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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1944
Page
3
The article notes that meetings will address soil conservation, price and loan programs, and farm operator responsibilities. It cites the need for community committeemen to serve and support farm programs, referencing past election participation and the goal of a more representative group to aid congressional actions.
More than 40 band directors from West Texas and New Mexico are expected for the second annual clinic sponsored by Texas Tech and Lubbock High. The event, directed by D O Wiley and Charles S Eskridge, features performances by the high school and college bands Friday and Saturday with sessions for directors to observe and study larger band procedures.
About 250 officers enlisted men and guests attended a venison barbecue at the Texas State Guard headquarters hosted by Lt Col McCasland and staff. A War Department armored scout car was on display. Guests included Major Hartman Chaplain Miller Major Shackleford and Capt Treadway from Lubbock airfields with several Plainview Crosbyton Floydada and South Plains personnel listed.
An application for a 1000 watt standard station on 980 kilocycles daytime operation was filed with the Federal Communications Commission. Clyde H. Smith C. O. Baldwin Hoyt Houck and Walter G. Russell, doing business as Lubbock Broadcasting Company, seek the new station at Lubbock Texas. Little more is known beyond this filing.
A Tokyo tally reports 168000 Japanese casualties for the year and claims Allied losses were lower. The Imperial Army and Navy issued figures asserting significant enemy casualties while noting past years’ totals and disputing American reports. The release cites 78000 in a broad tally with 20000 listed as British casualties.
The House votes to extend the Second War Powers Act through 1946, sending the emergency authority bill to the White House for signature. Meanwhile a note mentions Venezuela where freedom of worship is guaranteed by law.
Manuel W. Ayers announces county wide program starting in January to combat rats, rabbits, and prairie dogs. About 85,000 rats in county cause $116,000 annual losses. methods include poison bait, grain poisoning, and shooting for rabbits and prairie dogs. Prizes offered to 4-H clubs to boost participation. emphasis on reducing harborage and rat proofing buildings.
A. B. Narons left arm was torn off on Wednesday in the laundry where he worked. He died last night.
SPAAF graduate Flight Officer Richmond of West Pittston Pa. recounts six nerve filled days after landing near Eindhov en in Holland. He flew a CG-4A glider with a jeep and 108 men ammunition and three airborne infantrymen. Local residents aided the crew hiding the jeep and supplying food and shelter during the Nazi patrols.
Civilian shotgun shells and rifle ammunition may face production cuts as a wartime measure. Army officials and the War Production Board expect a final decision on reducing civilian ammunition output after a WPB meeting.
A distorted note claims sprouted soybeans can mature in five days without full sunlight and aid health by preventing scurvy. The fragment mentions Devehbacn as a possible source or term but lacks clear context or attribution.
Roy A Evans of Route 4 died Saturday in a West Texas hospital after weeks of illness. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 8 in the Southiene Bapia church. Rev Allman of Lubbock will officiate. Rix Funeral Home announced. Interment will be in Southland cemetery. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs S T Evans of Tohoka, two sisters Mrs Nichols of Tulsa and Mrs Evans of Dallas, and Leonard Evans of Memphis.
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