15 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1948
Page
1
A Republican statement asserts the administration has trimmed budgeted outlays from the 80th Congress. It cites fiscal 1947 and 1948 savings of 3.6 billion and 2.74 billion respectively, totaling about 4.341 billion, while noting government expenditures exceed 40 billion annually.
Chrysler announces a second round of auto price increases in three months. The move comes as the Detroit automaker raises costs across models citing market pressures and higher production expenses.
Texas Technological College plans the inauguration of Dr D Wiggins as fifth president during the Homecoming on October 30. The board formed a committee to study housing for faculty, considering 50 to 100 cottages financed by 500000 in revenue bonds and rentals of 50 to 60 dollars monthly. A class of 1943 gift includes a $1000 war bond and two $25 war bonds.
General Douglas MacArthur arrived in Seoul for the ceremony marking the birth of a U S backed republic in Korea. Thousands of police and national constabulary lined the route to Kimpo airport while Lt. Gen. John R. Hodge and President Syngman Rhee led dignitaries in the public event.
Moscow reports that the anticipated talks between three western envoys and Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov were delayed or deferred to night amid undisclosed developments. The envoys include U.S. Ambassador Walter Bedell Smith and others who had planned to confer with Molotov this afternoon or evening, but none had left for a meeting by late hour.
A 14-year-old from Lubbock named Joe Lon Teal aims for All American Soap Box Derby honors in Akron as crowds of about 190600 expected. The event features the world’s greatest amateur race with Teal competing Sunday afternoon.
The Republican slate announced by Temple and Bertha Helen Kerr includes district leaders and candidates for county positions. Fred L. Parham is named state senator and Wells & Stanton Co. manager for county sheriff. George J. Young, linked to an local insurer, is set for county judge, with Mack Hiatt as county treasurer. Mrs Kerr also seeks county school superintendent and Laurvastoner Otto N. Rea is listed for county commission precinct.
A weak front from Amarillo area moves into the Sub region as overcast skies lower expected highs to around 90 degrees after a 96 degree high on Saturday. Weather reports list small rainfall from nearby locations including Plainview and Canyon while jewelry shop advertises a 17th anniversary sale starting tomorrow.
The House committee a reads witnesses on Chambers who testified of a Communist underground in wartime Washington naming Donald Hiss and Alger Hiss. The Hiss brothers seek a prompt hearing and deny Chambers while Donald Hiss calls for charges against Chambers.
The Lost Battalion reunion in Lubbock drew about 125 veterans as leaders from both groups discussed legislative matters. The Lost Battalion association voted to affiliate with the Bataan Veterans organization, ensuring its identity remains while joining the larger group.
Western Berlin police chief Johannes Stumm faces a court bid after anti Communist union leaders split from FDGB and formed UGO. Col Andrei Nesameyev warns UGO is an outlaw group. Mayor Louise Schroeder may recognize UGO despite Soviet stance. Paul Markgraf pushes public prosecutor to indict Stumm.
OPAL DIXON reports from Broadway Church of Christ as a missionary in Frankfurt describes how Germans fear a U S Russia war. He cites locals who would punish those who support Russians and notes relief work by Germans including doctors nurses and lawyers needing food.
A fragment from the Ava lanche Journal recalls a three year old war end celebration in Lubbock. The piece describes a city stunned by a dramatic scene with cars in motion and loud crowds, noting a shift to quieter aftermath the next day.
Israel warns it will compel Arab states to withdraw invading forces not only from Israel but from the Palestine territory if threats persist. The comment signals hard stance amid ongoing regional hostilities and allied tensions.
A subpoena seeks permission for Consul General Yakov Lomakin to visit teacher Mrs Kosenkina. The U S general rejects a request to place her under any external control, prompting departure from the State Department.
Eight people were injured when a 1833 Ford rit coach driven by a Lubbock resident collided with a 1933 vehicle near Higland on Keeton road. The crash occurred as the westbound coach struck the rear of the other car, sending occupants to Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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