Wiggins Named Tech President
The fragment notes that D M Wiggins was named president of a technical institution. Details are incomplete but indicate a leadership appointment at a tech organization.
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11 Jul 1948
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal in Lubbock, Texas
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1948
Page
1
Board Elects Texas Mines Head To Post
Fort Worth July 10 Dr D M Wiggins 52 chosen unanimously by the board as president of Texas Tech University at El Paso succeeding Dr Whyburn who resigns to chair mathematics at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Wiggins becomes Techs fifth president following a day of interviews with 11 other candidates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Ratliff
Avalanche-Journal
Ltstt
Fort Worth
D. M. Wiggins
The
Pateens
Tess
Biines al Paso
Tech
Whyburn
Who Hs
University of North Carolina
Chapel Bun
Bail Denied McGee’s Hearing In City
Justice of the peace in Surrey Saturday morning denied bail for the bespectacled Army veteran and former Texas university student McGee. He will remain in custody until a grand jury reports August 9 to Judge Dan Blair. Crowds frightened the lobby as McGee appeared, with District Attorney Lloyd Croslin noting no formal complaint had yet been filed regarding McGee’s alleged abduction of 24 year old hotel bellhop Bill Garrett. Page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croslin
McGee
Bill Garrett
Garrett
Fordvea Hiked Miniroom Sale of Bales Estimated Value
K N Cane in Lubbock reported a sale of 948 bales from South Plains with forecasts indicating a 200000 bale surplus above a prior minimum estimate. The crop value could reach about 140 million dollars, with potential earnings near 3000000 and a total of 9 000 000 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Plains
K.N
Brummett Accuses Price-Raisers in Trade Act Fallout
Brummett accuses price-raisers seeking to influence him on a pocket-picking style bill. Sen Sterling Parrish of Lubbock and Dawson County Judge Kilmer Corbin, both longtime critics, publicly opposed the measure on June 12 and June 23. Ralph Brock of Lubbock remained silent on price-fixing and price-raising by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Parrish
Lubbock
Dawson County
Kilmer Corbin
Lamess
Brock Brummett
Ralph Brock
Brock
Russians Hint Showdown Over Berlin Air Corridor
Soviet officials signaled readiness for a clash over Berlin air access as Russia tightens its grip on the city. They claimed proof of air security violations and warned of mass instrument flights along the corridor used by the West to supply Berlin. American officials said weather limits caused flights, with no danger to the air supply shuttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iby
Anderson
Berlin
de Governand Sta
N. C. de Browns John
Germany
Russia
P Roposal
Lubbock Hits Million-Dollar Building Week in 1948
Lubbock city building records show $1,005,540 in permits for construction during a holiday-shortened week. Major boost came from four Plaza Apartments projects by Plaza Inc. totaling $742,100 for two 27-unit and two smaller units. Completion expected in about a year under contractor George Fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Plaza Apartments, Inc
George Fields
Avenues U
Homer Maxey
Hijacking Reported Near Albany In Jewelry Robbery
Amarillo salesman Ben H. Jones of Tex oman Wholesale Jewelry company said he was hijacked nine miles north of Albany on U S highway 80 last night. He reported rings and watches worth several thousand dollars stolen, with the incident affecting the King’s Jewelry shop area during Dollar Day specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Ben H. Jones
Amarillo
Texoman Wholesale Jewelry Company
Dallas
Albany
U. S. Highway 80
Truman Likely Nominee as Democrats Close Ranks
Democratic factions unite behind Harry S Truman for president while vice presidential picks shift. Douglas refuses cabinet bid, Lucas and O Mahoney eyed. James Roosevelt cancels caucus to push Eisenhower bid, Eisenhower rule out nomination. Page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas B. Cornell
Associated Press
Hiladelphia
Harry Truman
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Douglas
Oregon
Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fdr
James Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dixie
Eisenhower
Refusal Of Douglas Claimed Not Final
Philadelphia July 11 A high Democratic leader said Justice William O Douglas had not removed himself from the race for Truman’s running mate. Clark Clifford arrived to confer with party officials as backstage maneuvers dominated the convention. If Douglas declines any basis, Alben W Barkley of Kentucky is viewed as the strongest next candidate for vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Irs
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Truman
Clark Clifford
White House
Douglas
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Dewey Campaigner Seeks Texas GOP Chair Post
Hobart McDowell, campaign manager for Dewey in Texas, announced he is a candidate for the chairmanship of the Republican state committee at the August 10 GOP convention in Waco. He said incumbent George Hopkins of Dallas has pledged his support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
San Angelo
Hobart McDowell
Texas
Republican State Committee
Waco
George Hopkins
Dallas
Johnson Tops Rivals In Lubbock Poll Vote
A street poll in Lubbock, Texas surveyed 350 voting age residents on the U.S. Senate race. Lyndon Johnson led rivals Coke Stevenson and G. S. B. Peddy in the sample, with results that suggested Johnson would gain more county votes than both opponents combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon Johnson
Lubbock County
Roger Southall
Avalanche Journal
Southall
Coke Stevanson
G. 5. B. Peddy
U. S. Senate
W. L. O'Daniel
Lubbock
Hail Damage Report Notes Local Area Effects
A brief report notes hail damage and heavy rain across the area. Measurements show hail up to four to five miles from Idalou with accumulations near one fourth inch. Reports indicate rain fell heavily with northern and surrounding regions affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarnae
Idalou
Truman to warn on national deficit this year
Washington July 10 President Truman will announce later this month that the United States will run a deficit in the current fiscal year after two years of balance. Officials say the deficit arises from the higher spending estimate of $39.7 billion and a $4.6 billion cut blamed on the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kent
Truman
New Filing Deadline Set for City Police Posts
City, police and civil service officials extend the deadline to noon Monday for 14 apprentice patrolmen in the Lubbock police department. The effort aims to attract high quality applicants and ensure vacancies meet exacting qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Kiefer
Avalanche-Journal
City, Police and Civil Service
Lubbock Police Department
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D.M. Wiggins
Luis
Austin
Texas Mines
City
Fordvea
Brummett
Lloyd Ross
Shop King’s Jewelry
Avalanche
Texas Tech
Ant Truman
Yy Tres
Nomin Seegee
Demos
Lubbock Poll
Johnson
U. S
Weather Bureau
Teaay
San Russe Teaey
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