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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1948

Page

5

Reporters Attacked by Ku Klux Klan in Columbus

Two Newsmen Jim Bellows and Carlton Johnson report being roughed up by Klansmen after stepping from their car in Columbus Georgia They say about 200 Klansmen attended a meeting at Manchester The crowd was large enough that many Klansmen could not enter the hall on Pine Mountain Road

Columbus Jim Bellows Carlton Johnson Eye Team Green Manchester Pine Mountain

Lawyer Says ITU In Anarchy Against Law

In Indianapolis on March 13 a government attorney urged a federal court injunction against the International Typographical Union. Winthrop Johns, NLRB general counsel, said the ITU has adopted a no contract policy and aims for closed shop conditions under Taft Hartley, creating chaos with multiple strikes in newspapers nationwide. The 11 day hearing on the government case proceeds.

Indianapolis Law “of the United Winthrop Johns National Labor Relations Board ITU Detroit Cinscen Sta Luther Athe Miobre Fooke

Ammonia Pipe Explosion Harms Worker at Sidney Myers Grocery

A minor explosion at Sidney Myers wholesale grocery in Houston damaged windows and doors. An ammonia pipe burst in the basement refrigeration system injuring George H. Jones, 29, a shipping room foreman, who received first and second degree burns and was treated on site.

Houston Sidney Myers George H. Jones

Three Men Captured After Tavarn Chase And Loot Recovery

In Washington on March 1 a confrontation near a tavern ends with three men captured after a pursuit. A revolver is produced, shots are fired, and a portion of loot including ten in change and whisky worth forty dollars is recovered.

Washington Mar

Indiana to Build Airport Over Abandonment Cost

Indiana Pennsylvania officials concluded plans for a municipal airport after weighing costs. Borough solicitor stated bonds and orders would resume as the city decides to proceed instead of abandoning the project.

Indiana Thomas Bat

Thrilled at 88 don't know what you're missing

A playful, concise note highlights a surprising zest for life at age eighty eight, inviting readers to consider the joy in daily moments and the mystery of what remains to discover. The quirky line suggests a person embracing aging with curiosity and enthusiasm.

Portugal seeks Spanish inclusion in ERP summit talks

Dispatches from Madrid say Portugal proposed adding Spain to the European Recovery Program conference opening Monday in Pau. A British Foreign Office spokesman in London said no official word of such a proposal had reached London and doubted its adoption. Foreign Minister Jose Caieiro De Mata acted on Salazar orders insisting Spain’s ERP inclusion be effected immediately.

London U.P Madrid Portugal Spain Pau Spokman Jose Caeiro de Mata Antonio de Oliveira Salazar

Ham Sells For 33 Per Pound At West Virginia Show

Ham sold for 33 dollars per pound at the Little Kanawha regional ham and bacon show in Parkerburg. A Ripley restaurant operator paid 404.25 for a 12 1/2 pound grand champion entered by John Hoff of Spencer. Gene Penoz planned to serve the meat as ham and eggs on Easter morning. Ed Knight, president of the West Virginia Purebred Swine Breeders Association, commented on the price.

Parkersburg W. Va Ripley Little Kanawha John Hoff Spencer Gene Penoz Ed’ Knight West Virginia Purebred Swine Breeders Association

Vaccine Push Urges Dog Vaccination in Texas

Dr George W Cox state health officer announced 1099 rabies positives found by labs in Texas last year urging annual dog vaccination as a rabies control measure. He warned many more rabid animals ran loose and noted children are especially vulnerable to the disease.

Austin George W. Cox Texas Cox

Derailment Near Monterrey Blamed on Defective Rail

A defective rail caused the No. 1 passenger and mail train derailment nine kilometers north of Monterrey while traveling from Mexico City to Laredo. No injuries were reported. The engine, mail car, three dia cars and one pullman derailed but did not overturn. Passengers were moved to Monterrey and to continue to Laredo once track clearance occurred.

Lubbock Tex Monterrey Mexico Here Mexico City Laredo Railros Dia

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