Final Rites Set for King George VI at Sandringham
Royal and national mourning unfolds as George VI lies in Sandringham chapel. Queen Elizabeth II orders court mourning until May 31. Westminster Hall lying in state follows before royal funeral at Windsor Castle with the imperial crown atop the coffin.
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Ike backers push for Ike to return April campaign push
Reports say General Dwight D. Eisenhower may return from Europe in April to aid the GOP nomination bid. George E. Allen and Sid Richardson travel to Paris to urge his return by April 15. A top Republican leader expects Ike back in the U.S. by Allen’s deadline, possibly in uniform or civilian clothes.
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Paris
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Texas
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Fort Worth
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U.S
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Columbia University
Columbia
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R-Kan
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Stassen
Klahoma
Taft
Oklahoma
Waste and graft in GI vocational program exposed
A House committee found graft and waste tainting the veterans training program under the GI Bill. It cited VA employees taking bribes and favors and said hundreds of millions have been wasted on worthless training, focusing on small vocational schools. The report praises college level success but targets abuses.
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Veterans Administration
Teague
Texas
Reds Oppose Limiting Peace Conference At Panmunjom
Communist truce negotiators at Panmunjom rejected an Allied proposal to confine post armistice talks to Korean issues. Nam II stated Korea participation could occur later. Reds criticized a vague high level option and urged a five member per side political conference to discuss broader peace questions. The UN command’s Korean‑only scope was deemed unacceptable. See REDS REJECT Page 10.
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Europe Warned To Agree On Army Plan
The United States urged Allied Europe to quickly agree on a European defense force plan including German troops. The push targets securing new foreign aid from Congress and hinges on French Foreign Minister Schuman and West German Chancellor Adenauer amid a bitter dispute. Secretary Acheson will repeat the warning during upcoming London talks and the NATO Council meeting in Lisbon.
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Texas politics heat rises in early February survey
West Texans show high political fever as voters weigh Harry Truman Ike taxes and Korea. A 1 200 mile pulse survey interviews 82 residents across Austin San Angelo Stephenville Lampasas and beyond including farmers editors ministers oil men and laborers. The tone is restless with uncertainty and broad critique of the administration.
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Twining urges air power as nation’s vital need at RAFB
Gen Nathan F. Twining told Reese Air Force Base graduation class 52 A that training Texas pilots for 40 years has prepared a force the nation needs now. He said building an air force in peacetime is a big job and stressed the Air Force as the government’s largest investment. He recalled early days when air power was ineffective, and warned that only the most powerful and industrial nations can withstand modern air attack.
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Army Unit Halts Extra Combat As Punishment
Senate Preparedness Committee exposed an order to detain soldiers in Korea for 60 extra days as punishment for minor infractions. An Army spokesman confirmed the policy existed but said it was rescinded after Washington intervened. Chairman Johnson warned of further probes to prevent such actions. The complaint stemmed from a private at the 363rd Ordnance Ammunition Company.
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Water Suit Filed Here
Water suit filed in local court details the claims and parties involved in a dispute over water rights. Case documents outline the plaintiffs and defendants and reference planned hearings and possible remedies sought.
Four Seek County and State Posts in Lubbock
Four candidates surfaced in Lubbock Saturday seeking county and state offices. State Representative Waggoner Carr announced re election in the 97th district Place 1. Homer Hensley and Geo Berry each announced for the 97th district Place 2. J J Moore declared for sheriff, while Grady Harrist sought re election. Chas E Smith announced for commissioner of Precinct No 1.
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Homer Hensley
Lubbock
Geo. Berry
J. J. Moore
Rneriff
Grady Harrist
Chas. £. Smith
Presett Ee Oeat
Italy Renounces Russian Treaty Over UN Admission Veto
Italy notified Russia that it disavows further obligations in the 1947 peace treaty as Moscow vetoed Italy’s United Nations admission. Paolo Taviani handed the note to Ambassador Mikhail Kostylev in Rome after the Paris Security Council veto blocked the French backed recommendation for Italy’s UN membership.
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Expansion Of Tech Stadium Discussed At Board Meet
Tech's board of directors considered expanding Jones Stadium to as many as 30 000 seats. The plan would add 8000 seats and may involve moving old stands. The meeting approved library purchases and a lighting upgrade, and officers were re elected in the annual session led by Charles C. Thompson.
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Amarillo
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Roy Wells
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Sprie
Record Fruit Crop Seen Here Is Warm Weather Continues
Weather fueled a potential record fruit crop on the South Plains with a warm winter and early signs of life in shrubs and fruit trees around Lubbock. Nurserymen report varieties already showing growth and expect conditions to sustain growth with moisture and continued warmth.
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Lubbock
Southwestern truck drivers end week-long strike in Texas area
Federal Mediator D Yates Heaf ner announced a three year contract ending the week long strike that idled 6200 AFL long haul workers in Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and Arkansas. Details of the terms were not disclosed. A separate strike of southeastern drivers was settled in Memphis.
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Truman Remark On Franco Provokes Formal Spanish Protest
The State Department said Spain filed a formal displeasure over President Truman's remark that he never liked Generalissimo Franco's regime. A memo from Spain's embassy in Washington, signed by Ambassador Jose Felix De Sequerica, was delivered Friday night and requires no U S response.
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Man suffers gunshot wound in brawl at local street corner
Avalanche-Journal reports a wild melee at Nineteenth and Ave G involving airmen from WO Reese AFB and a civilian. A civilian sustained a gunshot wound to the left hand and cheek while pistols and improvised weapons were used. Investigators work to determine exact sequence. no one is said to be seriously hurt. Assistant District Attorney Forrest Bowers suggests possible charges.
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Avalanche-Journal
Four Airmen Involved in Disorder At New Deal Site
Pfc. Merle Sroufe 19 was not injured while the fourth airman was unnamed. The trio involved includes 3B Groves 26 of Route 1 Bledsoe his brother, Bubbosk, and Dewey L Duke 23 an Army private on leave from Fort Hood, with addresses listed as New Deal.
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Bledsoe
Groves
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Fort Hood
New Deal
Three Hurt In Wild Fight At Thirteenth Ave G
Police inspected a disturbance at Thirteenth and Ave G at 7 p.m. Two cars collided as onlookers and air patrolmen from Reese and Bowers investigated. J Grovey and Duke were uninjured.
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Duke
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Reese
Bowers
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Negro Held In Shooting Here
A 48-year-old man shot at police in Lubbock after a chase from the 300 block 18th Street to a house near Ave B 1700 block. Patrolman Claude Keaton was bruised while subduing the armed suspect who grabbed a flashlight and attempted to shoot.
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Recta
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Keaton
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Block 18Th St
Block Ave. B
Conger
Weather forecast for Lubbock area partly cloudy
Partly cloudy today and Monday with little temperature change. Lows near 32 degrees and highs around 70. No blowing dust expected. Weather and low temperatures reported at midnight last night.
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