U S Life Raft Found in Baltic Linked to Privateer Plane
A lifeboat located in the Baltic Sea near Gotland is reported by a Petites correspondent to have holes in its bottom and burn marks. U S forces initially confirmed the raft’s discovery but did not disclose damage. Dispatches tie the raft to a privateer plane and link the site to Libau, with authorities offering limited comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouland
U. & Revs
U. S. Air Force
Wiesbaden
Ted
Politiken
Air Force
Gotland
Libava
Libau
Untitled fragment hints at event with people and places
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a journey or meeting with unspecified people and locations and references numbers and times in a vague context. The readable elements are sparse, with no clear names or concrete actions to anchor a proper news item.
Johnson Reveals U S Ramps Up Deadliest Weapons
Defense Secretary Johnson reports increased production of weapons from hydrogen bombs to intercontinental missiles. He notes advances in guided missiles and warns rivals may match U S progress. The Air Force stresses using defense missiles alongside offensive systems. Bio warfare efficacy is discussed with cautions on casualties. Johnson also says Russia's atomic success surprised U S planners and vows continued attention to consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Garwood
INS
Ashington
Defense
Johnson
U. S
Truman
Air Force
Russia
Tech Board Approves Budget and Two Aggie Buildings
El Paso area note: Avalanche-Journal reports Elas Tech board of directors OK’d a 1950-51 budget of 2,559,207 and awarded a combined 165,000 bid for two new agriculture structures to R. H. Edler of Lubbock. The project includes a veterinary science hall and stock judging pavilion. completion set for 365 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Ratliff
Avalanche-Journal
Elas Tech
D. M. Wiggins
R. H. Edler
Lubbock
Edler
W. B. Gates
James G. Allen
Dr. Gates
W. C.holden
Allen
Wiggins
Alien
Lubbock Junior Chamber of Commerce
See Tech Board
Six Point Plan To Meet Red Drive Urged
Secretary of State Acheson warned of a real and present threat from the Soviet Union and urged a six point program to counter Moscow's drive to confuse and divide the United States. He told the American Society of Newspaper Editors that no agreement with Russia is possible while aggression remains and outlined steps for a stronger U S defense and united foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Durno
Ashington
Acheson
Russia
Moscow
U. S
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Fragmented OCR Summary Needs Clear Title
A garbled OCR passage mentions Seaton and Haines with unclear context. Names and places are unreadable, making precise identification difficult. The fragment hints at a possible event or meeting but lacks concrete details, dates, or actions to confirm.
South Plains Schools Take Honors in League Contests
Winners are named across literary and athletic events with no overall grand champion. Amarillo and many area schools dominate with first places in literary contests. in athletics Amarillo leads Class AA, Pecos and Andrews claim top spots in other classes, with several towns represented by multiple firsts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gta
Texas Technological College
Desigat Wee
Photone Lona
Em Betts Lawrence
Perryton
E. J. Tarbox
Oan
Jomee River
Jack Scott
Sweetwater
Been
Suertweter
Clan AA
Pho
S. M. Kennedy, Jr
Amarillo
Or Spring Midland
Levelland
One Rock
Spur
Sproglake
Des Darrouzett
Booker
Jayton
Abilene
Andrews
Littlefield
Lubeck
Muleshoe
Orton
Friona
San Angelo
Brownwood
Mono- Deer
Miami
Panhandle
Big Spring
Darrouzett
Lubbock
Plainview
Odessa
Pecos
Phillips
White Deer
Farwell
Dimmitt
Ropesville
Terry County Calf and Steer Show Highlights
The eighth annual Terry County Chub Bert Stock show in Brownfield on April 22 crowned top calf and steer winners. Winners included Jerry Green and Spreng with 46.8 per cent, top price per pound reached around 62 cents, and average bids near 18 cents. several entries tied for high honors across divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperede
Mas Miter
Terry County
Eteemi
Ieee
Matacat
Jerry Green
Roarang
Meyer Searcs
Fuzzy Morning Rows Mention Eisenhower and HST
A scrambled note lists items in today’s paper including references to Eisenhower and HST on Page 2, Section 1, with other notices about home loan programs, crime drives, church programs, and South Plains News across pages 4 7 18 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Plains of
Lubbock Population Growth Reveals Census Lag
Census study shows Lubbock's area population growth lagging over the past decade with estimates suggesting numbers near forty thousand. The report highlights slower increases despite regional expansion and urban development pressures.
River Project Faces Hurdles in Congress
Senate action on the 85 million dollar Canadian river development bill remains uncertain as time runs short in the current session. Officials anticipate long lead times before any water will be available, prompting South Plains cities to revise plans and rely on wells for at least a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Kiefer
Avalanche-Journal
Congress
South Plains
Lubbock
Caprock
Senate
Swork See
Wreck of Crashed Transport Sighted
Wreckage of a C-54 plane carrying 35 Americans, crashed late Friday, was sighted today on a central Japan mountain slope. sighting confirmed by helicopter after a B 17 spotted the debris on Mt Hiragatake southwest of Tokyo. No signs of life observed near the wreckage.
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Tokyo
INS
Japan
Manila
U. S. Air Force
Mt. Hiragatake
Two Injured in Auto Crashes on East Broadway
Two people were injured in separate auto crashes on East Broadway around 7 50 pm several hundred feet west of the first crash. The report notes injuries but provides no names or affiliations.
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East Broadway
Prairie Blaze Threatens Panhandle Towns Near Highways 60 and 83
A large prairie fire raged north of Canadian 12 miles near the Y of Highways 60 and 83. Volunteers from Pampa Miami Canadian and other Panhandle towns joined the firefight as several houses stood in danger. Firemen attempted backfiring to control the blaze which was out of control at 8 p m and moving toward the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Panhandle
Pampa
Miami
Jack Fields
Perryton
Scattered Showers Hit Area With Warmer Forecast
The area including Lubbock and the South Plains is forecast for scattered thundershowers and lower to mid 90s after a season high of 92 recorded Saturday. Dust may linger and a late night warm spell is expected with continued partly cloudy conditions through Monday. A separate item notes a 72 year old man, William L. Merritt of Waco, killed when his motor scooter collided with a car driven by George Thomas Andrews, marking Waco’s second traffic fatality this year.
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Lubbock
South Plains
Associated Press
Presidio
Alice
Texas
Galveston
Waco
INS
William L. Merritt
George Thomas Andrews
Merritt
Twister damages Hobbs lumber yard. roof tumbles onto neighboring home
A small tornado hit southwest Hobbs at 3:45 p m injuring no one. It wrecked a lumber yard building and lifted its roof onto the adjacent house. Walter Famariss of Builders Supply Co. estimated damage at eight to nine thousand dollars. No injuries reported.
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Hobbs
N. M
Walter Famariss
Builders Supply Co
Open House to Dedicate Lubbock Cerebral Palsy Center
A Philadelphia physician will speak at the dedication of Lubbock Cerebral Palsy Treatment Center. The open house runs 2 to 6 p m with a varied program including invocations by Dr. Jack M. Lewis and Rabbi Julius Kerman and thanks to Drs. Sadler and Driscoll for clinics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Roger Southall
Journal
East
Lubbock Cerebral Palsy Treatment Center
Lubbock-Crosby County
Jack M. Lewis
First Presbyterian
Julius Kerman
Congregation Shaareth Israel
R. L. Thomas
Dallas
National Society For Crippled Children and Adults
E. A. Kerr
Conroe
Society For Crippled
C. B. Sadler
Amarillo
E. T. Driscoll
Plainview
Burglars Enter Lubbock Home
Burglars ransacked a private Lubbock residence Saturday as the family was away. Mr and Mrs Joe Logan reported 20 shirts five pajamas eight men s underwear and a gold wrist watch missing after thieves cut a locked screen to gain entry.
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Joe B. Logan
Logan
Leroy Boling, Jr
Pete Hubbard
Bennett and Hall Grocery
East Main
Avinger
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