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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1956

Page

5

United States Fight To Keep Red China Out Of UN

The United States expects a strong bid by Reds to seat Communist China in the United Nations this fall and aims to block it. Washington maintains trade restrictions on Peiping and urges Western nations to follow. A Laos spokesman cites UN approval as boosting internal stability in a small country. China’s UN entry could reduce the aggressor label over Korea and affect regional influence in Asia.

U.S China United Nations M. Roberts Associated Press News United States Washington Far East Laos Russia Manchuria Japan Peiping Mongolia Sinkiang Tibet Vietnam Burma Formosa Revs Asia

Parole Hearing Set For Covington Bank Robber George Kimes

George Kimes, tied to 1920s Oklahoma bank robberies with brother Matt, nears freedom as Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board agrees to hear his parole. Kimes, serving 50 years for the Covington robbery and 25 for a Sequoyah County sheriff slaying, previously escaped in 1948 and may appear before the board in November at the state prison.

McAlester Okla George Kimes Matt Oklahoma Freedom Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board Kimes Covington, Okl Little Rock Ark Beggs H.C. McLeod Hardesty McLeod Sequoyah Covington

Black Draught Relief for Sour Stomach and Constipation

An ad claims Black Draught relieves constipation overnight and sweetens sour stomach with gentle herbal formula. It promises prompt comfort in the morning and a sunny outlook, marketed as a vegetable remedy without harsh eriping effects.

Continental Oil Joins Houston Gas War With Limited Price Cut

Continental Oil Co joined a Houston area gasoline price war by cutting wholesale prices to some dealers. Gulf Oil Corp and Shell Oil reduced their wholesale price three cents a gallon citywide. Continental said the cuts in some areas aimed to help dealers meet competitive conditions, but the extent and areas were not specified. Spokesmen for Humble Oil The Texas Co Sinclair Oil Gas Co and Phillips Petroleum said they were watching the situation closely.

Houston Continental Oil Co Gulf Oil Corp Shell Oil Co Continental Humble Oil & Refining Co Texas Co Sinclair Oil Gas Co Phillips Petroleum Co

Does Your Child Need Posture Help This Fall

October Better Homes and Gardens offers guidance on checking a child’s posture and actions to improve it. The article emphasizes prompt steps and invites readers to purchase the issue for full instructions and tips.

Better Homes & Gardens

Floydada Lions Hear CC Official at Noon Luncheon

Floydada Lions Club will host Paul D. Marable Jr., manager of the Industrial Development Department at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce, as the noon luncheon speaker on Thursday. He will be joined by chamber committees, directors, and city council members, with about 40 Lions in attendance. Marable, UT graduate and WWII and Korean War veteran, editors the West Texas Today magazine. Edward Wester is program chairman. Gene Collins Jr. is club president.

Floydada Paul D. Marable Jr Industrial Development Department West Texas Chamber of Commerce Floydada Lions Club Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Marable University of Texas West Texas Today Edward Wester Gene Collins Jr

Official Welcome Set For Foreign Students At Tech

An official welcome dinner for 24 foreign students from 18 nations enrolled at Texas Tech will be held Monday at the Caprock Hotel. The event, hosted by the City Chamber of Commerce Foreign Visitors Committee and Tech officials, includes emblem gifts and an honorary citizenship certificate. Don Jones will MC. program aims to strengthen town and gown ties and promote international understanding with coverage for the State Department. Students hail from France, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Iraq, Thailand, Jordan, Korea, Sweden, England, Iran, India, Canada, Formosa, Germany, Peru and Greece.

Texas Tech Caprock Chamber of Commerce Tech Chamber United States State Department France Brazil Mexico Guatemala Venezuela Iraq Thailand Jordan Korea Sweden England Iran India Canada Formosa Germany Peru Greece

Challenge Tree Bears Mark Prominent Rub/Claw Trees

Bears frequently choose a standout tree to rub gnaw and claw marking it as a display of size. This bear behavior serves as a visual challenge to rivals and as a territorial cue in their habitat.

I Fall Court Of Honor Held By Boy Scout Troop 4

A fall Court of Honor was held by Boy Scout Troop 4 with scoutmasters Louis Monday and Phil Nettleton. Inducted as tenderfoot scouts were John Christmann Mike B Hull Ruff Ready John H Selby Jr and Mandel York. Advancements included Peter Harty Robert Hale Jim Platz Stew Magee and Van York. Merit badges were awarded to Skipper Gilliam David Gilliam Mike Harty Bill Harty Bill Sides Don Blackwell Tommy Anderson Dan Cunningham Teddy Holder and Clift Mowery. Eagle Scout D S Cunningham and Holder qualified for future Eagle Court of Honor. Eagle Scout Cameron Cunningham qualified for Explorer Silver Award at next meeting.

John Christmann Mike B. Hull Ruff Ready John H. Selby Jr Mandel York Peter Harty Robert Hale Jimmy Platz Stew Magee Star Scout van York Life Scout Skipper Gilliam David Gilliam Mike Harty Bill Harty Bill Sides Don Blackwell Tommy Anderson Dan Cunningham Teddy Holder Clift Mowery D. S. Cunningham Cunningham Holder Cameron Cunningham First Presbyterian Church

Prehistoric Mine Chalchithuitl Near Santa Fe Reveals Pueblo Workings

In the Cerrillos hills near Santa Fe New Mexico Chalchithuitl is an old mine showing Pueblo Indian workings. They mined with stone hammers and axes and left ancient traces of mining activity.

Cerrillos Hills Santa Fe New Mexico

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