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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1947

Page

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Greece forms new cabinet as King acts after crisis

King Paul instructed Constantin Tsaldaris to form a new Greek cabinet following the collapse of Demea Mararmos Maximos’s Royalist government. Tsaldaris expected to announce his ministers and will seek support from liberals and other factions. Parliament will convene and elections will be held soon. Zervas may remain, and Napoleon Zervas could be named to a key post.

L. S. Chakales Associated Press Thens Greece King Paul Constantin Tsaldaris Grek Seout Demefs Marsemos Taldare Maximos Ongest Tsaldaris Maximus Errilias Paul Montperil Tealdaris Ceeed Neisied

There'll Be Premium Prizes At The Fair Contest

A fragmented notice advertises prizes and premiums for a fair. It mentions winners receiving $10,000, plus various listings of premiums. The item references a broad participation by farm demonstration agents and recruiters across the region.

Taft-Hartley Law Violations Reported in Outsized Case

Francis M. Lemay reports possible Taft-Hartley law violations involving an unspecified party. The brief item notes a press staff writer and references a damaged, unclear source segment, offering limited details on the alleged conduct or parties.

Francis M. Lemay

Nineteen British Miners Die in Eng Explosion

In Annfield Plain England an explosion at Morrison North mine killed nineteen miners. Rescue crews and authorities coordinated efforts as unions and the National Coal Board sought answers on the disaster and its cause.

Annfield Pais Eng

Big Four Talks May Be Resumed

Reports from Washington Paris and Moscow indicate plans to reconvene the Big Four foreign ministers for German peace treaty talks at the United Nations Assembly in New York. Molotov and Bidault expected to attend along with George C. Marshall and other key officials, with decisions hinging on attendance and UN session timing.

York United Nations Gener Assembly Washington Won Paris New York Moscow MM. Molotov Marshall U.N Ly

Area Cotton Crop Put At 650000 Bales In Drouth Year

A damaged OCR summary reports drought left area cotton at about 650000 bales amid heavy losses. It notes financial impact near $100,000,000 and widespread damage across counties with high yield losses expected as a result of drought conditions.

Drouth Clapp Rey

Caverns Dug Near Albuquerque Suggested by Denver Post

The Denver Post reports a major excavation near Albuquerque under a mountain peak. The work, said to involve hundreds of workers and heavy machinery, is described as a potential defense measure. Commercial airline pilots note nearby jets at runways close to the site.

Denver Anz The Denver Post Albuquerque Post Albquerque Robert Fenwick the Post

Security Zone Defined in Inter-American Defense Meeting

At the Inter-American defense conference a Western hemisphere security zone concept was introduced into the mutual defense treaty. Delegates outlined zone limits, with outlying points like Hawaii and the Galapagos possibly included. The United States agreed not to invoke the treaty if attacks occur outside the hemisphere and to a unified command for defending the region.

Norman Carignan Associated Press Ustandinha Brazil Hawai Galapagos Islands U.S Mexico Peru Bolivia United States Greece All America

Light Shower Reported in Lubbock Area

A light shower fell in the Lubbock area on Saturday with a sprinkle at Slaton, the only precipitation in the region. No rain at the municipal airport. Alpine and Barnhart also saw heavy rain mid afternoon. Dry ice rainmaking experiments are planned again with large sponsorship by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

Lubbock City Slaton Municipal Cty U.S. Weather Bureau Alpine Barnhart San Angelo Santa Fe Railroad James J. Vickers Vickers M.D. Fanning Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Karl B. Cobims

Severe Storm Heads Toward Texas Coast Alarm Widens

A tropical storm near 160 miles southeast of the Texas coast intensified to near hurricane strength as it moved northwest toward the coast. Winds near the storm center rose to about 75 mph with higher gusts, prompting hurricane warnings from Matazarda to the crescent and heavy coastal precautions along the Galveston area.

Brest Salveston Auz Texas Aqp.m CST Weather Bureau SO Mules Eer Galveston Gulf Coast Guard Joseph J. Mansfield Matazarda Crescent

British Leaders To Meet Monday In Second Merisis Session

British Cabinet to convene Monday in a second Merisis meeting within ten weeks to decide on funds and supplies for the current economic storm. Deputy Prime Minister Morrison warned the nation that drastic government orders may come under emergency powers as time runs against dollar drain.

Tom Williams Associated Press London 21 Bi Ealed Tolay Herbert Morrison British Economic Campaign rPurn

Lubbock County Opposes College Building Amendment

Voters in Lubbock County voted 125 to 4 against the College Building amendment amid a large anti amendment campaign. The drive, supported by local media and business groups, called the proposal a trap by the University Gang to favor Texas institutions over smaller state colleges. Local rallies drew thousands to Mackense State Park with figures like Hassell and Rep. Harley Sadler voicing strong opposition.

Avalanche-Journal KFYO KSEL KCBD Lubbock Jantor Senior Chambers of Commerce Eo-Students Texas Technological College University University of Texas Texas A&m College Mackense State Park Hassell Downstaters Sadler Hop Halsey

Area votes a roaring no to UT constitutional amendment

South Plains voters rejected a University of Texas inspired state constitution change in a special election with Lubbock County leading the landslide against the measure. County by county tallies showed wide opposition, with several counties reporting margins near three to one. A transportation accident in Arkansas left one dead in a rear-caboose collision between a Cotton Belt passenger train and a freight tram near an east Texas line.

Lubbock County Piac Coun Lubbock Dore Anna Wassehoel K Carter Arner Shiaries & Frenenin A.B. Slagle Avalanche-Journal South Plains University of Texas Tollo Ailey Santhes Rison Ark Cotton Belt Dallas Abr Bluff Prue

Egyptian Mob Protests UN Inaction Over British Troops

Cairo witnesses a large Egyptian mob opposing the UN Security Council for not ordering British troops out. The protest, numbering over 500, surged through the Nile Valley with anti Western chants while police were struck and a truck was stoned.

Cairo Egypt Aus United Nations America

Rural Ballots Yet Out Could Beat Proposal

Rural ballot counts show potential to defeat a proposed amendment. Readings cite El Paso and A&M College regions with reported percentages around 60 to 70 for and against, amid incomplete returns and unreported results from many boxes.

Regan Thompson Lead Bell Wins Senate Place

Regan and Thompson led early, while Bell claimed a seat in the Senate race. The election tallies showed Reed, Mares, and other contenders with varying results as states reported votes.

Regan Thompson Bell Senate

Weather Forecast for Lubbock Area

A scattered evening outlook for the Lubbock region includes light showers possible late while temperatures ease. Winds shift to the west with cooler air moving in, and overnight lows dip into the mid forties.

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