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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1950
Page
5
The readable text shows a chaotic account involving Coast Guard, a boat, passengers, and a memorial service. Names like Kennedy appear, with references to Galveston and a university setting. The passage hints at a collision or distress at sea and subsequent investigations or memorials.
In Galveston on April 22 the R. S. and the Cone Johnson ferries were christened by Mrs. Ross Sterling and Mrs. Cone Johnson. About 500 spectators attended as bottles shattered on the bows marking the launch at Souia Todd shipyards. Lester Briese and J L Lawder joined the ceremonies while officials praised the two vessels as the project neared completion two months ahead of schedule.
Six Brownfield Lions members will attend District 2T-1 convention in Childress from April 30 to May 2. Attending are T. J. Jack Griggs president Dr T H McIlroy president elect W T McKinney Frank Jordan John C Criswell and Herbert Chesshir.
In Muleshoe on April 22 a new Rotary club formed with about 20 local businessmen. Pending Rotary International admittance, the group will meet Tuesdays at Gerald's cafe. Elmo Wasson will present the charter at a district meeting with Rotarians from several clubs. Officers elected: Ray Keeling president, R. R. Holton vice president, Herb Covin secretary. Lubbock and Balas Rotarians attended, with district and club leaders present.
Report suggests Beijing may use Tibetan allies in nearby regions to undermine Tibetan autonomy from within rather than direct invasion. The note mentions Tibetans under communist control abroad enlisted to further a supposed liberation agenda.
L. J. Reis announces openings for women to join the local Naval Reserve volunteer unit. Eligible applicants must be at least 20, U.S. citizens or possessions, have two years of high school or business school, pass a physical, be of good character, and have no children under 18. Openings exist in electronics disbursing administrative and radio sections.
At the A and M college memorial scene in Littlefield Texas on San Jacinto Day about 100 former cadets gathered. Leon Ransom of Levelland was named president with Homer Thompson Mortes as vice president and W G Streich Lubbock as secretary. The event included a Dutch auction participation and a minute muster program.
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