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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1950
Page
9
The piece outlines a broad critique of governmental actions amid wartime policy disputes. It references committees, executive power, defense measures, and debates over enforcement and underlining lawful procedures, with emphasis on accountability and constitutional protections.
Dr Fay and Dr Es ther Sewell led a Dallas Philadelphian visiting Lubbock to review a new cerebral palsy treatment center. Officials and local Rotarians highlighted community support, 350 registered children, and plans for expanded care as Hunter College and Lub bock groups share regional progress.
Roaring Springs youth Jerry Green swept most awards at Motley county's annual junior livestock show scoring top honors in light steer fat hog and grand champion steer showmanship. Day ton Graham won heavy steer and reserve champion steer while Charles Keith took calf showmanship as prize money totaling 818 marked the largest purse ever for the 4 H and FFA youth contests.
Police report a string of break ins and thefts in the county including a home on 100 Ave A where cigars and blankets were stolen. Officers say one suspect was jailed on charges of aggravated assault as the investigation continues and another entry remains under review.
The Tech Board approved an outstanding agri culture student from a Lubbock county school attending Tech. It also accepted the professional library of the late Miss Bonnie K. Dysart, a deceased faculty member. Routine personnel changes, leaves, and waiving a student health fee for summer geology field courses were approved.
Emma Sue Powell a former Lubbock resident died Friday at her Springdale Arkansas home. Services will be held at 4 p m in Rix Funeral chapel with Rev. Jack Welch officiating and burial at East Lawn Memorial Park. J D Gibbs Jr of 312 Paris Ave suffered enamel thinner induced burns and was treated at West Texas hospital. Police investigated reports of a city explosion but found nothing conclusive.
Officials and civic groups submitted guesses totaling about 435 000 for the area. Final May figures may rise to around 400 000, with Washington projecting 20 percent growth from 1940. Lubbock’s local tally lags. city totals may hover near 72 000 to 78 000, possibly up to 80 000 including nearby areas. Whiteley notes rising undercount risk and plans repeat calls and newspaper radio outreach to reach uncounted residents.
The Canadian river measure faces a slow path through Senate subcommittee and full committee amid opposition by Sen. Arthur Watkins and others, possible House changes, and uncertain White House stance as Truman weighs a nationwide water conservation program. The bill hinges on consent calendar chances and interstate compacts before any final action this year.
Temple Texas April 22 Hugh T Field sr about 52 contractor and construction engineer died at 9 20 p m tonight of injuries suffered in a two car collision near Salado April 14 Field born and reared in Calvert UT engineering graduate he came to Temple in 1942 burial in Calvert survivors include widow two sons Robert and Hugh both of Temple and three daughters Mrs J O Hucks and Mrs Taliaferro both of Calvert and Mrs Barksdale Stevens of Houston Field lived in Lubbock about 10 years prior to 1940 in contracting business with his brother the late George Field friends in Lubbock said last night.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Bounds Browntieta on the birth of a son weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces at 10 30 a m Saturday at Luo Dock Memorial hospital with both mother and child reported in good condition.
Reports detail a raft found in the Baltic near Gotland 50 miles north of Gotland and another raft flown to Copenhagen then Wiesbaden. U S officers insist the missing four engine naval plane is the sole aircraft in the Baltic that day as Soviet claims and a fired on B 29 narrative create a disputed account. The raft will be sent to Port Lyautey for examination while newsmen were barred from viewing.
Ten thousand installation workers in 43 states and Washington DC threaten a Monday walkout unless an Indiana issue is settled. The Santa Fe embargo could halt freight and passenger service, affecting regional cattle shipments and several major lines west of Buffalo and south of the Ohio River.
The Urschat ranch fire near here started about 3 p.m and spread 30 miles with strong winds. Fire crews from Booker Perryton joined Canadian firemen and volunteers to battle the blaze.
Ervin Choate 28 of San Diego Calif pleaded guilty to forging a $10 check dated Jan 27 passed to White's Auto in Lubbock and was given four years in the penitentiary by District Judge Dan Blair. Eva Mae Fields 24 of Lubbock also pled guilty to forgery and drew three years. both cases handled by state officials and defense attorneys.
Fragmented lines describe scattered showers and dust blowing across Brown fields in the afternoon. Elevators and nearby areas experienced a light shower with dust swirling, as late trading and wind patterns affected the scene.
Secretary Symington and others warn the continental air defense system is vulnerable as jet fighters exceed 2,000 and the plan to spend about 400 million annually on new aircraft would be required to sustain four modern air groups. They urge accelerated preparations against a Soviet attack and highlight shortages in existing defenses.
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