German Communists Push to Take Berlin City Government
In Berlin the German Communist SED seeks a broader role in city government by reshaping postwar policy. Moscow backed by Russian veto influence aids the effort as Berlin plans a next election in 1948, aiming to overturn last fall’s four party result where Social Democrats led. The Communists hope to recover top posts from the Socialist administration through a campaign aligned with Soviet policy.
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Germany
Berlin
SED
Social Democrats
Weak watery blood blamed for aging body and skin
A garbled ad-like text promotes tonics claiming to refresh blood and restore youth. It mentions ingredients and benefits for men and women, promising vigor, better appetite, and improved energy.
Youth Sentenced To Prison Term
Two felony indictments were disposed of in 99th district court Saturday by pleas of guilty. Wayland C. Hughes, 18, was sentenced to two years in a penitentiary for a May 28 offense. A five year suspended sentence for theft was revoked and added to the term. Boniacio Gallegos, 35, had a five year sentence suspended for a April burglary under Edgar G. Lewis. Trials set this week include Alexander Arrequin, 59, for incesting a 17 year old daughter, Mannie Blaylock, 42, for assault on Mary Williams, Richard D. Driggs, 24, for failure to stop after a collision, Elroy B. Reeves, 19, for forgery of a $20 check signed Elton Poor.
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99Th District Court
Wayland C. Hughes
B. E. Needles & Son
Bonifacio Gallegos
Edgar G. Lewis
Alexander Arrequin
Lorenzo
Mannie Blaylock
Mary Williams
Richard D. Driggs
Monte D. Ballew
Elroy B. Reeves
Howard Poor
Elton Poor
Gladys Thomas
Youth Fined and jailed for bicycle theft
Seventeen year old Harold Lloyd Benton of near County Line pled guilty to stealing a bicycle valued under $50 from Louise Carroll at 1628 Seventh. He was fined 15 dollars and jailed for one day after admitting the theft at the Techfield rodeo on Thursday night. A minor detained with him Friday night was released to parents. Arresting deputies were Frank Mitchell and Tom Cannon. County Judge Walter Davies oversaw the case.
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Harold Lloyd Benton
Louise Carroll
Deps
Frank Mitchell
Tom Cannon
Walter Davies
Benton
Techfield
Enlistments Open for Lubbock 132nd Field Artillery Unit
The 132nd field artillery battalion of the Texas National Guard in Lubbock invites men aged 18 to 35 to enlist, with wartime ratings for former servicemen where vacancies exist. Pay ranges from 2.50 to 5.50 per drill. unit commands and staff are listed, and a public screening feature on “At the Front in Africa” will be shown at 8 p m Monday at the Lubbock Army Airfield headquarters.
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Lubbock
132Nd Field Artillery
National Guard
Texas Division
Walter F. Smith
Regular Army
Ross Ayers
Norman K. Snodgrass
Plainview
Thomas Vaughn
Warren G. Tabor
Bert Locke
Hue L. Gordon
Milton R. Cundiff
J.C. McClung
14Th Armored Field Artillery Battalion
132Nd
Fim
Africa
Miss Eloise Wilson Visits Trenton Friends
Personals note Miss Eloise Wilson head of the English department at Rider College Trenton N J arrives today for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs F D Wilson of 611 Avenue N and with friends here Mrs Bill Morley of Bryan formerly Miss Pat Naylor of Lubbock visits Miss Charlotte Baillté of 1714 Nineteenth and other friends here
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Eloise Wilson
Rider College
Trenton, N. J
F. D. Wilson
Avenue N
Bill Morley
Bryan
Pat Naylor
Lubbock
Charlotte Baillté
Funeral Services Conducted For W. H. Hicks At Big Spring
Funeral services for W. H. Hicks aged 76 a former Brownfield resident were held at 10 a m Saturday in Nalley Funeral chapel Big Spring Burial followed at Memorial Park cemetery beside his wife who died in 1940 Rix Funeral home reported Hicks died Friday in Big Spring where he had lived about two years Survivors include six sons and three daughters.
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W. H. Hicks
Brownfield
Nalley
Big Spring
Memorial Park
Rix Funeral Home
Hicks
Recruitment drives for city units listed in Texas
A downtown recruiter will interview prospective members at the Texas Employment Service on Tenth and Ave. K for baseball, softball, basketball, football, boxing, wrestling and rifle units. Recruits are also accepted each Thursday night at the American Legion hall, 910 Texas Ave.
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Reer
Texas Employment Service
Tenth and Ave. K
Maxt. McClung
American Legion Hall
Texas Ave
Enrollment At Tech Sets Summer Record
Texas Tech enrollment for the summer reaches a record high of 2703 students with 1956 males and 747 females. The registrar reports four dormitories open this summer, including two for men and one each for women and married couples.
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Texas Technological College
Tech
Lubbock Stores Gain Nationwide Publicity in Magazine
The June issue of Chain Store Age features Lubbock and Furr Super Markets with a 1704 Texas Avenue store opening. The cover shows interior and exterior views and two more interior photos display store displays.
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Lubbock and Furr Super Markets
Lubbock
Chain Store Age
Texas Avenue
Unclear Registration Figures From 1946 Report
A partial line notes 1946 registration of 2,670 persons, with 2,310 registered during the first term. The fragment implies a broader registration tally and time frame but lacks context for full interpretation.
Whyburn Attends Princeton Bicentennial Event
Dr W M Whyburn president of Texas Technological College left Lubbock to attend Princeton University bicentennial observances running through Tuesday. Four hundred delegates from forty two nations will participate with President Truman delivering the final convocation address. Whyburn will also be hosted by Princeton mathematics professor Dr Samuel S Wilks.
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W. M. Whyburn
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
Princeton University
Truman
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Whyburn
Texas Tech
Waco
Baylor University
Princeton
Samuel S. Wilks
Tech
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