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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1956

Page

6

Ceasefire Observed After Israeli Jordan Engagement

A seven hour clash between Israeli and Jordanian forces sparked conflict but a ceasefire was observed. The United Nations reported casualties on both sides while urging restraint and accountability. Arab leaders met amid the crisis to discuss next steps as regional tensions remained high.

Israel Jordan UN Repre Abdul Monem Tafa'i Titer Security Council United Nations Britain Jerusalem Dulles Washington Suez Egypt Rahwa

Lubbock Traffic Safety Program Shows Gains in 1955

Hill reports 1955 traffic safety efforts in Lubbock improved with stronger public schools and courts, better accident data, and higher enforcement levels. Strong patrols, improved traffic studies, and ongoing need for more one way streets and off street parking noted. Recovery from 1954 decline cited. overall city program ranked among the best for its size.

Hill Lubbock Ciiies National Safety Council Angiel Carently Polues Mathie Hhll International Assit Chiefs of Police Citizens’ Traffic Commission

Fragmentary regional notice with unclear details

A garbled OCR item mentions Pranic Renate and a 3708 280m reference along with hospitals and a superintendent. The text is severely damaged, making it difficult to identify clear entities, events, or outcomes.

Pranic Ncon Wennrada Fonnee Moee Gordtin Clennee” Co

Wednesday Gate Reaches 28 381 Mark at Fair Attendance

The fair draws a large midweek crowd with observers like Dub Scarborough of Petersburg and Mrs. LaVerne Newberry noting livestock displays and ribbon chances. The piece highlights family attendance and the lively midway atmosphere at the Fair Pack Coliseum with varied interests from livestock to contests.

Rae Ain Fair Pack Dub Scarborough Petersburg LaVerne Newberry King Ave Poland China

President to Speak in Pittsburgh on Oct 9

A Hagerty news conference disclosed the President accepted an invitation to speak Tuesday night in Pittsburgh marking the fourth address to be broadcast on the Homwire network. Hagerty hinted more TV speeches may follow from Oct 9 to the election, but he did not specify numbers.

Hagerty Pittsburgh Homwire Eisenhower

Comedy Star Ren Dova Reflects on Ice Show Career

Ben Dova, a veteran of 49 years in stage and screen, stars in Holiday on Ice as the senior member at 53. He recounts surviving Lakehurst in a 1930s disaster, the burn injuries, and his enduring love of skating, golf, and swimming as he resists retirement and continues performing with the troupe.

Page One Frankfurt Atlantic Lakehurst Ren Dova Ben Dova Radio City Music Hall Troup Globe Orient North South America England Europe Dougaston Long Island N. Y Ben Dov United States Buddy Iself

Stevenson attacks Eisenhower amid campaign tour contrasts

Adlai Stevenson ridicules the President’s health and leadership while denouncing the Republican Congress for fragmenting the State of the Union and blocking Democratic proposals. He accuses Senate leaders Knowland and Bricker of policy shifts and political manipulation ahead of elections, pausing to applaud civil rights moderation and urging lawfulness amid school desegregation debates. The Jacksonville stop drew thousands, with Holland introducing Stevenson and crowds mostly student groups along the motorcade route. He also cited Republican farm policy and soil bank criticisms, tying them to election-year politics. Plus, performances of Holiday on Ice headlined at the Fair Park Coliseum with remaining tickets at Caprock Hotel box office.

Levelland Newsom and Pepper Tascbock Jack Campbell Amarillo S. W. Duffey Lavington N. M Barrow Campbell Duffey Hampshire Lubbock Fue Nure Farmers of America Coliseum Tech Reese Avy Force At & Am Republican Congress Stevenson Senate William Knowland California McCarthy Sen Bridges Russia Sen Bricker Jacksonville Truman Eisenhower Peoria Soil Bank Spessard Holland Lakehurst Fair Park Coliseum Caprock Hotel

Unfashionable Drivers Declared By Michigan Governor

Detroit Governor G Mennen Williams urged making bad drivers unfashionable to curb crashes. He called for stricter enforcement and higher license suspensions, arguing behavior changes must happen before police intervene. In Jacksonville, Stevenson attacked Eisenhower’s farm policy stance, noting price declines and parity pledges without proposing new programs.

Detroit G. Mennen Williams Willliams

White Boycott Spreads To Two More Henderson Schools

In Henderson Kentucky the white boycott of integrated schools expands to Central and Tighe Street Elementary. About 18 of 800 students remained home at two schools, with Weaverton Elementary still affected as parents heed the White Citizens Council call to keep children from classes with Black pupils.

Henderson Weaverton White Citizens Council Central Tih St Donald E. Jones Henderson County

Indictments Voted In Air Force Fraud Charges

Indictments charging two San Antonio firms and seven individuals with conspiring to defraud the government in Air Force contracts at Kelly Air Force Base were returned by a grand jury. The case involves half a million dollars in contracts for repair and overhaul of equipment including bomb hoists and jet engine components. A separate perjury indictment was returned against James Palmer.

San Antonio Air Free Ford Texas Accessory & Parts Co Orville Ford Dallas Annie Ebest Ft. Sam Houston Fred Kaiser Christopher Anderson Frank Thrailkill Kelly Air Force Base James Palmer Kelly FBI Air Force US Dist Atty Russell

Woman Bit Dog Catcher During National Dog Week Incident

In Los Angeles on September 26 Margie Gomes, 26, allegedly bit dog catcher Don A. Baird after her pet was taken. Baird treated for a bite and arrested Gomes on suspicion of battery. The dog was sent to the pound under escort.

Los Angeles Margie Gomes Don A. Baird Baird

Alpine Hit by Hail and Heavy Rain as Texas Bakes

A weather system brought hail and an 81 inch rainfall event to Alpine on Wednesday while most of Texas endured heat. Forecasters report a mass of hot, dry air over North and East Texas with thundershowers in south Central Texas, the Pecos Valley, and the Big Bend. Expect continued heat and humid air with scattered showers in South and far West Texas.

Alpine Texas Pecos Big Bend County

Funeral services for Avis Idonia Reames held today

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Chapel for Avis Idonia Reames of 211 36th Street who died Tuesday at home. Burial followed at Tech Memorial Park under McDonald Funeral Home direction.

Mc Donald Avis Idonia Reames 36Th St Tech Memorial Park McDonald Funeral Home

Kefauver Set For Texas Tour Monday

U S Senator Estes Kefauver arrives in Dallas to begin a one day Texas campaign tour. He will visit seven Texas cities including Waxahachie Hillsboro and West with four speeches and a final rally at the Heart of Texas Fair in Dallas. Lyndon B Johnson hosts the tour through North and Central Texas.

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