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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1948

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U S Opposes British Plan On Negev Boundary Swap

United States rejects part of the Bernadotte plan to carve the Negev from Israel for Arab claims. Philip C. Jessup, speaking for the U N Assembly committee, backs Israel’s original partition borders and says any further territory must come via negotiated exchange.

Edward Curtis Associated Press Aris United States Negev Israel U. S Philip C. Jessup United Nations Assembly Jessup Truman Folke Bernadotte Britain Assembly Bernadotte Negev Desert Galilee J. Russia

Bailey County Holds Liquor Election December 7

Bailey county plans a county wide liquor election on December 7, as advised by County Attorney Pat R. Bobo. The 1911 prohibition status was clarified when Bailey was attached to Castro county for judicial Purposes. Seven voting boxes will sit at Muleshoo Circle Back West Camp Mays Bula Threeway and Baileyboro.

Muleshoe Bailey County Center West Texas Commissioners’ Court Pat R. Bobo Cecil H. Tate Tate Castro County Taiban N. M Clovis Circle Back West Camp Mays Bula Threeway Baileyboro L. T. McKillip Glen Williams Tom L. Smith P. A. Altman Judge Tate

Shop King's Jewelry for Holmes Edwards silverplate

Advertisement promotes King's Jewelry selling Holmes and Edwards silverplate items.

Holmes & Edwards

Truman Will Urge Marshall to Remain in Cabinet

President Truman will press Secretary of State George C. Marshall to stay in the cabinet for four more years. Marshall is expected to accept, following talks in Washington Monday about U S foreign policy and key issues like the Berlin blockade and the North Atlantic pact.

Marshall Robert G. Nixon VNS West Fla Truman Paris Schuman Hector McNeil INS European Kingsbury Smith Berlin China Army Washington

Housing Project Underway Here

Ground was broken Saturday for a 48 home $35 000 building project by Southwestern American Homes Developers and Builders. The packaged homes will rise in Parks addition near Texas Technological campus with 900 days to market at 7200 to 7500 dollars.

Lubbock Dallas Houston Southwestern American Homes Parks Addition Second Street College Avenue Texas Technological C. H. Tisdel San Antonio Texas Housing Corporation

Determination Licks Odds for WWII Quadruple Amputees

Two World War II quadruple amputees, James Wilson of Jacksonville Florida and Frederick Hensel of Birmingham Alabama, are becoming self supporting. Wilson is a third year pre law student at the University of Florida Gainesville and Hensel farms using methods funded to aid his plot. The Veterans Administration released their progress noting the men rose above adversity to pursue productive lives.

Allan J. Punchins Washington Veteran's Administration James Wilson Jacksonville Fla Frederick Hensel Birmingham Ala Okinawa Veterans Administration Wilson University of Florida At Gainesville Hensel

Texas Demos Warn Bolters At Dallas Dinner

Texas Democrats mixed victory cries with warnings to bolters at a Dallas dinner honoring the state's 23 member delegation. Sam Rayburn urged loyalty and a stronger Democratic party as Wright Morrow denied disloyalty amid internal splits.

Dave Cheavens Associated Press Dallas Texas House of Democracy House Sam Rayburn Bonham Rayburn Morrow State Executive Committee Wright Morrow Houston Byron Skelton Temple Executive Committee Johnson Truman Key West Senate Lee Demos

Eisenhower Blamed By British Writer For 1944 Casualties

A London Sunday Times correspondent accused General Dwight D. Eisenhower of causing needless losses in the 1944 Battle of the Bulge and criticized his postwar policy as hurting Allied relations with Russia. The paper defended Eisenhower’s book Crusade In Europe as damaging to Anglo American understanding, calling for healing.

London INS London Sunday Times Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Russia The Sunday Times Kemsley London Times

New Balloon Record Claimed At Fort Monmouth

The Signal Corps announced a new world balloon ascent record reaching 140000 feet, 27200 feet above the previous mark. The craft rose to the peak two and a half hours after its September 28 launch and carried meteorological instruments only. Camille six piece tea service advertised by Kings department store at 1020 Broadway.

Fort Monmouth N. J INS Signal Corps Corps

Communists Renew Drive on Suchow Front

Chinese forces renew offensive east of Suchow with five Red columns from Shantung attacking Nienchuang and the Pukow Suchow railroad line. Chiang Kai-shek reportedly rebuked officials for exaggerating victories as fighting worsens and U S embassy notes seizure of radio equipment in Mukden.

Seymour Topping INS Anking Suchow Nanking Shantung Province Nienchuang Chiang Kai-Shek Chiang Pukow-Suchow Tientsin-Pukow Mukden Manchuria

Immediate Help For China Urged By Senate Consultant

A former Senator from Idaho urges an all-out American aid program to China to prevent Communist victory. He cites confirmation from Ambassador Stuart and top U.S. officers and cites Chiang Kai-shek’s plea for help, outlining a five-point plan costing over 1 billion dollars the first year.

Washington Senate China D. Worth Clark Idaho Clark J. Leighton Stuart Chiang Kai- Shek Bridges Rith Senate Appropriations Committee United States Lee

Burglars Hit J. J. Murphy Lumber Yard in Lubbock

Police report multiple law violations in the region. Burglars smashed a south side office window at 330 Ave H and loaded the yard safe through a back fence, with losses not exceeding four dollars beyond checks. An unrelated stabbing left Bobby Stotts injured but not seriously, and he declined to prosecute. A separate theft at the Thompson farm near Shallowater involved a cutting torch, hose, and acetylene regulator.

Lubbock Ralph L. Reed J. J. Murphy Lumber Company Avenue H Slaton Lubbock County Ave. H L. W. Forrester Slaton County Bobby Stotts West Texas Stotts Thompson Farm Shallowater Sheriff's Department E. H. Parmley

CIO Revokes Charter Of New York CIO Council

The CIO executive board revoked the New York City CIO council charter citing slavish adherence to a distant group. The action came as the waterfront strike stretched into its twelfth day with labor leaders seeking unity with the AFL and pending wage talks.

CIO New York Council Associated Press AFL Maurice J. Tobin Philadelphia Southamption England Halfax N. S Portland Ore Congress of Industrial Organizations New York City Cio Council

Missing Colorado College Girl Found Wandering In Illinois

Yorkville authorities said they were holding Lillian De Bell a 17 year old Colorado State College freshman missing since November 1. She was found wandering on a highway nine miles southwest of Yorkville and appeared emotionally upset but in good health. She refused to explain how she came to Yorkville or why she left campus.

Yorkville Ill Lillian de Bell Colorado State College Theresa Foster University of Colorado Miss de Bell William E. Hayden Kendall County

Blizzard Kills Nine In Early Season Midwest Storm

A major blizzard across the Midwest killed at least nine people, disrupted trains and roads, knocked out lines, and left communities isolated. Drifts up to 20 feet blocked highways while a Great Lakes freighter rode out high surf near Lake Superior. Authorities warned of continued cold and snow and feared large livestock losses, with about 100 000 sheep reported dead.

Iary Lake Michigan Weather Bureau Midwest Upper Midwest Xe Superior Great Lakes Robert Hobson Coast Guard Kansas Colorado Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Minnesota Santa Fe Union Pacific Rock Island

South Plains Braces For Warmer Weather In Two Day Rise

Forecasts indicate clear to cold conditions today and Monday with a warming trend starting Tuesday for the South Plains. Lubbock area stations expect morning readings near 27 degrees, rising to highs near 59, with conditions turning slightly cloudy Monday and winds easing from the north.

South Plains Lubbock Plains Associated Press Dallas Weather Bureau Worther del Rio-Eagle Pass East Texas Brownsville Lake Charles Weather Bureau

Greece's New Coalition Cabinet Asks For Confidence Vote

Athens reports Greece's Liberal and Liberal Populist coalition asked Parliament for a vote of confidence. Premier Themistokles Sophoulis outlined plans for an economic and military drive against Communist guerrillas as coalition supporters scrambled to secure enough votes to win approval.

Athens Greece Themistokles Sophoulis Liberal Party

Nation’s third quarter output hits new high in 1948

The Commerce Department estimates the third quarter output at 256 billion dollars, up 6 billion from the prior quarter and 11 billion above the first three months of 1948. Personal income rose faster than spending, signaling changing postwar demand dynamics.

Nation Charles Molony Associated Press Ashington Commerce Department

Weather Summary for Lubbock and Vicinity

Fair and slightly cooler today with partly cloudy skies and continued cool conditions. Official readings show a 24 hour period ending at midnight with a maximum of 62 and minimum of 26 degrees, sun rise around 7.24 am and set near 5.42 pm. A year ago today the high was 46 and the low 27.

Lubbock Tod O 8S Weather Bureau

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