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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1950

Page

9

Texas Solons Weigh Washington Stay Against Campaign Needs

Texas Congressmen debate whether to remain in Washington for key votes or return home to campaign. Leads note plans to stay on the job, with some trips to Austin for rallies. mentions Ken Regan, J M Combs, George Mahon, W R Poage and others facing district battles amid debates on oil depletion, tidelands, tax issues, and farm programs.

Texas Solons Washington Sarah McClendon Journal Workington Washington Congress Austin Barkley Ponze John Lyle Homer Thornberry M. Combs Sam Rayburn Bonham Texex New York Pennsylvania Ken Regan el Paso Midland Regan J.M. Combe Beaumont Tasue East Texas Paul J. Kilday San Antonio Kilday Manon George Mahon Colorado City Wingate Lucas Grapevine Fort Worth Lucas Jerry W. R. Poage Waco Poage John Bate CIO Political Action Committee J. M. Combs House Ways and Means Olin Teague Bryan Tallulah Bankhead Clinton Anderson New Mexico Russell Long Louisiana Ellender Jack Porter Houston Texas News Caller Washington Committee

Houston Attorney Joins Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Race

Joel W. Cook of Houston joins a large field of candidates for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judge seat. The 39 year old attorney cites a firm conclusion that there is great need for improvement in the court's work.

Austin Joel W. Cook Houston Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Oil leases and deep test spud in Hockley county

Lease deals spread across Snyder and Levelland as LMCA Oil Co. formed by two New York Italian families buys two acquisitions for substantial sums. Landowners including E P Ellwood heirs and Wilbanks secure $300 to $1 000 per acre with overrides. A second Canyon Reef depth test begins today with Honolulu Oil Co. and Signal Oil Co spudding J C Hopper No 1 near the M D Underwood discovery well.

Beulah Burleson Ellswood Spade Ranch Ellwood Heirs E. P. Ellwood de Kalb Avalanche- Journal Wilbarger County New Oil Company Lmca Oil Co New York Snyder J. C. Lombartio Lubbock Levelland Hockley County Canyon Reef Honolulu Oil Co Signal Oil Co J. C. Hopper M. D. Underwood Scurry County Underwood Smyer Texas Railroad Commission Railroad Commission Lester Slentz Red Pay Honolulu Geo. P. Livermore Hoover J. C. Emmons Service Pipe Line Co

UN French Ambassador Emphasizes Cooperation for World Peace

In Lake Success New York on May 20 the UN French ambassador urged nations to restore and establish peace through sustained cooperation among the five principal powers. He warned that the cold war persists and stressed that universal cooperation remains the ultimate goal, though progress may occur within a limited circle.

San Francisco United Nations Atlantic

Fire damages Saint Pauls Church in New Orleans blaze

Historic St Paul's Evangelical Church in New Orleans suffered damage from a blaze today. The building, twice destroyed by fire in its 110 year history, sustained an estimated amount of damage during the incident.

Filia New Orleans St. Paul's Evangelical Church

Klansmen Move In At Bloomingdale Church Supper

In Savannah on May 20 robed Ku Klux Klansmen moved into the Bloomingdale Methodist church supper at 7 p.m. prompting the good women to leave the community house. A peaceful rally and fish fry followed as authorities sought context for the incident.

Lubbock Tex Avalanche-ii Good Women Bloomingdale Methodist Church

English Vicar Calls for Movie and Theater Boycott

In West Dulwich England on May 20 1980 the Rev Charles A Roach urges his congregation to boycott films and theaters over perceived declines in moral standards He criticizes star private lives used to boost entertainment and says viewers should abstain until industry reforms.

West Dulwich England Charles A. Roach

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