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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1956

Page

4

Americans Turn Out More Inventions Since 1932 Peak

Washington reports a surge in U S patent filings with about 1 000 patents weekly. The piece notes women and infants can be granted patents and lists diverse examples from a cigarette lighter to a uranium fertilizer, and highlights historic figures such as Morse Bell and Edison in the patent legacy. It traces the patent office process and the growth of American industry spurred by invention.

BOK Considine Washington U.S. Patent Office Start Patent Office U.S Samuel Hopkins Pittsford Vtt Philadelphia Atty Gen Edmund Randolph Thomas Jefferson Yale Eli Whaney Morse McCormick Bell Edison Goodyear and Westinghouse Whitney Wright Brothers Mergenthaler and Ives Backeland and Vail Abraham Lincoln Thomas A Ison George Westinghouse Francis H. Richards John F. O'Connor John Hays Hammond

Youth carries out father’s last wish touching off probe

In Schroon Lake New York a 10 year old boy David Marks released his father F Robert Marks ashes into the lake after his death. Authorities traced the ashes and learned the boy was carrying out a father’s wish while his mother Helen Marks stated the plan was for ashes to be scattered over the lake but the boy did not remove them from the package. The state police halted the act and held the ashes pending authorization for their disposition.

Scaroon Lake N. Y New York Martin Savage Schroon Lake Adirondack Mountain Martin Martin Sr Farmington Conn F. Robert Marks Merrick NY Marks Saul Marks Greenwood Cemetery Crematory Brooklyn X.Y David Helen South Glenn Falls Troy

Lanacane Promises Relief for Itchy Irritated Skin

A reader from Los Angeles describes severe itching and a rash and reports finding relief with Lanacane. The ad promotes Lanacane skin treatment sold at druggists and promises quick soothing for dermatitis and irritation.

Willie G Thornton Dies In Littlefield

Willie G Thornton 55 longtime Littlefield resident died of a heart attack Saturday at Merchants Hospital. Services set for 3 PM today at Emanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Young officiating. Burial in Limeheld Memorial Park under Hoummans Funeral Home direction. Survived by wife son Garland brother HC in Littlefield and sisters Mrs Tom Bridges Stephen wife and Mrs Vera Welch Fort Worth.

Littlefield Speial Garland Thornton Thornton Merhent Art Emanuel Lathern Young Baril Willie Limeheld Memorial Park Hoummans Bureral Rom Stephenville Tes Litthefield Garland Linlefield Tom Bridges Stephen Vera Welch Fort Worth

Weather Forces Cancelled Fly Past Over London

The Royal Air Force surrendered to London's murky weather and canceled a fly past planned to mark the 16th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, delaying commemoration of the Luftwaffe battle.

London Royal Air Force Luftwafte Britain

Melody Matinee and Weather Beat Show in City News

A clipped page item lists Melody Matinee at venues like Turn Table Terrace with acts such as Alex Devier and Robert Q. Lewis Shaw. It notes weather updates, dance orchestras, and a radio readout disclaimer about accuracy and program changes.

Melody Rewa Matinewody Matinee Pepper McBride Senate Couns Alex Devier Aminn Andy Neve Morgan Beaty Euward R Murrow Mana Family Fine & Honey Sl Taylor Roston Pops Orenestre Coates Katin Pope Ronton Popa My Son Jeep Capitol Cloakroom Robert Q. Lewi Shaw Robert Q. Lewis Shaw Muse Fiecum Musie Osear Dumont Sands Neve Siver Metusien Sorgen Hamtty Dance Orchestra Siver Meludien News Orcheatta Stiver Melvaies Tate Date Dane Orchestra Sliver Mendice Tate Date Dance Orchestra Suver Meludien Tate Decheata Sliver Melaties Danive Orcheata

Television Listings and Weather Casts Across Networks

A Catholic of schedules from KDUB TV KU Godfrey and KFDA TV spans September 11 1956 1934 listings show news weather sports soap opera and theater segments across channels 19 11 and 10 with titles like Search for Tomorrow Vint and Captain Kangaroo The report notes a developing story about atomic radiation blamed for mass deaths of turtles and porpoises near the D Entrecasteaux Islands off Papua New Guinea.

KFYO KSEL KCBD CBS ABC America Cotte Arthur Goatres Arthur Godfrey Rande Mita Howard Tues Rackatas Air Tio Paul Harvey Plus Farm Malone Burton Weatern Jenn Nira de Mide Wentern Kdub-Tv Qnomnday Kargeros Sona Godfrey Saneshrike Valiant Lady W.1so Search For Sermanette Neanny Carson Ashiouseparty Ois Pavett Coeny Bain Brignier Marauhcwesterm Bening Sporter soDous Edwarde BoRovin Charlie Vie Damme Snow Kcrbd-Tv Mtaliver ‘Theater Bo Ness Brrme Howell FehUndersieece Sparta J Amarillo Kgnc King Dung Senoor Star Theater Texas Higheas Payro Rao Sports Desk M—Armachair Theater Kfda-Tv Captain Kangaroo Garry Mosre Bamrarur Sirige W.M Isclne Kite SeJnihnay Carson Storm the Rumler Jonony Spore Alsobells Hes Tin Charlie Ease Dainene The Grand Ole Opry MiaTaies Troan Rangers Alien D'Entrecasteaux Islands Papua Samarai

Mustea Debuts on KDAV S8 Radio Roundup

Roundup notes varied programs on KDAV S8 and related stations. Mentions Mustea and prominent names with a focus on schedule changes and a Monday Ted Simon Show segment.

KDAV Mustea Vinno Walt Raud Dave Stone Ted Simon

Littlefield Man Killed in Car Crash Near Tatm NM

Guy V. Gage 51 of Littlefield died from injuries after his car lost control near Tatm New Mexico around 11 20 pm Saturday Officials said a front tire blowout caused the wreck The Navy veteran and former Reese Air Force Base civil employee was to receive military rites at a graveside burial at Missionary Baptist Church Littlefield VFW assisting He is survived by parents four brothers and three sisters. Burros Exported Mexican ministry says Mexico exports about burros a month to the United States for pets despite pest concerns for northern farmers

Littlefield Guy V. Gage Tatm Gage Missionary Baptist Church James Cox Lee Hemphill Littlefield Vfw Reese Air Force Base Lubbock J. C. Gage Little Eld Harold J. C. Lubbock Ralph Frank del McWilliams Shirley Woods Denver Wanda Paul

Desert kidnapping survivor leaves hospital after brutal ordeal

Ruth Latham, a 61 year old heiress, was found nude and buried alive in the Colorado Desert near El Centro. She told police two women Beatrice Winn and Lucille Whisen were involved while three men and another woman allegedly kidnapped her.

San Diego Calif Ruth FE. Latham el Centro Ernest Latham Farlier Latham David Beatrice Winn Lucille Whisen

Bracero Extension Likely With No Change in Pact

Washington reports the Labor Department announced the Mexico United States farm labor program will likely be extended next year without changes. The present pact covers about 490 000 contracts this year for Mexican workers on U.S. farms and expires December 31.

Washington Department of Labor State Department

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