Texas Tech Bid Backed For Southwest Conference
The University of Texas regents support Tech's admission to the Southwest Conference. Texas Tech President D. M. Wiggins expressed surprise at Painter's resignation while Texas regents approved a resolution backing Tech, citing athletic and academic fit as a gain for the conference.
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Truman quits bid for re election in surprise dinner reveal
President Truman stunned Democratic faithful at the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner by announcing he will not seek renomination. He said he had served the country long and would not be a candidate again, ending speculation about Adlai Stevenson and other contenders as party officials reacted with surprise.
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Rumors Clouding Steel Dispute Across Industry
Fragmentary lines describe tensions over a steel dispute with references to prices and political figures. The text mentions miners, workers and possible production shifts as rumors circulate about costs and strategies. Page 16 shows garbled OCR but hints at labor and policy dynamics impacting steel.
Hereford Couple and New Mexico Woman Die in Two Vehicle Crash
A two car collision on US Highway 87 seven miles north of Canyon injures and kills three people. Hereford residents Mo and Mes Hoskel Bunton die alongside Mrs To I Jeter Sr of Portnes NM. Authorities report the fatal wreck occurred March 29.2 with limited details available.
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Lubbock Driver Earns Week’s Courtesy Honor Twice
A Lubbock man, lauded for courteous driving, received Driver of the Week honors twice in one day amid a city campaign. The driver was cited for yielding right of way and proper hand signals on a commute to work and return home. He will receive gasoline prizes and a wash-and-grease service at a local station.
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Shannon Charged In Grain Theft Case
Shannon, Sudan grain elevator operator, posted 500 bond after a federal grand jury indicted him for theft involving government stored grain worth 978364. He appeared at the Lubbock Federal building in custody of Deputy Marshal Luce, refusing to answer questions from newsmen. The case ties to CCC audits and a prior accusation against Farwell Mayor Henderson. Shannon worked as a carpenter when arrested and had his bond signed at the commissioner’s office.
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Dust Winds and Rain Flicker Across South Plains
Light thunderstorms touched the northwestern South Plains while dust dominated most areas. The Lubbock Weather Bureau noted a thunderhead line stretching 150 miles west of Plainview to Littlefield with gusty southwesterly winds cutting visibility. Partly cloudy with mid-70s forecast and a 75 degree high was recorded.
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Doubling TP On Doc-Twice In One Day Cited At Intersection
Stewart Jr. was cited twice in one day at the same intersection during the Citizens' Traffic Commission Motor Manners campaign. In the morning Bus Driver Bud Moore Jr. issued the first citation and in the afternoon Cab Driver Jake P. Abbott issued the second.
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Troops to Join Atomic Exercises at Nevada proving ground
Seven thousand officers and enlisted men from all services will participate in forthcoming tests at the Atomic Energy Commission's Nevada proving ground. The Defense Department said tactical use of weapons will be taught, including a simulated atomic warfare phase, a step beyond last fall when troops largely served as observers.
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Hale Center Stock Show Highlights
Daily roundup notes Hale Center stock show items and related farm news across South Plains pages. Highlights include livestock events, exhibitor details, and community notices from the regional farm desk.
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Absentee voting pushes city mayoral race readiness
Heavy turnout is forecast as 8 000 to 10 000 more Lubbock residents become eligible than in any prior city election. In the three man mayoral contest Jim Holt led with 820 votes while observers doubt total will reach the 1950 record of 7 490. Contenders Murrell R. Tripp and others pressed final campaigns ahead of Tuesday vote.
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Charaes Filed In Shooting Here
Rex James Mathis of Abernathy was held on a two thousand dollar bond on charges of assault with intent to murder after a Friday night gang fight shooting at the Cotton Club left R J Matheny of Lubbock with a .25 caliber rifle wound. Mathis surrendered at the police station about 11 45 p m after the incident.
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Five men charged after shooting incident
In a police statement the suspect described pulling a gun during a confrontation with Matheny. A .25 caliber rifle was found in the black convertible and an empty shell in Mathis’ shirt pocket. The event led to charges against five others.
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Communications Workers Schedule Strike Against Phone Firms
The CIO Communications Workers announce a strike against Michigan Bell Ohio Bell and Pacific Telephone plant operations in northern California. Strikes set for 6 am Thursday unless a settlement is reached in contract disputes.
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Truman Announces He Will Not Seek Re election
President Truman, in a handwritten message prepared in advance, revealed he would not run for another term. Joseph Short, the presidential press secretary, said the decision was made about a week ago and kept secret until the late night briefing.
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Weather outlook for Lubbock area and cities listed
Partly cloudy windy and warm today with a cooler outlook Monday. Early low around 45 and a high near 75 degrees. Humidity peaks at 92 percent and dips to 29. City temperatures shown include Amarilla 73 39, El Paso 70 83, Abilene 73 35, Oklahoma City 60 42, Dallas 68 37.
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