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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1947
Page
3
Gov. Jester aligns with Giles over Texas tidelands question amid mixed signals from coru nisms. The dispute centers on lands and security concerns as legislation and state claims unfold with references to Clark and the oral bureau.
Ford Victor company announced a shutdown extending beyond a day due to a supervisor crisis that forced suspension and layoffs. Factory lines halted, assembly crews recalled on short notice as the plant faced additional disruptions.
City Engineer John Ruhman credited continued public cooperation with the water conservation appeal for improved supplies in Lubbock. Even with continuing shortage, two partly cloudy days and adherence to odd even lawn watering rules boosted reservoir levels, urging residents to keep the schedule until rain or heat breaks.
In Washington two Texans C C Husted and W W Harmon of Burnet Texas met American Legion officials and Rep Johnson to discuss a model town plan. A proposed 100000 conservation and reforestation program would cover the Colorado watershed. Burnet was chosen as a typical small city of 3000 to 5000 to pilot veterans programs to curb migration to larger cities.
Girl students from 41 states arrive in Washington for a five day study of the capital under the American Legion Auxiliary. The Girls Nation convention opens with a banquet at American University. Delegates include George Ann Hicks Edmond Oklahoma Helen Margaret Walker Enid Texas Harriet Killebrew Paris Ann Buchanan Temple and others.
The Lubbock VFW post Pup Tent No 12 Order of Military Cooties is active with 34 members aiding disabled veterans. They run a weekly concession that funds veterans hospitals in Amarillo and visit the facility monthly. Donations are collected via local volunteers and merchants. Third victim dies from a butane truck blaze near Greenville, Texas.
The Lubbock Independent School District trustees appoint Earl Collins D E Sellers and O L Byrd to a new equalization board. They begin reviewing the district inventories and plan hearings on tax matters at a later date.
New York Aus. 9 UP strike of 150 radio engineers threatening international flights by American and other airlines was called off this morning after two and a half hours of negotiations. Company and engineers continued talks on minimum flight time with officials noting progress.
Fragmented text from a Texas based Avalanche Journal page describes aviation or authority matters with references to Oppegird Royas and CAA. The readable portions mention a 12 hour requirement and press involvement, but specifics are obscured. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the fragment.
Munice Indiana celebrates a 93 year old city and its chamber of commerce plans to mark a centennial this year amid elaborate voting preparations and civic plans.
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