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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1947
Page
6
The Texas case argues the indictment lacks a direct averment of how the injuries were inflicted and whether it was by feet, stressing that criminal pleadings must follow clear rules. The court notes that relying on inference risks uncertainty and cites the need for proper legal standards in indictments and trials.
A report outlines an expedition to Big Bend by a team led by Steyn and Langs to locate prehistoric bones. The group references a 1937 prior journey and aims to obtain specimens, with plans spanning seven weeks and involving travel about 100 miles.
J H Franklin pioneer resident of the South Plans died in Tahoka at 5 10 p m He was a retired farmer Survived by 12% direct descendants eight sons and daughters 56 grandchildren great grandchildren and one grandchild Also surviving daughters include Mrs A L Solsbery Mrs A V Johnson and Mrs Howard White Born June 2 in Missouri he came to Lynn county in 1909 from Knox county Married in May 1878 to Sarah Myres she preceded him in death 12 years ago Visitation of his remains planned at the Tahoka Church of Christ with funeral arrangements by Stanley Funeral Home pending
Official records list marriage licenses for Andrew Beaver Jr. and Alma Jean Sneed both of Lubbock, James Coffman and Billie Blake of Lubbock, We. Blackmon and Madge Chater of Littlefield, Freddie Manuel Russell of La and Bobbie Jean Roberson of Libbnock, Barton and Bille Lee Brena of Libor, A Lowers aged 1 28 and Ruby Lucille Cowan of Lubboth, Augustin P F Hernandez of Miami Aries and Sie Iner YT Florey of William, Meades 26 and Devalier Breakover of 23 of Lunbock, Joe Pryar of Port Worth and Ales Irine Page of Monahans, plus local contractor work at NR Ave for Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma Coaches Inc. J Graham contractor adds to 184k Ave N for Mrs Barrier. Watllamnaon foundation at 618 Pitt. 00 Lev & Son frame residence at asia twentycententh 47500 Willeford frame and stucco services quarter at 20S Twenty-eighth 37,000 Builders Supply Co to enclose loading dock AL 1301-9 Ave. $2,000 residence. Aluminum note references a cubic inch weighing about a tenth of a pound.
South Plains leaders press for relief in wheat box car shortages. Congressman George Mahon reports urging railroads to increase car construction and aids in West Texas, forwarding telegrams to officials as Dallas sources relay messages from shipping points and the Board of City Development.
Funeral services for B. L. Davis of Ropesville will be at 4 p.m. at the First Foursquare Gospel church with Rev. Floyd Dawson presiding. Sanders Funeral home is in charge. Burial will follow in Lubbock cemetery. Davis, who lived east of Lubbock 23 years, moved to Ropesville two years ago and died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday in a West Texas hospital.
The text notes that 18,000 empty grain box cars were gathered at country stations to handle a new wheat crop in Texas and Oklahoma, with 1,200 or more added daily to meet Western grain needs. However cars are not used for movement between country and terminals, and many large cars are reconsigned beyond markets, reducing available supply. Efforts aim to maximize grain belt supply to meet general requirements.
A long illness ended for Ife Davis after three days. Survivors include wife and four sons F. L. Davis Bruce B. Davis and Wesley P. Davis of Lubbock Veatrice S. Davis of Slaton his mother Mrs Alice Davis of Dallas three brothers Lane Fort Worth James Dallas Aubrey Canton four sisters Mrs A C Eaton Mrs L V Daniels both of Lubbock Mrs Fazan Ross of Slaton and Mrs Hattie Davis of Dallas and seven grandchildren.
Reliable sources say Vice Roy Mountbatten will serve as governor general of both Indian dominions after August 15 and probably until the division of India is completed next June. The Diamond discovery in Kimberley in 1870 sparked South Africa's shift from pastoral farming to a more varied economy.
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