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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1945
Page
8
Frances Denney presents an array of gifts under the Night Life perfume powder line. The Melody Box Letter From Santa Christmas Wreath sets range from 1.00 to 12.50, plus a plastic dressor set with a mirror and brush and comb in crystal clear packaging.
Catalog style page lists color, size and style gifts with prices from 1.29 to 16.50. Items include Lucite poker chips, plastic chips, pipes, pipe racks, portable bar sets, glassware, lighters, humidors, games, leather cases and wallets. 20 percent federal tax noted.
At McCloskey General Hospital wounded and convalescent soldiers turn to crafting handmade Christmas gifts. Hundreds participate, producing billfolds, purses, toys, lamp bases, and more. Leaders note the effort boosts morale and serves as meaningful therapy during recovery.
Honolulu dispatch reports all 386 Hawaii women Marines bid farewell to duty as they board the hospital ship Rescue for San Francisco. The Waves and SPARS aboard for discharge join 232 Marines leaving via the same voyage.
C R McCaffree a 10 year old of Lubbock pled guilty to a theft charge and was fined and ordered to serve. A 16 year old involved in the same case was guilty and sentenced. Sheriff Earl Horton reports arrests and transfers to county authorities with fines and short jail terms. Police note stolen items including money papers and coats from downtown and a hill area near Buffalo.
President Truman said in a press conference that the United States has not received an official request from Russia for financial aid. He noted Britain faces opposition over a proposed six billion dollar loan and suggested the plan may not be approved.
The third annual band clinic co sponsored by Texas Tech and Lubbock High opens with a two hour rehearsal by Lubbock High at 10 a m Friday in the Lubbock High auditorium led by Tech band director D O Wiley. More than 50 band directors from West Texas and Eastern New Mexico are expected. The event includes a concert at 1 p m Friday in the stock judging pavilion and a 3 p m Friday business meeting in the college band room to discuss spring plans.
In Tientsin on December 8 Marines said twenty four 60 millimeter mortar rounds were fired into a Chinese village near Anshan on December 4 after two Marines were killed and wounded by Chinese gunmen who refused to surrender. A Marine corporal feigned death to survive a subsequent shot after two wounded Rabbits were killed.
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