The Chronicle Contract Awarded for Big Spring Capital
Lt Gen R A Wheeler announces a contract for construction of capital at Big Spring Texas awarded by District I Engineer Albuquerque New Mexico to Robert E McKee of El Paso on the low bid of 5712729 dollars. Also a note on subscription rates and a line about dried fruit sauce.
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Washington, D. C
R.A. Wheeler
Army Engineers
Big Spring
Texas
District I
Albuquerque
N. M
Robert E. McKee
el Paso
Want Ad Deadline Notice
Deadline for want ads is Wednesday at 5 P.M. Readers are urged to place their notices early to ensure publication in the current issue.
Dallas County Road Bonds Planned With 24 Projects
Editorial announces Dallas County voters will decide on a $11.426 million road bond measure January 31. The plan by County Engineer R. H. Clinger covers Belt Line Road and 23 additional projects including $1.29 million for bridges and approaches across the county. Dallas officials support the program after initial objections.
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Dallas County
R. H. Clinger
Dallas
Carrollton
Garland
Mesquite
Wilmer
Lancaster
DeSoto
Pleasant Valley
Grand Prairie
Irving
Grapevine
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Your Grocer Works Hard to Hold Costs and Prices Down
A large retail food chain chief released a year end statement arguing grocers have cut costs and boosted efficiency. He cites direct farm to store delivery, high-volume target stores, self service, and better staff training as key factors. He claims prices would be higher without these retailing advances.
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Target
Power Industry Still Meets Peak December Demand
The Poison Electric Institute reports that demand for electric power in December reached a historic high but was fully met by the industry. A 50 million kilowatt national demand with a smaller reserve margin than before was covered by new capacity, with only a few customers experiencing interruptions by voluntary arrangements. The 500 REA co-ops served by private power companies largely avoided shortages, except for one company with brief restrictions due to equipment failure and low water flow.
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Poison Electric Institute
Ui Che Ssusai
Iolis Louie
France Struggles With Communist Rioting Fears Rise
Prose reports increasing talk of Communist inspired rioting in France as strikes spread from unions and auto workers to other cities. The piece argues violence mirrors known Communist tactics and warns America to watch for similar agitation and regulatory industry limits, tax shifts, and industrial confusion.
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France
Tay
Paris
Hale
de Gauletta
anti-Communista
de Gaulle
Italy
Vicence
America
North Texas State Eagles Announce 107 Lettermen
North Texas State College in Denton announces 107 lettermen for the 1947 season led by returning two and three year veterans. Five veterans will graduate this year with several players already earning All American and AUS selections while some have signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The list includes multiple ends backs and linemen with first year lettermen among the group.
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Denton
Texas
North Texas State College Eagles
Theron J. Fouts
Erid[ders
Fred McCain
Bil Oglesby
Jit Cooper
Teiton Whitlow
Harold Bartlett
Cooper
Whitlow
Brooklyn Dodgers
Lone Star asserts ample gas supply amid national fuel shortages
The report states that nationwide fuel shortages are discussed in media and government advisories, but Lone Star says its customers face no shortage. It emphasizes abundant natural gas reserves and continued supply, countering broader rationing fears.
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Lone Star
Lone Star Natural Gas System
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Vivian Pierce Bindi
Editorial
Homer E. Clayton Motor Company
Plaza Theatre
George S. Benson
North Texas State Eagles
Luther Pambro
Louis Rienzi
A. W. Colling
Dick Lindsay
Sewell’s Variety Store
George Hughes
Denton Highway
Bank
Lone Star Gas Company
Butane
Sion
Lone Star System
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Lone Star Service
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