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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1950

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Accused Spy's Trial Delayed In Philadelphia

Federal judge delays Harry Gold’s removal to Brooklyn for espionage trial to allow defense study of the chemist. Hamilton, Gold’s counsel, hints a possible guilty plea and says he won’t prejudge guilt. Gold remains jailed in Philadelphia on $100000 bail while his background is examined.

Lee Linder Associated Press Hiladelphia Harry Gold Brooklyn Gold Russia John D. M. Hamilton James P. McGranery McGranery U. S Elaas Fuchs Britih

Bond issues pass in Brownfield election

Brownfield voters approved six bond questions totaling 849000 for city utilities including power and light systems water improvements city hall and street work. Final tallies ranged from 408 to 429 votes in favor with 51 to 62 against. Election judge B P Moorhead oversaw the vote after a utilities survey by the city council.

Spinfield Brownfield B. P. Moorhead

For Dad Fitted Pigskin Cases

Ad promotes Dad fitted pigskin cases offered by King’s, with value listed as $11.00 and sale price $5.95. Includes product emphasis and store branding.

King’s. Adv

Blaze Near Pan-American No. 1 Well Drags On

Intense heat drives back firefighters as the Pan-American No. 1 Well in southwestern Borden County Borden County burns for a third day. Geologist Jack Morris Bristow, 26, of Monahans died after the well ignited Saturday night. An offset Livermore well to the north remains safe. About 300 spectators watched the 1000-foot plume while roads were blocked and pilots warned off.

Borden Borden County Weil Marion Peters Soundphoto Equipment Company Lubbock Snyder Big Spring Qnyder Here Jack Morris Bristow Monahans Howard County George P. Livermore, Inc Livermore

HST Reviews Demo Program

President Truman and congressional leaders met to review tax policy, draft law, and rent controls as the still incomplete legislative agenda looms. Speaker Rayburn, Vice President Barkley, Senate Leader Lucas, and House Leader McCormack attended, signaling hopes for a tax bill this session with possible offsetting cuts to excise taxes.

Rayburn House Ways and Means

Laredo Crockett Daily Comic Strip Debuts

The Morning Avalanche announces a new daily comic feature titled Laredo Crockett It promises action romance and Western gunplay with a quick trigger finger and fast draw as the hero navigates the early West Readers are invited to turn to page 7 section 2 today for the kickoff.

Laredo Crockett Avalanch

Louisiana senators reject jail for editor and publisher

A Louisiana Senate committee ruled that jailing Publisher David Stern and Editor Clayton Fritchey of the New Orleans Item for contempt is not the answer for their editorial calling Senate members trained seals of Gov. Earl Long. The panel 30 to 2 declined to recommend confinement, noting it would dignify their positions and avoid sensationalism.

Aton Rouge Louisiana Senate Senate Earl Long David Stern Clayton Fritchey New Orleans Item

Texas Demos Move To Keep State Official Off Ballot

The Democratic Executive Committee voted to strike McDonald’s name from the July 22 primary ballot for commissioner of Agriculture. McDonald pledged to appeal, arguing the party will overstep by ousting him and promising legal action to force certification. He challenged the committee at a meeting, insisting he has not broken faith and declaring a fight to preserve his name on the ticket.

Texas Demos Dave Cheavens Associated Press Astin Co Toe McDonald John C. Calhoun Corsicana McDowall Agricultist M Donald Panhandle Bert Guill Stat Repu Caus Iter Sofar

theft inquiry pushed in Bailey Lynn counties burglary spree

Diligent investigation targets burglar tied to weekend hits in Lynn and Bailey counties totaling about 19000 dollars. Bellar farm home outside Mule Shoe lost cash, bonds and papers while Wilson State Bank in Wilson also robbed of part of a silver shipment. FBI agents and Rangers pursue leads.

Lynn Bailey Ed Bellar Joyland Muleshoe Bailey County Bellar Lubbock Wilson Bank Wilson State Bank Wilson Lynn County Razz Renfrow Bob Crowder Dallas H. G. Cook Roan. Renfrew FBI Federal Reserve Bank Rangers

Senate Approves Rent Controls Extension Vote

The Senate approved a six month extension of federal rent controls by a 36 to 28 vote and sent the measure to the House. Senator Rayburn ended a one man filibuster with reluctance hoping the House would defeat it. Coalition support included six Republicans and 30 Democrats with notable opponents from both parties. The measure faces House action as leaders weigh local versus national considerations. First Love Silverplate with Chest $64.75. King’s Jewelry. adv.

Washington INS Senate House Rayburn Texas Cain R.wash Sens. Aiken Donnell Mo. Langer N.D Malone Nev Saltonstall Mass Thye Minn Sens. Burd George Hoey N.C Holland Fla McClellan Ark D.ga

Weather Forecast for Lubbock Area

Partly cloudy today and tonight with cooler conditions by Wednesday. Not quite as warm late Wednesday with expected high readings near mid 90s and modest overnight lows.

Lubbock

British Labor rejects European super government plan

The British Labor party rejected Robert Schuman’s idea to pool Europe’s coal and steel under an international authority. The party warned private industrialists could pervert the plan, and said European cooperation must align with Socialist planning and not create a political or economic union without clear ideals.

British Labor Party Europe Glenn Williams Associated Press Tondon Labor Party Tonight Robert Schuman European Union Hugh Dalton Winston Churchill Sehuan France Germany Maly Tlamis Luxne United Sates

Jaffe Faces Contempt in Amerasia Case Probe

Philip Jaffe refused to answer loyalty committee questions about Communist ties during a 90 minute closed hearing. Sen Green said efforts to obtain vital information were futile and a contempt citation may be filed. Committee counsel was told to prepare a report for the five member panel for action.

James Lee INS Vashington Philip Jaffe Amerasia Case Senate Jaffe Amerasia Magazine Sen. Green D-Ri Loyalty Committee Green Edward P. Morgan II Jaffe Owen Lattimore Far East Sen. McCarthy R-Wis Morgan

Galveston Population Figures From 1950 Census Revealed

Galveston announces 1950 city population of 65 896 with island metro 71 000 and county totals of 112 96. City limits grew from 60 862 in 1940 while nearby towns like Texas City La Marque Dickinson Hitchcock and Austin County communities show varied gains and declines in the new figures.

Galveston Galveston County Weston County Exas City

Freak storm hits Hockley Terry area destroys cotton

Torrential rain hail and near tornadic winds devastate thousands of acres of young cotton in south Hockley and northeast Terry counties. Emory Hobbs home and power lines suffer damage. Ropesville isolated after lines go down. Officials report four inches of rain near Ropesville with several hours of impassable roads and REA lines severed. The Lubbock Chamber offers 1 per uncaptured county resident up to 2000 to boost 1950 census totals.

Lubbock County Morning Avalanche South Hockley Terry Countes Emory Hobbs Ropesville Hockley County Troy Morris Ropes Plainsman Market Brownfield Levelland

UN Discusses Point Four Aid at Lake Success

Nearly 70 nations meet at Lake Success to debate technical aid under Truman's Point Four plan. Russia and allies boycott due to Nationalist China presence. Yugoslavia pushes for Communist China invitation while Lie resists partisan politics. vote results show some nations for inviting China with several abstentions.

Lake Succe Insi Lake Success Truman Russia U.N China Tryvgve Lie Yugoslavia Poland Cruz Peipin Norway Sweden Denmark Indonesia Inedia Coston Burma Teil Egypt Yemen Netherlands Maaco Sin- France Finland Lebanon Britain Pakistan Switzerland

NEIGHBORS CONTRIBUTE LABOR FOR SICK TECH STUDENT FARM HELP

Neighbors aid a family farming near New Deal as a sick tech student faces intestinal bleeding and multiple transfusion needs. A physician briefing says the youth may require care. 12 nearby farmers and a school assist on the 320 acre farm while relatives stay with the family.

Sick Tech Shiup Mob Stinis Caterson Cecil P T. E. Wilson Abilene Clayton TECH Clatton Shipp Kenneth Shipp Dallas M. L Shipp Farm New Deal Kenneth Billy Scarborough J. O. Scarborough Don Shinn J. G. Shinn

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KFYO Borden Well CAA E. W. Brown HST Louisiana Fritchey Stern C. H. Downs First Love King’s Jewelry Adv Hockley Terry South Plains Hood Ropesville and Meadow Frank Whitsitt Avalanche JC Essete Stapp Lea
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