Eisenhower Approval Rises to 75 Percent in National Poll
A coast-to-coast survey by the American Institute of Public Opinion finds 75 percent of voters approve of President Eisenhower’s handling of his job, up from 71 percent earlier. The rise follows the Korea truce and repatriation of POWs, with strong support in the Far West and notable gains in the South.
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American Institute At Public Opinion
Eisenhower
Korea
Ccco
Far West
South
Niyo
Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Assistant Commerce Secretary Resigns in Eisenhower Administration
Craig R. Sheaffer, a central figure in spring disputes over a battery additive, resigns from Eisenhower's cabinet sub agency. He returns to private life as president of the W A Sheaffer Pen Co in Fort Madison Iowa.
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Washington
Commerce
Craig R. Sheaffer
Eisenhower
Commerce Department
Sheaffer
W. A. Sheaffer Pen Co
Fort Madison
Towa
Martin Durkin
Funeral Planned for Lt Morris William Jr in Austin
Funeral services are set for Sunday in Austin for Lt Morris William Jr a 23 year old Air Force pilot killed in a jet crash in Florida. He was recognized as a top young golfer with a bright future in the sport.
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Austin
Morris William Jr
Florida
Air Force
Band Sweetheart Crowned at Tahoka
Miss Ann Reasonover was crowned Band Sweetheart by the Tahoka High School band during the season opener football game. Attendants were Marie Prue and Bante As, with Milt Draper, band president, escorting her to center formation to receive a bouquet.
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Tahoka
Ann Reasonover
Tahoka Hie
Pees
Marie Prue
Bante
Tohoka High School Band Parade Formations
Miss Marianna McGinty serves as drum major for the year with majorettes Othelda Freeman Wilma Scott and Sue Williams. Miss Reasonover, a sophomore, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Reasonover. The band formed patterns including a crown, Peg O My Heart, and a large football with a white T inside, in Denver City.
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Tohoka High School
John E. Reasonover
Abernathy Services Planned Today For Mrs Ragland
Funeral services for Mrs. W. H. Ragland 91 who died Thursday in her Abernathy residence will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday at the First Methodist Church. The Rev E Lee Stanford will be assisted by the Rev Frank Beauchamp in Shamrock. Burial will follow in Pearce Chapel Cemetery under Rix Funeral Home of Lubbock supervision. Mrs Ragland lived 61 years in Abernathy.
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W. H. Ragland
First Methodist
E. Lee Stanford
Frank Beauchamp
Shamrock
Pearce Chapel
Rix Funeral Home
Lubbock
Ragland
Merchant Leader Talks At Lamesa
Charles T. Lux executive secretary of the Associated Bureau of Texas and the Retail Merchant's Association spoke at the Retail Merchant's Association unit meeting in Lamesa. The new unit number six covers seven cities including Lynder Big Spring Colorado City Midland Andrews Seminole and Lamesa.
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Lamesa
Charles T. Lux
Austin
Associated Bureau of Texas
Retail Merchant’s Association
Chamber of Commerce
Lynder
Big Spring
Colorado City
Midland
Andrews
Seminole
Accidents Remain Top Killer Of Children Says Bureau
The Children’s Bureau reports accidents are the leading cause of death for youngsters, surpassing all infectious diseases. Infant danger centers on inhaling or ingesting objects, while ages 1–4 see broader risks including poison. Teens show a spike in motor-vehicle fatalities, with cars as the No 1 killer across ages. Based on 1949 data, accidental deaths fell 16 percent over a decade, vs a 49 percent drop from other causes.
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Washington
Children’s Bureau
Parents urged to treat accident risk like contagious disease
The report suggests parents should treat accident prevention with the same urgency as polio and other contagious diseases. It notes that understanding the accident problem and heightened parental concern could sharply reduce childhood death and disability.
Bus Service For Students Planned
First Methodist Church plans free Sunday bus service for students from Texas Tech campus leaving at 9 25 a m and returning after the second worship service. A F Rasor and church members will run the program. Freshmen Methodist Students are invited to a fellowship supper at 6 p m on Sept 27. Young people will host. Pennsylvania is noted as an industrial state producing over 10 percent of the nation’s food and kindred products.
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First Methodist Church
Texas Tech
A. F. Rasor
Pennsylvania
Urinary discomfort prompts CYSTEX ad claim
An advertisement touts CYSTEX as relief for frequent burning or itching urination and bladder pressure. It cites 900 million tablets used over 25 years and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Tahoka Installs New Policeman for Night Shift
Tahoka gains James Tippit as the new city policeman with Roy Hefner on day duty. The duo will cover nights to keep the force at two men, a reduction from a previous three due to economy. Diamonds wear out in glass engravings, not forever as some believe.
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Tahoka
James Tippit
Roy Hefner
Hefner
Tippit
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