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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1956

Page

6

West cool to idea of top level Suez talks

Soviet position supports peaceful Suez settlement via a heads of government conference including Egypt India France Great Britain the United States and the USSR. Moscow says it would not object to sending any proposed agreement to the United Nations for ratification and is ready to attend a Geneva meeting if all parties agree.

West Bulganin United Nations Bulgaria Middle East Ussr Egypt India France Great Britain United States Suez Ansaia Ina USA USS Constantinople Geneva Siise Balzer Rand Iyns Carcespeatnter INS New York Mosens

Labor policy notes mix with campaign events in passing days

A wave of labor policy discussion appears weekly ahead of Election Day. In New England and beyond, topics include health reform and Hie son reforms while Stevenson contemplates a campaign pause for a night musical. The piece notes Taft-Hartley era tensions and calls for conciliation, citing Stevenson’s pledge to push labor bargain reforms.

Enson National Theatre

Damages Awarded in Lubbock Jury Case

A Lubbock man received a $50,000 damages award after a jury trial in a Doth District Court. The suit, filed by Walter on Lait against Chaney Sand, claimed injuries and property damage from a highway collision with the defendant's truck on August 5, 1983, about 15 miles south of Plainview. The verdict was delivered to Judge James G. Denton around 9:15 p.m. The case stemmed from alleged permanent disability and car damages. a separate workmen’s compensation settlement was reported in another court matter involving Eddie Brewer. Trial proceedings continue in a second damages suit against Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Co. for wreck damages near Shallowater.

Gary Walter Chaney Sand ‘Ase James G. Denton van Lant Lubeck Plaineew Ant Robert H. Bean 10Th District Eddie Brewer Associated Employers Insurance Co Brewer Lubbock Compress Co Victor H. Lindsey Tid District Court Wester Drilling Co. Ag Panhandie and Santa Fe Railway Co Shallowater Anil

Fellowship winner speaks to Rotary in Lubbock

Gerre Hancock a Lubbock High graduate and former Texas Tech student spoke to the Lubbock Rotary Club about his year on a Rotary International Foundation Fellowship in Paris. He described meetings in Paris and his observations on French life and views of the United States and Dulles. He noted French respect for Western leadership despite Africa concerns and described Paris as meeting clubs later than Lubbock.

Gerre Hancock Paris France Rotary International Foundation Lubbock Rotary Club University of Paris Lubbock High Texas Tech Gerre Lubbock Rotarians Rotary Club United Stars Paticular Lubbock U.S See Dulles Africa

Collector Of Voices Heard One Rot In His Collection

A Chicago customs house clerk calling himself a collector of voices heard one he would rather not keep. The voice was Detec tive Edward Kirby telling him you are under arrest as he left a phone booth in the loop. John J. McMahon, 33, is charged with making annoying calls to women residents in a Chicago apartment building after Joni Ross and two roommates reported up to four calls nightly. The telephone company alerted police.

Chicago Nsaus Customs House Edward Kirby Loop John J. McMahon Joni Ross

Agricultural Labor Crunch Hits Texas Plains Regions

Agricultural authorities report a worker shortage across 20 Texas Panhandle counties known as the South Plains. O Connell says areas including Lubbock, Levelland, and Littlefield need labor for harvest with cotton and crops in early stages as drought relief and farm plans push workers toward fields.

Honmad Broin Patten Sisi Agriultural Ager O Connell Tunate Tans Fess Gan Someditte Waee Tilston Corsicana Piller Post Lame Brownbeld South Plains

Registration Set Fim Page One Recewed Readens

The fragment describes student activities and event planning across campus departments. It mentions dances, a festival, and freshman activities, with references to papers and postings on campus.

Fim

Autopsy Confirms Parrot Fever Death of Houston Poultry Worker

Houston officials released autopsy results showing the poultry worker died from parrot fever. Dr Fred Law Renne said blood tests from 22 samples indicated the infection, while noting no danger to buyers of frozen poultry. The case may relate to a Waller County farm linked to the processing firm.

Houston Lewish Fred Lawrenne Tanwtents Saul Dhack Gliver G. Ben Suneiey

Howell Improves after Stroke in Houston Visit

G Durwood Howell of Houston, a former Littlefield resident, improved at Methodist Hospital on Wednesday after suffering a stroke while visiting his mother Mrs G P Howell at 2616 33rd St following a trip from South America. Elmer Fugene Henry remains critical after an early Monday car collision at the intersection of 9th St and Ave 0. Ivy Gray Sturdivant and Raymond Mackey were treated and released. Ralph Krebs, former Lubbock Junior Chamber of Commerce president, will speak at a Dimmitt Jaycee banquet at 8 pm with Bull Wilson introducing.

G. Durwood Howell Houston Littlefield Howell South America G. P. Howell 33Rd St Elmer Fugene Henry Hermleigh Methodist Hospital Henry Dth St Ave Ivy Gray Sturdivant Ramond Mackey Clovis Rd Ralph Krebba 28Th St Lubbock

CAA Given Two Bomber Planes for Jet Airliner Tests

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE SC Sept 19 GR The Air Force transferred two jet bombers to the Civil Aeronautics Administration to aid preparations for commercial air traffic The handover occurred in a brief ceremony witnessed by Air Force personnel James Pyle acting CAA administrator and Joseph Tipples CAA director of Air Navigation Facilities outlined tests to check navigation and radar systems at altitudes up to 800 feet, noting higher altitude work is needed to resolve ground facility discrepancies prior to full commercial use.

CAA Shaw Air Force Base Air Force Civil Aeronautics Administration Stephen B. Mack Sed Sth Air Force James Pyle Joseph Tippets CAA Office of Air Navigation Facies Martin PiJe Con Hieral

Special Train Reservation and Route Details For Students

The article describes a special train service with first come first served ticketing for Latboek and Sout Plans residents and Trek frentty ment dents traveling to Dallas. Tickets must be picked up promptly after arrival, with train departures from Tab hotels on Friday October 3 at 12 28 pm and return trips scheduled later with specific arrival times in Lubbock.

Latboek Sout Dallas Helin Oeservalions Santa Fe

Water Districts and Oil Needs Dominate Conference

Officials debated water district creation and funding options amid oilfield needs and drought talk. Speakers cited reform ideas, including a three cent ad valorem tax, water user fees, and state bond support, while experts estimated billions of gallons required for artificial water drive and rainfall augmentation remains uncertain.

Bill Moody Fort Stockton Commissioners’ Court Pecos County Bouldin Parkhouse Texas Water Resources Committee D. Torrey Orchem Corp Austin

Cotton Classing Debate Delays Ride to Market

Amid trade discussions a committee finally recommended a high spot class for cotton with Romney Whitaker and Lands Dedeot overseeing the division. The shift could let variation occur, but harvest conditions remained tied to the same geld. Berlin report notes a French revue opening in Rostock delayed two days as Communist protests delayed industrial supply lines.

Fei Berlin Rostock East Germany Bad Gretncane

Texas Political Rallies Planned Across the State

The Associated Press reports Texas Democrats plan a Houston rally to open Hart County headquarters and a national committee event with Frankie Randolph. Nixon’s Houston visit is slated for next Tuesday, while Kefauver greets Waco on Oct 1 and Frank Clement appears Oct 2 in Houston. Discussion continues on financing party primaries and a potential November runoff aligned with the general election.

Associated Press Texas Houston Harts County Frankie Randolph Nixon Greenville Fstes Kefauver Waco Tennessee Frank Clement Johnose U.S Price Daniel Daniel Martin Dies Dies Ree Senate State Legislative Dallas The Panhandle

Anderson Services Slated At Seminole

Walter Anderson 81 died at his niece Mrs Reeve Walkers home in Seminole. Funeral at 3 p m Friday at First Baptist Church with retired ministers Rev Sam Malone and Rev Preston Florence officiating. Burial in Cemetery under Seminole Memorial Chapel direction. Survived by brother Hicks Hobart Okla. He moved to Seminole from Sweetwater about ten years ago.

Seminole Walter Anderson Reeve Walker First Baptist Church Sam Malone Preston Florence Seminole Memorial Chapel Anderson Sweetwater Hicks Hobart Okla

Traffic officers halt four motorists in school zone checks

Police report four drivers were nabbed for speeds from 48 to 64 mph in a school zone where 20 mph is the limit. Two more tickets were issued for exceeding the limit to an average 30 mph. Captain Lewis Kittrell urged slower speeds during school hours and announced vacancies for school crossing guards at $60 per month.

Passton Lewis Kittrell Cape Kuttrelt Sand SIM Police Headquare

Sonic boom sparks grass fire near Tinker Air Force Base

A sonic boom followed by a grass fire near a shanty area east of Oklahoma City caused a scare Wednesday afternoon. No major property damage reported as Tinker AFB units investigated the smoke. A caller at Ni come Park reported minor injuries from the incident.

Heer Tinker Air Force Base Rom & Point Nicome Park

Hospital Birth Announcements Across Several Families

A string of birth notices records the arrival of newborn daughters at various hospitals. Details include weights, times, and the parents names such as Mr and Mrs J C Vandenbesa, Mr and Mrs Bob Anderson, and Mr and Mrs ROC Sheonenire, among others, with hospital locations and attending departments.

Canal Boycott Debate Shapes Suez Crisis Coverage

The article reports U S Secretary of State Dulles urging unity among eighteen nations to back a six point plan for the canal dispute, while Sweden Denmark Pakistan and others voice views. Western powers back a UN led approach as four nations delay positions amid ongoing talks and passport practices spark controversy.

Suez Canal Dulles Denmark Sweden Tan Spain Egypt Pakistan Lke Essat Herald Bie

Clement Set to Speak at Festival in City Park

F. C. Masten, chairman of the speaker’s committee, announced Clement will address the festival after an afternoon auction of grain and other items. A 12 foot paper donkey will symbolize the Democratic donkey needing feeding as part of the event.

National Party F. C. Masten Clement Andres TL Am Wasland College Intentional Choir Plainview Serenaders Lanhoek Sailat United Nations

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