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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1947
Page
3
A nine member House subcommittee endorsed six months of training for males ages 16 to 20 followed by 12 months in ROTC National Guard or other reserve service. The plan aims to assure a ready force with youth choosing branches and remaining under military supervision during training.
Pfc Don H Carter USMC son of Mr and Mrs W B Benson of 608 Hub Homes serves with Marine Fighter Squadron 322 at the Naval Air Station Midway Island. Karl Matthes 16 of 2421 Twenty fourth St was taken by six ambulances to St Mary's hospital around 8 15 am Saturday after a collision between an Opel car and a vehicle driven by W O Sears 59 of 216 Main. He remained in hospital in good condition. E E Grimstead of 1906 Twenty eighth and Charley Grimstead of 1905 Ave N attended funeral services in Bartlett Texas for a brother B W Grimstead. W T Savage of Chicago and two friends from Armour Research Foundation returned home after days with his mother Mrs Ivy Savage and his sister Mrs Paul Mills. Al Hess and Carl Canfield joined the motor tour of western and southwestern states. Mr and Mrs W F Love and children Russell Rye and Janette returned to Culver City California after a visit with their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs C E Love and Mr and Mrs W C Rylander.
Wiley Pearson an 89 year old San Antonio carpenter and student flyer was killed when the small plane he piloted crashed near Blanco about 12 miles south near the Blanco Comal county line. His son Jimmy began a separate flight from San Antonio to join him but landed at Gatesville unaware of the crash. Wreckage was found on the Specht ranch. He is survived by his wife two sons and a daughter.
The state attorney general delayed a decision on using courts of inquiry to compel testimony from about 10 Dallas service station operators in the price hike probe. Assistant AG William S. Lott said most of the city's 200 operators cooperated, and the courts could be used if further detail is required.
Fragmentary note discusses red as a heraldic color associated with courtly symbolism. It hints at traditional meanings tied to authority and danger without providing a complete explanation.
The stock market faltered over the week with the Dow and industrials posting declines while bonds and commodities showed volatility. Weeklong activity centered on inflation fears and dividend hopes, with volume near 8.94 million shares and the Dow off from May highs. Chicago CCC wheat actions weighed on grain futures as corn and oats rose slightly in early trading. Fort Worth notes show wheat and corn prices with regional price details for No 2 yellow corn and feed oats.
Sam A. Billingsley of Wichita Falls has been named manager of the Hockley County Board of Development. He takes office August 1 after a background in chamber work and county administration in Wichita County. Billingsley is married with two sons.
Fort Worth reports show cattle prices mixed with best beet steers up modestly while cows and bulls trade near steady. Hogs and sheep see varied gains. Kansas City notes calf and steer prices fluctuating with weight classes and mixed demand, reflecting a tight slaughter and feeder market.
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