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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1947
Page
6
A long range plan for a super network of highways is proposed nationwide. The concept includes new routes and freeway links with emphasis on eastern corridors and connections to existing systems. A shop manager named Lorraine Broadway is noted in the damaged text as related to an unrelated local detail.
In Decatur Mississippi on August 2 a devoted cinema fan received a lifetime pass and numerous gifts from the Alhambra theater for remarkable attendance. Ms A Hosen was praised as a constant patron with only brief absences due to travel or hospitalization.
The Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company announced a station construction project to expand its pipeline facilities. The plan covers new infrastructure to transport natural gas from Texas and Louisiana to destinations including West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
World Oil reports week ending August 2 shows Texas output up 425 barrels daily to 2,263,675. Illinois leads gains with 11,200 more barrels to 179,400. Oklahoma up 650 to 385,409. Kansas down 3,650 to 292. New Mexico at 108,600, down 50. Overall U S production 5,040,650 barrels daily. A Persian rug auction in New York fetches 36,000 dollars.
The Lubbock Association of Life Underwriters held a "How Smart Are You" luncheon at the Hilton with cash prizes for correct answers. Dinty Moore chaired the program, Travis Key urged next meeting in September, and agencies with 100 percent membership will be recognized. Two new members were introduced and an invocation was given by Gradie Bownds. Hillsboro votes for meters 175 meters ordered for street projects.
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