Taft Opposes Arms Aid and Draft Extension Provisions
Senator Taft of Ohio voiced a violent objection to the arms aid bill’s blank check allowing weapon shipments worldwide and to the Senate draft extension, arguing it risks near war powers and would enable rapid mobilization without timely congressional checks. He warned the president could declare an emergency and mobilize the Army, urging Congress to retain oversight.
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Congress
House
Ohio
Milk deliveries hit by walkout across several states
The Associated Press reports strikes by AFL workers cripple milk deliveries in Washington Oregon Tennessee and North Dakota prompting police mobilization. About 3 250 milk and ice cream drivers and dairy employees demand a 40 hour week higher pay and better commissions. A separate incident notes a drowning of Esmundo Garcia eight in San Angelo near Concho Lake during a fishing trip.
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AFL
Washington
Mainte
Ina
Tennessee
North Dakota
Sien Dairies
Seve
Eos
Petcoh
Ope Mk
Jessen and Dairy
Utsop
moEnka Corp
Rayon Piano
Tenn
CIO Textile Workers
Storae
Breher
Zap
NLD
E. M. Klein
San Angelo
Esmundo Garcia
Er Ae
Juan Garcia
Conchonate
Here
Rand
Busiest Farm Area Tops Nation with 1949 Cash Income
UBBOCK leads a 16 county region reporting 204,087,000 dollars in gross cash farm income and 197,298,000 dollars in retail sales for 1949. The annual buying power survey by Sales Man cites the area as a top national market with strong agricultural and commercial activity.
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C. W. Ratliff
Avalanche-Journal
Ubbock
Diary Reveals Amerasia Link to Forrestal Case
Forrestal warned Truman of dangers to US Russia talks as Amerasia espionage raids unfolded in 1945. The diary notes recount six arrests, FBI actions, and government papers seized from Amerasia offices. The Star’s report sparked Senate interest in diary origins as official confirmation followed.
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Associated Press
Ww. Shington
Jtate
James V. Forrestal
Amerasia
Truman
Trumans
Forrestal
Justice Department
Washington Star
Navy
Russia
United Nations
the Star
FBI
J. Fergar Hoover
Mr. Truman
Stars
Daily Paper Section Listings and Page References
The note lists multiple newspaper sections and page numbers across topics such as church news editorial content a Cocker Spaniel Show FFA youth travel rodeo planning credit buying and regional items in Lubbock with various page and section codes.
Reds press to force down U S C 54 over Berlin
Soviet jets dived on a U S C 54 transport over Germany to force it down arguing the aircraft strayed from the air corridor into Berlin. Lt Frederickson and Lt Callarda landed safely at Tempelhof after a brazen chase by up to four Soviet fighters. The incident followed a Baltic Sea clash in April and prompted U S protests and a demand for indemnity.
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Prnaticna
Berens
Germany
Berlin
D.C. Frederickson
W. T. Callarda
Temnethof
U.S
Erickson
San Antonio
Texas
Callaran
Carter
Rhine-Maine
Frankfurt
Tempelhof
Baltic
Baltic Sea
United States
Russia
UU. S
Latvia
Fourpower Allied Safety Center
U. S
Oranienburg
Senate Faces New Filibuster in Rent Control Debate
Senate Democratic leaders battled a new filibuster as they pushed to extend federal rent controls ending this month. A nearly 17 hour session concluded with a test vote on recommittal after Cain urged sending the measure back to committee. Leader Lucas DiMilho expressed confidence the bill would pass before day's end, with critics aiming to defeat the recommittal effort.
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Washington
Senate
Cain Ur-Wasa
Lucas ¢tDiMho
Cam
Conix
Luces Mat
Cait Soneo
Howard Growth Reveals 1940 to 1950 Population Change
Big Spring shows a 26 647 population in a preliminary 1950 census count. J D Whiteley notes a 37 percent increase from 1940 figure of 20 990. Final revision by the Census Bureau on Washington is pending. County figures likely to be announced Monday.
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Big Spring
J. D. Whiteley
Whiteley
Couteau
Washington, D.C
Moore
Howard
Winiteles
Tese Ana Hes County
Austin Ranks Fifth In State
Census figures place Austin fifth among Texas cities, with 131,964 residents. El Paso remains larger overall, at 207,909 in the county, but counting University of Texas students pushed Austin ahead of El Paso in permanent population for the first time.
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Laubpock
Lanpbock County
Texas Business Review
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Lubbock
South Plains
Texas
Southwest
Wise Associated Press
Ae Stin
el Paso
Austin
James W. Stroud
Dallas
Stroud
Census Bureau
EL Paso County
Travis
Travis County
Houston
San Antonio Ana Fort Worth
Scattered Showers Forecast For Area
The weatherman forecast scattered thundershowers for Lubbock and the South Plains with a high around 95 and a low near 62. Rain reported Saturday delayed baseball games in several areas while Dalhart recorded 23 inches, Texarkana six, and Clarendon three.
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Lubbock
South Plains
Viper Bureau
Cvas
Associated Press
Boreer
Aerrtts Farm
Dallas
Truman Says Russians Only Talk Peace
President Truman accused the Soviet Union of feigning peace while preparing for war and cited 13 references to Russia or its rulers. He left St Louis for Washington aboard the Independence and landed at National Airport after turbulence on the flight. The speech, aired globally, ended a Mississippi riverfront ceremony dedicating a memorial to Thomas Jefferson.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Associated Press
Louis
Truman
Plastea Russa
Ageresmys
Algsey Yeston
Soviet Union
Russia
St. Louis
Washington
Independence
Bcst
Ecst
Prieth
International News Service
Blair House
Blue Ridge Mountains
INS
State Department
Voice of America
35Th Division
Mississippi Riverfront
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Birthday Fete At Slaton Planned For City Wide Celebration
Slaton prepares for a big birthday fete as the 1980 Slaton High School graduating class and residents gather for a frontier party. A $9 clubhouse event features sports legends Sam Baugh and a Cresbyton-born pro. Roping and calf events are slated with planned appearances by notable guests.
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Sattreues
Birthaas
Phe Tovuim
Siston Hign School
Sane Aes
Dicnle
Neon
Bal Aooanduel
Pam
Pam Ane
Veterans of Foreign Wantaia
Pesas Christian University
Tnevs
Slaton
Inflation danger discounted as business boom tests limits
Washington economists warn a sustained growth run may lift living costs. A tighter job market, higher prices for meat, rent, and consumer goods loom, while inflation risks grow despite near-term prosperity and stock gains.
Fort Worth Store Owner Dies After Beating With Bat
A Fort Worth store owner died following a beating with a ball bat. Police say the attack occurred at the business location and investigation is ongoing. Police report injuries included head trauma and a fractured wrist, with suspects unidentified.
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Fort Worth
Reward Offered for Names of Missed Persons in Lubbock County
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce launches a last-ditch census drive offering rewards for names of residents in Lubbock County not counted by census enumerators. From Monday to Sunday, $1 per uncounted name, with a $2,000 pool, aims to push the county past the 100,000 population mark for metropolitan district designation.
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Bill Clark
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock County
Chamber of Commerce
Morning Avalanche
The
Evening Journal
Lubouckn
A.B. Davis
Lupbock County
L. D. Whiteley
Lubbock
Pians Ares
Piomits
Davis
Chamber of Commence
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