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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1947

Page

6

Texas U Professor Sounds Grim Warning On Atomic Bomb

Texas University economist Dr. Robert H. Nericomy warned at a July 1947 gathering that atomic energy could reshape civilization. He warned of world shocks, urged ready social adjustment, and warned mankind must grow up fast to handle the power or face possible planetary destruction.

Lubbock Avalanche Journal Texas U Dave Cheavens Associated Press Aus Urcerers of Texas Robert H. Nericomery University of Texas Eme Ls Montgomery Mery Chris St. John's Seddon Montgomery Congress David Lilien Sabcczg.ng .T

Judgment Filed In Damages Action For Assault Case

Judge G V Pardue of the 99th district court entered a formal damages judgment for Darwood G Hilbers against J L Williams Don Williams Aubrey Davis M M King and Gordon Aker For an Aug 31 1946 assault that impaired Hilbers vision and cost him a tooth the jury awarded 19472 plus interest from July 16 The defendants once city policemen were discharged after guilty pleas and fines of 25 and costs The ruling taxed court costs and allows appeal noted but not perfected at this time The case rested on 14 special issues with defense motions rejected and verdict reported Wednesday afternoon The defense members were polled individually after the verdict.

G. V. Pardue 99Th District Court Darwood G. Hilbers J. L. Williams Don Williams Aubrey Davis M. M. King Gordon Aker Hilbers Pardue Davis

Lyuh Woon Hyung Shot Dead In Seoul Ambush

Korean police report Lyuh Woon Hyung a 62 year old left leaning but anti communist political leader was killed when a gunman fired on his car. The assailant fled as a bodyguard wrestled with Lyuh’s defender. American intelligence says a stolen U S Army 45 likely weapon. Lt Gen. Hodge said Lyuh had received threats after attempting to purge his party.

Seoul Lyuh Woon Hyung Lyuh Lynh John R. Hodge America South Korea Korean Laboring Peoples Party

House approves duty free news print paper width change

The House passed a bill to permit duty free import of standard news print paper in 15 inch widths, instead of the 16 inch minimum. It now goes to the Senate. The Ways and Means Committee said 15 inch rolls are used by many papers and the change would save paper and remove discrimination.

Washington House Senate Ways and Means

Provisional Korean Republic Formed in Shanghai Under Japanese Invite

At a Japanese invitation a Korean group founded the peoples republic which proclaimed itself Korea’s government on September 6 1945 before U S forces landed. The organization was outlawed by American authorities on December 12 1945.

Rean Shanghai Peoples Republic Korea

Prisoners Offer Skin for Texas City Surgery

Three federal prisoners at Lewisburg prison have volunteered to donate skin for plastic surgery on Texas City disaster victims, Gov. Beauford H. Jester said. The volunteers, veterans of World War II, sent letters about disfigurements from the mid April blast and Jester forwarded the letters to Texas City disaster relief agencies.

Austin Lewisburg Penn Texas City Beauford H. Jester Jester Federal Penitentiary

Incoherent Item List From Local Market Ad

Fragmentary OCR lists chairs wheels barrows refrigerators tables and miscellaneous items with unclear counts and missing context. No clear event date or organizations are identifiable.

Rabbit Section Added To Fair Expansion Plans

The Penhandle South Plains Fair announced a new rabbit department for next fall with a three day show October 2 to 4 in cooperation with the South Plains Rabbit and Davy Breeders association. Prizes total 400 dollars, entries limited to 500 rabbits, and six breeds will be judged with top prizes for the leading breeds.

Fair Association South Plains Rabbit and Davy L. F. Settle W. N. Burleson K. C. Edmonds E. G. Settle J. J. Scharnberg L. T. Irwin Burleson L. E. Settle G. Settle South Plains Association Marion Stoner Wichita Kan Chamber of Commerce Lubbock City Hall

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