Stalin delays V E day notice confounds Allied hopes
IRREL. SIMPSON, AP war analyst, notes Stalin delayed announcing Germany's surrender by 24 to 48 hours after US and UK leaders. He suggests Kremlin reactions vary and that the AP scoop disrupted preplanned announcements. The piece questions motive and cites uncertain reasons for the delay.
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Irrel. Simpson
Associated Press
Josef Stalin
Germany
U. S
Truman
Churchill
Moscow
San Francisco
Poland
Kremlin
Russia
Stalin
Edward Kennedy
Britain
OSO
Kennedy
Messrs
In Support Of A Hard Peace
The article condemns German resistance and urges a stern policy toward Germany after World War II. It argues the war was lost, condemns Nazi tactics, and stresses no leniency for a nation that abandoned humanity, urging authorities to pursue a lasting, uncompromising peace for the US and its allies.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Elopement Revelation Shocks Husband and Friend
A husband learns his wife eloped last night with his best friend, a total stranger. The startling confession surfaced in a clipped overheard remark, signaling a wrenching relationship betrayal.
Mer mercy plea from Deuteronomy verses quoted
A Biblical excerpt from Deuteronomy 21 8 9 invokes mercy for Israel and forgiveness of blood guilt. The passage calls for the people to do right in the sight of the Lord and to lay away innocent blood from among them.
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Israel
Lubbock Morning Avalanche Publication Note
A historical snippet from a Texas newspaper imprint details publication lineage and staff roles for the Lubbock Morning Avalanche with references to daily and Sunday editions, dates, and press affiliations. It lists publishing company, address, leased wire service, and key personnel including general manager and managing editor.
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South Plains
Mespendens Democratic
Pfarade
Lubbock Evening Journal
Tubbork Ava
Erecedence Publishing Co. Inc
Texas Avenue
Lubbock
Texas
Associated Prene Nelional Advertising
Texas Deily Presa
Ratlivp
Manasing
Death's Bright Diamonds ends in peril and pursuit
Pat Hudson confronts a murder scene after Calavestri's body is found. Inspector Marks retrieves clues from Calavestri's amulet and traces lead toward the Ostermann collection and a missing Booker. A failed flight ends with a forced landing amid deadly suspicion.
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Pat Hudson
Nick
Eric
Calavestri
Inspector Marks
Home town news draws the writer’s attention over distant events
The essay extols local papers like the Danbury News-Times and Brookfield news for personal relevance. It contrasts distant global headlines with neighborly stories about Sadie Jones, Lucille McLeod, and local dairy farmer Paul Piskura, arguing home town news connects readers to their world.
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Eisenhower
Hitler
de Gaulle
Stalin
Sadie Jones
Sarah Brown
Jim Smith
Europe
Asia
Lucille McLeod
Paul Piskura
Retski
Berlin
Paris
New York
Sadie
Iielen
Max
Charlie
Tommy
Brookfield
Refunds Exceed $4000 In April Rents In District
The Office of Price Administration rent control office in the Lubbock district reports over $4000 in refunds to tenants for April rents. Amounts by area include Amarillo $1738.88, Borger $1078.72, Lubbock $547.23, Marfa Alpine $250.00, El Paso $67.05, and Memphis Quanah $14.50.
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U. S. Treasury
Office of Price Administration
Rent Centrol
Lubbock
Arthur V. Bullock
Amarillo
Borger
Marfa- Alpine
el Paso
Memphis- Quanah
Preview Day Arrives for Consolidated Vultee B 32 Dominator
Newspaper editors and writers from many states gather in Fort Worth for a Saturday preview of Consolidated Vultee’s new B 32 Dominator superbomber scheduled for unveiling.
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Fort Worth
U.P
Consolidated Vultee
On Your Dial Radio Schedule May 12
KFYO broadcast lineup lists morning musical segments and news summaries. The schedule includes The Avalanche Journal station offerings with programs like Morning Serenade News Summary Strike Up the Band Rhythm Ramble and Afternoon Luncheon Music featuring orchestras and guest voices such as Duke Ellington and Glen Gray.
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KFYO
Avalanche-Journal
Breakfast Club
Housewives
Chatham
Radio
Harris
Lone Shop
Drugs Store Cowboys
Eversie Rangers
Wartime troop estimates and Borneo shift in Pacific war
The piece critiques a War Department projection claiming 6.968 million forces may be needed to defeat Japan, arguing the figure will shrink to about 1.5 million ground fighters with supply, occupation, and international aid. It notes Borneo as a turning point and outlines political currents surrounding Truman’s administration and New York politics.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
WAR Department
United States
Japan
Russia
China
Italy
Germany
Far East
Army of Occupation
Europe
North Africa
Middle East
Burma
India
Chiang Kai-shek
Borneo
Tokyo
Hirohito
United Nations
Texas
Louisiana
Philippines
Okinawa
Truman
Capitol Hill
White House
House
Ways and Means
House Rules Committee
May T. Norton
New Jersey
Oh Ye Of Little Faith And The UN Conference
Special Correspondent Thomas L. Stokes argues that the United Nations conference risks weakening into regional blocs opposed to a central security council. He notes Latin American demands for independent action, Western Hemisphere Monroe Doctrine links, and fears of Russia and communism. Compromise debates hinge on exempting regional pacts from prior security council approval.
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Thomas L. Stokes
Francisco
United Nations Conference
United Nations
Security Council
World Organization
Dumbarton Oaks
Western Hemisphere
Mexico City
Argentina
Russia
Latin America
Security Organization
France
Boyles Named Managing Editor at Sherman Democrat
Sherman May 11 Boyles Jr a veteran Texas newspaperman is appointed managing editor of the Sherman Democrat succeeding W L Pendergraft He has 20 years in Texas journalism including leadership roles at Lufkin Daily News and Marshall News Messenger and served as Marine Corps captain before returning to the press.
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Sherman
P.C
Boyles
Texas
Sherman Democrat
W. L. Pendergraft
Lufkin Daily News
Marshall News Messenger
Marine Corps
Sweetwater
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