Wheat Harvest Delayed by Rains Across Texas Panhandle
Rains slow wheat harvest in Panhandle and South Plains with 15 to 25 percent completion in Hutchinson, Hansford, Carson, and Armstrong counties. Eastern New Mexico reports 10 to 12 percent done at Clovis and 3 percent at Tucumcari as weather remains hot and humid. Labor demand remains as workers are urged to contact local employment offices.
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South Plains
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Hutchinson
Hansford
Carson
Armstrong
New Mexico
Clovis
Levelland Lions to Install Club Officers for 1948 49
New officers of the Levelland Lions Club will be installed Thursday at noon for the 1948 49 year. Bob Ford is president with J B Reece as first vice president Gene Yeager second vice president A A Sparkman third vice president Ted Darwin and Lon Horace Blackburn as outgoing president. Mr Ford and Mrs Ford plan to attend the International Lions Club convention in New York City July 24 to 29.
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Jim Bridges
Anton Lions Club
Levelland Organization
Bob Ford
J. B. Reece
Gene Yeager
A. A. Sparkman
Ted Darwin
Lon Horace Blackburn
Policeman Shoots Harmless Winkajou Aboard Streetcar
June 26 New Orleans report of a monkey cat hybrid Winkajou named Suzy shot aboard a streetcar. Children fondled the animal before it wandered loose from owner Robert C Windes and was killed after frightening passengers.
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Refinery Explosions Injure 23 at Aetna Site in Louisville
A series of explosions and a gasoline fire at the Aetna refinery in Louisville on June 26 injured at least 23 people. Thomas Young and Ophie Sheen suffered burns while Ralph Edwards and about a dozen firefighters sustained minor injuries. Damage estimates reach 500000 with the fire still active. all employees were later accounted for.
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Louisville
Aetna
Thomas Young
Ophie Sheen
Ralph Edwards
Atlantic City Fire Captain Dies Fighting Hotel Blaze
A general alarm blaze swept the 120 room Thurber hotel in Atlantic City as acting Fire Captain Louis Unger died in the effort. Officials say all occupants likely escaped. two were rescued and three firefighters were overcome by smoke.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Thurber
Atlantic City General Hospital
Louis Unger
Gilmer Doctor Joins Floyd County Hospital Staff
Dr. G. A. McClelland formerly of Gilmer has joined the Floyd County Cooperative Hospital staff. He is a University of Texas and Southwestern Medical College graduate who interned at Baptist Hospital during World War I. His wife and young daughter will join him in July.
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Floyd County Hospital
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Baptist Corre
Oil Allocation Plan Opposed by Independent Distributors
Independent oil distributors told the House Small Business Committee that the United States faces no fuel shortage and urged blocking a one location allocation plan. They warned shortages could arise from new laws and argued the plan would cause market dislocations and price upheaval.
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Washington
Andit
Small Businesses Committee
United States
Oil supply and stocks spark interest amid shortages
In Lenbock Texas a formal demand arises from industry and home heating needs as oil use grows. Crude stocks are reported at 222 231 000 barrels with a 149 percent increase over last June, prompting concerns over potential shortages and reserve declines.
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Lenbock
Resignation of U.S. Attorney Randolph Beater noted
The resignation of Randolph Beater, U.S. Attorney for Kansas, is reported with appreciation for the loyal and capable manner in which he carried out his duties. Carpenter plans to run.
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Carpenter
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Frankfurt
Victor Desimone
St. Louis
Janie Patterson
Des Moines
Teje Evans
Cody
Wyo
George Strine, Jr
Frederick, Md
Herman Weiss
Horace Hawkins
Deunloin Motos Co
United Motor Service
Cecil Whitlock
Johnny Payne
B. M. Brelsford
Calvin Davis
Don Stewart
R. L. Thompson
W. B. McMilLan
Parts Mgr
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Spikes Bros. Furniture Co
Matenelly Directiood
Datlee Homes
Gendeas
Lubbock National Bank Personal Loan Department
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