14 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1948
Page
1
Byrnes urges revival of the draft to restore Army vigor and uphold the wartime charter. He argues the Truman doctrine commits the United States to support France Greece and Turkey, warning against neglecting vital defense commitments.
Police investigate a reported hit and run on Avenue N near 1951 Ave N. A.M. Howard said a northbound car struck the left rear of his parked vehicle in front of his home. Police reported four vehicles involved at an intersection last night.
Officials reported sighting wreckage near Lake Como in Italy after a two engine transport aircraft with crew of five was observed over Geneva Switzerland in March. Authorities continue to search for the missing plane and assess the scene.
About 1 000 people attended the Tahoka annual exhibit as 4-H and Future Farmers of America participants displayed top livestock. A Hereford calf weighing 960 pounds won a division award while Leroy Edwards of Tahoka took the grand champion barrow in the pig show. Harold Mires of O'Donnell earned reserve champion and led the best three barrows. Judges were T. L. Leach of Texas Tech. county agents and superintendents oversaw beef and hog divisions.
Avalanche-Journal reports a South Plains Junior Fat Stock show at the fairgrounds March 22 24 with calf and pig divisions. Officials note entries already exceed past totals and expect more postmarked entries before the deadline. The staff cites winter conditions, preparations near completion, and ongoing finance drives to guarantee the stock show.
A series of violent blasts shook Jerusalem with two major explosions in the Katamon district and smoke rising from the city. Government said Jewish squads from Rehavia triggered the blasts. one apartment block was destroyed and another damaged amid heavy gunfire. Five lesser blasts followed as night fighting subsided. In Port Said, Egypt, 26 sailors were missing after a collision between the Italian tanker Olterra and an Italian freighter at Suez.
Giles Garner of Snyder found a curbside envelope last May 15 containing 7800s and 1s totaling 40 003 dollars. He kept it safe then traced the owner, Karl Gring of Dallas, returning the money after months of efforts.
A search plane sighted a smashed Northwest Airlines liner on Alaska's Mount Sanford after it disappeared with 30 aboard. No survivors reported. The C-47 spotted North West insignia at 8,500 feet on the 16,208 foot peak, 200 miles northeast of Anchorage.
London report details a rising anti-Communist campaign within Britain's Labour government seen as aiming to purge fellow travelers and alleged Communists. Deputy PM Herbert Morrison warns Britons of a looming nightmare of aggression similar to World War II while stressing vigilance against Communist influence.
Washington reports Housing Expeditor Tighe Woods fired Henry Zetzer Cleveland regional administrator amid indications of efforts to influence legislation to extend rent controls. Woods cited evidence from a Senate Banking subcommittee led by Senator Cain who released a letter Zetzer circulated to rent directors and chief attorneys in the Cleveland region.
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson announces plans to resign to run for the Senate in New Mexico. He will enter the June Democratic primary and leave the cabinet when Congress adjourns, as southern governors vow to oppose Truman’s bid. Hatch may seek a federal judgeship.
City Building-Inspector Lloyd Ross reports a week of rapid housing growth with 30 dwellings approved, totaling 258,004 of 274,350 in new construction for the week. Since January 1, 240 residences valued at 1,460,628 have been authorized, compared with 164 permits worth 826,981 in the first quarter last year. Six permits issued Saturday include homes at 3307 Twenty-ninth and 2603 Thirty-first for 8,500 and 1,100 dollars respectively, and 2409 Ninth for 7,000. A further business building permit for 29,500 at Broadway 00 was approved but not issued.
Texans organize to back Senator Wallace for president with a March 21 meeting in Austin. The group, “The Committee to get Wallace on the Ballot in Texas,” includes representatives from Wallace organizations hoping to build new party machinery statewide.
Grains show weekly gains as government actions support markets. Corn futures rose about $2 in New York and $2 in New Orleans amid broader commodity strength.
John L. Lewis presses for $100 monthly pensions for miners aged 60 plus with 20 years service. Western Pennsylvania UMW District Five president John P. Busarello says locals will hold sessions to decide their response as the contract runs to June 30 with no notice given.
Kerr announces formal bid for the Democratic nomination for U S senator and says he will retire as his party's county committee member from Oklahoma.
An Associated Press survey indicates the Panhandle faces strong wheat yields this year, though South Plains regions struggle. Officials expect Texas output far below 1947’s 124 million bushels, with preliminary estimates showing the Panhandle crop about half that figure. Price prospects remain favorable despite recent drops as government support may stabilize markets.
The bill was voted on during a late night session with the result finalized at 12 07 a m after a careful double check of the vote by officials.
Area expected to stay warm with continued mild temperatures. Advertisement notes jewelry listings including Holmes & Edwards set priced at $68.50 from King's Jewelry.
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