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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1956

Page

6

U.S. Seeks Plan to Halt Suez War at London Meeting

U S officials propose shifting oil shipments to Western Europe to cut Egypt off from canal revenues. The plan aims to use economic pressure rather than force, with American support for a Western policy to constrain Nasser. Ships and Gulf sources are eyed as part of the strategic move.

Hemi-Nasser United States Europe Mideast South Africa Nise London Dulles Nasser U.S Egypt Chin Howe Suez Canal Britain France

Eisenhower Campaign Moves Include South Visit and Disarmament Talks

The 1952 campaign moves on with Eisenhower planning eight days of air motorcade travel ending at his national headquarters September 30. A White House briefing notes disarmament talks with William Jackson and Harold Stassen set for 3 pm EST.

Clayton Fritchey Fasenhower William Jackson National Security Council Harold F. Stassen Bulganin James C. Hagerty Fisenhower Russia Hagerty Eisenhower Ee Sec Dulles London Suez Canal

Lost designer costumes valued for fall collection shows

A set of 92 designer original costumes estimated at 200 to 500 pounds each were lost. Mise Trigere anticipates a loss of about one third of 750000 dollars the firm could earn from the fall collection. The outfits were slated for national shows in Syracuse Philadelphia New York Houston and San Antonio with fur pieces and jewelry included.

Texas Mise Trigere Syracuse N. Y Philadelphia New York City Houston Tex San Antonio

U S Draft Faces Need To Double Enlistments In Year

A wartime draft report calls for doubling or tripling monthly enlistments from about 4000 to meet national security needs. It recalls the original reserve plan and notes Congress struck the compulsory clause. The commission applauds the volunteer program and the 140000 annual draft into regular services, but fears many men of military age may avoid service entirely.

Congress Defense Department Military Services

Navy chief Burke foresees war risk and oil routes disruption

Burke says war could emerge if not avoided and the Sixth Fleet could secure oil exports even if the Suez Canal closes. He doubts Egypt could fully block passage but warns of reduced efficiency and equipment damage under possible Egyptian and Soviet pilots. Burke notes a planned atomic powered carrier and compares US and Soviet naval growth.

T Suy Burke Int Quesian Navy Joint Chiefs of Art U.S Suez Canal Gamal Abedel Nasser African Cape Nasser Egypt Red China Seon Burke Sovet Union United States

Ax-Slayer Arthur Bauer Cleared by Lie Detector

Chicago reports Arthur Bauer 21 a construction worker cleared by a lie detector test of complicity in three unsolved murders of women. He admitted battering Rosemary McCarthy 18 on Sept 5 but denied links to the other killings.

Chicago Arthur Bauer Rosemary McCarthy

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Three Juveniles Detained In Auto Theft Case

Lubbock city detectives reported three juveniles picked up after theft from a car at 147 Bund Street. The loot valued around 500 dollars, including womens undergarments, was recovered. The youths were taken before city juvenile officers and released to their parents.

Labbock City Bund St Lubbock

Crash Victim Released After Treatment For Minor Injuries

TAHOKA Sept 16 Special Lee Faires 29 3401 44th St Lubbock was released from ToHoka Hospital after treatment for injuries from a crash four miles west of New Home Saturday. Faires apparently lost control of his late model pickup truck and it turned over on Farm Road 211 Texas Highway Patrol said. His injuries were minor.

Tahoka Lee Faires 44Th St. Lubbock Tohoka Hospital Faires Texas Highway Patrol

Pistols and pianos head to Brazil under trade report

Brazil imported weapons and goods from Czechoslovakia totaling nearly 40 million dollars last year. Official figures show pistols accounted for a large share amid broader imports including 388 units of unspecified items from Czechoslovakia in 195.

Brazil Rio DE Janeiro Czechoslovakia

Campus welcomed distant tech students amid housing stress

Tech students arriving from Texas towns including Tallas and Houston expressed pleasure with the campus living arrangements. Traffic snarled as many abandoned cars in driveways, delaying move in while families enjoyed a sunny day picnicking on the green lawns after housing was set.

Page One Tallas Houston

Brothers Meet US Brothers at Idlewild Arrival

The article describes two Hungarian brothers Laszlo and Bela Laszlo visiting Idlewild Airport with Count Stephan Almasy acting as interpreter. They express happiness to meet their US-based family, note language barriers, and recall their first airplane trip leaving them ill for much of the journey. John 10 and Robert 8 are referenced as siblings.

Idlewild International Stephan Almasy United Nations Almasy Sel Laszlo York Thebes John Robert Bela United States Laszlo

Baby Killed In Port Arthur Auto Crash

A two month old baby named Karrie Ham mock died in an auto accident Saturday in Port Arthur. Two others sustained injuries including Patsy Hammock, 18, the mother, and Betty Ham mock, 18, sister in law, both of Brunson.

Port Arthur Karrie Hammock Patsy Hammock Betty Hammock Brunson

Crosby Farmer George Holy Sr Dead by Own Action

George Holy Sr., 84, Crosby farmer, long illness led him to hang himself in a shed near his home. Death ruled from self inflicted action after he sent his wife to bed Friday night as she slept.

George Holy, Sr Crosby

Seven year old girl treated after milk truck fall

Judy Darlene Williams, seven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J T Williams of 3229 E 7th St, was treated and released at Goodnight Hospital for minor injuries after falling from a milk truck about noon Saturday.

Judy Darlene Williams J.T. Williams E. 7Th St Goodnight Hospital

Pelagia Sinks After SOS Signals From North Sea Storm

The Pelagia bound for Baltimore with 10 000 tons of ore sank near the Lofoten Islands after issuing SOS late Saturday. Captain John Matandos of Houston reported the crew taking to lifeboats as rescue boats battled heavy seas. Survivors were found in good condition and taken to Harstad aboard the Northern Duke.

Harstad Blaamyra Grimsby Narvik Baltimore Lofoten Norwegian Sea John Matandos Houston Tex Eastern Seaways Corp New York Mt. Vernon Norway Nfe Arctic

Tennessee Governor Claims Troops Averted Violence in Clinton

Gov Frank Clement said National Guard troops sent to Clinton, Tennessee, arrived in time to prevent an angry mob from seizing guns during protests over the first integration of white and Negro students. He stated there would have been killings had he waited longer and said federal intervention was unnecessary.

Dallas Tex Tennessee Frank Clement National Guard Clinton Tenn Clement Nashville National Exchange Clubs Ohio Myers Y. Cooper Exchange Clubs Puerto Rico Monde

California Officer Aids Capture In Tex Robbery

An alert California policeman on vacation helped Armstrong County Sheriff Day Thompson arrest two 17 year old Tulsa suspects within an hour of a daytime armed robbery. Kenneth Palmer Davie Jr and Phillip Wilson Tucker admitted the crime after arrest. The victims, two sleeping girls, were robbed at gunpoint of about 55 dollars.

Vega Tex California Armstrong County Thompson Kenneth Palmer Davie Jr Phillip Wilson Tucker Tulsa Dave Thomas San Bernardino Calif Thomas del Rio U.S. 66

Homarama 56 Showings Draw 2900 Viewers In Lubbock

About 2,900 people toured the Lubbock Home Builders Assn Homarama 56 at 61st Street and Boston Avenue as part of Cavalcade of Homes. Mayor Forrest Jr proclaimed Sept 15 23 National Home Week. One model home at 2701 61st Street drew bids, with a blackboard auction continuing through the week.

Lubbock Assn 61St St Boston Ave S. §. Forrest Jr Homarama Lubbock Home Builders Assn Ralph Krebbs 28Th St Fist St

Road Block Ties Up Traffic During Construction

Police report a single woman blockade by Mrs. Cariczny has not halted traffic as diverted routes operate around an unfinished curve. A hearing is planned Monday to review the situation, with authorities noting the shotgun carried by Mrs. Cariany was unloaded and no charges filed yet.

Page One Cariczny

Texas and Texas Gulf: Dozens Die in Multiple Weekend Accidents

A string of fatal incidents reported across Texas over the weekend includes 24 deaths from a La Port fire that claimed a 24 year old, a 26 year old railroad yard accident at Big Spring, a child struck at Donna, and several road, rail, and bus crashes near San Antonio, Mission, Donna, Port Arthur, and Houston. The toll includes drownings, suicides, and a murder suicide in Crosby and Fort Worth, with victims ranging from children to adults and involving Fort Hood and Port Arthur areas.

la Port Henry C. Warren Coleman Allen Wilcox Big Spring Texas Pacific Ramiro Gusman Jr Donna Dewey Fugla Durant Okla Paul Weldon Simpson Menard Coun

Vandals and burglars top Sunday police blotter

Police investigated two recent apartment burglaries linked to a possible bicycle thief. A Crystal Ice Co employee reported $20 stolen. a wheel tire was taken from Bill Armstrong's car near Jones Stadium. a window was broken at Don Wortham's car. a break in at Mary Santiago's home yielded nothing. A 14 year old questioned again after prior burglaries. Phyllis Faust's purse and lighter were stolen from her apartment. another apartment at 1709 10th St was entered.

Lubbock City Lubbock Joe Wood Crystal Ice Co 301 College Bill Armstrong 23Rd St Jones Stadium Don Wortham Tohoka Avenue K Wortham Mary Santiago Ave. P Phyllis Faust Ave Aline Meadow 10Th St

Five Arrested In City Crime Activity

Police investigated prowling and violence leading to five arrests. Two youths, ages 19 and 20, jailed after a prowling incident at 2424 23rd St. An auto fled, and officers chased to 18th and Ave W identifying two youths. Two Lubbock Latin Americans, ages 34 and 40, jailed after a Saturday night dance altercation at 1st St and Ave P with stabbing and facial cuts, then booked for firearms. A 26 year old man jailed at Ace Tire & Automotive after being found with tires near an exit. Police also probing theft of about $12 from the Poor Boy Fruit Stand.

23Rd St 2Nrd College 18Th and Ave. W Lubbock 1St St Ave. P Ace Tire & Automotive Ave. H. J

Room Destroyed In One Of Two Fires At Lubbock Residences

Firefighters fought two blazes in Lubbock on Sunday. The Crestin Mann home at 316 N Avenue O suffered a total loss of one room and contents. A second fire at 1507 FE Wain near J A Hahamk caused minor damage after a water heater exploded.

Lubbock Tto Hich Crestin Mann N. Ave. O J. A. Hahamk FE. Wain

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