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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1947

Page

6

Adriatic Sea Armistice Contention Rejected by Acheson

Fragmentary notes describe Allied control of Italian and allied vessels in Adriatic waters after an armistice. The text references Greek and British positions and mentions a court authorization and ongoing disposition, with Acheson objecting on March 14. Further American action was anticipated.

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Land of the free remark cited in speech

A speaker asserts the nation is the land of the free, emphasizing the core value in a quoted line. The remark underscores themes of liberty and national identity during the event.

Laraine Day Defends Durocher in Suspension Flap

Laraine Day says Leo Durocher was unfairly suspended for the 1947 season without a hearing while confirming she still loves him despite divorce from J Ray Hendricks not final until January. The couple’s relationship has drawn public scrutiny as legal actions loom with a May hearing set to challenge a decree.

Los Angeles Cee Laraine Day Leo Durocher New York Laraine Leo Durocher California J. Ray Hendricks A. B Brooklyn ‘Dodgers New York Yankees Chandler Mexico el Paso George A. Dockweiler Hendricks Dockweiler

Plains Dental Society Dinner and Meeting Highlights

Plains Dental Society held a Thursday dinner in Hilton with Dr J M Reynolde speaking on The Care and Treatment in Children's Dentistry. Dr C A Rosebrough presided with Dr J M O Rear secretary. plans for a two day district meeting include a nationally known clinician. District veterans clinicians and Veterans Administration dental staff attended.

South Plains Dental Society J. M. Reynolde Hilton C. A. Rosebrough J. M. O’rear Dental Department of the Veterans Administration Veterans A. E. Gesell G. C. Turner W. A. Howard W. Baye

Japanese Ships Will Be Divided After War End

Washington reports that nearly twenty months after V J day the remnants of Japan s shattered navy will be divided among four Allied victors. 239 destroyers and smaller ships are in sound condition for distribution, 140 ready for immediate delivery, to be allocated by lot in Tokyo and sent to Pacific ports by Japanese crews. Larger ships were scrapped or destroyed. the plan echoes a 1943 Allied declaration.

Washington Japan United States Britain Russia China State Department Douglas MacArthur Tokyo Sta Tome Pacific Pearl ‘Harbor Moscow Germany Prinz Eugen Foreign Ministers

William T. Ladd Fort Worth Businessman Dies at 78

Fort Worth today announced funeral services for William T. Ladd, a longtime local businessman who died yesterday at age 78. Born in Ohio as a farm boy he came to Texas seeking health and built a successful career in Fort Worth. The obituary notes his long journey from Dallas to Fort Worth and his ambitious rise in business.

Fort Worth William T. Ladd Dallas Ladd Ohio Texas

Spring Recital Concert By Westerner Band At Lubbock High

Westerner band members perform in today's spring recital at Lubbock High School Auditorium under L Stoelzing. Students will represent the school at regional music contest in Pampa April 28 and travel to Enid Oklahoma for the Tri-State Music Festival April 16-18. Open to the public with J A White as assistant director and Patricia Anne Adams as accompanist.

Lubbock High School L. Stoelzing Pampa Enid Okla J. A. White Patricia Anne Adams Casas Rossini Desmond Jack Rigney Clarke Bobby Kipp

Mother's Day Observed May 11 As President Proclaims

Washington April 12 U P President Truman proclaims May 11 as Mother's Day urging private and public expressions of reverence for mothers. He also designates May 22 National Maritime Day stressing the merchant marine's importance to economy and defense. He cites the Savannah's 1819 voyage as origin. A Fort Worth civic leader and furniture firm president referenced.

Washington Truman Savannah Georgia

Explosion in Crick Ties Nine Lives in Mine Incident

A disastrously described mine explosion left nine men dead. Reports note federal and state investigators on scene as efforts to determine cause continue. Local authorities coordinate with safety officials amid ongoing inquiries.

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