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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1949

Page

3

Uraes urges aid to democratic China against Moscow trained Communists

Admiral Yarnell urges the United States to back the Nationalist government and reform Chinese defense forces while avoiding any government subservient to Moscow. He argues Communists are Moscow trained and calls for targeted aid to improve economic conditions and living standards to stabilize China.

Harry E. Yarnell U. S. Asiatic China Moscow Yarnell America Orient United States International News Specia Service Newport R. I Europe Marx Lenin Mao Tse-tung Stalin Tito Japan Chiang Kai-Shek Pacific Hu Shih

Westerner Yearbook Opens Monday at Senior High

Subscriptions for the 1949 Westerner yearbook go on sale January 31 to February 18 in the principal's office. The 240 page book costs 3.50 with 2.50 paid at purchase and 1 on delivery. Editors include Mary Ruth Sims and Dorothy Dale Kennedy. art and business staff are named.

Mary Ruth Sims Dorothy Dale Kennedy Joan Bolinger Betty Armstrong Janice Duncan

Four State Highway Employees Honored for Long Service

Four State Highway Commission employees received gold pins and certificates for at least 30 years of service. They join 25 others cited for 25 years or longer, including Victor Searcy of El Paso district, Lewis Galloway of Lufkin, J. M. Isbell of Wichita Falls, and J. B. Nabers of Childress.

Austin U.P State Highway Commission Commission Highway Department Victor Searcy el Paso Lewis Galloway Lufkin J. M. Isbell Wichita Falls J. B. Nabers Childress

Twin Boys Born To California Woman At Valley Hospital

Twin boys weighing a combined 1412 pounds were born to Mrs. Loren L. Stevens of Canoga Park at Valley hospital in Van Nuys. The mother weighed 90 pounds and is four feet 11 inches tall. Heaviest twins ever born at the institution, the babies and mother are reported doing well.

North Hollywood Calif Valley Hospital van Nuys Loren L. Stevens Canoga Park

Texas bill proposes aid for spastics and epileptics

A Texas measure by Rep. J A Benton would pay state residents aged 21 to 65 who suffer spastic or epileptic attacks an amount equal to old age assistance. Administrated by the Department of Public Welfare, the plan targets about 1500 people, seeking to remove the old age aid ceiling.

Austin House of Representatives J. A. Benton Wylie Benton Department of Public Welfare Beauford

Oldest Olmstead House Sparks Namesake Tradition

The 150 year old Jonathan Olmstead House in Hamilton New York birthplace of Colgate University gains a namesake when Gordon and his wife name their second son Jonathan after the original owner. In 1817 thirteen men with thirteen dollars and thirteen prayers formed Colgate at the house, which faced housing shortages.

Hamilton N. Y U.P Jonathan Olmstead Colgate University Colgate Gordon Boyce Jonathan

Bartender Receives Gift Of New Cadillac At Stork Club

New York January scene notes bartender Thomas Fioretti receiving a 1948 Cadillac Cabriolet from an out of town dealer after four and a half years of favors and hospitality. The benefactor’s identity was undisclosed. The item followed a long history of generous tips at the Stork Club. Innkeepers in Hungary must pay 32 separate taxes.

New York Thomas _ Fioretti Fioretti Cettine Weta Hungary

Building Contracts in Texas Show Sudden Increase

A Texas weekly report shows building contract awards totaling 37,504,514 for the week, nearly doubling the prior week’s 19,195,957 and raising yearly totals to 37,504,514. Residential work led with 21,133,300 including 2,785 homes under 7,000 each, driven by new home developments in Houston and Dallas.

Texas Austin Houston Dallas Trade Journal

Deadline On Cotton Insurance For Lubbock Farmers

Walter Y. Wells says at least 200 farmers must sign up in Lubbock County for the experimental Federal program before it takes effect. With only about 100 applications received, the January 31 deadline looms. aid and forms are available at the county agriculture building or from community committeemen. Farmers may pay premiums in cash or sign a note for yearlong payments.

Lubbock County Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Walter Y. Wells ACA Wells County Agriculture Ave. Q West Texas

Former Steahenville Man Is Named To State Parole Board

AUSTIN Jan 29 Appointment of L C Harris formerly of Stephenville to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles was announced by Judge F L Hawkins. Harris has been board chief clerk since 1935 and will replace Abner Lewis whose term ends Feb 1. The board must name a new chairman. Also noted is Rev Sidney W Powell urging daily prayer to curb loose tongues.

Lubbock Tex Avalanche-Journal Sun Steahenville State Parole Board Austin L. C. Harris Board of Pardons and Paroles F. L. Hawkins Court of Criminal Appeals Tiarris Stephenville Abner Lewis Houston J. Lewis Lewis R. A. ‘Smoot’ Schmid Dallas Walter C. Strong Henderson Harris Senate

Barretts Move to Wimpole Street in Chatteris England

Mr and Mrs Barrett have taken up residence on Wimpole Street in Chatteris England marking a new home arrival for the couple in the town.

Barrett Wimpole Street Chatteris England

Miniature Beltone Device Aids Deaf Users In Chicago

A palm sized hearing device offers clear tone for deaf users enabling music sermons and social contact. Finger tip controls adjust instantly to sound. approved by the AMA Council on Physical Medicine. Makers Beltone invite requests for a free descriptive booklet and home trial from Dept. 33 1450 W. 19th St. Chicago Illinois.

Chicago American Medical Association Council On Physical Medicine Beltone 19Th St

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Uraes Democratic U.S.N Westerner California R. W. Matthews Lubbock Public Schools Conrad Ward A. L. Hawkins, Jr Fanaca Federal Duaccu First Federal Savings & Loan Association 13Th Street Lubbock, Texas DIAL Boston Sidney W. Powell Tremont Temple B. F. Goodrich Zale Zale's Lady Elgin Baylor Dependable Bulova Petite Waltham Fed URAT Diamond Importers Texas Lubbock
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