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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1956
Page
6
Washington called the Soviet move a propaganda gesture and said Nas eer’s attack on the plan showed no evidence of alarm among top officials. U S Secretary of State John Foster Dulles prepared to travel to London for a Wednesday conference amid Western canal crisis talk.
London dispatch notes debate at the Suez conference on whether to authorize a guinea pig convoy through the canal with Western pilots. Nasser denounces the plan as a violation, while the United States and Britain push economic measures to reduce canal use and diversify oil routes. Diplomatic friction grows as other invited nations show hesitation.
S.O.S. signals from the Pelagia were received near Bodoe as a freighter en route from Prestwick Scotland to Baltimore with about 10,000 tons of iron ore sank fast in heavy seas. The crew abandoned ship after 22 hours. lifeboats were adrift and later lost from sight. Norwegian rescue had no cause given.
Houston dispatch reports Mrs. Catherine Matandos, 38, wife of Capt. John Matandos of the freighter Pelegia, missing after sinking off Norway, anxiously followed rescue efforts from her Mantandos home. Relatives described Capt. Matandos as a Greek native who served in World War I. The couple, married seven years, have a 2 1/2 year old son, Michael.
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal marks 30 years since its consolidation with the Morning Avalanche. Parker F. Prouty is long serving president. staff from 1928 remain. Circulation now about 59,000 as Lubbock's population reaches around 138,000. The paper arose in 1900 from The Avalanche and evolved with Dow and Tubbs leading into today’s newsroom, backed by AP UP and INS wire services. An American firm plans a Bolivia geological survey near the Corocora copper mine at Sucre.
Freshmen begin orientation at the Student Union Monday 7 to 9 30 p m with a dress up reception hosted by Dr and Mrs Jones and campus leaders. A traffic meeting follows and freshman advisement sessions, a 10 30 a m assembly in Lathe Rock Auditorium, and later address by Dr Jones plus ROTC briefing. Evening programs include a Big and Little Sister dance Wednesday and a pep rally Friday, with football kickoff Saturday against Texas Western. Late registration available Wednesday only, with night and Saturday classes due by September 29.
Former Bowie County residents in Lubbock area plan a Bowie County reunion on September 23 at Mackenzie State Park. The gathering starts about 8 a.m. with sack lunches. Officers include Isaac Holmes of Abernathy president, Mrs GW Shipp vice president, and Mrs Lloyd M Shipp secretary. The article also notes local arrests and a birth in Oklahoma City.
DES MOINES Sept 15 James Jenkins 19 began a one day jail term for pawning an engagement ring given to Mildred Darrah 17 by a rival. Miss Darrah testified Jenkins came to her home asked to see the ring removed it and left. He admitted pawning the ring for 6. pawn shop returned it to Miss Darrah after sentencing.
Paschal opened strong with a powerful running game led by Parsons and Flake as they rolled up 225 rushing yards and relied on a sequence of drives. Monterey found life late with a 46 yard scoring run by Adams off a Parson pass, but the Panthers held firm. substitutions and fumbles shaped the late stages as Paschal claimed a lead and held off Monterey.
Statistics show Montmaths Paschal 1 7 3 net yards rushing 109 net yards passing 7 fanare attempted 1 Pawea completed 4 Pavers Intercensed by fumbles oat 3 a man. Scoring summary lists various players and conversions. Numerous OCR fragments indicate a football game box score with scorers and team names, including Roger McFarland and Richard John, among others. The text is heavily garbled but preserves a main action of scoring and individual contributions.
Contained report touches on political maneuvers around a Texas senator’s seat and potential Yarborough candidacy. It notes a Texas Democratic convention pushing for a primary nomination process and discusses timing, turnout, and possible election dates amid pressure from conservatives and party figures.
Zoning board mulls continued special exceptions amid a tower conflict tied to a new 58th Street elementary school. A street to serve the school cannot be opened until the tower is removed, prompting nearby landowners to withhold dedication. Other Thursday items include a cafe sign in a C-2 zone and multiple requests for service stations and accessory buildings, plus a National Guard armory and Sunset Baptist Church cases.
The Dallas Federal Reserve reports a 6 percent rise in department store sales for the four weeks ending September 8 across all five cities in the 11th district. Houston up 12 percent, Fort Worth 8 percent, San Antonio 4 percent, Dallas and El Paso 3 percent. For the week ending September 8, the five cities gain 15 percent year over year, with Houston up and Fort Worth rising 19 percent.
Mr and Mrs Lonnie Graham report the birth of a son weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces at 1 a.m. Saturday at Methodist Hospital. The father is employed by National Tank Co. Mr and Mrs Ray Diekemper Jr announce the birth of a daughter at West Tenet Hospital Friday. The father works in the cit business. Mr and Mrs Rare Kendrick announce the birth of a son weighing 7 pounds in the early evening at Methodist Hospital. The father is a book keeper. Mr and Mrs Robert Copeland welcome a daughter at 3 38 p.m. Saturday at Tasior Hospital. The father is a student at Texas Tech. Mr and Mrs Larry Rice report the birth of Jason, weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces, Friday at Tasior Hospital. The father is a student at Texas Tech. Mr and Mrs Robbe Warton announce the birth of a son weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce at 5 p.m. Friday at Taine Hospital. The father is employed by Brat Spring and Axle Co.
In a week of campaign planning, Stevenson accused the Eisenhower administration of waging guerrilla warfare against federal employees and charged loyalty program tricks. Kefauver slammed inflation and living costs while Hall mocked Democrats for a smear campaign. Butter spoke in Missouri alleging promises made during campaigning but not kept in office.
A guide demonstrating the dam’s push-button features accidentally activated an evacuation siren at The Dalles project in Oregon, prompting a temporary halt as procedures were reviewed and visitors were cleared. The incident involved no injuries and authorities will inspect safety protocols.
A special Santa Fe train will serve coffee and doughnuts to coach passengers with two chair cars on a first come basis for 11.83. First class Pullman fares range from 16.62 to 44.88 for rooms, bedrooms, compartments, drawing rooms, and suites. Town people from Lubbock and South Plains join, with another train planned for Tech staff. Tickets go on sale Monday at the Santa Fe office, reservations via phone PO3-4862 must be picked up in 48 hours.
The Interior Department awarded a 1,006,600 dollar contract to Quaker Valley Constructors of Pittsburgh for enlarging buildings and installing equipment at the Exell helium plant near Amarillo. The project supports a six million dollar expansion to boost non flammable helium output, expected to be available by April as demand rises for essential uses.
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