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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1947
Page
4
In a July 1947 column DeWitt Mackenzie argues the United Nations cannot survive a divided global scene. Moscow’s tactics, veto power abuses, and resistance to unified European recovery threaten the charter, urging Western democracies to reassess and seek a fresh start if needed.
A White House statement hinted Gen. Omar N. Bradley may succeed Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as Army chief of staff. Bradley, 54, currently head of the Veterans Administration, will depart next month for a six week tour to inspect U S Army troops.
The article notes growing division within the United Nations as global Cold War tensions intensify. It warns the UN cannot endure as a house divided, with blocs and competing aims undermining consensus and effective action.
A Houston bus disturbance led to a near riot as Stewart Smallwood, 19, faced aggravated assault charges for allegedly touching Lucille Acosta, 22. John Acosta claimed a knife was drawn by Smallwood and others in the rear, while Smallwood said the arm touch was accidental. five male youths and one woman were jailed.
Adults 16 and older may join free swimming lessons this week at the city pool with daily sessions at 9 10 and 11 a m. Junior and senior lifesaving courses are also offered, three hours long, tests Saturday morning. Local recreation head A C Hamilton announced high pool attendance and ongoing water checks.
An estimated fifty percent of infantile paralysis victims in the United States recover completely. The figure reflects early public health understanding of polio outcomes and variants in patient recovery.
The FBI arrested Lo Piccolo yesterday and handed him to the Army. He had a wife and child, an apartment, a union card, a social security card, and a plasterer helper job paying SH a week.
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