Wave of Burglaries Strikes Local Businesses
Police report a surge of thefts at multiple sites including Ballesteros firm and South Plain Telephone Co. in Lubbock area. Suspect conversations with sheriffs deputies occurred at a depot as officers gathered details. Items stolen ranged from cash and cigarettes to tools, knives, and ammunition. Investigations mention Lubbock Metal Screen & Awning, AA Hardware, and a drive in theater area with ransacked offices and damaged entrances.
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Shalow High
Ballesteros
All
Plana Telephone Co
Jottice
Levielland Highway
Lubbock
Intruder Report From Lone Star Driven Theater Break-in
A break-in at Lone Star Driven Theater left an oven missing and a box stolen after a noise near Walt's Service Station. EM folma reports seeing a Latin American man inside the station, who fled with a box. An electric drill valued at 40 dollars was taken from a residence under construction. The incident occurred early Saturday morning as the residence near the service station was targeted.
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Oney
EM. Folma
Walt’s
Bob Pearson
Lubbockite Dies in San Diego Funeral Details
The obituary notes a Lubbock native's death with body sent from Zird Street Cold Storage to San Diego Funeral Home Texas and later to Sanders Funeral Home in Lubbock for services. Survivors include two sons John at Baylor University Waco and Howard at home.
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Zird St
Lave, G
San Diego
Tex
Lubbock
Sanders Funeral Home
Funera
John
Baylor University
Waco
Howard
Hom
Main Boiler At Laundry Does Not Explode In Blast
Five men said the large main steam boiler of the laundry did not explode after an explosion near a return-collector tank. A hole was torn in the roof of the boiler room and debris blew into the work area. Proposals were presented to move stands and excavate the field to add seating.
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College Avenue
Allene Studer
Auburn
Mary Duncan
Broadway
Albert McGowan
Nee
J. Davis
College Ave
Carl Runyon
Ete Oe Ware Een Eee
HHFA
E. N. Jones
Tech
Western Hilla
Worth
Iike Jack Frost Ranches
Frost
San Antonio
Tower Petroleum
Dallas
Hig
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School of Agriculture
Ater
Miley ‘Woodard
John
Robertson
Negro Press
W. L. Stangel
School of Jumble
Manny
Tlountry
Es Ut
Frome
Bod
Cotton Outlook shows early maturing and high grade potential
The report notes unusually early maturing cotton with 60 to 70 percent of the crop miding in grade, and an average staple length not fully representative across ginnings. Warm dry September boosts South Production, with better grades expected and some farmers reducing acreage may still profit. The Lubbock Cotton Exchange cites 20 county South Plains output projections.
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Lubbock Cotton Exchange
South Plains
Bala
Raiders Dominate On Field In Turbulent Game
Agrios and Tom Aggies control the ball after opening the second half kickoff. They keep possession through the third quarter with eight plays and again in the final period for multiple scores. Tech errors fuel Raiders offense as the evening ends on a high for Aggies.
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Raiders
Syrae
Beg PI
Bear Bryant
Agrios
Aeits Fees
Ech
Tom Aggies
Techoc
Navy experts study underwater explosions Wigwam details
Navy researchers led by J Paul Walsh showcased underwater explosion effects at Wigwam tests. They highlighted ship-killing power from deep underwater blasts and noted the Bikini 1946 detonation shredded hulls of battleships including Arkansas.
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Navy
J. Paul Walsh
Naval Research Laboratory
Bikini Lagoon
Arkansas
Explosion at facility causes injuries and damage in town
Witnesses describe a massive blast from a large collector tank as workers and bystanders flee. Several employees were hospitalized with scalds while others reported a muffled boom and a rising, rumbling shockwave. Nearby buildings showed plaster debris and shattered windows as responders assessed the scene and officials discussed repairs and costs.
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