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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1947

Page

12

Truman's Visit Continues After Mexico City Historic Tour

President Truman travels through Texas after his Mexico City stop. Dallas Mexia Mart officers assist with security as 38 state troopers join the march on Waco. A plane from Mexico arrives about 10 a.m. and the President’s Sacred Cow lands near the tower for a degree ceremony and a national radio address.

United States Mexico City Iil Dallas Mexia Mart Waco Mexico

Ontie 4 Tersaiial Sacrements Asked

The article notes ongoing action on a petition concerning a measure described as the fourth sacrament. Officials indicate that if 218 House members sign the petition, the process moves forward under consideration.

House

Destinations and routes near Terry county line and surrounding towns

The fragment describes routes west to Terry county line from New Home and Petty directions, distance markers to Lubbock county line and Lakeview Methodist church, plus a road west from a point on US 67 near Tahoka. It also notes a Lynn county Texas bid will be received by the County Judge until March 6, 1847, with a later date for reading and a change order.

Terry County New Home Petty Lubeock Lakeview Methodist Church Lakeview Tahoka Texas Lynn County

Woolrich Introduced by Tech Mathematics Dean and Associate

E Richard Hi, an associate professor of mathematics, introduced Woolrich during a Tech division banquet. The event featured brief remarks by S V Adams, the dean, as part of the evening’s program.

Id. Woolrich E. Richard Hi S V. Adams Tech

Lubbock Property Owner Dr. Rogers Noted in Dialogue

The fragment mentions Dr. Rogers, a resident of Lubbock for 14 years and owner of other downtown property, with references to a lessor and mortgage privileges on land and building, plus mentions of maintenance costs taxes and insurance.

Fe Insurance Pan Savings Bank RFC Dr. Rogers Lubbock Webb Mately

Mixed signals in March markets spark cautious gains

Analysts note modest upticks as commodities trade in a fluctuating session. Investors weigh supply hints and demand signals from several sectors, with traders eyeing upcoming policy statements for direction.

Dallas contractor outlines dormitory project plans

T C Bateson of Dallas, contractor, discussed two new dormitories at Texas News with an estimate and likely cost. Rogers said letters between 40 and 50 oil companies have been mailed. Work would start within two months if all five commitments are met.

T.C. Bateson Dallas Texas News Kelye Ely Rogers

Auction bids reveal equipment value in St Louis notice

A fragment from a March 1 record notes a bid in St Louis Missouri for equipment valued at 11 942 dollars 37 cents. The document references a bid by a party named by initials and mentions a lowest bid among several competitors.

Abi Niga St.Louis Putes Hee Il

Jewish Violence in Palestine Sparks Curfew After Jerusalem Bombing

Irgun Zvai Leumi claimed responsibility for a Jerusalem blast that destroyed a club, killing and injuring residents. The attack followed British actions in Palestine with curfew orders in effect and political maneuvering at the high commissioner’s residence.

Carmel Road Zvai Leumi Jerusalem Irgun

Forces vow to keep soldiers in fight for freedom

The text notes that forces declare they cannot escape their soldiers’ fight for freedom regardless of precautions taken, underscoring unwavering commitment amid defense efforts.

Robbery at Parrish Home Ends With Bond Breakout

In a 5:35 p.m. home invasion the Parrishes were confronted by two men who produced a pistol and ransacked the house seeking cash. The robbers bound victims and damaged distributor caps on vehicles including a tractor. Givens freed himself with a butcher knife and walked over a mile to borrow a neighbor’s car before contacting Sheriff Pierce from Rails.

Parrishes Givens Pierce

State budget outlook and deficit projections discussed

The article notes a total of 270 608 511 for new taxes and appropriations, with Jester's recommendations shaping the bills enacted to date. The general fund would dip to about 82 million in the red, and a further 17 million appropriation could push the deficit toward 100 million. Taylor points to cuts totaling 17 million in items not yet submitted to the legislature.

Jester Taylor Legisla

TWA Constellation Sets 11 55 Nonstop Shannon to New York Flight

Trans World Airlines announced its Constellation "The Star of New York" set a commercial record of 11 hours and 55 minutes for a nonstop flight from Shannon Ireland to LaGuardia.

New York Trans World Airlines Today Its Constellation Star of

Egypt Senate Ratifies Cairo Civil Agreement

The Egyptian senate completed ratification of the intercession civil agreement, first promulgated in Chicago in 1944. The action confirms the pact amid ongoing international discussions in Cairo.

Cairo Mar Chicago

France to Join Byrnes Plan for Mutual Aid Pact

Paris reports France accepts the Byrnes proposal for a Big Four mutual aid guarantee against German aggression. Foreign Minister Georges Bidault announced in the National Assembly that France will offer the pact’s clauses to Britain and other allies including the Netherlands Belgium Czechoslovakia and Poland as diplomats finalize the Anglo French alliance at Dunkerque.

Paris France U.S James F. Byrnes Dunkerque Georges Bidault National Assembly Britain Bidault Netherlands Belgium Czechoslovakia Poland

Five Webster Parishmen Acquitted in Civil Rights Beating Case

A U S district court jury acquitted five Webster parishmen including two sheriff's deputies in a civil rights case arising from the beating of two black men, one of whom died after being taken from the parish jail in Minden and flogged in the woods. The verdict came after about two hours of deliberation and was met with silence in court. Judge Gaston L. Porterie urged spectators to maintain proper composure as the verdict was read.

Sory U. S Gaston L. Porterie Read Webster

Truman To Start Trip Across Mexico and Washington

President Truman begins a multi day tour starting with an Independence Monument festival and embassy receptions in Mexico City. He meets President Alemar, dines with Aleman, visits Teotihuacan pyramids and an American colony, then flies to Waco for a Baylor University lunch and address before returning to Washington.

Independence Monument Alemar Pyramids Teotihuacan Mexico Army Officers Club Aleman Waco Pat. Nett Baylor University Washington

Georgia Dispute Over 1946 Governor Vote and Talmadge Line

The article questions Georgia's authority to void 143000 votes for the late Eugen Talmadge in the 1946 governor race and whether choosing his son Herman Talmadge for a four year term, based on 675 write in votes, complied with the state constitutional rule that the legislature elects from the top two vote getters if no majority exists. It notes the constitution requires the legislature to pick from the two highest vote recipients when no candidate has a majority.

Eugen Talmadge Herman Talmadge Georgia

Bevin Jumps at Anglo French Pact Signing

Foreign Secretary Bevin said he jumped at the proposal of an Anglo French alliance. The treaty will be signed on Dunkirk beaches next Tuesday. A body was found several days later.

Bevin England Marci Bevis Dunkerque Ant

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