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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1948

Page

12

Twenty states show Dewey leading by substantial margin

A table lists states where Governor Dewey now leads by a sizable margin, suggesting a strong likelihood he will carry those states on election day. The text notes slight changes for Governor Dewey and a small gain for Truman and Mr Wal, with the overall focus on the presidential race.

Goveeeere Truman Mr. Wal Dewey Vermont Newwell Ne. Dekota Dakota Wisconsin Ai Wyening Oregon Georgia B. Corolins Tennessee Ee Thurmond Fai A Vo Biles Semeining West Va Bianesota Meryiené Gallup Thurmond

Early October Public Opinion Outlook Across Nation

The survey tracks political sentiment nationwide with October figures and a final pre election state by state roundup to follow. Southern states show uncertainty about candidate ballots and designations, requiring cautious interpretation of Institute estimates.

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Texas youth wins reserve champion steer at American Royal

George Donnell a 4-H club member from Eliasville Texas won the reserve champion heavy hereford steer in the junior division of the American Royal livestock show. Beryl King a 19 year old from Garber Oklahoma led the champion Hereford steer.

Kansas City George Donnell Eliasville Tex Beryl King Garber Okla

Lawmakers to open inquiry in Alaska Monday

Anchorage October 16 Representatives O C Fisher Democrat Texas and Charles Kersten Republican Wisconsin members of the House education and labor committee will visit Alaska to open an inquiry on communistic activities or related matters.

Anchorage Alaska O. C. Fisher D-Tex Charles Kersten R-Wise House Committee On Education and Labor

Partial Devaluation of Franc Announced

France announced a partial devaluation with a new monthly basis for air trade at a medium rate between 214 and 313 francs per dollar. The fixed 264 franc rate will set parities for non free market currencies, while the dollar, Swiss franc and escudo remain quoted on the market.

Paris France Finance Ministry Washington International Monetary Fund London

Local Birth Report From Lubbock Memorial Hospital

A birth at Lubbock Memorial Hospital at 1 35 p m documented for Mr and Mrs zee of Tahoka weighing 1215 ounces The report notes the father is a farmer and credits Mr and Mrs Wm T West of 2108 in francs with forthcoming flexible monthly quotations reported by French newspapers.

Zee Tahoka Oer Lubbock Memorial Hospital Wm. T. West

Births Reported in Lubbock Memorial Hospital

The Lubbock Texas area reports several newborns with details from the Memorial Hospital. Included are a baby boy weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce born at 8 25 pm to Mr and Mrs Wayne Teague of 1917 Avenue. A son weighing pounds and an ounce was born to Mr and Mrs Jack Mara of Idalee at 9 35 pm. The fathers hold positions as a trucker and Homer E B Maxey company manager respectively.

Lubbock Tex Avalanche Ceugiver M. Gaturady Hempaillee Twon Homer EB. Maxey Company Jack Mara Idalee Lubbock Memorial Hospital Trucker Wayne Teague 1917 Ave

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