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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1946
Page
5
The Lubbock County crime rate climbs after World War II with higher felony indictments and a surge in drunk driving, theft, and forgery. Police cite growth, economic factors, and unsettled postwar conditions as drivers, while officials dispute veterans as sole causes.
Open house for friends and interested persons of the special school for handicapped children will be conducted from 4 to 5 30 p m Monday in apartment 104 of Hub Homes. Mrs A E Jones assistant teacher announced. The public school for victims of spastic paralysis is conducted daily at Hub Homes. Mrs Josephine Ballenger is teacher.
City hall issued building permits totaling 50 430 last week versus 75 330 the prior week. Yearly permits reach 2 199 815, up from 606 069 a year ago. Crime data show tooth decay a persistent issue, with 45 percent in major crime in early 1946. Theft up 51 percent, robbery 50.78 percent, burglary 49 percent. Murder and homicide up 36 percent, auto theft 15 percent, rape 1 percent. Garrison notes statewide murder rate implies 19 killings annually for a 100 000 population.
Elmer Tarbox of Lubbock a former Red Raiders star and Air Force pilot has been nominated as president of the Texas Tech Alumni association. The election will be at the annual alumni banquet May 30 at the Hilton hotel with officers and directors nominated and floor nominations allowed at the event. The banquet also honors the 1946 graduates and features a limited ticket sale and a planned speaker to be announced.
Fire of unknown origin razed the B. D. Davis residence nine miles northeast of Nocona in Eagle Point early today. Neighbors extended aid by offering shelter to the homeless family. The report notes Brazil's republic since 1889 after Emperor Pedro II abdicated.
Lubbock Texas Seaman James M Lackey told his parents they expect his discharge to come in San Antonio late next week after two years in the service including a year overseas He served in the V-12 program at Texas Tech and may return for the summer semester.
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