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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1956
Page
6
Stevenson calls for an immediate moratorium on testing more hydrogen bombs, arguing the conquest of this threat is more urgent than past plagues. He warns humanity’s survival hinges on a world disarmament plan and criticizes the administration for masking the cost of living issues.
Cong Mahon warned the world faces tension and an arms race as the Sudan Fall Festival showcased a United Nations pageant with 120 performers. A Miss Fall Festival was crowned, and UNICEF speakers urged global charity efforts amid postwar diplomacy talks.
Nearly two thousand harvest workers filled Ralls square for a cotton harvest festival featuring a parade, speeches, and dancing. Pedro Gonzales-Gonzales, comedian, received a key to the city from Mayor Wol Bully Smith as Sheriff J. T. Harrington and Alderman Jim Cox watched, with flags of Mexico, the U S, and Texas displayed. The event also included a Latin-American dance directed by Jesse Torres and a visit by Lubbock wrestler Gory Guerrero.
Miss Pearl Stolle of 1503 39th St. was treated at Taylor Hospital for a left leg laceration after her car hit a truck at 30th Street and Avenue N then struck a parked truck owned by West Texas Construction Co. She remained under observation in good condition. The accident involved a 1950 sedan driven by Tenley fad kk of Std St.
Santa Fe officials warn the Lone Star limited may not run if ticket sales by Monday are insufficient. The Friday October 5 departure from Dallas to Dallas Cotton Bowl return plan included 400 tickets and chartered buses, with fares as low as 11.80 for coach seats and higher rates for Pullmans and bedrooms. If sales lag, money will be refunded and equipment orders canceled, while no effect on the Texas Tech service yet.
Lubbock five banks report deposits of 150.509 million for the Sept 26 statement, up about 11 million from a year earlier, with loans totaling 88.844 million and overall deposits near the 1954 peak. Banks named include American State, Citizens National, First National, Lubbock National, and Plains National with respective figures.
A Belgrade dinner hosted by Yugoslav authorities featured Soviet President Voroshilov and secret police head Serov among guests. Drasko Vic said Tito and Khrushchev held informal talks with free opinion exchange. Rumors circulated of a warning letter to satellite states against embracing Titoism too strongly. Old Bolsheviks opposed Khrushchev’s stance, while Bulganin and Mikoyan were split between pro Stalin and Khrushchev camps. Yugoslavia appeared irked as Khrushchev sought to placate Tito in what may signal shifting alliances.
A medium strength quake shook Tokyo causing residents to rush into streets and halting power and communications briefly. Shocks were felt across eastern Japan with ten minutes of motion and minor damage to homes as wooden joints cracked and tiles loosened. No serious damage reported. Santa Fe ticket office open for ticket sales all day.
Corpus Christi baton twirlers Libby Mullenix and Irene Reed captured state senior and junior girls titles at the Panhandle South Plains Fair championship. The event drew over 90 competitors and led to national contest spots in St Paul Minnesota. Griff O’Neil swept boys events with first in flag twirling and two baton, earning the state open title.
Arthur Lee Jones nineteen was critically wounded near a cafe in Lubbock's Negro section about 5 p.m. Saturday. A 27 year old suspect said he shot Jones because they kicked his dog. Jones was treated at Metherlist Hospital after surgery for a lower left chest wound and a right arm wound. Police arrested the suspect nearby and recovered a .38 caliber revolver.
The Democratic executive committee meets Thursday to outline a primary to nominate a candidate to oppose Hutcheson and other rivals. Possible contender Ralph Yarborough eyed the race after a Governor Daniel runoff loss, while Jim Hart and State Sen. Searcy Bracewell planned statewide campaigns and speeches this week.
The X-2 record speeds near 1,650 mph and possible 1,500 mph sub records spur discussion of Mach 2.5 to 3.5 flight. experts note heat from friction requires heat resistant alloys as air density drops with altitude, making rapid cooling harder and pushing material limits for the X-2 and X-15 programs.
A Texas hearing seeks to block the NAACP from operating locally as Judge Otis Dunagan reviews a restraining order. The case centers on alleged NAACP solicitation of plaintiffs in school desegregation suits and funding schemes linked to Sweatt.
Frank Lira was reported in critical condition at Methodist Hospital after midnight with multiple stab wounds. He staggered to a house on 6th Street seeking help. residents called an ambulance and he was taken to the hospital around 11:50 PM. Detectives began an investigation but could not obtain details from him due to his condition.
A series of birth notices details newborns with weights from 6 pounds 1 ounce to 7 pounds 4 ounces and times ranging Friday through Saturday at Methodist and other hospitals. Fathers: varying occupations including painter, carrier, farm laborer, and construction. Several spellings and addresses appear garbled in the OCR.
Texas Tech enrollment topped 8000 with 8038 registered by noon as 1956-57 registration closed. Marcella Ann Hill of Lamesa became the 8000th student, a freshman education major who transferred from Howard County Junior College. Registrar Warren P. Clement noted housing shortages and crowded conditions but pledged continued effort to educate all students.
The Elida New Mexico fair crowned top livestock in multiple breeds led by Hale Jersey Farm and others from Fort Worth Ropesville Lubbock and Amarillo. A barrow owned by Mrs La Verne Newberry topped all breeds as crowds filled the midway despite earlier showers. Exh ibits remained open and 66 674 attended the first two days, with record total later in the week.
Somoza died in Gorgas Hospital after four gunshot wounds from an assassin. His son Luis was named acting president and would lead a special session Congress to designate a new president for the remainder of the term. Col Anastasio Jr as commander of the National Guard remains to preserve power as celebrations erupt in El Salvador despite mourning.
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