Meat Shortage Likely In 1951
The Agriculture department warned that higher meat production is needed to avert a 1951 shortage due to increased military and civilian demand. It cited meat output above 1941 levels but projected stronger consumer demand and military needs, hinting at possible rationing soon. The report also warned of potential cotton and wool shortages if production does not rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Wilcoveins
Corres Ashington
Agriculture Department
Department
House Agriculture Committee
Cooley
D-N.c
Federal Order Cuts Copper Use Sharply
The government barred or sharply restricted copper use in over 300 products after March 1. Items banned include pots, pans, hardware, furniture, appliances, jewelry, toys, and paper clips with brass also restricted. Copper and brass may still be used for functional purposes like electrical conductors or bearings where no substitute exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Production Authority
Ladies 15 Jewel Gruen Watch Advertisement
An advert from King's Jewelry at 1020 Broadway promotes a Ladies 15 Jewel Gruen wristwatch priced at 29.75. The notice highlights a shopper appeal and store location in a concise catalog style.
1950 A Year of Growth for Lubbock and South Plains
A retrospective highlights 1950 as a milestone year with census gains and rapid construction. Lubbock County surpasses 100000, Lubbock city reaches 71380 residents, and the area sees major building projects including a $1.25 million courthouse and a $3 million Tech expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Plains
Avalanche-Journal
Sim Myers
Lubbock
Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Lubbock County
Queen City
the Plains
Texas Tech College
Plains Queen City
Court House
Tech
Plains
Western Cotton Oil to Expand in Lubbock
Western Cotton Oil company plans a new cotton oil mill in Lubbock starting January. The plant will be built and operated by the Anderson-Clayton & Co. subsidiary on a 440 acre site south of Fiftieth Street near the Slaton highway, formerly a private airfield. Manager O L Peterman expects completion by fall next year. Investment amount not disclosed. sources estimate a sizable sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Western Cotton Oil Company
Anderson-Clayton & Co
Clent Breedlove
A. W. Jackson
Fiftieth
Slaton Highway
Vate
Breedlove
O. L. Peterman
Plains District of Western Cottonoil Company
Western Cottonoil Company
Avalanche-Journal
War Threats Spur Congress
Associated Press report outlines a closing-day rush in the 81st Congress as it prepares for the New Year session of the 82nd Congress. Key actions include a $3.3 billion tax bill on excess corporate profits, a civil defense plan against atomic and germ warfare, and an emergency defense appropriation around $20 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Lemay
Associated Press
Ashington
81St Congress
House
Senate
Congress
82Nd Congress
Truman
Woman stabbed at Playmor dance hall in Lubbock
Mrs. M. M. Lancaster, 29, of 316 Temple, was stabbed in the abdomen at about 11 p m Saturday in the Playmor dance hall. The six inch knife blade found at the scene was lodged in her abdomen. She was taken to Lubbock Memorial hospital where staff said her condition was not serious. Police questioned her husband and several others but have not formed a clear picture of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Lancaster
Temple
Lubbock
Lubbock Memorial Hospital
Playmor
Carr
Lancaster
Gaines County Land Booms Highlight Local Growth
A brief compilation shows Gaines County experiencing a land boom as buyers and developers intensify activity across the area. The report notes infrastructure and housing demand driving transactions and new projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaines County
General Sees Threat To Jap Peace Ideals
General Douglas MacArthur warned Japan may rearm if international lawlessness threatens peace and urged defense if needed. He expressed hope for a 1951 peace treaty with Japan and noted Japan's constitution renounces war, while Premier Yoshida’s party favors an early treaty to clear the way for self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Handleman
INS
Okyo
Douglas Macarthur
United Nations
Japan
Shigeru Yoshida
Liberal Party
MacArthur
Yoshida
Pacific
Girl Is Injured In Yoakum Crash
A 23 year old West Texas State student from Rule was in serious condition after a Friday night crash in Yoakum county. Martha Nell Norman suffered a brain concussion and other injuries and was in convulsions. The car overturned on a caliche cutoff road near U.S. 380 and State 214, all six occupants thrown out. Robert Pace and two others were treated and released. Kay McInturff remained hospitalized in serious but not critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Specia
West Texas State College
Rule
Treadaway-Daniels Hospital
Yoakum
Martha Nell Norman
Leonard W Emery
Caliche
U.S
Cod
Robert Pace
Continental Supply
B. C. Sheehan
Della Goodwin
Pace
Kay MclInturff
Miss Norman
Claude Lee
Solemn note marks plans for Lubbock New Year
Lubbock residents join nationwide celebration to welcome a new year while reflecting on a year marked by mid century tension. Church services, family gatherings, watch parties, and nightlife mark the night as fears of renewed global conflict loom.
Lubbock Tops Texas Cities in Per Capita Construction
Lubbock led 13 of Texas 15 largest cities in 1950 building volume with 25.74 million dollars, a per capita 360 dollars. Amarillo close at 26.09 million and 353 per person. Fort Worth 47.23 million and 172 per capita. Houston posted 176.68 million for a per capita context amid record city totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
Jtubbock
Texas
Amarillo
Lubbock
Fort Worth
Houston
Growth In Lubbock Population Shown By Utility Data
Year end figures from electric beam and telephone firms and city utilities show Lubbock and suburbs gained population in 1950. Total corporate city population likely above 72 000 with several thousand new phones added in 1950. Southwestern Bell reports about 3850 new phones since January 1 and plans near 26 000 phones in service by January 1 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Southall
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Electric
Abe
Municipal Electric and Water Departments
Cecil Cale
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Southwestern Bell
Cale
Warmer New Year’s Eve Forecast for South Plains
The South Plains area will see near perfect New Year’s Eve weather with fair to partly cloudy skies and southerly winds. Temperatures rise to the lower 60s today while Monday brings a drop to the low 40s with a challenging commute for many. No rain is expected in the South Plains. Sunbeam Automatic Toasters $26.50 at King's Jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Plains
Acheson Rejects Soviet Peace Talks and Defends U S Policy
Secretary of State Acheson warned the United States will not allow Soviet advances in Western Europe the Middle East or Korea. He blasted a Soviet peace claim as sanctimonious and pledged stronger U S efforts in 1951 to support allies and counter aggression. The remarks came in a year end statement marking 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Durno
Abhingtom
Acheson
United States
Russia
Europe
Middle East
U. S
Korea
Saturday's Wichita Falls Scores Highlight Gray West East
Wichita Falls report shows Austin Gray scoring 31 points with a 31 6 line, Blue 6, West 16, East 7. Complete sports coverage promised on pages 6 to 8, Section 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Blue
West
East
All Out Drive Expected On Capital Soon
Chinese forces mass along the 38th parallel at key road and rail gateways to Seoul. Eighth Army reports moves toward Hwachon Kaesong and Yonchon as Red buildups threaten an assault on Seoul in early 1951. Air actions by FEAF claim 450 casualties and F-86 clashes over northwest Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eunson
Associated Press
Tokyo
Seoul
Eighth Army
Hwachon
Korea
Kaesong
Yonchon
United Nations Defense
Korean Peninsula
Far East
Northwest Korea
U. S. Mith
38Th Parallel
Parallel 38
South Korea
Red
Imjin River
REDS
Lubbock Bride-To-Be Heads for Alaska Wedding
Fayrene Lawson 21 of Lubbock plans to marry Cpl Royce W. Noblett 23 of Abernathy in Alaska. The couple met in Abernathy, Lawson moved to Lubbock six months ago, and she faces snow and eight degrees below zero on her longest trip yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Alaska
Fayrene Lawson
Mary Lawson
Bates
Lubbock
Cpl
Royce W. Noblett
Carl Noblett
Abernathy
Corporal Noblett
Weather forecast for Lubbock and vicinity today
Partly cloudy and warmer today with a low near 28 and a high around 64. Moderate to locally strong southerly winds are expected, with conditions easing tonight into Monday.
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Lubbock
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