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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1948
Page
11
A Texas building trade magazine suggests war fears could spur a construction boom. April contracts reached 75 million with non residential work dominating, and residential builds including small homes under 7000 dollars continuing. The report notes a strong summer outlook across residential, business, military, and industrial projects.
West Texas observes the fiftieth anniversary of H O Wooten Grocer Company founded in Abilene in 1898. Bode S Adams heads the Lubbock branch, with 25th anniversary of its 1923 Lubbock setup noted. Read of officers, staff, and the Abilene headquarters along with a Friday Saturday sales meeting and Hotel Wooten banquet.
W T McDonald of Bryan announces candidacy for state senate from the 14th district. The district covers Brazos Bastrop Burleson Lee Robertson and Washington counties. McDonald, 36, is an attorney and has served four terms in the House of Representatives.
Madisonville Sidewalk Cattlemen seek the veteran with the harshest view of Texas. A contest awards a free Texas trip to the out of state veteran who trained here and holds the most negative opinion. A statewide tour will visit Dallas Fort Worth Houston Austin and San Antonio ending at a May 27 barbecue. winner to be announced in about a week.
Tulsa realty investor Joe M. Meyers acquired Patrick J. Hurley properties in Tulsa and Wichita from Hurley after a May 7 sale. C. S. Garrett managed the deal for Hurley who is retired major general and diplomat now living in Santa Fe New Mexico. The portfolio includes the 96 unit Ambassador hotel in Tulsa.
Myron Richardson recalls seeing a Memphis officer rummage through a garbage can then kneel in the street and press soda bottle tops into the asphalt to spell the word alow. The incident is reported by a local observer.
Crosbyton Texas May 8 Judge Dan Blair overruled W Fred Jones motion for a new trial in a murder case tied to H C Love Jr 23 and Floydada grocer Jones 37 The case has seen reversals and remands on venue and retrials with appeals filed to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
A relative identified the body of Lewis Sherman He of Milwaukee, the wealthy executive whose plane went into Lake Michigan near Evanston on April 27. The craft was recovered by Coast Guardsmen three days later.
President Truman marked his 64th birthday with roses and a cake on his desk but faced the looming railroad strike as a major issue. White House staff and police contributed bouquets and the cake was prepared by the receptionist's wife. He also presented awards to Senator Barkley and Representative Herter for service to the country.
Jaffa, Palestine May 1 Arabs flee as British tanks and Jewish forces tighten grip. Desolate streets show a population drop from 90 000 to under 100. Jewish guards advance toward the city center while Royal Irish fusiliers guard $10 000,000 in imports and warehouses jam with goods bound for Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Report from Lubbock dated May 9 1048 describes food shortages and civilian distress in Jafta amid undeclared conflict. French nuns at Jutta hill hospital care for the sick wounded and orphans while observers note Arab military weakness and a clash between 2000 Jewish commandos and 250 Iraqi volunteers.
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