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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1956

Page

8

Record Crowds Exhibit At Fair Opening Nears Monday

Record crowds and extensive exhibits anticipate the county fair opening Monday. The junior agriculture show features Aberdeen Angus and other cattle with prices listed, along with dairy breeds and prize money for grain, corn, sorghums, cotton, peanuts, and breeding pig club displays. Additional awards include individual exhibits and division prizes plus participation awards across departments.

Aberdeen Jerseys Agriculture and Livestock Department The Fair Association Fach County

Somoza Assassination Attempt Marks Nicaraguan Crisis

The National Liberal convention in Leon nominated Somoza for another presidential term. Six shots fired into a crowd near the president wounded him as guards subdued the would-be assassin Lorwe Perez. A state of siege and cutoffs from Magamia followed with no sign of broad revolution, while embassies in Guatemala reported calm and elections set for November.

National Liberal Party Leon Somoza Col Anastasia Somoza Jr Karagia Mamagia Guatemala Samara Nicaragua Lorwe Perez Somara Me Feo el Salvador

Trail of hot checks leads to 12 year old girl arrest

Police traced a three month hot check racket ending in a downtown Lubbock store arrest. An 11 year old girl admitted passing checks for over 100, naming stores and teens who aided her while learning the method to earn money. Her parents are divorced and live elsewhere.

Eterar Lubbock Politen Paenie Mae Hee Mous Tadas

Elmer Figures Dog Treed Bear in Woods Chase

In Sault Ste Marie in mid September Elmer Gregg thought his dog had treed a bear and went to check. The pursuing pair reached the house with Elmer ahead and he shot the 200 pound bear dead after grabbing his gun.

Sault Ste, Marie Elmer Gregg Elmer

Funeral services for Trene Lama announced

Funeral services for 10 months old Trene Lama, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cilio Lana of 228 No Ave KR, will be at St Josephs Catholic Church on Monday, with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Two people injured, not seriously, in a collision between a car and a city bus at 21st Street and Knoxville Avenue Saturday. Joe Glenn Knorr 16 of 3119 22nd Pl remained under observation at Methodist Hospital in fair condition, and Sarah Riddle 21 of Eo fist Stop, a bus passenger, was dismissed after examination. Knott drove the car involved, which collided with a city bus driven by John Rodden of 2306 Wed St.

Trene Lama Cilio Lana No Ave. KR St. Joseph's Catholic Church Pam Knoxville Avenue Joe Glenn Knorr Methodist Hospital Ami Sarah Riddle West Texas Hospital Knott John Rodden Wed St

Olton Man Killed In Front Page Crash

Highway patrols investigated a crash on an Otton Highway road scene involving a cattle truck and a station wagon. Cannon, a Navy veteran born in Maryville Texas, died from injuries. Survivors include his wife, sister, and five brothers. Funeral services pending at the Letions funeral home.

Letions Netal Buen Maryville Texas Anechote Sean Cans Wow Danwets Willan Gamesville Hames Oat Blans Bithard West Halls Calidoe Bath Otton Plan Siew

Miners Rally Upset Texas Western Over Tech

Texas Western pulls an upset in the opener as Miners surge in the late rally. Raiders struggle with ground plays and passing, while mistakes and penalties hinder both sides in a sloppy game marked by fumbles and interceptions.

Texas Western Tech Raiders

Raiders Edge Miner Team on Penalty Fueled Loss

A rugged game saw Western Tech overcome penalties and strong Miner drives. Williams scored for the Raiders but a late holding flag nullified the TD, preserving a Miner victory as Laraba and Ward combined for key passes and runs in a tense second half.

Wiliams Raiders Trevis Pocous Western Bob Kilcullen Lavata Tech

Tower Dispute Goes To Trial Over City Annexation

A non jury dispute before Judge Lindsey continued at 6 20 pm Saturday centers on four issues. Was Chancey s 200 foot radio tower site within the city s limits under Ordinance 1851 What errors exist in the annexation of the land Did Chancey lay the foundation before or after the land was taken into the city and if the court rules against him does he hold a right to a conditional use permit to operate the tower The testimony showed disagreement over exact property inclusion and timing of construction with city officials and Chancey s attorneys clashing over ordinances and permits.

Chancey Lindsey Sith St Ave. Wpon John Scott Scott Ralpi Brock 8. P. Boling Adjustment Board Brock Boling Ave Glyce Phillip Cleepper Cleapper Chances Chauncey Crancey City Commission Clepper Lee Federal Communications Commission Vaughn Wilson Fred Senter Chancey Tower Biel Poruteng George Ha Ty Grant Chancery Wien Erie Choners Chaney Seth Scott Bethan Chen Jorter Hubre Lauder Aunnery Phinees

Dulles Optimistic on Suez Plan Despite Uncertain Egypt Choice

Secretary of State Dulles expressed optimism that a peaceful and fair solution to the Suez Canal dispute could be achieved if Egypt decides to cooperate. He noted Britain and France oppose nationalization but supported a plan to create an international authority to run the canal. The talks followed Nasser's July 28 move and a London conference proposing a canal oversight body with reservations and a build up of international support.

Suez Canal Egypt Heyytian Nasser Britain France London

Storm along Gulf Coast threatens ports and cities

Tropical Storm continues along the Gulf Coast near Galveston Houston Port Arthur and New Orleans with officials in New Orleans alerted and coast guard precautions from Salt Pass Texas to Mobile Bay. The storm recalls historic hurricanes striking the coast in 1889 and earlier, with warnings extending to nearby states and regions.

Gulf Coast Galveston Houston Port Arthur Tex New Orleans New Driecting Owil Defense Bureaa Eighth District Coast Guard Salt Pass Alabama

Stevenson Claims Farmer Forgotten on Campaign Swing

Stevenson accuses Eisenhower of neglecting farmers as he tours the nation, delivering speeches and criticizing the administration’s farm policy. Nason and other rivals spar over prices, credit, and a pledged return to farm support while Stevenson undermines the administration’s record ahead of a critical swing through key states.

Anet Jasenhower Larneens

Mis Amnt Rainee 17 Trans Attack At Wee Teens Hospital

A ragged notice reports a report of a trans attack at Wee Teens Hospital involving Mis Amnt Rainee 17. The father is mentioned in connection with the incident. The brief item preserves local wording and basic facts without sensational detail.

Ex Miss America Weds Wichita Falls Golfer Don Cherry

Sharon Ritchie former Miss America of 1957 married singer golfer Don Cherry 32 in a 22 minute ceremony at Central Christian Church Wichita Falls Texas attended by about 50 guests. Officiated by Dr Val Wilson president of Colorado Women's College.

Sharon Kay Ritchie Don Cherry Denver Central Christian Church Cherry Wichita Falls Wearing Styx Juan Vivera Ato Wets GiAmerica Sharon Kayleas Em. Ritchie Tex Httle Central Christian Church Val Wilson Colorado ‘Woman's College Ritchie

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