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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1950

Page

3

Guill Holds First Press Meet Amid Civil Rights Debate

Panhandle congress hopeful Ben Guill of Pampa faced questions on civil rights and the Brannan plan during a Washington press conference. He defended anti poll taxes, warned of rising taxes, and said most Panhandle farmers oppose price supports while urging fair foreign policy and noting his military service and extensive campaign in Texas counties.

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Lubbock Woman Hears Honolulu Call From Son on Mother's Day

Mrs Welie of Lubbock received a six minute phone call from her son Dean a seaman first class stationed in Honolulu. He spoke from the ship and described his upcoming 22nd birthday next Saturday. The Welies purchased a lot on Thirty sixth street for his future home and the family treasured the unexpected greeting. The message included a brief note on American citizenship and voting rights.

Lubbock Honolulu Fog. Welie Cxas Dean

Grandpa Rone Tells Of Eventful Life On His 111th Birthday

Pat Rone, calling himself Grandpa, sat on a Lubbock curb collecting coins for his claimed 111st birthday. He says he was born May 13, 1839 in Berlin and once fought with Russians against Japan in 1904 and helped Prussia in 1860s conflicts. He fears Communism, loves America, and predicts doom within two months unless the nation returns to God.

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Farm price trends show mixed gains and declines

Washington reports general business conditions improved while farm real estate and prices shifted. Agriculture department notes stable consumer prices and modest year over year decreases in farm values across Texas Louisiana and Arkansas with gains in Louisiana and Texas and declines in New Mexico.

Washington Agriculture Department Daneta Minnesota Texas Louisiana Pacific Coast Ana Arkanseas New Mexico

Dr Sander Works To Support Family In Candia NH

In Candia New Hampshire Dr Sander, a local physician, tills soil at $4 an hour to support his wife and three young daughters. The story notes his past service and current struggles, highlighting a man balancing profession and family amid economic pressures.

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No Compromise Against a National Strike Demands

A fragment argues against a crippling strike, labeling it reckless for national interests and urging a firm rejection of demands driven by selfish motives. The terse line asserts there is only one permissible stance: No.

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