09 Sep 1955
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1955
Page
1
Allied reports say parachute troops and airborne units launched new fronts in West Pakistan and across the subcontinent. Sabotage and raids stretch from Karachi toward Calcutta as both sides wage intensified operations and air strikes.
The Soviet Union declined an invitation to send an observer to the Gemini 64 launch from Cape Kennedy next month. White House press secretary Bill Moyers said President Johnson regrets the Russians cannot accept now and hopes they may in the future.
Fragmented clippings reference a political dispute over apportionment, supporters of a Senate expansion plan contrasted with Texas voters. The page mentions a Dallas cotton firm closing its American branch and a first round pageant winner, with miscellaneous editorials and market items.
Dr Bart Cotherer of the High Phans Re search Foundation announced a new short season soybean variety certified for Sateneoué and Chant Paowr. Officials expect it to boost farm income by millions and suit areas hit by late season hail. A field day preview highlighted agricultural projects at the foundation and a barbecue supper hosted by Oliver Malthan of Oklahoma State University.
A fragmented scene in Texas politics as Democratic lawmakers clash over a foreign aid bill. The report notes factions within the party citing concerns about timing, funding, and broader policy implications.
An avalanche of notes details a Levelland area cat named Weiler who avoids meat and dairy, a rare behavior perplexing owners. The feature cites veterinarians and the public in trying to explain the cat’s unusual diet while noting its interest in fish and some vegetables.
A revitalized downtown area in Littlefield will be unveiled today through a four day event ending Saturday. Officials cite a beautified core and improved streetscape as the centerpiece of a $480000 makeover boosted by community efforts and planned ceremonies.
The article notes a Park On Show event and a broader park and street improvement plan for four blocks of Phelps Avenue AVP and LED Drives. It mentions government days, a cultural day, and a commemorative class, with new sidewalks crosswalks lighting and traffic signals planned.
Grand jury in Slaton indicts 43 defendants on charges including murder with malice and narcotic offenses. The panel modified seven indictments, dismissed one, and named multiple parties, with details of a body found near a pond northwest of Slaton Road after the incident.
Hurricane Betsy battered southern Florida with six foot tides flooding Miami Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale as it swept toward the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters warned of uncertain next landfall while evacuations expanded and ships moved to safety along the Texas coast.
Deoro Dandridge, 41, famed singer actress known for Porgy and Bess and Carmen Jones, was found dead in her Sunset Strip apartment. Sheriff Lt. Hamilton said no foul play is indicated. death possibly accidental or natural. Bankruptcy filings in 1963 and recent financial reverses marked her later years. Police tohs door with a crowbar, found her in a blue nightgown. she had returned from a Mexico trip and had foot injury.
Willard Deason, a Texas broadcaster who once served with President John Sams, was sworn in Wednesday as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Clear to partly cloudy today and Friday with warm temperatures in the low 90s. Low tonight in the 60s. Light to moderate southerly winds.
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