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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1947

Page

3

Two Bills in Congress Target Closed Shop Issues

Washington actions consider two bills on union shops. Senator Ball seeks to outlaw closed and union shops, while Senator McCarty would permit a closed shop only if two thirds of workers approve. Background on four shop types follows.

Congress Washington Senator Ball Minnesota Ball McCarthy Wisconsin McCarty Senate Capitol Frederick C. Othman United Press

Robbery Killings Probed Near Matamoros

Police investigate the robbery killings of Este ban Rosales, 35, and Jose Tostado, 20, beaten to death with a pick axe at Colonie Anahuac, twenty miles west of Matamoros. Chief Manuel Orozco says robbery motive suspected and the victims had recently returned from the United States.

Matamoros Mex Esteban Rosales Jose Tostado Colonie Anahuac Manuel Orozco United States

Dallas Fines Revenue Drops as Gambling Shelters Close

January city fines fell sharply as gambling venues shut, with corporation court fines down to about 12 500. City Manager W R Smitham warned of finances as gamblers and drinkers faced fewer penalties. total annual gambling fines had reached 150 000 in prior open days.

Dallas Allas U.P W. R. Smitham Corporation Court Corporation Joe M. Hill

Applicants For City Post Interviewed In City Hall

Two candidates for the playground and center director post in the City Recreation department were interviewed Friday by the City Recreation council at City Hall. The finalists are Miss Sue Lawhorn of Tyler and Miss Doro they Murrell of Temple. Appointment is expected soon to oversee year round recreation programs and summer city park activities.

City Recreation Department City Recreation Council City Hall Sue Lawhorn Tyler Dorothey Murrell Temple Miss Lawhorn Miss Murrell Randolph Billingsley A. C. Hamilton Curtis Barrett

Harlingen Mayor Calls Salary Cut From 2400 To One Dollar

Harlingen mayor R. V. Kroeger asks city commissioners to reduce his annual pay from 2400 to one dollar. The bewildered panel adjourned to consider the request, with the mayor insisting his bid stemmed from no personal ambition or gain.

Harlingen U.P R. V. Kroeger Kroeger

Washington’s Treasury Shortfall Marks Early Presidency

Treasury records reveal that Washington overdrew his first term salary by 1042.69 dollars and left office without drawing 3908 dollars still owed.

Treasury Washington

World War II flax culture in Northern Ireland expands large

The report notes a wartime flax cultivation expansion in Northern Ireland reaching about 125000 acres, four to six times prewar levels, with related comments on agricultural output and archival reference.

Lubbock Texas Northern Ireland

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