Plains Cotton Acreage Sets Record Million Bale Crop
A South Plains report projects a near record cotton crop for 1948 with total acreage rising from 2,016,000 to around 2.1 million amid irrigation expansion. Irrigated land could yield over 500,000 bales, while dryland output lags, and weather remains the key factor for reaching a million bales. County figures show Lubbock boosting irrigated acres from 90,000 to 120,000, Lynn County totaling 300,000 acres with minor irrigation, and overall production dominance by the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acre 2
South Plains
Iperes
Clapp
Serijis
Lubbock County
Texas
Lynn County
Lynn
Cotton County
Totel Bailey Om
Aeea
Ap Eee
Crosby
Dawson
Floyd
Garza
Hockley
Lubbock
Parmer
Swisher
Terry
Churchill Warns on a Third World War Threat
Churchill told an outdoor crowd at the Luton estate of Sir Harold Wernheer that a preemptive course is the only chance to prevent a third war and the use of total destruction. He warned Soviet Russia aims to turn Berlin’s zone into a satellite under totalitarian rule and criticized Britain’s handling of Malaya and Burma. Maj. Gen. Brownjohn was ordered to Bern with no sons for Gen. Robertson after flying to London to consult the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Soviet Russia
France
Berlin
Germany
Churchill
Luton
Harold Wernheer
Burma
Russia
Malaya
Unism
N. C.D. Brownjohn
Comber
London
Toom
Bern
Brian Robertson
End of Food Strike Looms Amid Marshall Plan Debate
Italy faces a nationwide food workers strike after 250000 laborers are pulled from jobs by the Communist led General Confederation of Labor. Palmiro Togliatti denounces the Marshall plan and pledges an all out Communist assault, while European capitals debate aid terms and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Palmiro Togliatti
Togliatti
Prague
Bucharest
Budapest
Associated Press
Ece
General Confederation of Labor
Political shifts dampen South support for Dewey nomination
Opposition weakens as the South splits with Dewey over civil rights. Senator Van denberg would have boosted odds. Rep. Rankin leaves White House signaling Dixie states may again back the 1944 civil rights plank. The party’s stance urges equal rights for racial and religious minorities and calls on Congress to protect those rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Rep
Rankin
D-Miss
White House
Dixie States
National Party
Dixie
Wright
Congress
Graveside rites for infant Lois Eilen Hardy
Graveside services for Lois Eilen Hardy infant daughter of Mr and Mrs B L Hardy of Shallowater were held at 5 p m Saturday in Lubbock. The body rested beside Joyce Carolyn another triplet who died Friday. They were born in West Texas hospital Thursday. Mary Helen the surviving daughter was reported in fair condition at the hospital last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Eilen Hardy
B. L. Hardy
Shallowater
Lubbock
Joyce Carolyn
West Texas Hospital
Mary Helen
Funeral services set for Dr Collet E Harrington
Funeral services will be held here Monday for Dr Collet Eugene Harrington who died last night at Dallas emergency hospital after eye surgery at the facility. The obituary notes his service in the medical community and his contributions to local health services. He was connected with the Dallas medical community and sought to advance eye care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Collet Eugene Harrington
Hale Center
Texas
Brakes Go Out Driver Hits Window in Lubbock
Brownfield woman Jean Colson 39 suffered no injuries when brake failure sent her car careening into Armoury Supply window at 1117 Main. Damage estimated 250 to 300 dollars. Police report other auto trouble and several drunken driving arrests in Lubbock area.
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Lubbock
Jean Colson
Main
Armstrong Supply Company
Rain Lifts Wheat Belt Prospects in Welch Area
Scattered rains in Welch area northwest Dawson County revive crop prospects after a long dry spell. Midway near Lamesa reports about an inch of rain. Rain settles dust and allows replanting of ruined fields, says C. E. Tartar agricultural official in Lamesa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Dawson County
Midway
Lamesa
Cc. E. Tartar
Flood Damage Halts Traffic as Rio Grande Crest Rises
Floods threaten the Rio Grande region with Del Rio and Eagle Pass suffering heavy damage. The Del Rio area reports ruined bridges on Devil's River and Sycamore Creek, stalled trains, and gas mains broken forcing cold meals. The bridge closures predicted to reopen later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Red River
San Antonio
Abilene
Texarkana
del Rio
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Central Power and Light Company
del Rio- Eagle Pass
Devil's River
Southern Pacific
Sycamore Creek
Devil’s River
Strike Called Off as UAW CIO Reaches Accord in New York
Coal Compact Aviation Corp. announced in New York that a midnight strike call by the United Auto Workers CIO has been rescinded. Marvin Heidt of Bendix says the current agreement extends to July 18 and a new agreement has been reached, though details are unavailable. In Connersville Indiana the UAW threatens a 2500 member strike at Avco Manufacturing if wage demands are unmet. The company offered at least 11 cents an hour rise while the union seeks 14 9/10 cents per hour with a Monday 9 am deadline.
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Aviation Corp
New York
United Auto Workers, Cio, Schedul
Marvin Heidt
Bendix
Connersville
Ind
CIO United Automobile Workers Union
American Central Division
Avco Manufacturing Corp
Eric O. Johnson
GOP Picks Chairman Dewey's Team Heads for Pawling Welcome
The GOP standard bearer Dewey travels by special train to Pawling New York with Warren noting a famine over drought while praising the chances of a November victory. The selection of Scott tightens GOP ties to the 80th Congress as veteran politicians view the ticket as ready for a nationwide campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Pawling
N. Y
Cona
GOP
New York
Warren
Tom
Thomas E. Dewey
Scott
Children Enjoy Rolls Cut Into Tiny Slices
The article describes children eating rolls cut into small slices, noting they are buttered and spread with a simple spread. The scene emphasizes a casual domestic moment and the tactile enjoyment of crumbs and soft bread.
Lubbock Water Supply Secures Future Needs
City engineers report 35 wells currently supply about 1 000 000 gallons daily at full output with a 13 000 000 gallon safety margin. Officials plan more wells and expanded storage to cover emergencies and long term demand. Deep tests to 1500 feet and Canadian River options are being explored for a permanent solution.
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John Ruhmann
Lubbock
W. R. Rodgers
Marlin R. Smith, Jr
W. B. Price
John Spikes
E. K. Hufstedler, Jr
Clarence Whiteside
Santa Claus
Commission
Rodgers
Amarillo
Saeedie Board Installs State Jaycee Leaders in Wichita Falls
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce members joined Wichita Falls Jaycees for Melvin Evans installation as state president for 1948 49. New board directors include L D Whiteley Lub bock Gale Webster Selhark Loyd Wooten Albert Smith Abilene and three Texas Jaycees Marvin Moore Fort Worth Tom Davis El Paso Paul Painter Loneview named as directors to the US Junior Chamber of Commerce board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Junior Chambers, of Commerce
Wichita Falls Jaycees
Melvin Evans
Wichita
Associated Press
Evans
L. D. Whiteley
Lubbock
Gale Webster
Selhark
Loyd Wooten
Big S Albert Smith
Abilene
Texas Jaycees
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Marvin Moore
Fort Worth
Tom Davis
el Paso
Paul Painter
Loneview
Local man in critical condition after Friday night assault
Marshall McMahon, 68, of Lubbock, suffered skull fractures and head injuries following an argument Friday night. He was struck with an electric iron ring and remained in fair condition at Lubbock Memorial Hospital. The assailant’s identity was known but not yet detained. Police report theft of a gray suit and trousers from a car parked near J. M. Hill residence late Saturday night.
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Tohoka-Lubbock
Itate
Sheriff's Department
State Liquor Control Board
Fuentes
Slaton
Fred C. Abney
Carlisle
State Highway Patrol
Carroll Walker
Twenty-fifth
Tenth
Ave. Q
Marshall McMahon
Lubock
Lubbock Memorial Hospital
Johnson Forecasts Senate Race Victory Without Run-Off
In Austin Lyndon Johnson predicts winning the Democratic senatorial nomination without a runoff. He cites 65 000 people spoken to this week and 13 speeches. He accuses Coke Stevenson of courting labor and Houston club backing while avoiding promises. Johnson says the rival may be “miracle man” if he wins both groups without pledges.
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Austin
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Stevenson
State Federation of Labor
Houston
Huntsville
Coke Stevenson
Houston Club
Texas Labor
Texas Federation of Labor
Texas
Four Area Vets Among Texans Returning Home
Remains of 135 Texans are being returned from Europe aboard the Greenville Victory with four South Plains and two Panhandle servicemen listed. Next of kin will be notified before arrival at New York and again at regional centers. Names include Willis R. Huckleberry, Jessie L. Miles, Alton L. Owens, Harold E. Olmstead, Tommie J. Watson, and others from Brownfield, Lamesa, Littlefield, Pampa, and Amarillo.
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South Plains
Panhandle
United States
Europe
U. S. Army
Department of the Army
France
New York
American Graves Registration Service
Panhandle-South Plains
Shelby Evans
Willis R. Huckleberry
Air Force
Della Huckleberry
Brownfield
Jessie L. Miles
Army
A. F. Miles
Alton L. Owens
William E. Owens
West Tenth Street
Littlefield
Harold E. Olmstead
Ivan R. Deckman
Pampa
Pfs
Tommie J. Watson
Onie F. Watson
Amarillo
Two Men Injured When Chain Hoist Leaves Track
W A Sikes of Slaton and J R Wilson of 3208 Ave J were treated at West Texas hospital for injuries after a chain hoist slipped from a track at Deans Machine Shop 2732 Texas Ave. Sikes suffered a hip injury while Wilson received a head wound requiring stitches. X rays were planned to check the injury.
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W. A. Sikes
Slaton
J. R. Wilson
Ave. J
West Texas Hospital
Dean’s
Texas Ave
Sikes
Wilson
Nace
Scott Nominated For Governor By North Carolina Democrats
RALEIGH NC June 26 P W Kerr Scott swept to decisive victory in today's run off for the gubernatorial nomination over Charles M Johnson. Scott, a farm leader who quit as state commissioner of agriculture, was presented shortly after 9 PM tonight.
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Raleigh
N. C
P— W. Kerr Scott
Charles M. Johnson
Berlin Airlift Accelerates as West Feeds City
U S forces plan to fly more than 100 planes daily into Berlin to deliver food and supplies for 2 000 000 Germans under Allied control as Russian blockade and starvation tactics continue. Sokolovsky is halted by American troops near Wannsee while tensions rise over transit and sector laws.
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Berlin
Mander
Sokolovsky
Germany
Russia
Babelsburg
Potsdamer Chaussee
U. S
Wannsee Lake
Anchor Service Club
Births and Family News From West Texas Hospitals
Reported births include a son born to Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Fowler at 11:13 a.m. at Porter-Sistrand clinic, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Hicks at 3:64 p.m. at Lubbock Memorial Hospital, and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Patrick at 6:40 p.m. at West Texas Hospital. Fathers are laborers or farmers. weights and exact times noted with local hospital references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Keeton Packing Company
D. L. Fowler
Porter-Sistrand Clinic
Richard C. Hicks
Lubbock Memorial Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
Littlefield Rodeo Draws 4000 Despite Threatening Rain
The third annual Junior Chamber of Commerce rodeo opened with about 4000 spectators despite rain threats. Results include Brone Curry first in bareback, James Keeny second, Paul Young fourth. Buck Rutherford and Bud Kee sler place in saddle bronc. Bronc Curry wins steer wrestling. Alene Rowe leads girls barrel race. Betsy Rush places in barrel event. Spee Tipton tops bull riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield
Specia
Jackie Gerwick
Bronc Curry
Bud Kessler
Louis Fields
Alene Rowe
Lena Klebold
Jo Ann Davis
Betty Rush
Spee Tipton
Rutherford
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Plains
Paris
Oliver Franks
Chamber of Deputies
Schuman
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
State Department
Riles
Hilario Hernandez Fuentes
Walter Davies
Justice Court
C. E. Lynn
CG. A. Sumner
Victor McAllister
Ave. W
Albert Melendez
North Ave. M
Houston Nelson
O. C. Christian
Temple
Kenneth R. Jenkins
U. S. Weather Bureau
United States Customs and Immigration Services
J. L. Lytel
International Boundary and Water Commission
Roma
Rio Grande Valley
Coal Compact
New Ree Saeedie Board of State Organization
Senate
North Carolina
Democrats
E. R. Kelly
Clay
Robertson
Templehof
Gatow
EB Patrick
Priday West
Safermina ‘Ter Shetrolax Corporation
Priday
Littlefield Rodeo
Watercoles
Broadway
Mary Leone McNett
Gptometric Clinic
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