This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1947
Page
12
President Truman urges strong economy and limited peacetime spending to avoid false economy. He defends a 1948 budget of 37.5 billion dollars, warning against deep cuts to taxes and services. He emphasizes debt repayment, UN responsibilities, and preserving key programs.
Legal notice announces intention to receive bids on street improvements from proposals addressed to the Mayor and City Commission of Spur. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Secretary Spur as of April 1947 for the caree tion of approximately sections of work.
Local workers demand higher wages and benefits amid a four unit northwest telephone strike. They seek weekly pay increases, more holidays and pensions while insisting on union shop and checkoff. Company cites local contracts and warns on nationwide bargaining. essential services remain in operation though some leased lines unavailable during the strike.
The Lubbock ROTC sponsor unit hosts a military ball on Thursday April 17 with Karl Hansen and his orchestra providing music. Tickets go on sale at the SamCard night meeting of the Officers Club.
Market trading in New York shows slow activity with mild irregularities as week begins. Reports note stock prices mostly down with minor gains in grains and oats. Chicago wheat edges lower while corn firmifies and oats rise slightly. Fort Worth prices list No. 2 gas and yellow corn with per hundredweight figures.
New York reports mixed stock activity with narrow pin changes. Bond trading shows slight movement while commodities like wheat and oats see modest shifts amid weather. Cattle and hog markets run steady with light buying hints. Chicago notes mixed grain trends and Army demand mentioned.
Fort Worth market shows cows 35 to 56 higher with strong demand for beef steers and yearlings at 24.00, heifers 23.50, cows 15.90, feeder and stocker classes varied. sheep and lambs also firmer with wool and price ranges noted. Kansas City report indicates cattle and vealers steady to higher, beef steer and heifer prices around 18.50 to 19.50 for select weights, hogs uneven, lambs steady to higher with Texas and Arizona lots selling from 24.00 to 34.50.
Metcial Records shows Lawson of Oklahoma City and Elsie Taylor of Morton obtaining marriage licenses. Gilford Beesinger 18 and Fay Dell Sum Erlin 17, both of Lubbock, listed for marriage. Clark vs Violet Louise divorce action noted. T. J. Davis contractor to repair and alter business building on Main. Otto Frederick owner valued at $1,000.
The city trustees election results conclude with Dr. Ewing and Mr. Evans winning seats. Congratulations from Mrs. Berry and others followed as retiring Chairman J. T. Hutchinson and another member, Guy, leave the board after long terms. Dr. Ewing, 47, has lived in Lubbock since 1932 with a family of five. Evans, 40, is married with one daughter and resides on Twenty- A.
The report describes four power leverage debates over German unity and central agencies. British Foreign Secretary Bevin proposed an advisory council after agency setup and a provisional German government after nine months. A separate committee accused Robert Murphy of missteps as tensions rose among the Soviet side.
Reports show little progress in wartime style negotiations over the telephone workers dispute. Government action was withheld as union leaders warned of a Monday strike unless a $12 weekly raise and other concessions are agreed. Labor officials outlined possible arbitration terms as talks spanned 30 cities with AT and T resisting national bargaining.
Marines fight Communist forces in a bloodier engagement yet near the dump area. About 400 Chinese troops arrive by armored train to pursue the attackers as Marines report heavy rifle fire and casualties.
The House moved multiple measures including a 60 million building fund for state colleges and a surprise block on automatic redistricting. It passed a natural gas tax for rural roads and steadiers pay, and approved measures to regulate chiropractors and allow women on juries. It also rejected a two-thirds vote for open shop and per capita school funding based on attendance, while advancing civil service for urban fire and police, a state employee retirement plan, and a secret ballot improvement.
Dr. C A Bickley says southwest Lubbock's New Church is expanding due to rapid growth. Membership nearly doubled in three years, with church school attendance rising from 215 to about 600. About 900 admitted to membership, though net gain is lower after moves. Annex moved east to clear space for the new building. completion time not estimated.
In consolidated Levelland area and surrounding districts, multiple school boards reelected incumbents and added new members. Voters chose trustees in Brownfield, Littlefield, Tahoka, Slaton, Estacado, Frenship, Shallowater, New Deal, Posey, Idalou, Cooper and Spiegelo districts with vote totals listed for each candidate.
Congressional action and federal rulings collide as Lewis seeks to keep all but two of the 2,531 bituminous mines closed amid safety concerns after the Centalia explosion toll. Krug has already ordered 518 mines shut. 11 of those are deemed safe to reopen Monday. Union leaders vow next week work stoppages if inspections reveal unsafe mines.
Mrs Ross Ayers, chair of the sneakers and radio committee of the association, announced upcoming book reviews on KFYO and KSEL. Mrs Jack Price reviews Now That Aprils There at 1 15 p m Monday, followed by Read reviewing The Lincoln Reader at 2 45 p m Thursday.
The quartermaster corps is taking measurements from 100000 soldiers to gather scientific data for designing improved military uniforms and gear.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.