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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1947

Page

5

Egyptian King Credited as Middle East Peacemaker

Associated Press notes King Farouk of Egypt is praised across Arab states for mediating peace among rulers. his refuge to exiled monarchs and his visits to leaders like Ibn Saud are cited as unifying acts. The piece highlights regional gratitude amid tensions and mentions international reactions to Egypt’s language policy and French relations.

Max Boyd Associated Press Cairo Morocco Abd el Krim Pales Amin Elh Mufti Jeru Saudi Arabia Ibn Saud Lebanon Farouk Egypt Africa England Fouad Victor Emanuel II Italy Farouk I Zon Albania Mohamed Ali the Great Eeva Bulgaria Victor Emanuel Abd el France Britain U. N

Prison escapee Horace Lee Wilson captured in California

Santa Fe officials report Horace Lee Wilson, a trusty who escaped on June 2 1944, has been captured in California. He was serving a 3 to 10 year term from Luna County and later returned as a parole violator.

Santa FE N. M Howell Gare California Horace Lee Wila Wilson Mez. Calif Luna County

Ammonia Leak Kills Worker in St Louis Suburb

In St Louis July 5 one worker died and many residents fled their homes after ammonia fumes from a broken line spread over a south side neighborhood. Walter E. Poston 35, an ice cream plant employee, died in a dressing room. Louis Rick, plant foreman, suffered minor burns while attempting repairs. Police and fire crews canvassed Ohio and Park avenues to check for sleepers overcome by fumes.

ST. Louis South Side Walter E. Poston Louis Rick Ohio Park Avenue

Greta Garbo Accepts 20000 Estate From Allegan Hermit

Actress Greta Garbo accepted a 20000 estate left by Edgar Donne an Allegan Michigan hermit who claimed English aristocratic lineage He died last September on a 140 acre farm His estate includes 15000 in English counties jewelry in a London bank 900 in U S cash and farm land A London oil firm offered up to 50000 for drilling rights The estate will be liquidated in Justice Irving Tuckers court The proceeds may go to the Sister Kenny foundation

Allegan Mich Greta Garbo Edgar Donne John Donne Margaret Lee Luna Miss Garbo Coast Reports Sister

Mystery Deepens In Disappearance Of Soldier Whitaker

Albuquerque reports Whitaker of Kokomo Indiana remains missing from Sandia base as his mail received pass without postage appears. Bloodstained shirt glasses tie and cap found, police ask for help locating the mailed pass. Rites set for Anne Benton in Nocona with pioneer Benton family ties.

Albuquerque N. M Harvey Whitaker Kokomo Ind Sandia Whitaker Pat Dugan Nocona Miss Anne Benton Miss Benton P. J. Benton Benton County Joe and Carl Benton C. C. Willard

Missing Witness In Murder Trial Found Missing

Wheeling West Virginia police report that Edward Louis Davis surrendered to authorities. Davis, a material witness in the Overell murder case in Santa Ana California, said he would waive extradition. He was described as an acquaintance of George Collum and Beulah Overell who are on trial with Overell’s parents. Davis was questioned at Ohio County jail.

Wheeling W. Va Clarence’ Custer Edward Louis Jelme Mary Tifton Custer FBI Davis Ohio County

Famous La Mora Ranch Sold in New Mexico for 285000

Fort Sumner New Mexico July 5 The La Mora ranch at Dunlap New Mexico has been sold for 285000 to a Nas resident who will take over Aug 1 The ranch sits on Wire Lake on the Roswell Santa Fe and Las Vegas road near an old stage coach stop and water access.

Fort Sumner N. M la Mora Dunlap McWhorter Nas Wire Lake Roswell Santa Fe Las Vegas

Arthur Duggan Named Head Of Littlefield Rotary Club

Arthur Duggan local attorney was chosen as president of the Littlefield Rotary Club succeeding Harvey Lee. Installed with him were Jack Christian as vice president and C O Stone reelected secretary treasurer. Other officers include Bob Badger M M Brittain S M Dunnam and several directors.

Littlefield Arthur Duggan

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