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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1955

Page

9

Hearing Scheduled On Suit Against City and School

Gabriel Elias of Montgomery County filed a tax suit in district court against the City of Lubbock and the Lubbock Independent School District. He seeks a temporary restraining order, appointment of a master, and a writ of mandamus to challenge a $722,000 reassessment and $481,930 tax valuation on his May purchase of the Cliff Apartments at 50L N Acres Ave, contending the values are not fair or equal. Judge Victor Lindsey set a hearing for 9 a.m. on Sept. 17 in the 72nd District Court. the case was transferred from the 17th to the 2nd District Court. The plaintiff, represented by Tom Griffith, alleges inequitable valuations and seeks court relief to view the tax roll and determine ownership of property taxed.

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City Budget Clash Over Health Unit Leaves City Hopeful

Mayor Tidmore ill and absent as the City and County clash over funding for the joint Health Unit. County Judge Shaw maintains taxes are fixed while city seeks a 50 50 financial split. The dispute could force changes in city expenditures as 42 agenda items proceed including zoning hearings on private dormitories and traffic engineering items.

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Pope to visit United Nations amid global tensions

Pope Paul II accepts invitation to visit New York for a United Nations gathering amid armed conflict in Viet Nam and tensions on the Indian subcontinent. Vatican officials notify diplomats and the press office prepares announcements while aiming to balance religious aims with international diplomacy.

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Campaign efforts spotlight Lubbock chamber tours and talks

The Lubbock Chamber announces campaign activities including three committee meetings at the chamber, a Western Toastmaster Club appearance at Farr's Cafeteria, and a luncheon by the Lubbock Advertising Club. Project Tours of Lubbock industries resume after summer, with media ads and a 200000 questionnaires drive seeking potential industrial or warehousing prospects.

Western Toastmaster Club Farr Family Park Center Chamber Yeuben Lambert Project Lubbock Onoon Johnson’s House Lewis District 18 Registered Nurses Association South Plains Lions Club Trubbock Industries

Miss Blum Competes for Miss America Prize at Atlantic City

Beauties from across the country vie for scholarships and the top $10,000 Miss America prize as 350 contestants are divided into three groups to perform ahead of the Atlantic City pageant. Margaret German of Washington, DC notes her scholarship goals while discussing past winnings and schooling.

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Viet Nam War Updates From Da Nang Frontlines

Reports from Vietnam describe six Viet Cong killed by Marines near Da Nang with one Marine casualty from a downed helicopter crew. U S and Vietnamese forces engage in heavy fighting as B 52 bombers strike suspected Viet Cong strongholds near Saigon. Government officials report large weekly totals of sorties and casualties among both sides amid a push to 125 000 troop strength.

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Genealogical Society States Meeting Today

Readable fragments indicate a genealogical society event noted as taking place today. The text contains garbled insertions but references a meeting and local civic terms. The core item is a society meeting proceeding with unspecified speakers and agenda.

Genealogical Society States Meeting Today

Actress Joan Collins Has New Daughter

Actress Joan Collins reportedly welcomed a new daughter with partner Anthony Jewley. The event occurred midweek with public notices of the birth and details about the child’s name and family connections.

Joan Collins

Veteran farmer recalls land deals and long life in Morton

Ray, a 94 year old Morton man, reflected on buying land for 35 and 50 dollars an acre and profiting on the deal. He moved to Terry County in 1923, later quit farming in 1926, ran a shoe repair shop in Lone Oak, Texas, before settling in Morton in 1941. He has nine children, 23 grandchildren, and 43 great grandchildren.

Ray Terry County Brownfield Ness Lone Oak Tex Morton

El Paso Bank Heist Ends With Two Arrests

Two men were arrested within an hour after robbing Bassett National Bank in east El Paso. Officers recovered cash as tellers described a gun and paper bag used during the holdup near the airport area.

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