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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1949

Page

9

U S Seeks To End Differences Over Recognition Of Countries

Washington aims to bridge gaps with American states over recognizing Venezuela and El Salvador after their coups. The State Department outlined that recognition does not judge domestic policy and urged continuity of relations while Venezuela promises to honor international commitments and hold free elections.

U.S Washington United States Venezuela el Salvador State Department Bogota Europe

Studebaker UAW Act To Forestall Strike

In South Bend Indiana union and management reps planned a 10 am meeting to try to avert a strike by 16000 Studebaker workers. CIO UAW region director Ray Burnett said the aim was to prevent disruption as mass vote on a potential strike loomed and most passenger car output was halted after 43 workers were fired without grievance review.

South Bend Ind INS Studebaker Corporation Ray Burnett Indianapolis CIO United Automobile Workers Cio-Uaw

Bills To Ratify Pecos River Compact Headed To Solons

The Pecos river compact between Texas and New Mexico is expected to be introduced in both legislatures next week. Texas officials Charles Miller and John Bliss foresee swift approval as New Mexico’s governor plans immediate action. A Texas bill by Rep. J. T. Rutherford and a Pecos sponsor Senator Hill D. Hudson are in place. Congressional ratification and presidential signature are required after state action. The dispute has lasted 25 years.

Austin Pecos River New Mexico Texas Swift Charles Miller Barstow John Bliss Santa Fee Hill D. Hudson Pecos J. T. Rutherford Odessa Bliss Santa Fe

General Smith Enters Army Medical Center for Check

Lt Gen Walter Bedell Smith, U. S. ambassador to Moscow, has entered Walter Reed Army Medical Center for a physical checkup after years of stomach illness and a recent relapse during a Florida hunting trip. Officials say he is doing all right and entered the hospital two days ago. he may resign his Moscow post but would stay on if asked by President Truman.

Washington Walter Reed Hospital Walter Bedell Smith Moscow Army Medical Center Smith Florida United States Walter Reed Truman

Mexican Railway Official Links Sabotage to Train Wrecks

Macario Diaz of Mexico’s National Railways says there is evidence of sabotage in recent wrecks, noting two incidents involved the Aztec Eagle. He cites poor track conditions but urges crews to slow through bad spots, while criticizing the railroad union for negligence amid government cost-cutting tensions.

Mexico City U.R National Railways of Mexico Mexico Macario Diaz Nr’s Aztec Eagle Missouri Pacific Here St. Louis Diaz Railroad Union

Legislator Seeks Welfare Aid Amid Salary Fight

Detroit January 22 Democratic State Senator Robert A Haggerty 46 applied for emergency welfare aid for himself and his family after a taxpayer suit blocked his state salary. The senator on the finance committee argues the suit challenges a constitutional amendment empowering the legislature to set salaries.

Detroit U.P Robert A. Haggerty Detroit Welfare Department Haggerty James Walsh Welfare Department Michigan Supreme Court Senate Finance Committee Jackson Michigan

Legislators Give Themselves Higher Pay In Special Session

In a special session last month lawmakers raised their annual pay to 2400 dollars and added 50 dollars for expenses. Haggerty seeks relief with payments of 30 dollars weekly for family support after Walsh sent an investigator to his home. He says he is destitute with four children and has not worked since a September layoff. The state owes him about 250 dollars on his senate salary.

Haggerty Walsh Wayne County Cio Council

Texas State College Women names regents and officers

S B Whittenburg of Amarillo was reelected president of the Texas State College for Women board of regents. D M Pollard of Beaumont as vice president and Mrs. George W Briggs of Dallas as secretary were also named. The board approved spending 122430 dollars on cold storage and cafeteria equipment for the new dining hall. Two new regents Mrs Arthur F Dieterich of Dorchester and Rupert Craig of Athens attended their first meeting.

Denton S. B. Whittenburg Amarillo Texas State College For Women Board of Regents D. M. Pollard Beaumont George W. Briggs Dallas Arthur F. Dieterich Dorchester Rupert Craig Athens

Worker survives 90 foot fall from grain elevator construction

A 26 year old construction worker Don Freck from Hildreth Nebraska fell ninety feet from a grain elevator being built near Lamar Colorado. He landed on a concrete apron and was not knocked unconscious. He was taken to a hospital in Eads where X rays showed no serious back injuries.

Lamar Colo INS Don Freck Hildreth Neb Freck Eads

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