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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1947
Page
6
Unclear fragment mentions new charges related to a government housing setup probe. Source text is incomplete, but indicates ongoing legal action and investigators pursuing additional counts. Names, dates, and locations are not identifiable from the readable portion.
Damages totaling 142,850 are sought in suits arising from a wreck. Plaintiff Mrs Bell sues multiple defendants alleging severe injuries including crushed bones and spinal damage, seeking hospital and medical bills 10,400 future expenses 2,500 for pain and suffering 5,000 for earnings and other relief. California note references vineyard acreage.
A group of Texas Tech students studying in Mexico expanded the Good Neighbor Program. Led by Miss Richards, the class explored Mayan Toltec Archaic and Aztec cultures, visited ruins and libraries, and learned about inflation and daily life in Mexico City. Members include Gene Miller Ruth Cowart Jane Turrentine Alma Jack Wilson Miriam Turrentine and others.
A terse note reports a board meeting expected to address personnel matters involving Sarina and a figure listed as 800. The fragmentary text hints at staffing or scheduling decisions with limited additional context.
Crosbyton High School announces student registration on Thursday and Friday. Registration runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for all students, with further details for parents and guardians. School opening is set for Monday, September 1.
Police launch house to house search for two robbers who threatened bank customers and staff at a Royal Bank of Canada with a pistol and a sawed off shotgun, fleeing with about 40 000 dollars. Suspects identified as Donald McDonald 40 Toronto and Ulysses Lauron 25 Windsor, believed recent Kingston penitentiary escapees. Roads blocked as investigators sweep near the east Windsor area where the getaway car was found abandoned.
In Bedford a scorching pavement scene caused motorists to stop and stare. A collision led to an ice truck overturning as six hundred pounds of scare excrement spilled across the highway, prompting police intervention.
Floydada will open Monday with all teaching positions filled. A delay at North Ward due to gas and water installation holds back. Registration runs daily until noon, football squad and seniors meet first, faculty plans set for Saturday. Colored school to open later. several districts transfer pupil counts to Floydada.
The heavy rains washed out two bridges north of Espanola along US routes near Ojo Creek. Police report rescue and detour efforts ongoing as crews assess damage with repairs anticipated next week.
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