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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1956
Page
11
James D. Pill of the National Safety Council told the Lubbock City Commission and Citizens Traffic Commission that local traffic safety gains offset earlier declines. He cited a drop in deaths and better ratings through 1956, crediting stricter enforcement and public support.
The Fair closes tonight after a busy run with a standout exhibit attracting thousands across the West Plains area. Visitors can still see livestock entries in the live stock barn and prize-winning animals, plus baton twirling contests, free acts, a wrestling match, and Midway shows. The Women’s Department and agricultural displays glow with ribbons as final hours tick away.
A magazine writer remarks on women’s smart dress and front buttoning shirts while noting men adapted 60 years ago. The piece argues women lead in sensible attire, mocks male inflexible fashion, and references Kipling and Marilyn Monroe in a satirical aside.
The page shows a subscription offer for Avalanche and Journal with various durations and prices, including monthly and yearly plans, plus a pledge of allegiance. It lists publishing office details, date line Sept 28 1956, and references a National Adver and Associated Press.
In Berlin Major March recruits investigator T to unravel Hermann Gruss amid German French tension. They discuss secrecy, espionage, and a plan to lure Gruss through a cafe near the city’s black market center, aided by American cigarettes and a discreet uniform stakeout.
Federal examiners swooped on Southmoor Bank in Chicago to audit real estate loans as Orville Hodee cashed 16600 in fake warrants. The Chicago Sun-Times and FDIC officials debated how such a large embezzlement escaped notice while lawmakers pressed for accountability.
The piece surveys how atomic energy policy could decide whether Uncle Sam or private utilities build and operate nuclear plants. It contrasts Democratic and GOP lines, notes TVA-like debates, and argues the issue will shape policy beyond the current campaign.
Detroit eleven members of the Black Legion were found guilty of plotting the lynching that exposed the secret terrorist group. Seven were convicted of first degree murder for the May 12 roadside execution of Charles A. Poole, with mandatory life terms.
Book by Elizabeth Churchill Brown argues U S policy erred by relying on leaders lacking historical perspective. It contends Japan sought peace before Hiroshima and that high officials were aware, with Konoye diary corroboration. foreword by Senator Knowland calls for vigilance against appeasement.
The Britannica defines Biblemancy as a divination practice where a person opens the Bible at random and is guided by the first verse that falls under the eye, forming the basis of guidance from sacred text.
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