23 May 1948
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1948
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a collision near Peer Plains about 28 miles west of here. It mentions a Mrs. Ross E. aged 37 of 171 Ave and indicates she was crushed and cut, with the report incomplete on outcome.
A brief note reports a rising meat supply outlook, alongside an ad for a Benrus pocket watch priced at 49 dollars 50 cents from King's Jewelry. The text mentions other items and stores in a compact price and shopping update.
A surge in construction activity drives more than ten million dollars in city building permits. Key contributors include several major projects and prominent firms shaping Grester and Lubbork’s development.
A fragmentary note recalls 63 delegates pledged by the state and describes Gates as praising Dewey’s campaign in Oregon with the word heart in reference to earnest efforts.
Lubbock High School announces graduation plans for 419 seniors including graduates eschewing caps and gowns. Principal Miero Sobene confirms ceremony details and recognizes student achievements.
Constable Walter Eck, 32, of Slaton, was charged with murder. The charge was filed in the court of Horace Remit, Assistant District Attorney BG, Fargo, Oklahoma. No weapons were found on the two transients involved.
A.C. Seckoo, data business manager, announced a rise in Lubbock scholastics from 4 to 11 for the year 1947. The report includes a breakdown of ages and mentions incomplete enumeration, with Jackson noting the figures.
The Amarillo newspaper reports the death of Dr Thompsen, noted as emeritus professor, with a May 22 dateline. Details indicate a heart-related cause and a pending funeral schedule. The note mentions an obituary style tribute from local officials and colleagues.
Court orders halt to strike violence as court actions proceed. Local protest activity reported with individuals named and tickets sold for events. The piece notes a man identified as C Levers and a proponent involved in the sales effort.
Reports from Jerusalem describe Jewish assault groups at the old city battlements failing to break through to trapped comrades. British airfields and Egyptian patrols are involved as Spitfires engage in skirmishes while tensions rise over British policy in Palestine.
LAKE SUCCESS May 22 The Security Council failed to act on strong United Nations measures to halt the Palestine war despite a US demand to place King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan where he belongs Arabs charged the war. The council instead issued its second demand for a cease fire by Arabs and Jews and fixed a 36 hour deadline after 11 p m CST tonight.
In Brownsville on May 22 a GOP committeeman predicted Robert Taft would secure at least 25 of 33 Texas delegates heading to the Republican national convention in Philadelphia. The state convention is set for Corpus Christi Tuesday with the national gathering on June 21.
A campaign opening shows Governor Beauford H. Beaulieu aligned with oil interests and big financiers. The piece hints at policy favors toward lenders and tax issues, while addressing state finances and teacher pay.
Lyndon B. Johnson launches campaign for U S Senate from Texas at Wooldridge Park with a five point program. He urges voters to compare positions and asks what more can be done for peace while outlining steps on national defense trade and international channels.
Saint Jo May 22 A former mailed hero today to Robert W Calvert state Democratic executive committee in all 1847 terms. King's 1020 Broadway adv.
Hubert Warren McElroy, a TNM&O bus driver, reported a rough trip on the Amarillo run when six men attacked as a strike was in progress. McElroy suffered a badly injured left hand, a peeled knot on the head, a cut lip, and a puffed eye, and he described resisting the attack and reporting to officials and attorney Charles C. Crenshaw. He noted his WWII service with the 15th Air Force in Italy.
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