Monterey Panthers throttle Plainsmen in season opener
Monterey High’s Class AAAA debut ends badly as Paschal’s Fort Worth Panthers topple the Plainsmen 27 to 7 at Jones Stadium. Lubrock’s Westerners fall 27-7 to Adamson of Dallas. McFarland shines guiding the Panthers with six of eight passes for 128 yards and three to Geneporier. Panthers force three turnovers and dominate early, securing a 29–0 halftime lead before Monterey's late surge.
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Tower Issue Revival at Lubbock Zoning Board Meeting
Controversial 300 foot radio antenna in southwest Lubbock returns to the public agenda as the City Zoning Board of Adjustment weighs a special exception for F. M. Chancey. A prior variance request was denied last October, and lawsuits over permit violations have lingered in district and city courts with penalties up to 200 dollars per day.
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Liar Definition Appears in Old Dictionary Note
A Dictionary entry defines liar as a man who wails near to the truth of waking yet hesitates to bet on it. The quirky note appears among a miscellany in a historical paper’s radio and music sections.
Federal aid possibility looms in Canadian River plan
The Canadian River Dam project sought since 1949 to supply domestic water for Panhandle municipalities may again seek federal sponsorship. The Canadian River Municipal Authority has pursued private financing for two years while Interior Secretary Seaton floated a partial federal partnership and a Bureau of Reclamation visit to Amarillo. Authority chair Maxey says board members have no notice of any meeting plans and Amarillo’s location as not in the district remains noted.
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Hardened Huntsville Convicts End Strike
Huntsville Texas prison maximum security unit ends a strike of seventy five inmates. Prison officials say 75 of 450 prisoners refused to return to cells, but remained orderly and caused no damage.
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Special Train To Dallas For A&M Texas Tech Game
A Santa Fe streamlined Avalanche-Journal Red Raider Special will run from Lubbock to Dallas on Friday October 5 arriving October 6 for the Texas Tech Texas A&M football game at the Cotton Bowl and the State Fair of Texas opening. The train will include 13 coaches five chair cars five Pullman coaches a lunch counter diner and a full length lounge with roomettes bedrooms and compartments. Return service departs Dallas October 6 reaching Lubbock by 11 15 p m.
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Daniel Defends Delay In Resigning Minority Control
Houston Chronicle reports Sen. Price Daniel defends a primary runoff plan to prevent a minority or Republican win in the Texas Senate race. Daniel says he will resign so a senator is chosen before Congress convenes. Lawyers study legality and cost reductions include election day primaries and volunteer staffing.
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Avalanche-Journal Begins 31st Year Of Publication
The Avalanche-Journal marks its 31st year today since the 1926 consolidation of Lubbock Evening Journal and Lubbock Morning Avalanche. Editors and staff recount long tenures and NATO travel as the paper honors decades of operation and dedication.
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Unoccupied Car Involved in West Lubbock Crash In Home
An unoccupied car with its injured driver in pursuit rammed a southwest Lubbock residence after a collision at 31th Street and Salem Avenue Saturday morning. Mrs. Kala Lynch Roberts was thrown from the vehicle and treated at West Texas Hospital. Police say James Loyd Davis was the other driver on 4721 37th Street. The home hit belonged to Fred Weems at 4523 36th Street. An unidentified man reportedly fled the scene. damage to the house was estimated at 200 dollars. Roberts received a traffic ticket for negligent collision by failure to yield right of way.
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Cavalcade Of Homes Opens In Lubbock At GIS And Boston
Homarama set Cavalcade to run eight days starting today at 2 PM with 14 model homes on display at GIS and Boston Avenue. Full show details and features available in the Valley’s paper.
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Third Party id In South Beaten Third Party id In South Beaten
Memphis reports the National States' Rights Conference tried to form a third party but was ruled out of order in a brief floor fight. Delegates from splinter parties across 25 states adopted a platform and endorsed presidential candidates then recessed as police were called.
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Freighter Pelagia Sunk in North Sea Gale
A 7,238 ton American freighter Pelagia sank in a North Sea gale off Vaeroey Norway with 37 crew aboard. Coastal radio relays and multiple ships chased lifeboat signals as air and sea rescue units searched the area. Captain John Mantandos of Houston led the crew, all reported Americans. several ships and planes scoured the scene but the rescue outcome remained uncertain.
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Eisenhower Speech Sets GOP Security Program Tone
The Associated Press reports Ike speeches as Democrats fix on Virginia and Florida elections. Stevenson campaigns in the North amid Kin Gettysburg farm work. Ha gerty says the president will outline efforts to keep and win the peace in a national address.
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Largest Freshman Class Begins Arriving at Tech
Texas Tech welcomes its largest freshman class as about 2000 students move onto campus. Dormitories open at noon with orientation activities starting, followed by a week of registration and testing led by President KON and Dean James G. Allen.
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Weather Map Forecast Fair Warm Day High 96
Weather map indicates fair and warmer conditions in Lubbock today with a high around 96. Winds mainly southerly. temperatures rise through the afternoon and evening, with strong readings typical for late spring.
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