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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1950

Page

2

Unhappy New Year Seen For Eisenhower In Europe Task

Paris dec 30 europe faces a tough year as Eisenhower, newly named supreme commander of allied forces, must build an Atlantic army of 50 plus divisions. European governments doubt funding, mobilization, and timing complicate his mission to unite production and readiness by 1952 or 1954.

Kingsbury Smith INS Paris Europe Dwight D. Eisenhower Atlantic Ike Eisenhower Brussels United States Soviet Russia Charles M. Spofford U. S North Atlantic Deputies Council

Four Passengers Hurt When Bus Overturns in Oklahoma

An early report says a Greyhound bus overturned on icy pavement 14 miles west of El Reno Oklahoma injuring four passengers. One woman from Dardanelle Arkansas Mrs Lassie Tilman 46 suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized in Oklahoma City. Others Mrs Hazel Jones 60 of Oklahoma City and Mrs M F Barnhart 55 of Dumas Texas were admitted for examination. Marine Pvt K P Smith of Baldwin New York was taken to El Reno hospital. driver Jim my Stowe of Oklahoma City remained at the scene. The bus carried 35 passengers on the Amarillo to Oklahoma City trip.

EL Reno Okla Greyhound Lassie Tilman Dardanelle Ark Oklahoma City Hazel Jones M. F. Barnhart Dumas Tex Marine Pvt. K. P. Smith Baldwin N. Y Amarillo Jimmy Stowe

Czech Osovakia Surpasses Plan In Most Industries

Prague dispatch says Czech oslovakia exceeded its 1950 production targets in heavy light and food sectors but fell short in housing. Minister Dr. Jaromir Dolansky who heads the State Planning office announced the results.

Prague Czechoslovakia Jaromir Dolansky

Italian Spies Reported in Albania Parachute Debacle

An Albanian telegraph agency report reaching Rome said five Italian spies parachuted into Albania were involved. four were killed and one captured, though Italian sources dismissed the claim as unlikely.

Rome Albania

Local Briefs Highlight Residents and Naval Training News

Mrs. L P Shannon of 504 Ave W rests in a West Texas hospital since December 22 and will stay with daughter Mrs J L Graves after release. Seaman recruit Malcolm G Riggen of Star Route 2 La Mesa completed recruit training at San Diego Naval Training Center and may be assigned to a fleet unit or Navy school. Mrs J L Pate of 2123 Tenth treated for high blood pressure at Plains clinic. Regular fifth Sunday singing at Central Baptist Church at 2 p m. Tex Tech instructor Frederick E Mueller to Indiana University Wednesday for PhD admission and teaching fellowship interview. Wm E Skains of Fair Hardware reports theft of a .22 rifle valued at $60. reward of $5 offered. Volunteer PR unit 8-2 to meet Monday 7:30 p m at Naval Training Center on Texas Tech campus to escort visiting Lubbock High officials and answer questions. Lt John Ruzic and staff to answer questions. Mrs Ia Beal of Oklahoma City and niece Miss Geraldine Donnell of Albuquerque visited. Donnell leaves by air Sunday. Beal will depart this morning. Mrs J E Ward returns from Christmas visit to Houston. son Julian Ward in Baylor medical school working on research to be published this spring.

Malcolm Gerald Riggen USN Star Route 2 Lamesa Naval Training Center San Diego Navy 8-2 Texas Tech Lubbock High School John Ruzic

Saar To Become Nation Monday

Paris reports the Saar valley citizens will gain near sovereignty on New Year’s Day 1951, with France acting as guardian for 50 years including foreign affairs and mining coal. the region will export coal to France under a French concession until 2001, then full Saar independence.

Paris Saar Europe Saar Valley France French Foreign Ministry Germany Hitler Moscow Duchy of Luxembourg Belgium

John C. White Set to Be Sworn In as Agriculture Commissioner

John C. White, 25, of Wichita Falls will be sworn in as state commissioner of agriculture at 9 a.m. New Year's Day in the land office building. Chief Justice John E. Hickman will administer the oath to the new official who unseated J. E. McDonald after two decades in the post. White’s wife may not attend due to her hospitalization in Lone Oak with her parents nearby.

Austin John C. White Wichita Falls Land Office John E. Hickman J. E. McDonald White Lone Oak

Students to Resume Classes Wednesday in Lubbock

Lubbock public school students will return to classes for a full day on Wednesday, announced Supt. R. W. Matthews. They resume 16 days before the first semester ends and prepare for final examinations. Texas Tech students also resume Wednesday after a 12 day Christmas vacation.

Lubbock Public School Supt R. W. Matthews Texas Tech Lubbock

Hale County Co-Op Hospital retires debt drive push

Hale County Cooperative Hospital becomes debt free as a $40,000 expansion drive nears its $23,000 goal. Fritz W. Struve repaid $15,000 of a $20,000 loan with mortgage, then contributed $2,500. the drive aims to enlarge staff and facilities by Feb. 1. More than 700 families hold life memberships backing the $125,000 plant. The Hale Center American supported the campaign.

Hale Center Hale County Cooperate Hospital Fritz W. Struve Abernathy Struve J. L. Monroe Ray Bailey Life Hale Center American

Foreign Petroleum Output Rises After Record Year Ends

The petroleum industry capped a record year with world production up 11.1 percent to about 3.785 billion barrels in 1950. Daily averages climbed from 5.05 million in 1949 to 5.39 million, with notable gains in Canada, the Middle East, Mexico, and Venezuela. The western hemisphere rose 8.5 percent while the eastern half gained 18 percent. The second annual Oil and Gas Law and Taxation Institute will be held January 1–20 at the Southwestern Legal Center in Dallas.

Dick Cooke World Petroleum Magazine Middle East Mexico United States Korea Iraq Kuwait Saudi Arabia Tion Venezuela Southwestern Legal Center Dallas Southwestern Legal Foundation Southwest New York Bureau of Internal Revenue Washington Oil and Gas Journal of

Ohio Woman Critical After Three-Car Crash Near Sweetwater

Miss Linda Elkins a 25 year old from Toledo Ohio was listed in serious condition in a Sweetwater hospital after a three car collision eight miles east of here last night. Hugh Converse 36 also of Toledo sustained two leg fractures and a fractured jaw. Four other persons were injured.

Sweetwater Linda Elkins Toledo Ohio Here Hugh Converse

Amarillo Youth Advances to Voice of Democracy Finals

Richard A. Thompson of Amarillo Texas earns a spot among 13 high school students in the finals of the Voice of Democracy Contest. The top prizes include four college scholarships and trips to Washington and Williamsburg.

Amarillo Washington Richard A. Thompson Texas Washington and Williamsburg

Tulsa notes record world crude oil output in October

Tulsa reports world crude oil production set a record for October in its sixth straight month rise. October output is estimated near 11,190,000 barrels daily, about 1.1 percent above September and 18 percent higher than October 1949.

Tulsa

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