a six-county area around Lubbock over the past month with four deaths. Officials stress no epidemic, while requesting aid from the U S Public Health Service. The fiveAustin scientists toured major towns visiting mosquito control sites.
Early Saturday fire gutted Farr’s Market in Lubbock with the roof collapsing in sections and walls cracking as likely spontaneous ignition ruled. Firemen used unprecedented hose effort to deliver water and the store’s rebuild is planned for late October.
Delegates from five nations meet in Cairo on September 1 to explore an international control plan for the Suez Canal. The Australian prime minister leads the mission aiming to gauge President Nasser’s willingness to accept a Western proposal amid Soviet pressure for compromise.
President Eisenhower lauded American labor as creating the envy of the world and a terror to enemies. He said 66 million are employed at record wages, noting government protections like Social Security, unemployment insurance, minimum wage, and collective bargaining. George Meany urged pro labor political action for a more progressive government.
In a close runoff for Texas governor, Sen. Price Daniel leads Daniel by 3,543 votes with 698,187 to 694,444 after county canvassing of the Aug. 25 election. ALPH YARBOROUGH clings to hope as he calls for official tabulations and cautions against illegal votes. Daniel appeals for unity and progress.
About 1100 state patrolmen and the National Guard were deployed to Linton Tennessee to quell a mob marching on the courthouse. Tear gas halted the advance and Gov. Frank Clement ordered a force to restore order and prevent violence.
The Lubbock Cotton Exchange placed the 1956 South Plains cotton crop estimate at 1,492,000 bales for 20 counties. The rise, about 32,000 bales from August 1 and 155,000 above last year, reflects mid August rain and improved weather despite a late-month drop due to heat and drought.
The western half of Texas from the Rio Grande to the Panhandle will have fair skies and warm temperatures today, with Lubbock reaching a high near 90. Meanwhile East Texas and the Gulf Coast face continued showers and storms, including reported tornadoes and heavy rainfall in several counties.
A brief today highlights theater previews and book features from the Fine Arts section. Highlights include upcoming performances, reviews, and cultural notes across this edition.
Labor Day will be observed as a holiday by government and union groups, but Lubbock stores will stay open for the usual first Monday Dollar Day. Downtown crowds are expected, and it will be a parking meter holiday. The Central Labor Council reports no general activity but some unions will attend events. no Labor Day parade will be held, a change from seven-year tradition. Construction will halt. schools may see summer vacation readings.
Connecticut police launch a wide hunt after a one year old girl is taken from a gray carriage outside a crowded Sears department store. The mother had stepped inside for ten minutes and returned to find the child missing. Authorities described the suspect as a stocky dark complexion woman with blue eyes and brown hair. The Puetolo family, with two older children, faces a distraught day as investigators pursue leads.
Fair and warmer today with a low around 55 and a high near 80 in Lubbock and vicinity. South winds under 15 mph. Humidity high, 24 hour temperatures ending at midnight show regional readings from El Paso to Dallas.
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