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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1956
Page
3
Hollywood gossip notes Dorothy Malone and Elaine Stewart vie for honors in the film Night Passage opposite Jimmy Stewart and Audie Murphy. The column also updates on George Gobel Betty Grable and Harry James rumors and fresh pix from the industry.
Three of six teenage airmen who escaped from Sheppard Air Force Base were captured on the West Texas plains by a sheriff's posse on horseback in Wheeler County. Identified captives are Samuel Alexander, Charles W. Johnson, and E. J. Crawford, all from Texas. The other three, including two from Wisconsin, were captured earlier or later, with hometowns not fully known. The trio were found hiding in tall weeds along a railroad right of way and taken to Wheeler County jail for military authorities.
Public service notice offering a 26 page illustrated booklet on arthritis and rheumatism. It explains causes ill effects and dangers of neglect and describes a drugless treatment method. Free, without cost or obligation, mailed by The Bail Clinic Exelsior Springs Mo. Adv.
LAMESA September 8 Special A 43 year old Brownfield man paid a $100 fine after two highway patrolmen offered assistance when they found him beside his stalled car Nine miles north of Lamesa on Friday night. Officers discovered whisky gin and two cases of beer during the stop and the man pled guilty to illegal transportation of intoxicants in Dawson County Court.
Hale County 4-H youths captured seven first place records in district judging with 71 entrants, the most ever. Swisher County matched Hale with seven firsts, while Scurry placed third with four. Winners span achievements in fields from agriculture to home demonstration, with state competition to follow in October.
Democratic nominee Stevenson toured farm districts in Ohio promising aid to small farmers and businessmen. He urged farm income parity with price supports, tax relief, and easier credit, criticizing Republicans for neglecting rural communities. Kefauver, campaigning in Virginia, attacked EMS-era policy toward REA and declined to endorse federal force to enforce desegregation, warning against militia intervention.
Spanish soldiers rode the valleys of New Mexico less than 50 years after Columbus sailed, marking early footholds of European presence in the region.
In Liverpool on September 8 U K a racing pigeon named Joey who dislikes the sea has completed a 15000 mile ocean journey and arrived exhausted on the deck of the freighter Samanco last June as it headed to South America. The Samanco crew seeks Joeys owner.
In New Haven Connecticut on Sept 4 Cynthia Ruotolo was buried at St Bernard Cemetery after her mother Eleanor Ruotolo collapsed in the graveside prayer. The service led by Rev Gerald Mullins lasted six minutes with spectators watching as John Ruotolo and Stephen Ruotolo endured the sorrow. The infant had been found in a Sears Roebuck store and later recovered from Lake Whitney in Hamden. The coroner questioned the father’s denial of the infant’s identity and the family planned a possible Mass of the Angels later.
Tokyo announces a five year plan to triple Japan tourism. About 100000 visitors currently spend around 45 million dollars yearly. The strategy includes beautifying 271 attractions, publishing souvenir pamphlets, and installing Western style plumbing facilities.
Funeral services for J. M. Simmons, 64, of Anton, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Littlefield Drive Church of Christ. Simmons died Thursday at the Littlefield Hospital from encephalitis after several days of illness. Hammons Funeral Home handles arrangements.
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