Truman outlines housing plan for veterans and rent limits
President Truman unveiled a broad housing program detailing continued veteran priority for every dwelling unit, limits on luxury housing, and a shift toward private financing for rental homes. He proposed extended Title 6 loan eligibility, longer amortization to lower rents, and expanded apprentice training to avert manpower shortages in 1947.
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White House
Mr. Nes
Congress
Truman
Federal Housing Administration
National Housing “Agency
Man Sentenced For Knifing Lubbockite
SAN ANGELO December 14 Special Judge John F Sutton overruled a new trial motion for Fred Slaughter 55 San Angelo convicted of assault with intent to murder for knifing Walter B McCaleb a Lubbock insurance man. McCaleb rushed to a hospital for serious wounds but recovered.
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San Angelo
John F. Sutton
Judicial District ‘Court
Fred Slaughter
San. ‘Angelo
Asault
Lubbock
Slaughter
Walter B. McCaleb
McCaleb
Lubbock man dies in west Texas crash reaches seventh city traffic fatality
Alvin Perry of Lubbock died at 10 30 am Saturday in West Texas hospital from injuries suffered in a 12 40 am Friday automobile crash that injured three others. Funeral services will be at Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bro C Welch, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in a local cemetery. Survivors include Winnie Ogle and the Perry family. Perry was found on the pavement with head and pelvic injuries and left hip dislocated. his condition earlier was described as fair.
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Alvin ‘Perry
Lubbock
West
Texas
Cumberland, Presbyterian
C. Welch
Texas Ospital
Ineck Memorial ‘Hospital
Builders Seek Easing of Housing Shortage Policy
Robert E. Maxey predicts more houses in 1947 but says relief is not immediate due to acute shortage of labor and materials. HA Padgett Jr urges removing priority ceilings to allow builders with funds to replace old houses. Arnold Maeker supports earlier government control release, while noting potential impact on urgent buyers including veterans.
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Robert E. Maxey
Ha.padgett, Jr
Builders'and Contractors Association
Arnold Maeker
Texas Tech War’ Veterans: “Association
Unreadable fragment about a basketball quintet on road trip
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a five member basketball group and a road trip. The isolated text is unclear and provides no verifiable names dates places or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR Note on Labor Wages and Motora Discussion
Incomplete text references earnings and wage increases, mentioning hourly rates and general motions. The readable bits indicate terms like Reuther and underway actions but lack clear context or complete facts. The piece appears as a garbled continuation from a page, not a full report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motora
Prices Vary as Markets Forecast Stabilization
Readable fragments suggest pricing trends with expectations of leveling off. Mentions of veterans and non alike hint at broader economic factors influencing value, though details are sparse and unclear from the OCR snippet.
Bus Collision Leaves Many Injured Across Multiple States
Emergency crews responded as a bus collision involving a train and several cars sent numerous people to hospitals. Names cited include Mrs Clarence Kienan of Tex and Ferdinand Lan cambre among many injured with fractures cuts and contusions. Authorities opened a hearing to determine causes and assess charges.
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Neain
Coulam
Galceran
Clarence On i
Illian
Maurice
Ferdinand
Elida Landry
Robert Fuchs
Bonnie
Texline
Tex
B. Doshier
Claude
Gus. Queve
Gus Queve
Simpson
Colorado
Whlford
Bradshaw
Sam
Kn ‘ Walley
Clara Schultz
Wichita
Bru
M ‘Bonin
Kaplan
Rita
Bonin
Winnesbor
B. S
Winnesboro
Treeck
Hugh Edmonds
Nev
Humann
Karnes City
George Kidwratford
Ww. Bridwell
Stratford
Lion _ Barbour
Iowa
Tae ‘Brenham
Teight
Theft charges filed in Lubbock against two men
Eldon Ston, 20, and Joe Willie Dunlap, 23, both of Lubbock, face theft complaints after a recovered bicycle and other items valued at over petty amounts were reported missing. City detective Davidson and District Attorney Burton Burks filed the charges in justice court of C. E. Lynn. The case involves several stolen bicycles linked to local addresses.
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Eldonston
Lubbock
Willie ‘Dunlap
Davidson
Burton
S. Burks
Justice Court of
C.E. Lynn
Billy
Breedlove
Avete
J. M. McCorkle
Fourth
Emory
Howell
Avenue B
Cotton futures rally across New Orleans and New York markets
Market reports from New Orleans and New York note strong cotton futures with gains of about 3.05 to 4.90 per bale. New Orleans spot prices rose as demand from interior markets and textile centers supported higher bases. In New York, futures closed higher amid heavy demand and near-term buying, offset by profit-taking later in the session.
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New Orleans
New. Orleans
Joey
NEW York Report
New York
New O Orleans
Chicago
Production and Marketing Administration
Commodity Credit Corporation
Omaha
Poe RE Ee Eoe
Tara Cenne
Baiey
Orm
Amish Children Embrace Garb That Once Looked Modern
A report notes Amish children wear clothing styles that resemble modern outfits from over 300 years ago, reflecting a long standing cultural practice of simple, plain dress. The article discusses how these garments contrast with mainstream fashion.
At A Glance New York Stocks and Commodities
New York stock markets show higher with steels leading a quiet and selective recovery. Bonds narrow and rails supported. Cotton strong as trade buys continue. Chicago: wheat firm on mill buying, corn strong with CCC purchases. Hog prices nominally steady. cattle nominally steady.
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New
York
Chicago
CCC
Kansas City and Fort Worth cattle and hog market report
USDA cattle and hog prices show mixed movements with Kansas City showing declines for slaughter steers and heifers while vealers hold steady. Fort Worth reports higher week totals for beef cattle and calves with sows and stocker pigs easing, and sheep markets fluctuating with fat lambs and yearlings near week highs.
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Kansas City
USDA
Fort Worth Befort
Fort Worth
Teen and Older Couples Listed in Local Pairings
Fragments show numerous marriage or engagement notices with names and ages. Entries include Henry C Von Struve and Imogene Bowles from Lu Jack Earl Creel, plus Dorothy Modell Hardy of Ranger, Paul L Whelay and Dorothy McCelvey of Lubbock, and others like Maestacy of Anton and Beverly Giles.
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Henry C. von Struve
Imogene Bowles
Jack Earl
Creel
Lubbock
Dorothy Modell
Hardy
Ranger
Paul L. Whelay
Dorothy
McCelvey
Tahoka
Wife ‘Maestacy
Anton
EB. Fairly
Beverly Ann Giles
Billie Mack
Condra
Brownfield
Doris Lovene Iit
Ropesville
Luther Elvin Weed
Betty Ann. Thompson
Lubbock Courts Hear Divorces and Building Permits
Judge Pardue presides as Stanboush sues Coy and Collins sues Ballard in divorce cases. Building permits issued include H Armstrong for a one story frame addition at 1721 twenty fourth street. Mrs T B Hilton plans a one story house at 1715 Ave Pa T Rickey for 2402 Sanders project.
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Lubbock
Pardue
Stanboush
Coy. Collins
Ona Ballard
William P. Ballard
H. Armstrong
Twenty-fourth
T. B. Hilton
Ave
T. Rickey
Sanders, E
Goodfellows Fund Appeals for Christmas Help
The Goodfellows seek donations and volunteers to deliver gift packages to children 14 and under who might miss Santa. Each child receives a toy, candy, fruit and nuts, with identical packages regardless of race or creed. Volunteers draft delivery teams. money funds commodities only. all labor is voluntary.
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Santa Claus
Goodfellows
Goodfellow
Apple production figures over five years
The report states that in the last five years the average annual commercial apple production exceeded 115 million bushels with a value around 170 million dollars.
Bilbo Denies Charge in Senate Hearing
The article recounts Bilbo denying a charge amid testimonies from Collins and others. Witnesses describe the five minute conference and Collins collecting witnesses. Wall discusses a $25,000 contribution and a $2,000 debt, while lawmakers note customary campaign expense practices in Mississippi.
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Collins
Bilbo
Lara Harrison
Sen. Ferguson
R-Mich
Wall
Washington
Mead
Mississippi
Community Christmas tree events planned by city centers
Community Christmas trees will be held next Sunday at the City Community Center on Sixth Avenue and Ave B, the Carver Heights center at 2101 East Ave C, and the First Presbyterian church at 1314 Ave N. A Santa Claus will visit each site, giving dolls, bubbles, candy, and toys to children age six and under. Events run 2 to 6 pm at centers and 2 to 8 pm at the church, with a pre-event movie on Dec 24 at Llanos Theater from 10 am to noon.
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Munity Center
Ave
First Presbyterian Church
Ave. N
Colored Community Center
East Ave. C
Carver Heights
First Presbyterian
Aoe
A. C. Hamilton
Llanos Theater
Ave. G
North Pole
New Church Planned in Broadway Area Construction To Start Soon
A large Baptist church plans a new multi building complex facing Broadway. The auditorium seats 2400 with a carillon tower foyer, plus a three to four story educational block for Sunday school and offices. A Memorial chapel and fireproof, air conditioned facilities are included with about a year of construction. The church serves roughly 2000 in Sunday school and lists a 6000 member, tenth largest status in the Southern Baptist convention.
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Broadway
Strucure
Carillon
J. Ralph Grant
Southern Baptist Convention
Malone
John Spikes
Irving L. Jones
Vernice
Jim Holt
Alfred Crosby
O. W. English
O. W. McLeod
A. Wostenhenry
G. H. Nelson
Dewey George
W. B. Atkins
Mesdames
W. L.stangel
G. N. Atkinson
Baptist
Broadway Church of Christ
First Methodist Church
Ave. M
Thirteenth Street
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Market Reports
New. York
Columbas
Eng
NY. Central
Airleh Am
Am Woolen
Anaconda
Aviat Co
Beth Steel
Gapeenpeaneans Ae i
Chrysler
Curtiss’ Wright
Freeport
Greyhound
Lockheed
Packard No Am
Aviat
Panch
Panhandle P and R i
Phillips Pet
Republic Steel
Sears Roebuc
Socony Vac
Emanawenwenn
Somuaense
Estes
Tex Gui Prod Co
Tidle
Eee A. Ol
Peeeeee Ae
Us Steel
Eccessoes Yor
Curb
Ark
Nat Gas Ea
Humble’ Oil
Lone Star Gas
Wall Street
Gail New
Eeahachs
Brie
Tose
Echn
Dow Chemical
Monsan Lehem
Santa Fe
U .S. Steel
General Motors
Ruber
Montgomery
Ward
United Aircraft
American Telephone
Electric
Power and Light
Kennecott
Pennsylvania Railroad
Nike
Central
Great Northern
Southern
Pacific
Ficial Records
Goodfellows Fund
Jim Johnson
Betty Leasure
Texas Ave
Sayas
Rieke
Jake
Shepard
B. F
Marenand
Baha
Isabella
Adam
Frank
Magen
Roberts
King's Men
Warren
Doreen
Nebte
Ter
Bernard Claire
Farrell
Janney
Weeten
Priestley
Gibson
Wat
Wilson
Hope
Perelman
Shaimai
Baker
MacDonald
Smith
Messer and Welfe
Kebe
O'Hara
O’mara
Rotel Bemelmans
Bermane
Tor Ee
Waley
Tern
Gipgeen
Sehleaieer
Brabanm
Lincoln
Mie Sr
Basler
Freri
Kravechenke
King Jesus
the Nazarene
Aseh
Fendick
Asch
Eberle
Champilen
Wilken
I Skep Eeer
Geedepeed
David the King
Schmitt
Slaugh
Goon
Gari x
June Pla
Rebdbins
Wesod
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