29 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1957
Page
1
Charley Milstead sparked Texas A&M with two touchdowns and two extra points as the Aggies defeated Texas Tech 21 0 before 27 000 fans at Jones Stadium. Milstead also punted well and used sneaks to keep Tech off balance, while Tech twice threatened to score but failed to punch in. The Raiders outgained A&M in offense though two A&M players were sidelined.
U S Navy 6th Fleet off western Turkey faced a possible intrusion when a fighter bomber type plane believed to be Russian escorted by fighters approached three carriers. Vice Admiral Charles R Brown ordered airmen to shoot to kill at treetop height if the intruder threatened the formations.
President Eisenhower condemned Arkansas Governor Faubus for urging mobs to flout federal court orders on school integration in Little Rock. He warned that state actions against federal authority threaten the Union and emphasized federal troops' role in guarding Central High School.
Lubbock County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 board approved a counter-proposal from Buffalo Springs Co for 475000 cash to sell Buffalo Lakes property. The prior offer of 500000 by the district was rejected by Rodgers and Etz, partners in Buffalo Springs Co, after a Saturday meeting. The district added two provisions to the sale agreement.
The Texas Tech board of directors gave a green light for a $1.7 million drive to enlarge Jones Stadium to 45,000 seats. The decision came during its monthly campus session with minimal discussion beyond a single off-hand remark.
Texas conservatives eye multimillionaire William Blakley of Dallas as a potential challenger to Ralph Yarborough if Yarborough seeks re election in 1958 and Blakley agrees. Yarborough denies a firm timing for his decision while campaigning widely. Liberals who back Yarborough are identified, with page 14 noted for 1958 Senate coverage.
An appeals court cleared the way for the Teamsters Union election at Miami Beach while warning on convention disruption. Hoffa predicted victory on the first ballot and said protests against delegates would be dismissed. Dodd vowed to seek a rehearing or Supreme Court action to block the ruling.
The 40th Panhandle South Plains Fair drew 178 042 visitors, a new attendance record, with 33 357 encore entries on Saturday. The fair closed with dismantling of rides and livestock trailers heading home as carnival booths packed for storage. Wrestling drew 1 800 spectators at Fair Park Coliseum and 5 free midway acts complemented the day.
A satirical note defines abstract art as a form where the artist's model is his muddle. The piece appears among page 4 content in the comics section of the edition, reflecting playful urban commentary.
Littlefield man Delphus Mathews age 26 died when his motorcycle rear ended a car on FM 1264 north of Lubbock at 9 45 a m Saturday. Driver Nell Strother Lockett 35 escaped injury. Mathews survived by wife and parents. Services set for Claude First Christian Church.
James Van Camp told police a five gallon gasoline can was stolen from his parked car Friday night. He phoned the Fresno Bee urging a notice to the thief not to use the can in a car, warning it contains gasoline and miscellaneous debris that could cause trouble if used in an automobile.
The board pledges a 45000 seat stadium and a modern press box as part of SWC admission. Comerford Inc will run an 11 month drive to raise 1.7 million with a 3500 monthly fee and 30 day cancellation. Campaign start date to be announced by President E N Jones.
In Ventura California Mrs Audrey Martin sought a divorce from Albert after 25 years of marriage claiming mental cruelty. She testified her parakeet learned a new line and now repeats Did you hear me Albert prompting the husband to remain silent.
Navy search for Lt. Gen Robert Rutledge, 23, missing after bailing out of a Cougar jet near Catalina Island, expanded to 14 planes, eight destroyers, 12 helicopters and Coast Guard units. The 3,600 square mile search faced heavy fog and temporary halts, with reports of a parachute sighting.
Amarillo civic leaders push a vast Polk Street plan dubbed the Million Dollar Mile. Proposals include block-long parks with grass trees ponds and moving sidewalks as chambers and chambers nationwide hail the concept.
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