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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1945
Page
4
The Lubbock Knife and Fork NE club gathered for a dinner meeting to hear Ed Harding of Washington NC. His 80 minute talk with gentle humor brought near constant laughter, showing locals prefer a light change from typical high profile radio pundits and columnists.
R Anton J Carlson argues people should follow cow dietary examples to avoid shortages. He notes cows eat whole grain including the germ, while humans adulterate grain, but he overlooks cows faults like loco weed and orchard windfalls. He prefers pigs as a failed illustration.
The article argues that naval strength determined outcomes for Germany and the Axis, with Allied blockades and sea battles pinning foes to the coast. It forecasts Soviet expansion of maritime power and urges the United States to maintain and bolster defenses after victory.
An astronomer states life as we know it cannot exist on other planets and offers congratulations to any inhabitants, if they exist. The remark frames planetary habitability as unlikely beyond Earth.
A passage from Deuteronomy 21 22 23 admonishes that those executed for a death worthy sin must be buried the same day so the land remains undefiled by the accursed one. The verses stress swift burial to maintain ritual purity in the land God gives.
The Lubbock Morning Avalanche is an independent Democratic newspaper on the South Plains. It carries a pledge allegiance statement and notes its post office mailing details and publisher staff.
Believe It Or Not reports at Hammond General Hospital in California about personnel moves. John J Hammer is listed as the carpenter and Sla ughter as the butcher. Hubert Sparks is the electrician and Clint Tripp serves as the messenger boy.
Nick Trent discovers Magda Calavestri dead with a throat cut in Charley Strand's apartment after returning to fetch his belongings, as Inspector Reagan Marks questions Trent and Pat Hudson about the crime. The tale ends with unanswered questions and the detective noting Calavestri's identity.
The piece weighs in on the New York Regents granting a charter to the Institute of Effective Speaking and Personality Development led by Dale Carnegie. It argues personality is innate, defined as the total traits that attract others, and critiques public speaking courses as not substantially changing inner traits. Roosevelt is praised for charisma while Truman is questioned, and the writer concludes with Popeye’s refrain about self-acceptance.
London May 10 Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons conscription probably would have to remain in effect in Britain for some years We have to settle this matter with due consideration of our difficulties and dangers which are by no means entirely at an end and we must consider young men going out to relieve their fathers and elder brothers in the duty of garrisoning Germany and in regard to the war in Japan.
At 8 p m Monday the Junior High auditorium screens two sound films "Check and Double-Check" and "Doubtful Dollars" showing methods used by check thieves forgers and counterfeiters. Produced with the U S Secret Service and Treasury, they aim to curb government check theft. no admission fee.
City manager Marlin R. Smith announced the regular commission meeting was postponed and a special zoning hearing rescheduled for Monday at 2 PM. The public may speak for or against the proposed zone changes.
In Washington reports and private talks, observers warn that unrest across Europe from Italy’s Trieste riots to British labor strains may trigger wider collapse. Truman advocates Bretton Woods support, tariff reductions, and continued aid, while Allied leaders face hard days ahead to stave off chaos and rebuild Europe.
Special correspondent Thomas L. Stokes reviews the Yalta trusteeship framework and rival proposals from the United States and Britain. He notes limited chances for immediate independence for colonies and depedencies, amid competing positions by the United States, Great Britain, France, and Russia, with Stassen pressing for broad petition and investigation rights.
Postwar shift ends broad wartime restraints on presidential movement. Censorship chief Byron Price informs editors and broadcasters that only restrictions will cover advance details on routes times and travel methods. Secret Service had urged continued precautions for safety. Except for special authorization the President’s whereabouts were kept secret during the war.
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