County Leads Toll in June Traffic Deaths
Avalanche Journal reports in June area traffic fatalities totaling unknown, with patrol arrests totaling 447. Offenses include 438 speeding violations, 12 right of way violations, eight for improper passing, eight for driving on wrong side, 12 for signaling, two for improper turns, two for running stop signs, two for defective brakes, 40 for defective lighting, four for other defective equipment, three for drunkenness in parked vehicles, 172 license law violations, 14 oversized equipment use, 70 license papers issues, and two hit and run cases.
Train cuts off shoe plant worker's left leg again
In Auburn Maine today Levi C Morin 49 a longtime shoe plant worker suffered amputation of his left leg for a second time after stumbling on Grand Trunk tracks and falling under a passing train. Morin previously lost a leg in 1936 and was hurt in the present incident.
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Interest Grows In Soil Drive
LEVELLAND July 17 Special The soil conservation campaign gains traction in Hockley county as the Soil Conservation District and Soil Conservation Service assist farmers with improved water application. Technicians outline irrigation flow for soil classes to save water and ensure uniform penetration. March reports alfalfa inoculation success after initial planting without it. Others signing farmer distributive agreements include E Comer and W D Murphy in the district's southeast, with the Murphy farm operated by J J Isaacks.
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Levelland
Texas
Hockley County
E. Comer
W. D. Murphy
Murphy
Board to Approve at Regular Meeting August 5
The board will be ready for approval at a regular meeting on August 5 at 2 p m at the courthouse. Members include Phillips H T Harrell secretary Leon Lawson Pettit C D Bond Ropesville and B Furman Anton.
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Quezon City Becomes New Capital City of Philippines
Manila ceases to be the official capital as President Quirino signs a bill moving the seat to Quezon City ten miles northeast. Manila remains the capital for more than a year while new buildings are erected to relieve congestion.
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Advocate for Fair Trade Legislation Elicits Broad Input
A speaker commits to studying all sides before supporting any bill. He will hear all perspectives including the Plainsman and will not be bound by the editor's view. He invites comments and suggestions from everyone with an interest in Fair Trade Legislation, as long as they are fair.
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Avalanche-Journal
Vater
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