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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1947

Page

8

Baptist pastor to deliver Tech baccalaureate address in Lubbock

Dr J Ralph Grant pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lubbock is named to speak at Texas Technological College's twenty first graduating class June 1 in the college stadium with other Lubbock pastors assisting. U S Attorney General Tom C Clark will speak at commencement the next day and will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws.

J. Ralph Grant First Baptist ‘Church Lubbock Texas ‘Technological College W. M. Whyburn Tech College Stadium Nited Tom C. Clark Clark Lamesa Grant Beaumont San Angelo Esa High School J. L. Grant Turkey First Methodist Church of

Church Raises Money For Tornado Relief

An appeal at the roadway Church of Christ raised cash for tornado victims with funds to be distributed in the area. Dr. Batell B. Baxter of Nashville delivered his final sermon in the series, and he will speak today at 10 45 AM on The Christian is Happy and at 7 30 PM on What Lies Beyond the Grave. Additional arrangements were made to accommodate overflow crowds at both services.

Roadway Church of Christ Texas Batell B. Baxter Nashville Ksel M. Norvel Young

Texans Favor Of Term Limit In Presidential Amendment

A Texas Poll shows about two to one support for a constitutional amendment limiting a President to two terms. The poll cites 61 percent good idea, 31 percent not such a good idea, with 7 percent undecided. Texans of all parties largely back the measure, including 59 percent of 1944 Texas Democrats. Nationally, Gallup found 57 to 43 in favor, with Democrats at 59 to 41 and Republicans more supportive.

Austin Texas Congress United States

American Receives One Month Hard Labor for Theft

Herman Witt, a War department civilian worker from New York, was sentenced by a special court martial to one month of hard labor and a $300 fine for renting a Japanese without approval and misappropriating government property valued at $25. The case mentions two deadly polynay sodium and less table salt. Belgium was the diamond cutting center of the world before World War II, but many diamond experts came to the United States during the war.

Tokyo Herman Witt New York War Department Belgium United States

Man Too Ill To Accept Good Jobs Wait Story

A New York tale of a man kept from work by health and fear of unemployment. After years of hope and recent job offers, his wife reads him two letters in a psychiatric ward where he sits in a straitjacket awaiting the outcome. A sobering twist to the waiting game.

Hal Boyle Associated Press New York

City council eyes funding for parkway conversion project

A city council session heard a proposal to provide up to 4000 for a parkway conversion whose total cost is 6000 to 7000. Landscaping work is advancing as ground level is lowered. Chamber of commerce members urged the plan citing scarce parking in the business district. County commissioners had agreed to the plan if city funds cover the shortfall, with a decision expected at Monday meeting.

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Bachelor declares bride must be 103 in novel match

UTH Bend Indiana April 12 a bachelor, Uncle Dan Young, in his 103rd year, plans his first marriage choosing a bride aged at least 103 or older. He has received letters from would be brides aged 42 to 160, with conditions and qualifications noted.

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Head End Traffic Term From Railroad Speech

Railroad men describe mail express baggage newspapers and milk in cans moved in cars nearest the locomotive as head end traffic.

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