Oklahoma Governor Kerr Could Be Democrats Keynoter
The Democratic National Committee weighs a new keynote speaker for the party convention with Gov. Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma among frontrunners. Kerr, a World War veteran and ardent Roosevelt supporter, met with National Chairman Hannegan and is praised as a fresh personality for the role. Other contenders include Barkley Ky and Ambassador Claude Bowers.
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Jack Bell
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Robert F. Hannegan
Kerr
Senate
Barkley Ky
Chile
Claude Bowers
Truman
D-Mo
Congress
Hannegan
American Legion
Earl Warren
California
Farm Sub Committee Holds Session Here
The Lubbock county Victory committee forms a farm sub committee and holds its first meeting in the district courtroom. Jason Gordon county agent outlines anticipated farm labor shortages and a plan to address them this year. Virgil Rowland from the Lubbock Junior Chamber of Commerce notes plans to assist in farm labor relief.
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W. 0. Pennons
Lubbock
Virgil Rowland
Lubbock Junior Chamber of Commerce
WACs To Be Honored At SPAAF May 15
Soldiers at South Plains Army Airfield will stand in formal salute Monday afternoon May 15 to honor Women’s Army Corps personnel. The observance marks the second anniversary of the WAC as part of the armed forces. Col James A DeMarco commends the WACs and will present Good Conduct medals after the retreat.
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South Plains Army Airfield
Women’s Army Corps
WAC
Cil
James A. DeMarco
Wacs
Spaaf
Col. DeMarco
Fred McDonald Heads League Press Contest
Fred McDonald of Lubbock Senior High School was elected president of the Texas Interscholastic League press contest for the 1944 45 year at a conference in Austin. He is business manager of the Westerner World and was accompanied to Austin by Marijane Grace Margene Fry and June Roevalty.
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Fred McDonald
Lubbock Senior High School
W. Alex McDonald
Eighteenth Street
Austin
McDonald
Westerner World
Marijane Grace
Margene Fry
June Roevalty
Service Club Dance Honors WACS Staff at SPAAF Field
The article notes a dance Monday night in the Service club honoring at least one year of meritorious service with WACS as guests. All field personnel are invited. The SPAAF dance orchestra will provide music. A reception with a large birthday cake is planned.
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WACS
SPAAF
Recordings Planned At USC Here Today
Recordings will be made free today at the Lubbock United Service Organization to aid boys in the service, hosted by the club with 125 blanks. Activities include coffee service, after party with Ralls girls, alumnae hostesses, bowling, dance, art and square dance events across the week.
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Lubbock United Service Organization
Thirteenth Street
Ralls
San Souci
Plamor
Eon
SPAAF Workers Honored for Red Cross War Fund Drive
Civilian workers and uniformed personnel at South Plains Army Air Field earned a commendation for their role in the 1944 Red Cross War Fund campaign. A total of 6802 dollars was contributed at SPAAF, with the commendation delivered in a letter from W. J. Rother, American Red Cross field representative.
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South Plains Army Air Field
Red Cross War Fund
SPAAF
W. J. Rother
American Red Cross
Golf and social events listed for upcoming week
The schedule lists golf at 8 p m with a service club dance, Thursday art class with Mrs Chaster Hubbard at 8 30 p m and game night. Friday features a 12 30 p m wives luncheon followed by games and 2 30 p m horseback riding and 8 p m dance hosted by Aerodonas. Saturday offers a 4 p m informal party and buffet, then 8 30 p m informal dance with Hubettes hostesses.
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Serviceaires
Chaster Hubbard
All Wives
Aerodonas
Hubettes
Postex Cotton Mills Adopts 48-Hour Week
Postex Cotton Mills will operate on a 48 hour week starting midnight May 14. Manager James A Sullivan announced the change, up from a 45 hour week. The plan, agreed with F A Wells, aims to boost productivity as war textile demand rises 25 percent. The schedule: three 9 hour days, two 8 hour days, and one 5 hour day.
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Postex
James A. Sullivan
Sullivan
F. A. Wells
War Manpower Commission
Army Signal Corps totals rise to 308000 troops
The U S Army Signal corps now numbers 280000 men and 28000 officers, or twice the enrollment of the entire peace time regular Army.
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U. S. Army Signal Corps
Tyner Child Dies In Hospital In Lubbock
James Douglas Tyner two 20 month old son of Mr and Mrs Emmet Tyner 2105 Fifth street died at West Texas hospital Saturday Funeral service to be held today at 4 pm at Pioneer Park Church of Christ with J L Moyer presiding Burial in Lubbock cemetery Survivors include three sisters Mrs Blair Cunnygham Thelma and Betty Tyner Sanders Funeral home in charge
Levelland Postmaster C B Edgar Assumes Duties
C B Edgar longtime resident and businessman of Hockley county has become acting postmaster of the Levelland post office. Former postmaster Harry Mann now serves as a mail specialist in the Navy at San Diego.
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Levelland
C. B. Edgar
Hockley County
Harry Mann
Navy
San Diego
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