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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1947

Page

3

Jesters Attack On National Demos Sparks Political Battle

Jester and Texas Democrats clash over federal tide land legislation. Dallas Texas figures, including Jerome Sneed Jr., push a resolution to examine Len McGrath's record, while state leaders seek to keep national support and oil-revenue claims intact amid looming 1948 campaigns.

Len McGrath Texas Jerome Sneed, Jr Austin AlcGrath Sneed Jester Travis County Texas Isaathad Spoint

Oil Companies Boost Prices Across Regions

East Texas and West Texas crude prices rise as Empire and Bell trec es announce increases effective Saturday. Sylvester Daween of Seth Premier notes Premier posts East Texas crude at 2.75 per barrel and West Texas at 2.65, an 80 cent rise overall. East Texas wells in Glenwater area expected to reach 25 with 17 more soon producing.

Svere Senora Hoonlas Empire Bell Trerecesst Glidewater Sylvester Daeveon Seth Nn Baird Anmrointer Lorgview Tocreae Fed Bet Beth

Wholesale Prices Trend Down Across Nation in Cash Markets

The Associated Press notes wholesale prices eased in cash markets while futures moved modestly. Grains mixed on the Chicago Board of Trade. cotton futures closed higher in New York. December wheat rose about 34 to 16 cents, corn fell 12 to 22 cents, oats up to 34 cents. the AP index slid 0.14 to 264.54. Hog prices gained 50 cents per hundred pounds. cattle were uneven and lambs down up to 1.35 per hundred weight.

Chicago Board of Trade New York Associated Press Chicago

Treland Compared to West Virginia in Size and Population

Treland equals the size of West Virginia yet hosts about a million more residents, shaping its density and urban spread. The comparison highlights a populous, compact nation with notable implications for infrastructure and regional planning.

Treland West Virginia

Change In Taxes On Businesses Talked

Houston December 6 Snyder said fornight that revising taxes affecting business should come ahead of a reduction in tax rates Congress should ensure tax income covers foreign aid and other costs and leave funds for debt reduction before equitable tax revision After these are done a rate cut will become feasible and proper Revision should address corporate and unincorporated income tax treatment and the double taxation of dividends and reform excise taxes that disturb competition

Houston Gpi Secretary of the Treasury Snyder Houston Chamber of Commerce Congress

Life From Death Seed Sprout Gave Rise to Delicious Apple

In Madison county Iowa 1870 a sprout grew from the roots of a dying tree. The sprout was cut down once then regrew and was nurtured into the origin of the famous Delicious apple variety.

Madison County Iowa

Counterfeiting Ring Broken Up in Chicago

Secret Service announces the break up of the nation s largest counterfeit operation. Five leaders arrested including ex convict Joe Moschiana alias Joe Moosh after a home search on Chicago s west side yielded 350 000 in bogus bills. Earlier find brought to 60 000 in fake money. total counterfeit value reaches 600 000.

Chicago U.P Secret Service Harry D. Anheier Victor Lustig Europe Joe Moschiana West Side Moschiano Joe Moosh

Large Krug rug for Waldorf Astoria lobby

Thats a Krug New York rug measuring 69 by 48 feet covering 3412 square feet. It weighs 3500 pounds and was shipped in three sections to the Waldorf Astoria. Moschiano to be arraigned today before U S Commissioner Edwin W Walker in a fraud case tied to nationwide passers for a gag. Four men previously arrested pled innocent and the case is continued to December 19 to assemble details.

New York Waldorf- Astoria United States Moschiano U. S Edwin W. Walker Walker

World has mined more in last 40 years than all prior history

The statement notes that mining activity in the past four decades surpasses all earlier periods combined, highlighting the rapid expansion and industrial demand driving extraction. It emphasizes the scale and historical significance of modern mining compared with earlier eras.

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