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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1947

Page

9

Fight Brews Over GOP Plan To Tighten Labor Bill

A GOP plan to curb labor bill rights triggers a Senate debate led by Sen. Taft. The nine man committee plans an open session aiming for action by Wednesday night. Public dispute centers on private injunctions and restricting union influenced welfare funds in coal mining.

Tooring Man Len 'Murray GOP Senate Republican Policy Committee Sen Taft Ohio Fant

Wilson School Wins Scholastic Contest

Wilson School takes top honors in a scholastic contest with standout performances by Janet Webster of New Deal and Veda Tanner of Idalou tying for first in girls declamation. Charles Giles of Shallowater wins story telling, while Frenship placeholders Knott and Willa V. Sage top the lower grades. Barbara Montgomery and Shirley Jo Hewlett of Wilson earn second, with Shirley Watkins and Sey Ballard of Shallowater also placing.

Janet Webster New Deal Veda Tanner Idalou Frenship Charles Giles Shallowater Foeine Knott Willa V. Sage Barbara Montgomery Shirley Jo Hewlett Wilson Shirley Watkins Sey Ballard

Waco Traveler Seeks Quick Relief From Stomach Ailment

A traveler in Waco seeks rapid stomach relief using a remedy called Mertox Me as described by WB Terner. The account contains fragmented details about discomfort at night and an evening meal, with unclear outcomes.

Waco Mertox

Official Records Bolt 27 and Mies Lérene Morsan

Two individuals named Bolt aged 27 and Mies Lérene Morsan figure in an official record. The notice lists their identities and statuses within a civil or administrative document. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment but confirms their inclusion in the record.

Burglars Die in Laredo Grocery Store Shootout

In Laredo two burglars reportedly residents of the area were killed during a police battle at a local grocery store. Officers fired during the confrontation using flashlights and issued a fusillade before dawn.

Officor Laredo Tere Ee Wullet

Local awards announced for school players and teams

Lonnie Brownlow and Billie Scar were named among top second place honorees in the New Deal awards. Henderson Tackle Bol and Whittle of Cooper secured third place in the same event.

Lonnie Brownlow Billie Scareen New Deal Henderson Bol and Whittle Cooper

Police Seek Elusive Firebug in Durham Fire Scare

Durham police pursue a suspected arsonist described as a pyromaniac who started a string of fires in a university area. Virginia Leontra Sapirvishey was attacked during a blaze that threatened rooms and corridors. she was struck on the head but not recognized the assailant. A second disturbance occurred Wednesday night involving 26 year old Sue Taylor.

Durham N. C U.P Ellusive Dan Bowelling Universe Virginia Leontra Sue Taylor

Texas Delegation to Be Honored at Donor Dinner

A Monday dinner honoring the Texas congressional delegation is planned at Sam Rayburn. Attendees include Representative Moe, officials from the Art staff, and Attorney General Tom Clark with sponsors from the Texas Association of Commerce and Texas Chamber.

Texas Congress Res Sam Rayburn House Nny 'Fenders Tom Clark The Texas Associaton of Commerce Texas Chamber

Unclear OCR fragment on nurse wounded in bandit attack

Vague notes describe a nurse wounded during a robbery and arson case. The fragment mentions a bandit, medical staff, and a claim that no coin was seen between the robbery and the arson. Details are unreadable and names missing.

Apa Nea

Ropesville Field Day Planned With Agricultural Talks

Levelland April 26 A special report outlines a Ropesville GI vocational agriculture project field day starting at 10:30 a m Members will hear Gilmore present a statistical review of project activities including debt liquidation progress on farms A visit to a dairy production topic will be discussed by W L Stangel dean of agriculture at Texas Tech College

Levelland Lockley Visor Farmers Home Administration Ropesville GI Vocational Agriculture Gilmore W. L. Stangel Division of Agriculture Texas Tech College

War Costs Cut United States Spending Since 1776

Sunday April 27 1947 report notes a wartime claim that pay to participants in the conflict amounts to half of what the entire U.S. government has spent since 1776. The figure underscores the massive wartime outlay and historical spending context.

United ‘States

Minnesota records 2733 cases highest in the United States

Minnesota reported 2,733 coronavirus cases, the most in the United States at that time, as health officials tracked rising infections and prepared responses in local communities and hospitals.

Minnesota United States

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