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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1956

Page

4

Six State Battles Shape Senate Control Fight

Campaign strategists from both parties say the senate control battle centers in six states Connecticut New York Pennsylvania Kentucky Idaho and Oregon. Democrats see chances to oust Republican incumbents in Ohio and California while Republicans target Nevada and West Virginia. The partisan lines indicate a tight race with only a two vote margin separating the sides.

Senate Washington Congress Connecticut New York Pennsylvania Kentucky Idaho Oregon Sen Staathers Fiat Democratic Senate Campaign Committee Thomas J. Dodd Bush Joseph S. Clark Philadelphia Duff Frank Church Boise Welker Butler Mdn Richard Richards Los Angeles Kuchel Calif Revercomb Wval William C. Marland West Virginia Clifton Young R News Bible i D-New Sens Clements Hayden D-Ariz Hennings D-Mo Magnuson D-Wash GOP Bennett Utah Capehart Ind Dirksen Hickenlooper Iowa Wiley Wis Dan Thornton Colorado Carroll D-Colot Milbkin ¢R-Colot

Kefauver opens Texas bid with in person farm vote push

Sen. Kefauver kicks off a Texas farm vote drive in Dallas and central Texas on Monday with Lyndon Johnson and Rep. Sam Rayburn backing the effort to win back Texas 24 electoral votes. He plans stops in Ellis Hill and McLennan counties and a Waco fair speech, ending his day in Waco before an overnight stay.

Waco Testes Kefauver Democratic Party Iug Texas Adla Stevenson Dallas Lyndon Johnson Ellis Hill McLennan Stevenson MclLenman Sen. Johnson Sam Rayburn Rayburn Washington Tennessee Waxahachie Italy Milford Hullsboro West Roosevelt Hotel Fair At & Pom Roosevelt New Mexico Byron Skelton Temple Bob Poage House Agriculture Computtee Tag

Fragmented Record of Deeds Across Additions and Lots

The item lists numerous warranty deeds transferring parcels in varied additions and streets to multiple grantees including Moore, Lee, McMillan, and others. It references properties on Parks Addin, McMillan Hts 2nd Addn, Linedaie Acres Addn, Sunset Hts, Meadow Monk Villa, and related parcels with dollar amounts noted such as 10 and 14 dollars, detailing transfers among many individuals and couples.

Donald Ray Moore Helen Marie Moore Agin RR Moore Ir Dé Tin Parks Gerome Isoer Jamea J. ‘Abeer McMillan Jim N. Lee Wae Ek Utotk al Oserten Fo McCinssard Wefe Fannie Lee Oadtan Aushamd Dewey Histor Dee Peooner James Carter Coffe Hartge Vancdelte Wes Te Martin Sand Jiuris Wren Joseph Wossee

Kansas City Livestock Prices Reported for Week

AP dispatch from Kansas City notes steers up to 1.00 higher and heifers up to 73, cows 28 higher, calves little changed, hogs steady to weak, lambs rising, ewes steady to 26 higher. Texas markets show gradual declines for poultry and varied cattle, with decent demand in South Texas and mixed results in Waco and Fort Worth.

Kansas City Report Kansas City Cattie Ted Ted Heierk Texas Austin Oak Mosay

Stock Market Drops Sharply as September Ends

This week marks the steepest market decline in four months with the Associated Press average down 4.90 to 174.70, the year's low 171.60 hit in January, and seven of eight weeks posting losses. Aluminum and oil issues hit heavily traded names like Reynolds Metals and Gulf, while giants such as U S Steel and General Motors fell.

New York Wall Street Associated Press Reynolds Metals Santa Fe Gulf Royal Dutch Panhandler Chrysler Fruehaus Monsanto Ita Sears Roebuck U.S. Steel Kaiser Aluminum General Motors Avco Standard Oil

Tyler Woman To Aid In Girls Group Training Session

Miss Helen Waller of Tyler will visit October 14 to assist Camp Fire and Blue Bird leaders in Lubbock. Training runs 9 to 11 am at Seaman Hall, 1607 16th St, with games crafts talks and films on life stages of Camp Fire-age children. Participants include Mrs R K Wylie and many local leaders.

Helen Waller Tyler R. K. Wylie Lubbock Paule Huckabee Clayton Carter Ivy Savage Moxley Ebershner L. D. Whiteley Henry Henson WV. Maddox Orvelle McElrey Frank Todd Arthur Foster Percy Williams Winston Roberts Alvin Goldstocker Harold Warsaw

Salk Polio Vaccine Shows Three Shots Still Safest

Public Health Service reports a child on three Salk vaccine doses developed paralytic polio while two shot recipients largely avoided severe cases. Dr. Price notes the two shot record remains good and 1956 appears to be a light polio season with a drop in new cases, though totals for the year are not yet final.

Washington Halth David FE. Price Price

Planned Expansions of Church Schools Cost 90 Million

Des Moines reports that Disciples of Christ colleges seek 90 million dollars for expansion over the next decade. Dr. Harlie Smith said a 25 percent rise in enrollment will require 20 million for dormitories 5 million for classrooms and 65 million for endowments or income. The six day international convention opened with about 8000 attendees.

Des Moines Collegea Disciples of Christ (Christian Churches Board of Higher Education Harlie Smith

Polio Vaccination Boosts Community Immunity Says Price

Price states that widespread polio vaccination last year and continued use this year provide high protection for millions of children. He cites tests showing broad immunity gains and emphasizes the public health impact.

Farmers Benefit In Gas Price Reduction

WACO Texas September 29 The Texas Farm Bureau says major oil firms will cut gasoline prices for farmers saving about 750000 annually. J Walter Hammond notes congressional action spurred price boosts and a hearing in Washington. Rep Poage set a Waco hearing for September 18. West Germany to pay France 64400000 in extra French troop support per Bonn report.

WACO Texas J. Walter Hammond Texas Farm Bureau Hammond Washington Rep W. R. Poage Oters West Germany France Bonn

Grid Captain Who Ran Away Is Broke and Wants Home

Ronald Woodruff a 17 year old football captain from Springfield Pa disappeared September 17 from his home near Philadelphia He arrived at Beaumont police headquarters and said he wanted to go home He is broke and staying in jail while his parents are being contacted to arrange his return

Beaumont Ronyald Woodruff Springfield Philadelphia Woodruff Baltimore

Council of Europe Assembly to discuss Suez and Cyprus

The Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe will debate the Suez Canal crisis and the Cyprus problem in mid October at Strasbourg. The assembly says its decisions are non binding on member nations.

Suez Cyprus Paris Consultative Assembly The L-Nation Council of Europe Suez Canal Strasbroug

Egypt and Soviet Union sign 200000 ton wheat contract

Cairo reports Egypt signs with the Soviet Union for delivery of 200000 tons of wheat in the first quarter of next year. A spokesman says payment will be in Egyptian pounds at a dollar rate of 2.1 dollars per ton. Egypt also imports 100000 tons from Russia under a prior agreement and 100000 tons from Syria. The country recently secured a $5 million IMF loan to buy Canadian wheat. Egypt normally imports 400000 to 600000 tons annually and remains broadly self sufficient in other staples. A Thai campaign calls for direct trade with Communist China.

Cairo Ministry of Supply Egypt Soviet Union Russia Syria International Monetary Fund

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