Panhandle-South Plains Fair set attendance records
The Panhandle-South Plains Fair drew 28 381 visitors on Wednesday, raising the overall attendance to 95 095, the third largest in history for aid week. With blue ribbon judging underway for Guernsey cattle and rabbit demonstrates, crowds pack the livestock, agriculture and exhibition halls as the Holiday on Ice show entertains spectators.
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Kenneth May
Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus
Another
Pam
Guernsey
Plainview Plans Fair Narrates Local Events and Programs
In today’s paper, Plainview outlines a community fair and upcoming events across sections. It previews areas covering sports, women’s news, OU updates, and assorted features, signaling a lively local schedule.
Faith Bacon dies after fall in Chicago hotel room
Faith Bacon, once the toast of Broadway and burlesque, died after a fall from a Chicago hotel window following a coma and failed surgery. The story notes her fame faded as the world forgot. funeral arrangements are handled by the American Guild of Variety Artists. Flossy, a killer tropical storm, neared Virginia with 16 dead and millions in damage as warnings of possible intensification and flood risk spread along the East Coast.
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David Smoth
Hicago
Faith Bacon
Grand Hospital
American Guild of Vriety Artists
Erie
Pan
Broadway
Sape
Flossy
Virginia
UN approves Suez debate as peace bid unfolds
UN Security Council unanimously approves a far reaching Suez Crisis debate to begin next week. Britain France and Egypt move to the agenda while Egypt files a counter complaint alleging British and French actions violate the charter. US Soviet and others back the debate as foreign ministers plan to attend.
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Francis W. Carpenter
N.Y
UN Security Council
Suez Canal
Nasser
Egypt
Britain
France
Briain
Australa
Belgium
United States
Unon
Ain
Feaner
1S Secretars
Byrnes
Iran
Averiaysen Peesince
Paris
Eden
Foregn Sec
Lloyd
Moller
Pineau
Mose Thess
City Traffic Safety Rating Slips Despite 1956 Gains
Lubbock officials discussed the 1955 traffic safety inventory showing a drop to 73 percent from 83 in 1954, with district rep James Hill saying a ground study by the police chiefs association could boost returns on enforcement dollars. The plan calls for 31 new officers, more clerks, two weeks of traffic training for supervisors, written traffic policies, higher pay scales, enhanced recruit training, and a dedicated investigator to aid accident cases. Page 10.
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James JD. Hill
Lubbock
Braves Gain Edge as Dodgers Lose in Pennant Chase
IDay reports the Braves move a full game ahead of the Dodgers after a 7 103 loss by Brooklyn to Philadelphia. Meanwhile Brooklyn starts a three game set with Pittsburgh, and Milwaukee leads the league as St Louis hosts Atlanta. Local plans note Tech and Lubbock teams and a slate of Saturday games across Fort Worth, Monterey, and Waco.
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Brooklyn
Dodgers
Milwaukee
Braves
Philadelphia
Phils
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Tech
Lubbock
Tom
Fort Worth
Monterey
Allene
Tork
Baylor
Waco
Babe Didrikson Zaharias Near Death as Cancer Worsens
Galveston Texas September 26 Babe Didrikson Zaharias famed athlete near death in her battle with cancer her husband George Zaharias said there is no more antidote He said her life and death rest in Gods mercy John Sealy hospital bulletin noted an easier night though she remained very weak doctors said she could recognize nurses and doctors and asked for small sips of broth President Sukarno hailed a color film star visit in Jakarta as the nations top film event with tickets booked solid for 18 months
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Galneston
Tex
Babe Didnikson Zaharias
George Zaharias
John Sealy Hospital
Carter
Film Star
Jakarta
Sukarno
Ilonena
OS Vist
Anenes
Fim
Thamesia
Jury Sets Three Year Term For Driver In Fatal Crash
Ernest Leroy Cleveland, 38, of near Slaton, was found guilty of murder with a motor vehicle by a 140th District Court jury. The panel deliberated about 40 minutes before sentencing him to three years in the state penitentiary. The Christmas Day crash near Slaton killed Emmitt Montgomery, 72, of Slaton.
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Ernest Leroy Cleveland
Larensa
State Penitentiary
Robert H. Bean
Cleveland
Slaton
Emmitt. Montgomery
Burglary Suspect Charged Over Razor Blade Loot
A burglary suspect, Noda, charged after breaking into a business house. Loot included a case of beer and multiple razor blades. The incident dated August 15, with the case noting the suspect’s motives to quench thirst and improve appearance.
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Noda
UN Ceasefire Ends Jerusalem Clash Amid War Talks
Israeli and Jordan forces fought in a brief, intense clash in divided Jerusalem with casualties reported on both sides. A UN cease-fire order halted the fighting, while Arab leaders warned of a broader counter campaign if the Security Council fails to stop raids. Jordan and Iraqi officials maneuvered as talks continued with UN mediation.
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Jordan
Jerusalem
UN Security Council
Syria
Sabri Assal
Damascus
Awni Abdel Hadi
Baghdad
Navi Said
Iraq
Sinin Jordan
Israel
Golda Meir
KL. M. Burns
Palestine UN
Test Of Long-Range Missile Revealed
Washington reports a long distance IRBM test firing its Jupiter device hundreds of miles offshore in the first trial of the weapons program. The initial launch occurred last week from a military missile center near Weston to a western basing area, with discussions ongoing at the Pentagon.
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Washington
Army
Weston
Armed Forces’ Missile Center
Patrick Anr Faroe
Flora
Stevenson blasts soil bank politics in Kansas City speech
Adlai E. Stevenson charged Wednesday night that there has been a consistent rejection of leadership by President Eisenhower. He urged a strong presidency as he spoke at the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium, blaming weak leadership for public welfare setbacks and urging voters to demand firm action.
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Adlai Stevenson
Miami
Flo
Stevenson
Adlai
Jacksonville
Pla
Kansas City
George Smathers
D-Fia
Ansas City
Adlai E. Stevenson
Eisenhower
Kansas City Municipal Auditorium
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Kefauver Hite
Extel Kefauver
Eisenhower Lifts Medical Limits on Campaign Speeches
The White House announced there is no medical limit on Eisenhower's campaign speeches. James Hagerty said doctors have placed no restriction on the President's public appearances or whistle stop campaigning. He noted no plan for renouncing stops as the campaign proceeds.
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White House
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
Gord
Hagerty
Peel Tain
Ike
Ice Show Comedy Star Survived Zeppelin Disaster 37
Comedy star Joseph Spahr known as Ben Dover recalls surviving the 1937 Hindenburg disaster while awaiting reunion with friends in New York. The piece links his stage career at Fay Park Coliseum and earlier Munich bookings, noting a planned May appearance and Radio City Music Hall engagement.
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Hanself
Joseph Spahr
Inubecan
Radio Cry Music Hall
New York
Joseph
Spahrer
Hock
South Plains
Ben Dova
Honay
Fay Park Coliseum
Weather report for Jadhbock area showers and heat
The forecast for Jadhbock and vicinity calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions with some scattered afternoon showers. Temperatures around 90 degrees are expected with a southwest wind at 1 to 8 miles per hour.
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Jadhbock
Saleh Sabe Henead
Tome Peritnire
Suntiwestriis Wits
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