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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1955
Page
5
Navy divers from Washington and underwater demolition experts from Charleston joined Army Engineers from Ft. Polk and local authorities to pump water and counter a deadly underwater chemical threat that could turn cargo into a lethal gas if released.
Amid heavy rain and Viet Cong activity, U S forces conducted repeated air strikes in Vietnam while in New Orleans Betsy’s flood caused widespread damage. Beachheads, evacuations, and relief efforts scale up as authorities brace for long recovery.
Thousands of followers and onlookers gathered in rain outside the Gladwyne Mansion to view the body of Father Divine, founder of the Peace Mission Movement. Mother Divine stood by the casket as lawyers announced plans to preserve the body until a crypt site is chosen.
In the capital city power failure zones, a 3S cent chunk sells for $1.50. The governor, who cured Betsy’s area south of New Orleans, said the sight disturbed him and he could not sleep in his mansion. Cain asked God, am I my Brother’s Keeper, said Mc.
Iranian Red Lion and Sun reports plan to provide Pakistan with medical assistance including a 100 bed field hospital, medicines and doctors. The move aims to help casualties from the Kashmir conflict as Iran broadcasts the offer via national papers.
Tech students saturate the hotel floor and dining area as women students begin occupying the Methodist Hospital dormitory. Parking lots fill and traffic stalls with bumper to bumper cars around dorm areas. Volunteers from Boy Scouts and Sigma Alpha Epsilon assist movers while registration proceeds for freshmen and upperclassmen across the week.
Carl Sandburg 87, renowned poet and Lincoln biographer, is reportedly showing some improvement after being admitted Friday to Pardee Memorial Hospital for diverticulitis and abdominal inflammation. Dr King said he is resting comfortably and receiving medical treatment. a hospital attendant estimated a two week stay unless complications arise.
Deborah Bryant of Overland Park Kansas crowned Miss America 1966 credits a dislike of ants from her childhood in Europe for motivating her. She praises God and her mother and outlines plans to study pediatrics and volunteer with Project Concern in Southeast Asia. The 13 year old winner, measured 36 20 36, beat 49 contestants and receives a 10000 scholarship plus travel and appearance contracts.
Congratulations echo for multiple families from Crosbyton to Lubbock as newborn daughters and sons arrive at Methodist and West Texas Hospitals. Details include weights from 6 pounds 5 ounces to 7 pounds 14 ounces and times around Sunday afternoon hours. Fathers hold positions at Thomasville Furniture, the city electric department, and C F Boone Public.
In Richland Center Wisconsin a harness race causing two horses to bolt into the crowd killed spectator R E Cleveland of Rice Lake Wisconsin. Authorities said the tragedy unfolded at the Richland County fair on Sunday and the victim was identified as a long time attendee.
Chinese Premier Chou Enlai stated Beijing will not accept a United Nations seat as a means to settle the Vietnam war. He warned against tying the illegitimate rights restoration of the PRC in the UN to any Viet Nam settlement and rejected any barter between the two issues.
Allen restructures campus staff to handle off campus students as Texas Tech projects enrollment climbing toward 30 000 by 1970 and admissions workload rising sharply. Dr Boze argues every youth deserves college access and opposes higher entrance standards noting 5 year enrollment history and off campus transition.
Indian and Pakistani officials report heavy shelling and tank engagements across Wagah Kasur Sialkot and Khem Karan sectors. Both sides claim large losses and insist on withdrawal of forces from Kashmir before any cease fire while Thant pushes diplomacy.
A Moscow University student Vladimir Krysanov fled the Soviet Union by crossing the Finnish border and walking two weeks to Sweden. He planned the escape for over a year and chose the summer when studies would end, reported by Dagens Myheter on Sunday.
The piece explains how RNA letters and words could form in early Earth conditions. Dr Ponnamperuma shows two uridylic acid nucleotides linking at high heat with a phosphate salt, suggesting an initial RNA chain began in mud along shoreline with sunlight and ultraviolet energy driving further bonds.
Gov. John Connally said he will reveal his political plans this Saturday after arriving in Sea Island for the Southern Governors Conference. He noted editorials urging a run for reelection and a favorable poll, and will address the general session in Amarillo.
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