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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1947
Page
1
C W Ratliff reports a rally at Mackenzie Park on August 19 to map a plan for college funds. The Journal staff writer notes community organizing and public involvement in funding higher education efforts.
A rally opposition to a constitutional amendment is set for State Park at 7 30 p m on Tuesday August 19 hosted by former students of Technemferent college book Chamber of Commerce The group aims to push a five cent perierem tax to fund state services The event features Harley Sadler West Texas Woman and group partners with entertainment from Tent Theater Company in Ingram and radio host Landis KFYO KCBD to MC The rally runs from 8 45 p m to 9 00 p m so attendees may catch the sunset prior to the program leading into the rally context and messaging
Fire heavily damages a residence early today with uncertain origin. The home on Central and Clare Avenue sustained significant smoke and structural damage. Mrs Frank Ly lives there with a nephew, authorities said.
Associated Press report on August hearings where Howard Hughes told the wartime probe he would depart the United States if his giant cargo aircraft failed to fly. He defended the project against critics while acknowledging uncertain outcomes and questioned entertainment expenses charged to his company.
The three day district encampment of 4-H club boys begins Monday at the fairgrounds with swimming lessons rifle range practice and a luncheon for chamber of commerce and Panhandle South Plains Fair directors. About 24 4-H youths from 18 South Plains counties attend under the guidance of D W Sherrill district farm agent and Williams the district farm agent.
British forces in Greece, about 6000 strong, are said to be kept to avert trouble as rumors of withdrawal surface. Athens reports show drachma rise against gold sovereign, signaling potential governmental crisis. American anti-Communist policy in Greece aims to prevent instability.
William Odom closing in on a solo round-the-world flight record as he neared Elmendorf Field Alaska landing after flying from Tokyo. The Bombshell was set to continue toward Chicago on the final leg, with sponsors indicating a Sunday afternoon touchdown in Chicago.
Prime Minister Attlee confronts a Labor Party split over Britain’s steel industry nationalization as critics seek a clear yes or no on steel. A special Monday meeting of Labour MPs is planned amid reports ministers may delay or alter the scheme. Attlee also outlines an anti crisis program on BBC radio while foreign and fiscal ministers split over postponement and defense cuts.
FBI says 14 year olds Clarence Hubbard and Franklin Trentham planned a $2,000 note scam inspired by comics. On probation for auto theft, they admitted writing a threat to Mrs. Richard Brewer and sought a car to drive to Tampa, claiming prior theft knowledge.
A desert cloudburst near Needles California washed out sections of the Santa Fe main line and disrupted transcontinental Highway 66. Rail traffic was halted with detours considered but a tunnel mouth on a branch was suspended until removal. The event prompted road and rail service delays across the area.
Three men treated at Lubbock Memorial hospital for injuries not believed serious after two accidents near 11 am. Portales youths in a Bryant McDonald and Son ambulance wreck along East Nineteenth led police to pursue. A second driver sustained a knee laceration. Another crash near the north underpass left a man injured. he’ll be held for investigation. A second pair of crashes occurred in Anton and south of Lubbock on the Tahoka highway with minor injuries and an unadmitted truck rollover victim.
A strong weekend earthquake rattled major cities across Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio Wisconsin and occurred near Chicago with tremors lasting up to several minutes. Seismologists reported the center near Ohio and Chicago felt brief shaking with reports from Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo Detroit Grand Rapids and others with minor possible damage and no casualties.
The United States agreed to an early American British meeting with France to hear French views on the Anglo American plan to boost industrial production in western Germany. Secretary Marshall released a note saying the U S is prepared to discuss French views on Ruhr coal mine management and control with Britain and France.
Evans and Truman, former Army pilots, completed the first leg of a round the world flight in two light planes. They made unscheduled overnight stops at Presque Isle and Downeaster Bangor to gather weather data and check reception. The pair left Teterboro New Jersey and plan 30 to 48 days for the 21,350 mile journey with next leg to Goose Bay Labrador.
Aug 9 report from ATAVIA Java with Indonesian and Dutch claims of cease fire violations. Indonesia cites Dutch mopping up actions and territorial aims while the Dutch accuse Indonesians of attacking a outpost near Soer?haia and infiltrations elsewhere. A Sunanese party supports Dutch measures and a Chinese community spokesman calls for protection of minorities.
Warm weather continues across the area with readings reaching 96 degrees in Lubbock and similar heat across the South Plains. The Panhandle stayed cooler by comparison while the U S Weather Bureau forecast dry, fair conditions for today and Monday with highs near 98 degrees possible.
Officials warn housing limits may cap fall enrollment at Texas Tech with 6000 to 6500 students forecast. Registrar W. P. Cement says 7500 potential in best housing conditions, and 4500 men attend with dorms for 960. Local cooperation urged to ease housing.
Toward a record heat wave the state faced numerous forest and pasture fires. In Fallstown Park a blaze scorched over 1 6090 acres and spread toward nearby towns. Firefighters fought through the night as flames approached Electra and Parkview, with Jacksonville and Kilgore also seeing outbreaks. Temperatures topped 110 in multiple cities, Greenville and Temple among those reporting extreme highs.
Weather reports say the South Plain area faces rainfall shortages with forecasts mixed. Farmers report crop stress from heat and lack of moisture. some fields show slowing growth while others remain excellent. Fire crews battle blazes near Baton Rouge as forest fires threaten property and stump costs.
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