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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1955

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All-Out War Feared In India South Plains Cotton Outlook

Duane Howell notes excellent progress of irrigated cotton and beneficial rains lifting South Plains prospects. September forecast from Lubbock Cotton Exchange and Plains Cotton Growers assigns 2,139,000 bales for 23 counties, up 78,000 from prior predictions, third largest on record behind 1961 and 1962. The gain stems from mid August rains and irrigation, with observers noting crop looks best since 1902 in places, though frost and weather later could alter yields and quality. Page 10 reference.

Duane Howell Journal South Plains Lubbock Cotton Exchange The Plains Cotton Growers, Inc Yoo Bobs Poteet Poteet

Betsy Halts Offshore Run As Carolinas Brace

Hurricane Betsy neared the Carolinas with 135 mph winds and 10 foot seas forcing beaches to empty while officials warned of possible shifts in track. Weather bureaus hesitated to predict Betsy’s path, but coastal threats remained as tides rose and swells hit the shore.

Avalanche-Journal News Services IAMI Atlantic Carolinas South Carolina Otodax Weather Bureau Sil Warner Weather Bureau Saat Ottscyals Veven Boratser

Inside the Lubbock High School Season Plans

A brief listing details fall event openings at Lubbock High and related school notices. Page references indicate a lineup of activities including a Field Day, a Friday opening of schedules, and various school department items.

Tshombe Alliance Wins Seven Seats in Congo Rerun

The Moise Tshombe Conako Alliance captured seven of seven districts in a rerun parliamentary vote in Congo’s Kivu Province. The Court of Appeals ordered the redo after irregularities in the original ballot held in April. The opposition took four seats.

Leopoldville the Congo API Moise ‘Tshombes Conaco Alliance Congo Kivu Congolese Laopoldville Court of Appeals

Think Industry Campaign Begins In Lubbock

City chamber of commerce announces the Think Industry campaign with more than two million questionnaires to residents. The effort aims to inform residents about industrial development plans and solicit information on potential prospects and warehousing needs.

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Citywide promotion plans target key institutions and media

The plan details use of supermarkets, elite clubs, banks, Air Force base officers, Texas Tech faculty, utilities and water public prices to promote O'Phink Tdi. Media channels include newspaper, radio and television with billboards citywide. About 20,000 lapel badges will be distributed to Kee INDUSTRY.

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Army A Weapon 207 Cloaked In Secrecy

Washington reports a new Army tactical weapon in development for battlefield use. The memo suggests dual purpose missiles able to use conventional or nuclear warheads, with explosive loads for Viet Nam era operations and several named missiles in the arsenal.

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Labor Day Traffic Toll Rises Across Nation

Traffic death toll climbs during the Labor Day weekend with more than five deaths per hour in the first hours. California leads with reported fatalities, while Texas North Carolina Pennsylvania and New Mexico show multiple losses. Safety Council warned totals may reach 500 to 600 deaths by Monday midnight.

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Plea For Truce Is Spurned in India Pakistan War Start

News from New Delhi reports both India and Pakistan rejected cease-fire appeals as tanks and jet fighters clash across the border. Shastri refused Thant's call, insisting Pakistan withdraw its regulars and guerrillas first. A Chhamb sector strike and air battles marked escalating hostilities with casualties and air losses on both sides.

Delhi India Pakistan Shastri Lal Bahadur Shastri U.N U Thant Mohammed Ayub Khan Thant New York U.N. Security Council Chhamb Kashmir Defense Ministry Soviet Union Cross River

Dr Vibert Schweitzer in coma amid hospital vigil

Doctors report Dr Vibert Schweitzer is in a coma with failing circulation and kidneys. Attendants move quietly as the jungle hospital staff speaks in whispers while awaiting his death. a daughter says his father appears calm and peaceful. A telegram confirms he is dying.

Avesrere Gabon Vibert Schweitzer Walter Munz Dr. Munz Schweitzer Kashmir Dr. Schweitzer Rhena Eckert

Prayer for Guidance on Child's Lonely Soul

A devotional prayer urges awareness of a child’s loneliness as a sacred soul in God’s care. It asks for strength to teach truth and to guide children toward understanding and belonging.

YOST STORES TO BE OPEN AROUND HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE

Lubbock area plans a quiet Labor Day with many stores open. Parks and recreation facilities post holiday hours including pools and fishing events at Mackenzie State Park. Rural and city residents note school resumes soon and holiday weekend schedules affect public services.

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United Steelworkers Seek Approval of New Steel Pact

The United Steelworkers prepared to seek ratification of the White House steel agreement viewed at just under 50 cents per hour higher than prior estimates. The 39 month contract would raise earnings toward 4.40 dollars per hour based on current wages, with fringe benefits.

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Weather Map Page 12-C Laubbock and Vicinity Forecast

Clear and cooler today with highs in the upper 80s and a low around 60 tonight. Light to moderate variable winds. Southwest weather section notes near term conditions and regional forecast impacts for localities including Hobbs, Dalla City, and nearby stations.

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