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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1944
Page
4
Allied progress in France and new air power from Japan mark a critical week in World War II. German forces defend the Normandy bridgehead while B 29s extend reach from China bases, signaling shifting dynamics and persistent infantry dominance across theatres.
Washington reports a compromise between Congress and the administration over retail food price subsidies. Senate and House conferees agreed to freeze the $1,500,900,000 annual subsidy until June 30, 1945, after which subsidies require direct congressional appropriation.
Local Juneteenth observance marks 81st year of freedom with a house to house canvass for war stamps and bonds. Perry Jackson calls for reduced celebrations. Dr J A Chatman notes Boy Scout aid, opening rally at Booker T. Washington Park saw $3,375 in bonds, plus $1,800 in four days. The goal is to boost Lubbock County in the Fifth War Loan drive.
British reports describe German pilotless bombs flooding streets and causing casualties as anti aircraft gunners train all day for the first time since the Battle of Britain. RAF sorties hit Pas de Calais while Allied plans turn to a ground drive to clear the coast. Civilians endure sirens wearing tin hats as comet like bombs fall nightly.
An American column moved through St Jacques de Nehou four miles NW of St Sauveur and seven miles from the coast in a rapid exploitation. Two divisions backed by artillery reportedly cut the west coast road as Allied forces pushed deeper into Normandy reaching the Vire-et Vaute canal south of Isigny and capturing villages east and west of Tilly-Sur-Seulles.
Filing deadline closes with two new filings to county and precinct posts in Lubbock as Eugene F. Mathis and Noble James enter the county attorney and county surveyor races. Five candidates seek Precinct 4 commissioner, and multiple offices see late entrants and incumbents drawing bids for sheriff, clerks, and treasurer.
Midland report notes Stanolind Oil and Gas buys oil and gas rights on a 17 000 acre Connell ranch block 5 HAGN east Garza County. Bonus 3 per acre, 10 year commercial lease, 50 cents annual rent, no oil test required. Union Oil pays 2 per acre bonus for 21 000 acres in west Kent County, 10 year lease, 40 cent annual rent, property spans H&GN block 38 and WE&NW block G.
A city recreation period for fathers and sons runs 4 to 6 pm today at Mackenzie State park. Ping-pong, checkers, horseshoe pitching and other games are planned with Polk Robinson of Texas Technological College athletic department as master of ceremonies. Fathers and sons are encouraged to attend even if a relative is absent.
Bishop H A Boaz of Dallas will deliver the baccalaureate tomorrow and Bishop A Frank Smith of Houston will give the commencement address Monday at Southwestern University's 104th commencement exercises. Both bishops are Southwestern alumni.
American forces drive toward Ashito airdrome on Saipan as Charan Kanoa airstrip falls and Garapan comes under artillery fire. Navy air bombardments support the push while Japan's resistance tightens along the western shore and marshy cane fields. A destroyer transport sinks five Japanese coastal ships, with 29 survivors captured.
Lubock Aero Service announces purchase of a Johnson Rocket bi motor low wing six passenger monoplane. Powered by two Lycoming 220 horsepower engines the craft features a 219 mph cruise speed 1000 mile range and single engine capability for continued flight after engine failure. It includes modern instruments radio night flying gear retractable tricycle gear and 2000 pounds payload. Delivery within 90 days for charter flights.
Texas bond sales reached 55.088 million dollars as of yesterday announced by State Chairman Nathan Adams of the War Finance committee. Individual purchases totaled 35.467 million and series FE sales were 22.164 million, with quotas noted for each.
Lubbock and Slaton negro communities outline celebrations for Juneteenth with events at Booker T. Washington park including peanut relay races volleyball tennis and horseshoe pitching beginning 3 30 p m. A drive for NAACP membership follows at 8 30 p m with speeches by E W Criglar Dr C H Lyons and Charles Ledberry. Slaton program starts 2 p m in the colored school auditorium with talk From Slavery to American Citizenship barbecue and soft drinks and softball at 4 p m.
Allied forces push across central Italy driving toward German lines. British Eighth Army moves from Orvieto toward Perugia while advancing near Montefalco and Spoleto. Elba island is noted for ore deposits and proximity to key ports as air and ground strikes continue.
Allied communiques report guerrillas destroying bridges trains and derailing trains as French sabotage and attacks cripple railways and communications. The interior army is described as playing its assigned role in the battle of liberation. Buy A War Bond Today.
Gallup Poll findings show Republican voters want a party platform pledging to cut wasteful wartime spending and reduce nonwar bureaus, curb labor unions, ensure postwar employment and veterans’ benefits, oppose expanded federal control, favor world peace cooperation, and seek a two term presidential limit.
Admiral William Halsey Jr is designated commander of the Third Fleet in the war against Japan. The 6 year veteran who led operations in the South Pacific will now direct a fleet of his own to press the offensive and support amphibious invasions as Allied forces seek to eliminate Japanese resistance.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs H C Hargrove of McAdoo on the birth of a son weighing 9 pounds 6 ounces at 11 20 Saturday night in St Marys hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles C Crenshaw Jr on birth of a son at Lubbock General hospital at 9 30 am Saturday. The father is at Shepherd field. Mr and Mrs J W Thurman on birth of a daughter weighing pounds 12 ounces at 1 25 pm Saturday in Porter Listrand clinic home. Father a civilian area of Lubbock Army Air field.
The parade included training units and a band from Texas Technological College with ROTC ASTRP and Techwearers of the Order of the Purple Heart. West Texas Recruiting and Induction station personnel and officers from Army Navy and Marines participated. Gold Star Mothers stood reviewing, guests from Lubbock Petersburg and Shallowater attended. Local banks opened for war bond sales at 2 30 pm with rapid buy rate and officials praising the drive.
Washington June 17 Emory S Land War Shipping Administrator stated there would be no cutback in the Maritime Commission shipbuilding program. He dismissed rumors as aimed at sabotaging the ship building effort at the most crucial point in the war.
M H Cummins 63 of Hale Center died yesterday at Lubbock General Hospital after being brought there earlier. He had lived near Muleshoe and Hale Center for about 14 years and is survived by a brother Lige Cummins Gainesville. sisters Fannie Pitcock Denton Leona Pitcock Alice Brown Gainesville. sons R L Cummins Lubbock J C Cummins Baird County N R Cummins Hale County W Cummins Camp Barkeley Abilene. daughter Mrs Roy Jones Muleshoe. nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Rix Funeral Home said funeral arrangements are not yet definite.
Lt Hugh L Huff stationed in Massachusetts and Miss Dana Huff of Amarillo arrived in Lubbock to visit their parents Mr and Mrs M W Huff. Huff teaches pilots for Superfortresses. S/Sgt Oliver Thomas from Lowry Field Denver, a former Lubbock resident, visited with E I Shelton and J N Fleming of a local typewriter repair service. Thomas was en route to Austin to visit relatives.
Southwest Pacific forces repelled three tank supported counterattacks near Bitak island as they moved toward Borokoe air drome. Thursday air operations dropped 68 tons on Truk and 100 tons on Rabaul air dromes. A Truk raid drew 15 interceptors with one shot down. additional strikes hit Palau and Yap.
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