Two Men Held In A Bomb Probe In Texas
In a Sunday Avalanche Journal report from Lubbock Texas FBI Director Roger Hoover announced that agents recovered numerous classified documents linked to atomic research. The investigation identified two ex servicemen connected to Los Alamos and Oak Ridge facilities, with one described as an army photographer. The case involved restricted materials, subsequent seizures, and ongoing inquiries into security and handling of atomic information.
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Texas
Avalanche-Journal
Rcy
Atex Genera
Tom C. Clark
Roger Hoover
FBI
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New York Sun
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Senate
Wall Street stocks gain as week-long rally continues
Daily Markets reports a seventh straight week of gains for U S stocks with the 60-stock composite posting a weekly advance near 12 points and S&P components reaching new highs. Traders cite mixed sentiment as gains ride on steady commodity strength and hope for relief in policy action.
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Wall Street
New York
Amernl
White House
Pritay
Tulldeasiona
Services Set Today For George Zournas
A funeral service is scheduled for George Zournas, with details indicating a ceremony at a local church. The obituary references family ties, Orthodox Christian traditions, and the deceased’s local roots going back to New England, highlighting connections toTemple and Libcock areas. The text mentions brothers John Capecore Zournas and Marvin Meo Laitee among survivors.
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Fizhteenth
Amenitnek
Conn
Fos Cosine Sn Saat
Marvin Meo Laitee
DS. A. Pratas
View Ien
Mr. Zournes
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Libcock
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John Capecore Zournas
Wheat and Corn Mixed as Profit-Taking Occurs
At A Glance CHICAGO Wheat-Off as much as 2% cents, profit-taking. Corn-July corn lower, distant contracts generally high. Most fractions lower with profit-taking. Hogs nominally steady. Market notes reflect uneven moves across grains and livestock.
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Chicago
Bricker Escapes in Capital Subway Shooting Frenzy
Senator Bricker narrowly escaped a gunman during a subway incident at the capitol end. The assailant fired twice. Bricker and aides called police as the shooter fled, leaving Kaiser unidentified as the motive remained unclear. Witnesses Macomber and Albright described the chaos and Bricker’s quick actions.
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Senate Chamber
Senate
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Macomber
Senator Bricker
Columbus Savings and Loan Ac Olse
Area Among Top Cotton Leaders
Cotton prospects on the Caprock look exceptionally strong with acreage up by about 500,000 acres and forecasts of a million bales. Weather risks like hail and pests could alter the outlook, while past 1937 conditions show a possible path to 1.5 million bales if a hot October returns, though it's deemed unlikely.
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South Plains
Caprock
K. N. Clapp
Anderson-Clayton
Lubbock County
Col. I. L. Ellwood
W. D. Hunter
Department of Agriculture
Col. Ellwood
Hunter
Lubs Bock
Texas
W. L. Ellwood
W. J. Ellwood
Don L. Jones
State Agricultural Experiment Substation
Lubbock
European Aid Talks Continue With Open Door Policy
French foreign minister Georges Bidault welcomed delegates and urged that Europe speak for her. He said reinforced support would follow loyal work proving the path of genuine independence. Kevin noted Eastern European absence and expressed sympathy while urging the door stay open to those of good will. Carlo Sforza predicted a transformation of the old world.
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Bidault
Georges Bidault
Europe
Kevin
Carlo Sforza
Haly
Demos Lead GOPs In Nationwide Poll As 1948 Contest Looms
The article reports that Democratic strength rests with farmers, manual workers, big city voters, and youth, mirroring Roosevelt era coalitions. It notes Truman faces keeping these groups as in 1944 and 1940, with forecasts uncertain a year ahead and influenced by president’s popularity, economic health, and foreign policy.
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Democratic Party
Big City
Roosevelt
Truman
U.S. backs European recovery plan despite Russia
U.S. officials stress support for any reasonable Paris recovery plan, resisting Soviet opposition. Washington avoids a full showdown with Russia while pressing joint economic revival with Britain in Germany, eyeing possible Balkan and Hungarian issues at the UN assembly in New York. Cooperation between eastern and western Europe remains open to benefit overall recovery.
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Marshall
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Europe
Russia
Paris
U.S
State Department
United Nations
Germany
Hungary
Balkans
United Nations Assembly
New York
Mrs Dora Basinger Dies at 75 in Southland
Mrs Dora Emma Basinger 75 died at her home in Southland at 9 10 am Saturday after living there about 30 years Her husband a merchant and landowner died two years ago Funeral services Sunday at 4 30 pm in Southland Methodist church with Rev T E Rutledge officiating Burial in Southland cemetery Survivors include five sons G W W A and T H Basinger of Southland Paul and Albert Basinger of Lubbock a daughter Thelma Winterrowd Southland two sisters Cass Kerby Bethel Springs Tenn and Cora Morton Odessa 27 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren
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Dora Emma Basinger
Southland Cemetery
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G. W
W. A
T. H. Basinger
Paul
Albert Basinger
Lubbock
Thelma Winterrowd
Cass Kerby
Bethel Springs
Tenn
Cora Morton
Odessa
Senate Vote Set Amid Debate On Tax Cuts And Recess
Senators debated a tax cut plan with calls for a Monday return to vote. McClellan urged brief action, while Connally criticized pressure tactics. Pepper launched a half hour speech opposing the measure, citing discrimination, poor policy, and risks to Europe’s recovery.
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McClellan
Lucas
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Millikin
R-Cole
Taft
Ohio
Wherry
Ned
Senate
Connally
D-Tex
Pepper
D-Fla
Europe
United States
Marriage Licenses and Local Court Actions in Lubbock
Official records list marriages of Karren Climer and Ada Bell Dillard in Lubbock and others near Lubbock, plus divorces filed in OTR District Court with Pearl Coffer presiding. Building permits include private residences valued at $1,000 and $3, with new occupancy in the city.
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Karren Climer
Ada Bell Dillard
Lubbock
Butce A. Francis
Mise Vel Imogene Morris
Dorman G. Igo
Fernann ‘Hudson, Jr
Benjamin
Dorothy” Bogart
Lubork
OTR
Purdue
Pearl Coffer
M. J. Coffer
Local births greet Abernathy and West Texas towns
Mr and Mrs Dewey Thames of Abernathy Route 2 welcome a daughter weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces born Saturday at St Marys hospital. Clifford Moreland of Levelland and wife announce a daughter weighing 3 pounds 7 ounces at 2:20 p.m. Saturday in West Texas hospital. Wilbur Hunt of 2106 Eighth Street shares a son weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces born at 11:05 a.m. Saturday in West Texas hospital. Rd Foreman of Morton reports a daughter weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces born at 3:43 a.m. Friday in West Texas hospital. Alvin Vasquez of Jet reports twins a daughter weighing 3 pounds and a son weighing 12 ounces born Saturday at St Marys hospital.
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Abernathy
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Levelland
Baturday
Texas ‘Hospital
Wilbur Hunt
West ‘Texas ‘Hospital
Booker
REA
Rd Foreman
Morton
Priday
West Texas Hospital
Alvin Vasquez
Jet
St. Mary's Hose Path
Rights of way eyed for city highway plan revival
Chamber officials reported at a Saturday meeting that most rights of way for the city highway project have been secured and state funds may be restored. Some avenues remain under condemnation, with work aimed to start before July 1, 1948, on a $1,015,000 dispersal system routing traffic around city streets. Most work is under contract, notably the Nineteenth Street segment from Texas Avenue to the Brownfield highway.
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Chamber of Commerce
Thirty Fourth Street
Country Club
Santa Fe
College Avenue
Highway
Met
Texas Avenue
Brownfield Highway
Bond vote at schools shows last minute rush
Voters at Senior High and Roscoe Wilson schools weighed bond measures and rate increases before the 7 pm deadline. Senior High reported 171 for the rate increase and 56 against, with 17 for bonds and 49 against. Roscoe Wilson tallied 147 for the rate increase and 18 against, with 145 for bonds and 18 against.
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Business Office
Roscoe Wilson School
Club Installs President Ralls Rotary Ralls July 12
Roy Abell Jr. was installed as president of the Ralls Rotary Club on July 12, succeeding Al Ray Cooper. The ceremony marked the club’s leadership transition and ongoing community service efforts.
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Ralls
Roy Abell, Jr
Ralls Rotary Club
al Ray Cooper
Mansfield Dies Leaving Texas Delegation Mourned
Rep Mansfield who championed waterway projects on the Texas Louisiana Gulf coast died in Columbus. He lived in Washington with his son Bruce and is survived by two daughters in Baltimore and Kingsbury. Gov Jester paid tribute as the state planned August elections to fill vacancies including Mansfield’s seat and Ops for a federal judge. Mansfield, a Jefferson descendant born in Virginia, had a varied early life before becoming a Texas lawyer and Eagle Lake mayor.
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Mansfeld
Washington
Bruce
R. P. Dorsey
Baltimore
Frank ‘Schmidt
Kingsbury
Austin
Beauford
State Highway Patrol
Columbus
Eagle Lake
Mansfield
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House of Representatives
Texas
Jester
Mans-field
Ewing ‘Thomason
Fl Paso
Thomas Jefferson
Vir
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Byrd
Virginisexies
Mivan
Solons Play Ball Ends in Thunderclap At Griffith Field
A political baseball game features Rep Stockman and Rep Case in a clash with Rep Battle and Rep Wheeler earning pitching honors. The Democrats edge Republicans 13 to 12, ending abruptly as thunderclaps roll in and a ball slips from the umpire’s call.
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Wheeler
Davis
Griffith Field
Teen held on theft charge near Lubbock service station
A 16 year old boy was jailed in the county juvenile ward for investigation into stealing about 180 dollars from a service station cash register operated by A A Burris, two and a half miles east of Lubbock. Deputies Nelson and Eubank recovered about 143 dollars. The alleged offense occurred last Tuesday.
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Lubbock
Deps
Houston Nelson
George Eubank
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