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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1956

Page

11

Huge Holdover Of Civil Cases Said Diminishing In U S

Washington report notes first sustained drop in federal civil case backlog in years with 62,294 new filings last year and reductions in New York Southern District and Eastern Pennsylvania. Administrative Director Chandler calls it a “gleam of light” but warns congestion remains. Steps include creating 37 new judgeships, three districts, and two circuits to address long-standing delays.

U. S Washington U.S Administrative Office of Henry P. Chandler Chandler New York Pennsylvania Ohio Init Chandler Rhinois Connecticut Fosters Lowsiana Judicial Conference Supreme Court Far Warren Congress

Ancient Greek ball game linked to football roots

Footnotes suggest Albanians Corinthians and Spartans played a ball kicking game about 2 500 years ago likely the forerunner of modern football. The Greeks called it episkuros. Heavy increases in jute production are being recorded in Pakistan this year.

Corinthians Pakistan

Plaid Meaning Tied to Highland Garments Across Regions

The term plaid historically referred to a distinctive cloth pattern but also identified capes or shawls worn by people in the Scottish Highlands. The usage shows regional variation beyond its common pattern association.

Outstanding Instructors Of The Month Named At Reese AFB

The 3300th Pilot Training Group at Reese Air Force Base selects 1st Lt Tacoph Sima of the 31st Pilot Training Squadron and 1st Lt Thomas Q. Brown of the 380th Pilot Training Squadron as Outstanding Instructors of the Month. Lt Sima, a Whittier California native, came to Reese in 1954 after training at Nellis AFB and Welch AFB. Lt Brown, enlisted in 1918, earned his commission, graduated Reese pilot training in 1953, and later finished at Vance AFB. he is married to Shirley A vxop of Detroit with three children, residing at 222 Harmen Dr.

Reese Air Force Base Tacoph Sima Thomas Q. Brown Almo Whittier Cali Reese Afb Nellis Afb Nev Welch Afb Big Spring Flight 111 Brown Reese Vance Afb Clarksville High School Mississippi Southern College Shirley A Vxop Detroit Harmen Dr

September Birthdays Celebrate at Golden Age Club Meet

Members born in September will have their birthdays honored at the Golden Age Club meeting at 2 pm today at Mackenne Terrace Party House. Observers include Mrs Beulan Aufill Mrs Mary Lan Andersen Mrs Pearl Daugh City and Charles Rosenberger. Call Paul Barenkamp at Shlerwood 43:75 for transportation. note that mercury remains liquid at ordinary temperatures.

Golden Age Club Mackenne Terrace Beulan Aufill Mary Lan Andersen Pearl Daugh City Charles Rosenberger Tersons Des Ring Paul Barenkamp Shlerwood

Full Probe Of Texas Tidelands Leasing Slated For Oct 19

The House Investigating Committee set October 19 for a full hearing on Texas tidelands leasing procedures. Rep. Wade Spilman noted the committee’s powers are not limited, and Rep. Jack Welch will review a 1957 court inquiry testimony. State Auditor Cayness and Land Commissioner Earl Rudder will be asked to explain audits and the leasing system.

Texas’ Tidelands Leasing Austin House Texas Spilman Jack Welch Marlin CA Cayness General Land Office Earl Rudder Tidelands Tras Insurance

Meeting Slated Friday By Farm Credit Representatives

Representatives of agricultural credit sources will meet at 7 20 p m Friday at the Production Credit Assn office 3700 Ave Q Fred N Waren county supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration announced The meeting follows a statewide pattern urged by Walter T McKra Farmers Home Administration State Director in Dallas to inform Texas farmers about FIA loan programs and to establish a cooperative working relationship with other lenders, noting FIA lending supplements existing credit sources.

Production Credit Assn Ave Fred N. Waren Farmers Home Administration Walter T. McKra Dallas Texas

Hot Truth or Consequences Town Hottest on Record

Truth or Consequences New Mexico endures extreme heat as ground temperatures reach 120 degrees at a depth of 120 feet. Residents report persistent high heat with temperatures near record levels affecting daily life and local activity.

Truth Conseaurences New Mexico

Levelland Man Guilty of Murder Sentenced to Four Years

A Levelland jury found Ilisio Villarreal, 26, guilty of murder for the Nov 19 Ropesville shooting of Jesus Barnhart and sentenced him to four years in the state penitentiary. Foreman was Mrs Emmett Kerr. The term also included dispositions for burglary, swindling, and forgery.

Levelland Ilisio Villarreal Emmett Kerr Villarreal Ropesville of Jesus Barnhart Arcadio Ysasaga Ysasaga Antonin Zama Duane Cowan Aaron Evert Jones Jr Herman Talley Walter Stillwell F. J. Guthrie

Premature Mortar Explosion Kills Two Marines at Camp Pendleton

At Camp Pendleton California during training a mortar shell exploded prematurely killing Corporal Allen M. Long Jr. 20 of Freeport Michigan and Private Raymond M. Christenson Jr. 19 of Twin Lakes Minnesota and critically injuring Private First Class William D. Fields 21 of Dayton Ohio. The crew of the mortar was firing when the shell exploded ten to twenty feet from the muzzle from an unknown cause. the fuse was set to detonate on impact.

Oceanside Calif Camp Pendicton Cpl Allen M. Long Ir Freeport Pet Raymond M. Christenson Jr Twin Lakes Minn William D. Fields Dayton Ohio Fim

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