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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1956
Page
4
A tact test by Miss Arlene Francis asks readers to choose tactful responses to five social scenarios. Each choice scores 20 points, totaling 100, with 80 or more signaling strong tact. lower scores suggest less popularity.
Roy Hofheinz, former Houston mayor, reportedly borrowed $1 million for five years at 6 percent from the Sealy Smith Foundation. The Houston Press disclosed the loan in an exclusive Saturday report, noting Hofheinz’ post office business ventures and possible large financial deals.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports Texas farmers' price index fell two percent from mid-July while living expenses rose two percent. Prices received for corn rice cotton cattle and other commodities declined, offset by small gains for wheat sorghum hay hogs eggs and poultry. Costs rose mainly due to higher feeder livestock feed and farming supplies.
The Texas Highway Department reports a rural speed survey indicating a general slowdown. Radar checks at 24 locations show passenger cars at 54.2 mph, trucks 47 mph, and buses 54.7 mph, with U.S. 8 between Sonora and Ozona recording the highest all vehicle average at 56.7 mph.
In Geneva on September 8 U S Ambassador U Alexis Johnson and Red Chinese Ambassador Wang Ping nan held their 57th secret talks over 13 months. They agreed to meet again on September 30 to discuss American civilians imprisoned in China and a Red Chinese renunciation of force against Formosa.
Hobbs officials report no current contamination of Lea County water supplies from oil operations after investigation and informal hearing. Oil operators are urged to monitor for pollution while a Hobbs pool survey will begin in about a month to check for leaks. the hearing included State officials Walker, Erby, and Porter.
M. K. Dean, a longtime ginner from Lubbock County, has bought half of B. C. Goree’s stake in the Farmers Gin at Edmonson. The operation will keep the Farmers Gin name. Dean brings over 30 years of ginning experience, including 21 years at Broadview Gin near Lubbock. The gin received two bales of cotton Wednesday from D. A. Glenn of near Edmonson.
In Youngstown Ohio a 12 year old girl Mary Ann Morrison narrowly escaped death when her car was crushed between a freight train and a switch engine. Firefighters freed her after an hour and she suffered a broken ankle and bruises while her mother and younger aunt endured injuries. The flames damaged her new white dress and permanent wave, leaving Mary Ann distressed at Southside Hospital.
Police pursued a 29 year old dancer who grabbed 40 dollars from a woman on a Paris Metro line. He ducked into a tunnel between stations, prompting a halt of traffic for over an hour during a two block chase in dimly lit tunnels.
Hayden Lake Idaho report says Kathryn Grant left Spokane by air as rumors of an engagement with Bing Crosby faded. Crosby denied wedding plans while planning a golf round. Crosby hosted Grant at his lake home revealing Lindsay Crosby’s return and noting a three day waiting period in Washington, but none in Idaho.
Rome report says Mrs. Clare Boothe Luce, U S ambassador to Italy, canceled plans to resign Oct 1 due to White House pressure amid the Suez crisis. She notes health issues blamed on poisoning from paint, and says she had asked Eisenhower for permission to resign but only learned of Washington reports as she spoke.
The Royal Danish Court announces the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh from May 21 to 23 next year in Copenhagen. The schedule confirms official ceremonies and receptions in the Danish capital.
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