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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1947
Page
8
Texas voters will decide nine proposed constitutional amendments. They cover gubernatorial succession rules and district reapportionment after census, a judicial retirement system, county workmen's compensation insurance, county salary-based pay, community property partition to avoid federal double taxation, and removal of the state ad valorem tax with county tax authority increases.
L W Ward of Pontiac GM told local dealers that steel shortages and government controls hinder auto production. He noted Pontiac can build 500000 cars yearly but is outputting only 220000 to 230000 due to rolled steel demand, with export use and plans to hold prices until inputs stabilize. Ward and aides traveled by plane from Amarillo to Texas, stopping in the area before heading to Waco.
City will begin free swimming lessons for beginners ages 9 to 11 and their mothers at the municipal pool on Monday morning. A. C. Hamilton says three sessions run 9 to 10, 10 to 11, and 11 to noon. Enrollment is open Monday morning. charge is regular pool admission 9 cents for children and 25 cents for adults. Patrons supply their own swimsuits and towels.
An expert argues that until production and productivity rise, auto makers can only hold line. He cites labor disruption from irregular work and lack of material control. He notes steel shortages as the current primary handicap and questions potential new bottlenecks.
Hamilton reports 150 people enrolled in poolside classes for 6 to 8 year olds during the past week. A new cotton rat is being used in studies of food consumption related to tooth decay.
Funeral services will be at 4 pm in the McAdoo Methodist church for Earl C Van Meter 58 resident since 1925 who died Saturday in a West Texas hospital. Rev Floyd Dunn of Ackerly will officiate burial in Crosbyton cemetery Rix Funeral Home in charge Survivors include wife two daughters son and extended family members. Wash green vegetables like spinach quickly. Don't soak them.
In a Sunday Cedar article from the Avalanche Journal dated June 8 1947 readers are told Cedar is the best and toughest tree for telephone poles though other woods may be adaptable and some readers are advised that cedar can also be used in breakfast ideas for children, with parts described as treated for use.
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