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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1946
Page
2
Britain's year-old labor government faces its biggest headaches over food prices and shortages. Public resentment grows as subsidies rise, land policies clash with needs, and lend-lease aid is taunted as penny-pinching by opponents.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce in Port Arthur invites recognized beauty authorities to judge the Miss Texas contest next month. Judges will be guests of the Jaycees, with all expenses paid, and will evaluate 25 contestants over two days, comparing beauty assets point by point.
Plans to dismantle Hereford prisoner of war camp and sell salvage lumber and building materials for veteran housing are under way. Harry L Holiday, Dallas regional director of War Assets Administration, announces first offering in area under Lanham Meads. About 320 buildings including barracks and admin facilities to be sold to government and non profits first.
First Lt. John M. Gaither of Statesville North Carolina narrowly escaped serious injury when his P-51 crash landed near Kirtland field Albuquerque on Friday afternoon. Engine trouble was blamed for the crash which nearly demolished the plane as he traveled from Perrin field Sherman Texas to Lake field Phoenix Arizona with a planned refuel at Kirtland.
A report describes a transaction where Uncle Shylock holds the money then sells urgently needed goods, mainly food, to Britain and is repaid the loan. It notes sensational food coverage in the United States and government attacks on press policy, urging readers to ignore the conservative-leaning newspaper chains in England.
Fred Murill a Dallas night club owner won 109000 after a long standing grudge with Dub McLanahan in a Reno club. He bet 43000 at 2 to 1 odds and rolled Little Joe to take the payoff. The Internal Revenue Service warned he may owe about 65000 in federal taxes if the win counted as 1946 income with no losses to offset.
A three alarm fire in South Boston damaged two decommissioned escort carriers Manila Bay and Marcus Island. The blaze buckled plates on both ships and burned about 50 yards of dock area in the Navy yard annex.
New York July 13 Cotton futures surged nearly 16 dollars per bale this week and broke through the 34 cent level with expectations of 40 cent cotton by year end. Prices gained 163 to 312 points for the week, with several sessions hitting the daily limit amid profit taking and hedging. The Agriculture Department's low acreage estimate of 18 316 000 acres for 1946 boosted buying, while traders note potential shortages if yields stay weak and carryover stocks fall.
Washington July 13 OPA chief Paul Porter described inflation as a dangerous chain reaction likening it to an atomic blast. He warned prices and rents could rise dramatically if controls are not restored and lamented the slow start of the price surge. He cited looming impacts on basic commodities and raw materials not yet felt by stores.
Traders expect cotton to remain free as President Truman concentrates criticism on the Taft amendment while likely accepting textile provisions. The discussion centers on policy shifts and potential impact on commerce and imports.
In Tampa July 13 a seven pound nine ounce boy was born to Maj. and Mrs. Woodrow Swancutt. Maj. Swancutt piloted the B-29 used to drop the fourth atomic bomb on Bikini Atoll. The newborn is the couple’s third child, joining two daughters, four and two years old.
On July 13 Northern Ireland's banks shut down as 1,450 employees staged a strike demanding higher wages and better working conditions. About one hundred bank offices were affected by the closure.
In Mexico a racing innovation attracted attention as horses trained to run without jockeys performed in public events. The demonstration showcased new methods in equine speed and handling, drawing interest from spectators and officials alike.
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