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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1956

Page

4

Mystery veil over last flock of whooping cranes shifts breeding locale

The National Audubon Society reports a shift in the breeding area of the last flock of whooping cranes, moving away from the far north to an unexplored northern wilderness. The birds began their northward journey in April, with 25 birds starting the migration and several fading into uncertain nesting grounds amid renewed wildlife debate.

New York National Audubon Society Apel

Probes Investigate Mid-Air Crash at Alamogordo

At Alamogordo New Mexico two small planes collided during takeoff at the municipal airport killing Heinrich Lat a 19 year old former German test pilot aboard Lat’s plane and James Perry 28 of Alamogordo who died after riding with pilot F A Newell 30 of El Paso Tes t. Lat worked at Holloman AFB and the crash prompted Civil Aeronautics Administration investigators to determine if both aircraft were airborne or on the runway at impact. Jewell is reported in critical condition with multiple injuries.

Alamogordo Civil Aeronautics Administration Atficlais Heinrich Lat Empinger Holloman Av Development Center Here Lat James Perry F. A. Newell el Faso Champs Fl Paso Jewell

Oklahoma Oil Put Under Watch In Federal Case

Oklahoma oil disputes draw federal judges in Oklahoma City as Gulf Oil seeks to overturn the Oklahoma full allowable order. Gulf claims state limits force overbuying. Texas buyers face no similar mandate, with penalties tied to pro rated shares if short. The court seeks 30 days to study briefs from both sides.

Austin Tex Southwestern Oklahoma Gulf of Corp. Inn Gulf Oklahoma Corporation Commission Oklahoma City Texas Railroad Commission Commission

Formal Opening Of New Houston Oil Building

New Houston Oil Building observes a formal opening in Houston on September 15 announced by Halbouty. The office moves from Shei Building to 511 Westheimer Road. Key personnel include George C. Hardin John Walters Abe Wagner Jr Robert L Reese James J Ward Ted Dobson Thomas Leger and Charles Musick with James Noel as general legal asset. Polar Flights Planned Between Manitoba And Scandinavia Over Polar Regions.

Houston Michel T. Halebouty Halbouty Grologist Shei Westheimer Road Halboury George C. Hardin John Walters Texas Abe W. Wagner, Jr Louisiana Robert L. Reese James J. Ward Ted Dobson Thomas J. Leger Charles Musick James Noel

Youth Receives Message From Nixon For Prayerful Note

A 16-year-old Pittsburgh youth named Robbie Jones sent a prayerful note to Vice President Nixon as his father lay dying. Nixon replied thanking Robbie and expressing sympathy, noting the note written the day before Nixon’s father’s death.

Ohby Jones Pittsburgh Aetter Nixon Robby Bby Hed Non

Businessmen urged to use politics to counter labor drive

NAM urges businessmen to engage in politics to blunt organized labor’s political drive to dominate federal and state governments. A NAM pamphlet calls turning labor missile into a dud by management involvement, discussing issues in company publications, plant tours for candidates, and workers voting. NAM executives argue individuals should freely contribute and act, while warning organized labor allies like CIO are not free agents. The piece notes a district disenfranchisement risk if Congress aligns with union power. Also reported: Bill Law, 92, quits smoking after 8 years, with a note on a pattern of incidents from a local old folks home.

U Edi 7 NAM Thor AVI Cio Taber Cola G. Parker

New Jersey Yacht Works Hit By Fire

A roaring fire destroyed Zabela Sea Skiff and Yacht Works on Ocean Avenue in New Jersey early today. Police and fire officials estimate damage may reach a million dollars. Twenty five boats and a lumber yard at the rear were burned. No injuries. Flames were seen in Long Branch five miles away. The fire started in the showroom and spread to the work room. Discovered by a passing motorist, the blaze led to police notification. Frank Sarpolos of Sea Bright is named in the report.

Sfa Pright Zabela Sea Skitt Ocean Avenue Long Branch Frank Sarpolos Sea Bright

Community Chest in Garza County Announces Tuesday Meeting

Garza County Community Chest directors will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at City Hall to wrap up last year, elect officers, and launch this year s drive All organizations are urged to send representatives as the Chest enters its third year of operation in Garza County

Garva County Community Chest The Community Chest Te Garza County

Boat owner questions loss estimate after damage

The boat owner was asked to quote his losses and responded that estimating the damage is impossible. He said any figure would not be enough to reflect the extent of the hurt.

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