President Backs War Department for Military Training Program
President Truman endorses universal military training as War Department seeks a six month basic program. Patterson reports White House backing follows Legion opposition at San Francisco. Officials hint a January Congress recommendation may emerge from the administration. Crosby returns to radio with Bob Hope and Lina Romay as guests on KFYO.
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District AAA Meet Set For Thursday At Hotel Lubbock
AAA workers and farmers from 20 counties of the extension service district will meet next Thursday at 10 a m in Hotel Lubbock to discuss the 1947 AAA farm program and proposed changes as Congress revises federal farm aid law. Walter Y Wells, county AAA administrator, announced the gathering with John Gamble presiding.
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Cattle Shipments Begin in Grant County New Mexico
Silver City reports fall cattle shipments from Grant county under way with an estimated 25 000 head to be moved by December. McDonald Brothers say the total should match the past four or five years as cattle are in good condition and railroads expect ample cars over two months. Key shipping points are Silver City Separ and Hachita with about 65 000 cattle on tax rolls. Ranches include Gas Cattle Co McDonald Brothers McCauley Brothers Harry Wrights Two C and 7XV Nan Heart Bars Diamond A and Diamond Bar. The note adds a 1640 Georgia pork meal tidbit from explorer DeSoto.
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Spaatz Accepts Invite to Texas Air Show at Midway
Gen Carl Spaatz commander of the army air forces has accepted an invitation to attend Texas huge air show at Midway airport near Dallas and Fort Worth on October 19 and 20. Col D Harold Byrd said Spaatz was among the first to respond to invitations sent to officials and CAP wing commanders in 47 states. The show will feature simulated combat including P 80 jet fighters.
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Woman Killed As Old Building Collapses
In Sioux City Iowa on October 12 1939 Workmen recovered the body of 35 year old Mrs Maxine Nelson a tavern worker on the first floor of a two story wooden building when its 75 year old roof collapsed trapping her beneath wood and plaster Five others were injured Fire Chief Charles B Kuhl said she was the sole fatality
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