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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1947
Page
4
Fege 4 optimism noted for the Inter American Conference on Security as leaders anticipate closing speeches. Expected return of key figures includes Mr Truman and President Phuran arriving for the residential section and final talks.
Rehearsals were held at Summer Senior High School for a summer playhouse production scheduled to run August 21 from 6 30 p m. Cast includes Agnes ghosts of his wife and D M Howell with set work on square holes and fog effects on east side trees.
Officials in Ahoskie faced Kiwanis International review after a raffle mix up led to an incorrect prize claim. Two Ahoskie officials testified as Nadim Sted 4 was ruled not the original winner. a restitution of 2900 dollars was cited. Dr Charles Townes, a retired physician from Waverly, received the car prize in the second drawing amid claims of ticket sale confusion. Dr Charles W Armstrong presided at May meeting as Kiwanis International president.
Brownfield to build a transient labor camp on 1.5 acres with housing and meals. Project estimated at 1000 dollars with county funds covering the remainder. Board of commissioners approved proceeding toward construction.
A state official addressed city residents describing tax and securities law aims in Texas. He said stricter licensing requirements are planned, with about 20 licenses to be introduced by a local attorney, and noted broad interest in how avenues of revenue are managed amid ongoing discussions.
Tahoka hosts an electric co operative meeting at 2 p m with open discussion on elections and new membership. Officials from Wilson and Pech report plans for construction and board advances as members prepare for a potential $700 fund.
Patrick J. Hurley addressed the New Mexico Republican central committee warning that victory in 1948 won’t come easily. He urged the GOP to present itself as a liberal party supporting internationalism and a nonpartisan foreign policy, arguing Democrats run a partisan machine at taxpayers’ expense. He criticized factions and warned against making the party reactionary or sacrificing labor for profits.
Fort Worth reports Dr. Norris pastor of First Baptist Church and Temple Baptist Detroit will depart August 14 for Palestine. He plans to meet Arab and Jewish leaders and discuss missions in Iraq and Turkey. Interviews are arranged with Ernest Bevin and Pope Pius XII through Adm. Allan Cunss, Palestine commissioner.
A pharmacologist unveils Mertox a remedy claimed to ease rheumatic pains kidney ailments and indigestion. The formula blends herbs roots and minerals and is said to improve appetite energy and bowel rhythm without narcotics or calomel. Marketed widely Texas druggists offer 8 ounces of Mertox Compound.
The Lockney school district agreed to purchase four surplus Army hospital buildings to expand facilities. The move aims to provide additional classroom space and support for growing enrollment, with the transfer likely handled through local procurement channels and funding arrangements.
Rail accident near Lydda kills several and injures others as an Egyptian Express derails after a mine explosion. Police report three Jews among the deceased and revive patrols in the vicinity.
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