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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1950

Page

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Fair May Set New High For Attendance

Reparations were rushed toward completion for the Mid Century Panhandle South Plains fair as attendance expectations grew. Officials predicted records may fall with large crowds drawn by free entertainment, $60,000 in investments, and extensive exhibits in the Agriculture Merchant's and Women’s buildings. The parade of progress and a grand pageant headline the week long event, starting Monday, with a 2:30 p.m. procession through the business district.

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Queen Contests Finalists Named for Panhandle Fair

Junior chamber sponsors announce finalists for Panhandle South Plains fair queens. One Queen Lubbock County will emerge from five Lubbock finalists and Queen South Plains from nine non Lubbock residents. Finalists will be presented before Panorama of the Plains at 7 30 p m Monday near the grandstand.

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Fragmentary text mentions individuals and numbers but lacks coherent events or context. The readable pieces include names, percentages, and place hints, but the overall story and clear outcome are unavailable from the snippet.

City Construction Totals Plummet From Last Year

Construction in the city shows a sharp drop from 1959 levels with total values down to about 29 million dollars for the green, despite a still sizable 73.5 million dollar figure earlier in the year. Weather events and permits impact the year’s activity, while county budget projections hinge on 1949 tax structures.

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Tax Increases Hit Incomes Under Korea War Measures

Washington grows tense as 45 million taxpayers face higher withholdings under the wartime tax hike. The 1951 levy, 18 percent after exemptions, may rise further, with married couples and families bearing new rates amid a pay-as-you-go defense program.

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Judge rules on pushcart traves and child welfare

Judge Pete weighs welfare actions as lawyers Waggoner Carr and Kerney present. Court warns itinerants to secure work or risk losing custody. Testimony centers on Burns children and state efforts to remove them from highways and place them in care.

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Partial readable text from a newspaper page notes section references. Mentions panel teaser coated meal price four pounds, Fern Loeher cameos, X Ray tests start Monday, editor pages, and city stand. OCR corruption yields limited identifiable facts.

Troops Mass At Border Of North Korea

United Nations forces press toward the 38th parallel as MacArthur demands Communist surrender. Reports say South Korean Third division reached the parallel near Ingu, with other units advancing and U S troops north of Seoul expanding positions. The 187th airborne and marine regiments move toward the frontier as the war effort intensifies.

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Armed Robbery Report Targets Local Cab Driver

Police describe an armed robbery Saturday night near 1828 Terwar area as a masked assailant demanded cash from Mrs. Baigle then fled east on Tenth. A 3 inch snub-nose pistol was shown, and a scream was heard as the suspect took $3 or £4 from another resident.

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Joint Financing Study To Include County and City Commissions

County and city commissions plan to meet to discuss whether a public bond issue or tax measure will be started soon. County officials invited the joint committee to gather and direct the Victory proposition, with a $200 906 bond issue earlier approved. The review covers erection and operation plans across districts and potential voter action.

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MacArthur demands surrender as U N forces push in Korea

General MacArthur called on North Korea to surrender and warned of total destruction of armed forces. Reports say South Korean troops probed northward toward the 38th parallel as a front approaches Lubbock weather with scattered showers and cooler air ahead of a late-day cold front.

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Mahon Warns on War Prospects and Defense Needs

George Mahon, congressman from the 19th Texas district, spoke during a brief home visit about Korea and the global threat. He urged continued strengthening of the US and its allies, warning only through strength can peace be preserved, and noted Pentagon leaders doubt a World War III scenario.

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