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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1947
Page
11
Disjointed notes describe campaign plans by a university bloc and a tax amortization bond estimate around 60 dollars. References to speakers and a meeting with Praised Wood Rely and Paynter EO House hint at legislative action and political strategy.
President Truman warned Congress that farm programs and allied conservation and power projects face jeopardy from funding gaps. He urged unity of armed forces and higher wages, public health expansion, and broader social security as a parade with his 35th Division veterans passed. A bank robbery occurred during the downtown procession as the President visited Grandview and Martha Truman, age 94, who was improving.
An official states the untried B-36 bomber offers a strategic edge by carrying a bomb load and range far beyond existing planes. He notes aggressive nations are limited and distant, making air power crucial as the B-36 could ferry 16,000 pounds up to 10,000 miles, far surpassing the B-29’s capacity.
The article lists presidents and leaders from multiple Texas institutions at a luncheon. It notes the central committee will set a funding amount and explore fundraising, with Dr. Painter covering luncheon expenses. Various college presidents and dignitaries are named from A and I Kingsville to Sam Houston Huntsville and beyond.
Stocks traded with little net change while traders weighed tax and labor issues amid a light week. Standard Oil profits bolstered activity as cattle futures and grain prices fluctuated, with modest gains in some sectors and overall subdued turnover across exchanges.
Chicago markets show wheat under hedging pressure while corn closes mixed after a 27 year high. Oats stay firm near seasonal highs, hogs and cattle hold steady with nominal changes.
James A. Kiser of San Angelo said two men with ear trouble robbed him on a highway near O'Donnell, Lamesa. He stopped to resist and suffered a heartache with $66 taken, and told Sheriff A. M. Buck about the incident.
J G O Keefe 47 of Anton posted a $1000 bond after being charged with theft of an automobile truck. The case arose when Edwards of Lubbock swore to the complaint, filed with justice of the peace Lynn. Officers say the truck, loaded with air conditioners, was to be taken to New Mexico. Also reported: a vehicle stolen in Mackenzie State park and found abandoned on East Broadway. a 54 year old Amarillo man jailed for drunk driving after colliding with a yard on Texas Avenue. theft of a billfold containing $32 and change from Mrs W C Jones. and a 50 foot garden hose stolen from Coleman A Hasie.
The piece notes Red Offensive fears of an underground fence against half the population and says ousting the new regime is unlikely. It cites Truman era loans to Greece and Turkey as triggers and discusses Soviet influence from Poland to Yugoslavia with Austria disputed among four powers. It also covers Italy’s rivalrous clashes in Florence between Communists and De Gasperi allies over labor confederation control.
Mrs J C Jackson 33 of 2003 Tenth died in childbirth at 10 45 am at Lubbock Memorial hospital The baby Michael Granville Jackson was dead at birth A joint funeral will be held 2 30 pm Monday at First Baptist Church with Dr J Ralph Grant officiating Plains Funeral Home in charge Survived by husband daughter Hazel Claudine son Garry Edward sister Cleo Miller of Brownfield brother J W Edwards Hobbs N M her mother Anna Belle Edwards of Lubbock Grandparents Mr and Mrs J E Jackson Stamford and Mrs Edwards The baby’s survivors include the father sister brother and grandparents.
Bennett reports two men hailed him by a parked car roughly 8:30 p.m. three to four miles south of O'Donnell. He stopped to help, was knocked out, and woke to find his money and a damaged car gone. The piece notes the Wigwam is not a tent.
Marriage license notices list Petersbore and D Townsend as applicants and Alberta Noll with Byron Werrington ages 39 and 25 respectively. Also listed are Tina Townler 29 and Patricia Davies 22, and Horace Simpson 22 with Louise Clark 21. Municipal court notices name Dan Binir as presiding judge and cases against Ross Garret and Kathleen Cain for divorce. Public works items include Mason_Miles 1022 Sreand 1.00 and Rob East Mases contract for metal clad warehouse and several home renovations with costs.
Smith outlined a plan where the University would gain about 75 million dollars from the permanent fund and A. and M. about 100 thousand, while the 14 smaller state schools would receive roughly 45 million if the amendment passes on August 23. The proposal also restricts future building funds from the legislature and allocates 60 thousand and 50 thousand dollars from the general revenue fund in the first two years, plus taxes on university land in Texas.
Reported floods continue to threaten the Midwest with drownings in Mansfield and Canton Ohio and delayed corn planting across Southeastern Nebraska and Northeast Kansas. A seven year old boy and a woman were among those who perished as waters rose.
President Juan D. Peron may reorganize the cabinet to bring conservatives back into government. Only three ministries likely to remain unchanged, including foreign affairs, army, and navy. Opposition feared from Labor party and Peronista radicals.
Buddy Crites and Jc J Scott spend weekend at Crites home in Kirkwood Oklahoma to witness Crites graduation from Tulane University School of Commerce. His mother Mrs T E Crites and sister Sue will accompany them returning to New Orleans.
Chinese Ambassador Wellington Koo urged the United States to provide financial aid to hasten China’s economic recovery and boost agricultural and industrial production. He spoke on NBC Our Foreign Policy with India’s Asaf Ali, linking aid to expanded trade and world prosperity.
Charles Walker of Plainview was elected president of the Texas Flying Farmers Association at the annual meeting on the Texas A&M College campus. Other officers named include R. J. Fields of Wharton as first vice president and John Len Jr of Kaufman as second vice president.
College station dispatch reports hundreds of fully manned combines head to Texas from Canada and other states to boost a record small grain crop. J B Kidd of Texas A and M Extension says up to 2,000 extra combines may join the 1,000 Texans. Harvest starts mid June in the Panhandle with crews needed for tractor and combine work.
A. B. Cash of Crosby County delivered the first 1947 Petersburg area wheat load to Heard Elevator. Cash, who farms about eight miles southeast of Petersburg, expects about 25 bushels per acre with harvest plans increasing next week.
A survey of more than 6,000 veterans at the University of Oklahoma shows many plan to attend classes year round including summer sessions. The findings suggest a push for continuous schooling beyond traditional fall and spring terms.
An unclear OCR fragment lists names and addresses from a West Renal area social notice. It mentions Mr God Mee, Mee mul Mech, and Mr and Mrs Ferm en Jones of Avenue Woon bath, with references to Teletype operator Rov Shusact and others. The text is fragmentary.
Francis Bearden club manager announces a new Country Club Swimming School opening Tuesday. Classes run daily from 1 oclock noon to 1 oclock, Tuesday through Friday, for the next two weeks. Bearden says members and families are invited to watch as swimmers from the University of Texas and Ohio State perform.
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