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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1950
Page
13
Fragmented text reports calls by African groups for higher duties on crude imports as the Mexican trade accord faces abrogation discussion. References to U S policy debates, economic impacts, and potential shifts in tariff structures are mixed with unclear data on volumes and prices.
The Interior Committee concludes hearings on statehood for Alaska while Hawaiian statehood proceeds. Gruening urges parity in federal funds and land provisions with Hawaii, proposing a five year land study before transfer of remaining public lands to the new state.
Texas railroad commission reports last week total oil well completions 244 raising year to date to 3 352 versus 2 829 for same period last year. Gas wells 10 and 48 wildcats with 14 producing oil and 34 dry. A discussion notes CIO union support for curbing imports and education on world economies.
Lay members of local churches will call on Lubbock families in pairs. A minister will follow a visit when indicated. Each pair will comprise laymen from different denominations, ensuring no two from the same denomination are paired together.
A nervous robber attacked a Houston poultry and egg company after threatening to kill six people. The thief grabbed the day's receipts before escaping, though Vernon C. Frederick, the firm's president, said the money had not been counted. A recipe for a party snack follows.
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