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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1952

Page

8

National debt threat to future demands sound economy

New York writer Harry C. France argues that Soviet propaganda in sports masks a broader threat from communism. He warns inflation and rising debt threaten American liberty and urges balanced budgets and tax realism to maintain a strong economy against Moscow’s influence. He calls the Kremlin dishonorable and emphasizes the need to sustain free enterprise to produce war readiness.

Harry C France New York City America Sam United States Russia Kremlin

Journal of Commerce's human angle tucked beneath business focus

The piece notes SAUL PETT argues the Journal of Commerce, while centered on commerce, remains a humane labor force with reporters showing personal warmth and family ties, yet its dehumanized facade is deliberate to sustain formal business reporting.

Saul Pett New York Journal of Commerce Forral Indian Ocean Hollywood Pulitzer Journal City Deadline Time

FBI Arrests One Of Top Ten Fugitives Hill Nabbed in Hamtramck

John Thomas Hill, 49, listed among the FBI's top ten fugitives, was captured in Hamtramck Michigan by agents. He faces murder charges in Queen Anne's County Maryland and felonious assault in Portsmouth Virginia. Hill reportedly aided a Willoughby Maryland store slaying during a robbery.

Washington FBI Today John Thomas Hill Hill Hamtramck Mich Queen Anne's County Portsmouth FBI Detroit J. Edgar Hoover New York State Smith Street Hamtrack James Smith Hull Willoughby James A. Robey Robey

Livestock Market Report From Kansas City

Livestock prices show varied shifts with steers steady to higher, prime calves selling around 38 to 39 dollars per hundredweight and heifers around 21 to 23 dollars. The report notes brisk demand for feeder cattle, with stockers and feeders trading higher and prices for various classes fluctuating in a busy market overview.

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USDA Signs 17 Peanut Bins Across Texas and Oklahoma

The Agriculture Department signed a $10, 56.52 contract with Midwestern Steel Building Co of Oklahoma City to build 17 peanut storage bins in Texas and Oklahoma with a total capacity of 658000 bushels. Texas sites include Floresville Hanettsville Whitney Elk Hart Grapeland Decatur Whitesboro and Sulphur Springs. Oklahoma sites are Fort Cobb and Anadarko.

Washington Agriculture Department Midwestern Steel Building Co Oklahoma City Texas Oklahoma Floresville Hanettsville Whitney Elkhart Grapeland Decatur Whitesboro Sulphur Springs Fort Cobb Anadarko

Temporary Housing Elimination Extended By Truman

President Truman ordered extended elimination of World War II temporary housing from December 31 to January 1. Officials noted one extension failed to cover 35,090 units and today's order aims to include them amid defense needs and broader housing and economic impact.

Washington Truman Tedas

Authorities Search For Negro In Hit-Run Death Of Woman

Mrs Inez Martinez a 47 year old woman was killed by a speeding hit and run driver in Houston late Friday night Police said a Negro driver lurked as his automobile skidded onto a lawn and struck two other persons about an hour later Witnesses described the car as a late model dark sedan Martinez death came at 1115 p m with her purse bearing a tire tread imprint the report notes

Houston Inez Martinez Martinez

Fort Worth tavern owner charged in wife’s shooting

Wilce Turner Matthews, 21, accused of murdering his wife Dorothy Marie Matthews, 22, after an early Friday shooting at a Fort Worth tavern. He posted $5,000 bond and reportedly fled after a threat from a close relative of his wife, claiming the shooting was accidental.

Fort Worth Wilce Turner Matthews Matthews Dorothy Marie Matthews

Jap War Criminals Promised Clemency Policy Update

The United States pledged early consideration of clemency and parole for Japanese war criminals under the peace treaty. A State Department spokesman noted prior paroling of 892 criminals and sentence reductions for 65, with about 821 prisoners believed eligible now. Fort Worth mentions a separate life-threat case involving a relative of Mrs Matthews.

Washington United States Japan State Department Department

Notice to creditors in the Elizabeth Gibson Howell estate

George C. Howell administrator of the Elizabeth Gibson Howell estate in Lubbock County Texas notifies all creditors and claimants to present their claims by law at his residence 3199-2th Street in Lubbock by August 14 1952. The notice is dated August 14 1952 and references the estate deceased Elizabeth Gibson Howell.

Lubbeck Tlubhorck County Texas A. D George C. Howell Eouvaveth Giisen Howell

Ordinance Establishing Ylding and Right of Way S Line

The city commission passes a two reading ordinance establishing building lines and setbacks for the north and south sides of a street between avenues. It requires that no building or structure encroach on public utilities or building lines and sets conditions for setbacks. The measure, amended and approved, cites ordinance No. 11 and dates from August 1952 with votes recorded by Commissioners Carpenter Thomas Davis and Mayor Tripp. the first and second readings and passage followed.

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