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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1956
Page
6
Reports say two Merced based bombers collided and burned near Castle AFB. Five people died while witnesses described a chaotic scene with wreckage across fields and roadways as fire spread and investigators opened inquiries.
The report notes new Alabama University applicants amid ongoing integration disputes after Mrs. Autherine Lucy Foster. Dean WF Adams refused to identify applicants, citing incomplete or returned applications. Clinton Tennessee proceeds with integrated classes as Georgia suspends teacher Mire Colleen Wiggins for anti integration remarks. A Black ex soldier John Lyon enrolls at Gaston NC Technical Institute, meets white student skepticism.
A special Santa Fe train offers Pullman and coach spaces for football fans to Dallas for the State Fair opening day. First class Pullman space priced at 326.90 with various roomette and bedroom options, plus diner and lounge services. Tickets, timings, and pickup details provided by Tipple at the Santa Fe station. includes access to Damn Yankees at Fair Park and a 8 p.m. game kickoff.
Two residents, Mrs. Rivera and her 14 year old daughter Lucy, suffered burns in a gas heater blast at 121 Sherman Ave Monday. Firemen answered at 5 51 pm and confined damage to the heater area. A separate 2 car garage at Plainview Highway was destroyed by fire early Monday morning, with garden tools and household furnishings reportedly lost. An automobile fire at 406 List St damaged wiring under a hood.
Reported midflight distress near Guam as a carrier aircraft feathered an engine and ditched near the water. Rescue crews found life rafts and conducted a night search using illuminated beacons to locate survivors after the crash site drifted.
A local meeting voiced plans to establish new Scout units in the area. Discussion covered leadership, potential charter groups, and how to recruit youths from churches and community organizations.
The article details tensions over the Suez Canal with Egypt led by Nasser, UN appeals for vigilance, and Western powers discussing oil production boosts. It notes Egypt’s protest against a canal users association, interim mediation by Menon, and preparations for possible convoy changes as the canal dispute broadens.
A nationwide hunt is pushed for a Hood suspect linked to a violent attack near Times Square. Reports identify Johnny foe as mastermind of the laber col aber Veta Poppet plot, with authorities tracing ties to Acme Press and SeeOne GED Penny. Police note a bright red snow plow went missing from Chiff Kilgore's station as part of the case.
Detectives reported no new leads Monday on the theft of 2158 in cash and checks from a locked strong box at NorWay Products Inc. Some money and items were taken, with a desk pen and a metal box also involved. Several local residents reported thefts nearby on Monday.
A traffic death on the South Plains tops the year with four fatalities. details say Shirley from Bell Dairy Products struck a child as the dairy worker's vehicle passed. The driver summoned help after the accident, with relatives recalling the incident and ongoing investigations.
Lubbock area ex students of Texas University organized a group meeting in the Circus National Bank Recreation Room to elect officers. Ed Sterriman was chosen president for the first term.
On campus driving rules and parking maps are outlined by Dean James G. Allen as part of Tech’s orientation. An advanced standing chemistry exam may let students skip first semester basics, with advisement sessions and department views supporting the approach.
A display explains a proposed earth satellite with a two week life and tools to monitor its condition. It notes a front nose design, internal stabilizer, and propellant affecting speed, plus gauges, a meteorite microphone, solar cell and batteries.
State Democratic leaders plan a statewide drive to boost Stevenson Kefauver and ready a campaign from Austin. James Blundell said he would support the national ticket as long as he chairs the committee and a Houston rally and Abilene talks were in the works.
Emma Johnson aged 35 mother of three died at Price Black Hospital after reportedly ingesting poisonous insecticide. Justice of the Peace ruled death by own action. Daughter said she saw mother take poison then drink a Coke. Funeral plans pending. she had lived in Dawon County twenty years.
The tenth annual South Plains Bible School started at Broadway Church of Christ with more than 1,000 enrollments. Classes include 16 adult and 7 junior sections across 10 Monday nights, with Dr. F W Marfox teaching a 67 attendee class and $60,000 pledged for Lubbock Christian College construction.
National politics figure denied passing secrets to a Soviet spy ring while criticizing Truman’s remarks calling Republicans legal racketeers. He said he would not use that word but condemned government giveaways. In Kansas City Truman declined to comment on the exchanges.
Fort Worth financier David Fred Hagler, acquitted earlier of the torch death of an unidentified man in Oklahoma, was sentenced to six months in a federal reformatory after pleading guilty to three of five counts for false statements to obtain federally insured home improvement loans. No appeal indicated.
Officials estimate 3500 to 4000 visitors have toured the Calvarade of Homes since it opened Sunday at 1st Street and Boston Avenue. The event features 14 model homes and exhibits on home building and finishing, running through next Sunday with hours 6 to 9 pm weekdays and 2 to 10 pm weekends.
Crew aboard the Norwegian destroyer Trondheim rescued a body found after the American Liberty went down. Seaman Lawrence T. Redfe, Demetrius Hadjicostas and others reported no workable rockets and doubted further survival in cold seas since Saturday. R. Lahne said search may resume.
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