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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1955
Page
14
President Ike was rushed to Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Aurora after a sudden heart attack. An aide stated the President has had a mild thrombosis and was driven to the hospital.
Leaders from both parties expressed hope for President Fisa's rapid recovery after his heart attack. Treasury officials and White House spokesmen urged calm while noting the president faces serious danger, with calls for prayers and support from the public and key figures across government.
Rayburn urged support for the United Nations and Marshall Plan while blasting a minority in the U S Senate for opposing postwar cooperation. He warned a new world order requires unity and pledged readiness to sacrifice for peace amid tensions over aid, funding, and international alliances.
A tropical system moved through the Caribbean toward the West Indies and Far East, weakening as it skirted airfields. Winds peaked around 30 miles per hour before diminishing later in the day.
The Raiders dominated Texas Tech with a 32 0 win in front of a crowd of about 28 000. Swink raced 59 yards for a second period TD and Pollard and Vean provided key scores while Boluard’s Tasser made a late defensive grab. Tech threatened but Could not sustain drives as Hayes forced a fumble and the defense held firm.
Swink returns a kickoff for 99 yards and a late fourth quarter run helps the Raiders gain a decisive edge. The game features pivotal stops, a stalled drive by Tech, and an early quarter back returning to form as both teams struggle for momentum in a tense contest.
The fair opens with The Merry Widow starring Jinx Clark and Bobby Blake and a fast Indian fantasy Holiday’s new star Bill Blocker. Storybook Village entertains children as Let’s Celebrate starts the 22 hour show. Parade of Bands begins Monday with 20 area bands vying for prizes and a large crowd预计.
Birth notices from multiple couples across Levelland and West Texas hospitals list newborns with weights and times, naming fathers and occupations. A separate section covers fair results and exhibits including premium awards, livestock, women’s departments, and entertainment plans at the South Plains fair.
Beaverton Michigan September 24 a high school senior and mother of three Mrs Juanita Whitmer 23 seeks the homecoming queen title. Her husband Robert was killed in a Dow Chemical explosion in Midland last spring. She returns to finish her diploma with three credits left while caring for sons Ronnie Dennis and Chris and working on classmate support.
Police could not confirm if children were in the car as flood chaos spread through Albuquerque. The Weather Bureau warned of another storm, with evacuations and crowded entrances to disaster HQ and fairs. Ticket prices included season passes and child rates. Officials list names across departments including health and transportation.
Jones described a 35 to 40 year old Black man, 5 ft 8 in, 224 pounds with a brown suit and dark hat as the bandit who fled on foot after an estimated $183 was stolen in twenties and tens. A suspect was arrested in Laubhock’s Negro section for questioning and released after not matching the hijacker, as area robberies continue.
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