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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1948

Page

5

Experts Developing New Cotton Adapted To Mechanical Farming

Scientists at Delta Experiment Station in Stoneville Mississippi seek a cotton variety that opens early and uniformly, yields well, and is trash-free to suit increased mechanization. The project aims to maximize money per acre while advancing weed and grass control with preemergence chemicals. Delta council notes rising labor costs and a shift toward bigger mechanized farming.

Stoneville Miss Delta Experiment Station Delta Council Delta W. E. Meek the Ton Bes C. R. Sayre Yazoo Mississippi Rivers

Argentine diplomat reassures Susan with odd life tale

Dr. Jose Arce of Argentina, head of the United Nations General Assembly, sets aside diplomacy to comfort Susan Round, a 10 month old in Indianapolis. He tells a story of Greek Cliton to ease worries about digestion and promises she may grow up strong, eating small frequent meals. A Panama study notes 40 percent of ants do not contribute to their colonies.

Carlos Escudero Associated Press Lake Success Little Susan Jose Arce Argentina United Nations General Assembly Susan Marlon Thanay A. C. Round Wiley Children's Hospital Indianapolis Arce

Rites Planned This Afternoon For Nash Graves Green

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. in Plains Funeral home chapel for Noah Graves Green 62 of 3129 North Fifth who died at 11 p.m. Friday in Lubbock Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. He was born in Somerville Georgia and had lived in Lubbock five years. Survived by wife Katy Lee two sons Lee and L J Green of Lubbock three daughters Lorene Simon Angeline Brown Christine Tidwell two brothers Arthur Green of Chushing Oklahoma and Tom Green of Dallas two sisters Mrs Beulah Wichita Falls and Alameda Gi if reven grandchildren.

Plains Funeral Home Noah Graves Green North Fifth Lubbock Holfter Green Somerville Katy Lee Lee L. J. Green Lorene Simon Iredell

Moscow News Calm After End of War Weeks Long

Moscow reports a sustained news calm lasting several weeks. Veteran observers note scarce activity since the war's end while press and radio continue limited criticism of the United Kingdom and Britain, albeit at a reduced level.

Moscow Britain

Annual Banquet Set For Lubbock Senior High D E Club

Ninth annual distributive education banquet for Lubbock Senior High will be Monday at 7 45 PM in the Hilton hotel ballroom. O R Bantz announces plans with Norman Morgan and Jamie Stotts as social chairs. About 125 people are expected, including parents and local employers as special guests.

Lubbock Senior High School Hilton Hotel O. R. Bantz D. E Norman Morgan Jamie Stotts Kenneth Pierce Modell Peet Bantz Floyd Honey Honey R. W. Matthews Matthews Wade L. Banowsky State Board of Vocational Education W. L. Bradshaw Dorothy Paul Floyd Rector Texas Employment Commission

Gambling Inquiry In Houston Is Pressed

Houston police intensified their probe into Councilman Erwin Bailey as raids on two gambling venues yielded nine arrests for horse betting. Lt. H A Supple said the raids did not confirm Bailey’s list and the investigation continues with more sites to be checked. Bailey had demanded a city wide gambling inquiry, but the council vote to start a cleanup failed six to three.

Houston Houston Police Department Erwin Bailey H. A. Supple Bailey B. W.) Payne Supple

Well Known Veteran Publisher Arthur Aull Dead at Lamar

Arthur Aull publisher of the Lamar Democrat for 47 years died early today in Lamar Missouri. He was a renowned small town editor whose bold headlines and frank reporting earned readers nationwide. Aull valued honesty and truthfulness and believed in speaking plainly to his audience.

Lamar May & VP Arthur Aull The Lamar Democrat Aull

Lubbock Red Cross Water Safety School Group Cleared Preliminaries

About 40 boys and 10 girls passed preliminary tests in the Tex Tech chapter Red Cross water safety school at the Carden Green ranch pool northwest of Lubbock. Enrolled 56 boys and 15 girls when it opened May 1, the course ends May 12 with senior life saving badges for those who complete it.

Tex Tech American Red Cross Carden Green Ranch Lubbock Francis Beardon Bill Askew Mary Nell Cater Floyd Rector Sammy Self Techatuden

Rice drying and storage plant under construction in Eunice

A $200,000 rice drying and storage plant is under construction in Eunice Louisiana and is expected to be completed by August 15 when the first harvest will be brought in.

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