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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1955

Page

10

Freshmen Democrats Back Johnson on Great Society Votes

A Congressional Quarterly survey finds 71 new Democratic House members largely back President Johnson. Northern freshmen show 94 percent support on key Great Society votes and 85 percent on roll calls through August 4. Southern and Western newcomers vary, with some Republicans opposing most key measures.

Bo Congressional Quarterly Washington Johnson Democratic House Oaverace Allence Democrats Preterek Serban Pre Bar Secares Man Newthern Relea Seyene Deningis John H. Buchanan Jr Ala Howard J. Callaway Galt Prentiss Walker Miss Glenn R. Davis Wist Great Society Othe Font Democrats Taneed Feon Aflacto Pantseal Eiducation Amvil Ania Tye Freshtren Lass Americans For Constitutional Action ACA Pwlishmen Weber Remit Ieee

Young Homemakers Slate Style Show

The piece describes a slate style show by a Young Homemakers group with plans for an event. It mentions ROS ads and a notebook of details about setup and participants, noting layout and timing in a local community context.

Young Homemakers

Needle Club Plans Restaurant Luncheon

Readable fragments indicate Needle Club arranging a luncheon at a restaurant with members including Mr Pad Deech Ab and Sues. Some names and locations are unclear, but attendees and a 2 o clock meeting time appear, suggesting a club social event.

Needle Club

Circus spectacle review notes chaotic energy in mid performance

A fragmented account describes a circus show with dramatic center ring focus, Swan strains, and a frail finale. Observers reference intense crowd reactions, stage lighting, and a mix of acts, with praise for some performers while noting fatigue and disjointed pacing.

Rviand Fantasy Wisi ALY Pike Paper York Wat Tates Poland Germany Stefanekie Rte Fc

Lawmakers defer action on metric system bill

The House Rules Committee reported a unanimous decision to defer any action on a bill studying conversion to the metric system, delaying the measure until next year. Rep. George Miller and Rep. James Fulton defended metric weights while criticizing the current U.S. system as antiquated. Chairman Howard Smith noted the need for clarity in measurements.

Howard W. Smith D-Va U.S George P. Miller D‘calif James G. Fulton R-Pa GOP House Space Committee United States Miller Fulton Smith

South Plains Astronomy Club to Meet at Planetarium Tonight

Members and guests invited to a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the planetarium behind the West Texas Museum. Rogers Orr will discuss recent praise for Myer and ALP efforts. Also noted are a Baptist Brotherhood talk by Paul Cates and plans for the state group’s annual picnic. The Christmas Seal mobile TB unit will be at the Tuberculosis Association office from 8 to 5. Graveside services for Sidney Lene Ryan were held at 3:30 p.m. in Hawley.

South Plains Astronomy Club West Texas Museum Eonas Techs Rogers Orr Marc O Alp Myer Lubbock Hale Counts Tuberculosis Association Tuberculosis Astron Sidney Lene Ryan Robert Ryan Odennel Hawley

Lamb County Electric Elects New Directors

At the Lamb County Electric annual meeting in Littlefield three new directors were elected from six nominees. Directors named were Jack Grace, Anton TLC Vey Pets and V. D. Hodges. Manager Carl reported on operations and a new building at Phelps Ave and the Loop project expected to be ready by March or April.

Lamb County Electric Littlefield Airod County Electric Coonera- Nala Inc Lionefield Soden Nese Frerry Jack Grace Anton Tlcvey Pets V. D. Hodges JOH. Carl Phelps Ave Lindeheld

Wallace blasts tyranny and Johnson in Alabama reapportionment push

Gov George Wallace attacked the federal government and President Johnson in Montgomery urging the Alabama Legislature to reapportion itself for the first time in 64 years. He spoke to a joint session televised statewide as the special session opened.

Montgomery Ala George CL. Wallace Johnson Wallace Alabama House Senate Anne United States Heo

Five Hospitalized After Brownfield Farm House Explosion

A Terry County family of five was hospitalized in Brownfield with burns after a 7:15 a.m. explosion and fire at their three room frame house on the J. W. Wade farm. Mary Anita Guerra, 10 months, suffered the most severe burns about 40 percent of her body. parents Guadalupe 29 and Louisa 28 and children Albert 5 and Jerry 2 also burned. The house, about three miles north of Brownfield, was largely destroyed. officials suspect butane fuel fumes ignited by a kitchen stove. The family is expected to recover after several weeks in the hospital.

Brownfield Terry County Brownfield General Hospital J. W. Wade Mary Anita Guerra Guadalupe Guerra Louisa Guerra Albert Jerry Guerra Brownfield Volunteer Fire Department

Pope Paul VI to visit catacombs in Rome for prayer

Vatican radio announced Pope Paul VI will travel to Rome’s Tomitilla catacombs at 9 am then visit San Callisto to pray at the crypts of early pontiffs and Christian martyrs. The pontiff will celebrate Mass at Tomitilla before the cathedral tour.

Vatican City Eapi Paul VI Cof Rome Vatican Radio Tomitilla San Callisto

Connally to Address Lamesa Chamber Event

Connally will address the Lamesa Chamber of Commerce gathering at a November banquet in the Larcesa Pligh School cafeteria. Wives will attend as guests and many tickets will be sold by the chamber. exact date is pending.

Cammoerce Nowsermher Jadu Connally Firid Beeson Chamber Connally Larcesa Pligh Chamber of Commerce

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