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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1947
Page
4
The air commander argues America overestimates UN powers and urges patience as postwar plans unfold. He cites stalled treaties with Italy and the slow pace of security arrangements, warning that long-term peace depends on decisive actions rather than hopes.
Readings show higher prices for cotton, cottonseed, and other farm products in July. Cotton advanced to about 21 cents per pound with gains from the prior month, while cottonseed fell to roughly 79 dollars per ton. overall farm product values reflected mixed shifts.
County agent Leroy Colgan announced the selection of Lubbock County representatives for the annual 4 H Roundup in College Station. Eligible youths must be 4 H club members aged at least 12 and not previously courted, with year to year progress shown. Two boys and two girls from each county are chosen to attend, with travel planned by charter and bus for groups from TB counties in the service district.
The Red Caps moved into first place by defeating Hubber Juniors 18 11 at Wagner Park. Carl Jones and Red Larde led the Caps with a late rally while Pee Lee allowed seven runs and Het Gay Pearch homered. Hubber Juniors beat Guadalupe Sombreros 16 11 behind Walter Austin four hit ball and two doubles. Formal opening notes a Tom Power Torch sales event and Outlaw Motor company service at the Fords and Refreshments offered.
Reading from a Felix County report by County Agent DOW Sherrill, farm conditions in Lubbock and surrounding counties show good moisture but patchy rainfall reducing peach and alfalfa yields. Cotton pests like flea hoppers decline with no new threats, irrigation aids progress while markets and livestock face stress from dry feeds and lower marketing activity.
SALT LAKE CITY August 2 Michael W Straus commissioner of reclamation announced a program of expenditure for reclamation projects totaling 195000000 for the fiscal year 1948. The plan includes the Colorado River Marshall Ford dam project 76000 for water items equipment in the dam and powerhouse and the Valley gravity project 244000 for continued investigation including other projects.
Austin dispatch states that Major James Po Carter and Capt Dorsey T Knowsine are named officers in the 26th Infantry Division. Capt Rohnert E Elliott will head a field artillery battalion while a liaison officer appointment is noted at headquarters.
Nationally advertised spray on paint claims to resist chipping fading and cracking it dries in an hour with a gloss finish and no lint powder puff included free literature and 16 color cards offered exclusive dealer inquiry in Lubbock Texas and surrounding areas
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