Truman renews farm aid push in Omaha speech
President Truman lambasted Congress for not enacting farm relief legislation during a Omaha visit. He targeted Senator Taft amid a World War I reunion, marched with veterans, and paid tribute to Father Flanagan at Boys Town while urging action on farm bills before Congress adjourns.
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Greater Lubbock Population and 1950 Forecast
The article discusses Lubbock’s population estimates toward 1950 and 1960, comparing official census figures (31,853 in 1940) with chamber projections. It notes expected growth from utility connections, telephones, and new home construction, with conservative forecasts by Southwestern Bell and several thousand additional homes and phones anticipated by 1950.
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Y Avalanche-Journal
Grete Lubbock
Lubbock
Texas
Amarillo
Lab
Chamber of Commerce
Southwestern Bell
Lee Lubbocke
Lubbock High Student Wins $5000 Sweetbriar Scholarship
Chloe T Dawson, daughter of Mr and Mrs G E Dawson of 1902 Twenty-fourth, won the $5,000 first prize in the 1947-48 Sweetbriar Shops scholarship program. The district awarded $8,523 to 40 students and teachers in Lubbock and nearby areas. Three Lubbock teachers also received prizes in the teachers contest.
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Opal Dixon Avalanche-Journal
Iss Chloe. T Dawson
Lubbock High School
Sweetbriar Shops, Inc
Lubbock
Lottie Graves
Sixth Schwab son joins armed forces in 1946
William Schwab a 17 year old from Plainview becomes the sixth son of Mrs Ellie Schwab to enlist since 1941 He left for the San Diego naval training station four days after graduating from Plainview high school on May 28.
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William Schwab
Ellie Schwab
Plainview
San Diego Naval Training Station
Plainview High School
Lubbock Endures 102 Degree June Heat Wave
Lubbock baked under a 102 degree Saturday as a statewide heat wave surged. The Weather Bureau station north of the city logged the high around 3 p.m., the hottest since last June 29’s 105 degrees. Abilene Crystal City Wichita Falls Mineral Wells Dallas posted 106 and 103, with forecasts pointing to more 100s across the region.
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Mercury
Weather Bureau
Sosy Bureau
Presiilio
Ronew
Abilene
Crystal City
Wichita Falls
Mineral ‘Weils
Dallas
Youth in Abilene Reports Hateful Incident
A teen in Abilene reports a hate incident as June 5 details are incomplete in the clipping. The fragment mentions two entities and a set of twelve items priced at $1.00, with unclear reference to a king’s advertisement or event.
Texas Tech Baccalaureate Tonight for 749 Graduates
The 1948 Texas Tech class of 749 graduates will begin baccalaureate exercises at 8 p.m. in Jones Stadium, with Dr. William H. Alexander delivering the baccalaureate address. Sterling C. Evans will give Monday’s commencement keynote. Honors include 19 honored for 2.5 GPA and seven for 2.8, plus 51 ROTC graduates receiving commissions.
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Cotton Fanning
Avalanche-Journal
Texas Technological College
Jones Stadium
William H. Alexander
First Christian Church of
Oklahoma City
Sterling C. Evans
Federal Land Bank At
Houston
Business
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Texas Tech
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First Methodist Church of
D.O. Wiley
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Whyburn
Dr. Alexander
C. Melvin Ratheal
Girl Scout Camp Dedication Set With Public Open House
The Girl Scout Camp near Lubbock will be dedicated with ceremonies at 4 p m hosted by Lions Club president Dr J William Davis. Open house tours will run 2 30 to 5 p m as locals tour buildings and grounds.
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Girl Scouts
J. William Davis
Lions Club
Lubbock
W. H. Rodgers
Buffalo Lakes
J. D. Jones
Tate Sanders
Camp Barkley
Abilene
Tech Directors To Meet Here Monday
Texas Tech’s board of directors gathers in Lubbock for a regular meeting. All members plan to attend the baccalaureate service at Jones Stadium and the commencement exercises Monday. The agenda includes about 30 candidates for the president post left open by Dr W M Whyburn’s resignation.
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Texas Tech
Lubbock
W. T Gaston
Tech
Satur
Jones Stadium
W. M. Whyburn
52 Listed As Missing In Oregon Flood
A report notes 52 people listed as missing amid floods in Oregon. The chaotic scene follows rising waters and property loss across affected counties, with authorities coordinating search efforts and urging residents to seek assistance and stay clear of dangerous areas.
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Oregon
Brownfield Man and Dog Reunited After Two-Year Search
A Brownfield man and his Army K 9 veteran dog are reunited in Morton after a two year search. The dog, trained by the Army K 9 Corps, located his master, ending a long period of separation and returning a trusted bond.
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Pal
Morton
Deg
Sen
Phillip Batwen
Brownfield
West
Night at West Texas Hospital Leaves Minor Wound Injured
A person sustained slight back wounds and was released from West Texas hospital after an incident at night.
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West Texas Hospital
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