21 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1948
Page
1
A partial report notes that only about half a dozen homes near Bunker Hill escaped destruction. The death toll ranges from 14 to 19 with 150 injured and property damage estimated at $500,000. The fragment mentions jewelry ads for Bulova watches and Eines Jewelry on Broadway.
Dr Herbert V Evatt warned in Lake Success that power politics outside UN machinery threaten world peace. He said only the UN can arrest the drift toward war as Trieste, Palestine and Czechoslovakia strain the organization.
Gov Jester outlines plan to counter what he deems a leftist threat to seize party influence in Texas with a fund raising drive by middle road Democrats. The approach aims to withhold funds from the national party over civil rights and mobilize precinct meetings on May 1 to secure broader turnout.
The Avalanche Journal notes a long held Indian legend tying crop outcomes on the South Plains to the wind direction at sunrise on March 22. Local observers like W. C. Stevers of Post discuss the belief that an east or northeast wind signals a poor year for crops, while other directions may indicate better yields.
A fragmented line recalls a life story hinting at a centenarian who would live a long life. The text fragment suggests an introspective note on existence and duration.
Loretta Young and Ronald Colman won Academy Awards for 1947 with Gentleman's Agreement named best film. Elia Kazan earned best director and Celeste Holm best supporting actress. Edmund Gwenn was best supporting actor. Miss Young surprised Rosalind Russell by winning for The Farmer's Daughter. Colman recognized for A Double Life.
SOMERSET Pa Machata at least seven persons were killed when a single seated airplane crashed into Laurel Hill mountain in heavy fog near the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Police said the toll could rise to nine as more victims were believed aboard. One identified victim was George N Armitage of Providence R I the plane's pilot. A woman named Mrs Marvin Preston of Bethel Conn and Caroline Burlingame of Wilmington Ohio were among the injured or deceased.
Miners' leaders and government figures move toward formal talks on the coal strike. Ball indicated Friday night a presidential fact finding board could be used if talks fail, amid a nationwide labor walkout that affects thousands of workers.
Washington poll shows 91 of 96 senators undecided or split on Truman universal military training proposal. Among those willing to rate it, support and opposition are roughly balanced. Twenty Republicans and 11 Democrats publicly favor some form of the draft law, while seven Republicans and five Democrats oppose.
A major windstorm swept the Oklahoma City area causing heavy damage. Early reports claimed seven deaths and 18 injuries but later corrections questioned those numbers amid chaotic scenes and property losses.
William F. Rogan, director of Presbyterian work at the college and First Presbyterian church, speaks on "The Challenge of the Cross." Meditations will be led at the Methodist church. Services listed on Page 18.
A trough of cooler air settles over the area with a forecast high near 72 and no precipitation. North Ely station notes midnight readings, with moderate westerly winds up to 20 mph and a slight warming trend expected Monday. The low should hover around 45 degrees, just above freezing tonight.
Voters weigh two proposals amid interest in the mayoral race as amendments are studied. Whiteside and E K Hutstedler are among candidates for city commission. J J Ray Dickey and others are listed among those voting yes or no on the issues.
A terse description notes a dispute labeled 20-Fuel turning into a clash between western powers and the United States with references to Com and MOVE ADDS on page 10.
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