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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1944

Page

3

Dewey Attacks Roosevelt On Germany Policy In Speech

Gov Thomas E Dewey accused President Roosevelt of personal secret diplomacy with Goebbels and of failing to craft an intelligent plan for Germany. He urged bipartisan postwar planning and warned against secret leaders shaping peace. He critiqued Roosevelt Stalin talks and cited policy failures in Italy France and Romania. He spoke at the New York Herald Tribune forum, broadcast nationwide.

Ardner Bridge Wiiter Aor New York Germany Roosevelt Stalin Italy France Romania Dewey Albany New York Herald Tribune Blue John Dewey Dumbarton Oaks United States Britain Russia China Hitler Pearl Harbor

Stallings visits sister as overseas service noted

James Stallings son of Mr. and Mrs. J A nee of Post visits his sister Mrs. R B Durham at 1205 Ave R. A Texas Tech student before service he recently returned from 30 months abroad in Hawaii Gilbert Islands Marshall Islands and Saipan before reporting to Pensacola for photographer school.

James Stallings J. A.nee Post R. B. Durham Ave. R Texas Technological College Stallings Hawaii Gilbert Islands Marshall Islands Saipan Wll Pensacola Fla

Film Star Bette Davis Plans White House Visit

Film star Bette Davis boarded a train in Atlanta for Washington to meet President Roosevelt. She said it would be the thrill of her life and hoped to meet Fala the president’s Scottie. Davis, who spent weeks near Columbus Georgia, expects a brief stay in Washington and has admired Roosevelt for years.

White House Atlanta Bette Davis Washington Tibby Fala Davis Columbus Roosevelt Madinare Garden Georgia Roose

Blow At Hong Kong Announced Heavier Blow

A U P report from the coordinated mission against Japanese shipping at Hong Kong indicates the 14th airforce sank eight Japanese ships totaling over 40 000 tons and damaged seven totaling 23 000 tons plus probable damage to five others. Lib erator bombers hit a large steamer at Kowloon docks. Wuchow dock area was attacked by fighters. Amoy harbor shipping was also hit and ground forces harassed.

Chungking U.P Hong Kong Kowloon Wuchow West River Amoy

Fall And Winter Gardens Are Urged

COLLEGE STATION Oct. 18 Texas A&M extension service urged farmers and home gardeners to plant fall and winter gardens. After a summer harvest worth over 72 million dollars, residents in South Central and East Texas are advised to grow vegetables in cooler months. Suggested winter crops include onions, cabbage, spinach, lettuce, radish and Irish potatoes.

College Station WUM Texas Victory Gardens Texas A&m

Sonny Comes Back In Dependence Kindergarten Admission Joke

A mother tells her small son at McCoy kindergarten enrollment that school will make a man of him. He replies with heartfelt humor, fearing the coming transformation as he says that is what he is afraid of.

Sonny Dependence U.P McCoy

Rivers and Harbors Bill Opposed by Water Works Group

The southwest section of the American Water Works Association adopted a resolution opposing the omnibus rivers and harbors bill and flood control bill before the Senate unless amendments align with a Chicago water conservation conference. Texas engineers warned of federal overreach, urging protections for state water interests and pollution controls.

Austin Southwest American Water Works Association Senate Water Conservation Conference Chicago Frank Baldwin Water Division Houston W. M. Ehlers State Board of Health A. F. Mitchell Texas Society of Professional Engineers Corsicana J. E. Sturrock Texas Board of Water Engineers Mitchell Texas Chief of Army Engineers

Connally Plans Democratic Rally Tour and Speech

Sen. Tom Connally arrived in Marlin Texas to rest before addressing Democratic rallies in Dallas and Houston. He predicted the Roosevelt Truman ticket would win Texas by a large majority and praised Roosevelt's experience in wartime leadership. Connally attended a luncheon in Marlin after flying in from Texarkana where he attended his wife's brother’s funeral.

Marlin Tex Tom Connally Texas Senate Foreign Relations Committee Dallas Houston Roosevelt Connally Rep. Poage Eleventh Congressional District Texarkana Paul T. Sanderson

Nazis Lose 138 Generals Declared Dead by Berlin Radio

Berlin radio said 138 German generals were killed at the front during the war among 30,000 officers who died in battle. The report attributed the losses to ongoing combat status.

London Berlin

Carter's Little Liver Pills Digestive Aid Ad

An vintage advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills to increase digestive juice flow for better digestion. It claims relief from headaches and irritability when digestion improves and advises taking as directed at any drugstore.

Carter Aida

Political Broadcast Schedule For Thursday October 19

Daytime network listings show broadcasts from Sioux City Washington Seattle Hollywood and Dayton with speakers including Claude R Wickard William L Clayton Harry S Truman Edward G Robinson Paulette Goddard James M Cox and Governor Thomas E Dewey. Sponsorships include the Democratic National Committee and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union campaign committee.

Sioux City Iowa Claude R. Wickard Democratic National Committee Washington William L. Clayton Seattle Wash Harry S. Truman Hollywood Edward G. Robinson Paulette Goddard International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union Roosevelt Truman CBS Dayton Ohio James M. Cox Sponearamp NBC Executive Mansion Albany Thomas E. Dewey National War Fund

Appeals Court Supreme Court Report Austin Oct 18

Supreme court proceedings grant writs of mandamus and error petitions across Texas counties. Cases listed include Gulf Ins Co versus Jesse James and Hartman Hall versus Whitaker Co. Rehearing motions granted and denied. several criminal appeals affirmed or dismissed. numerous parties named with county and district references.

Supreme Court Austin Jefferson County Board of County and District Gulf Ins. Co Jesse James State Treas Travis J. L. Joseph Hartman Hall Co. C. Whitaker Co Jefferson R. L. Lester Oscar Hudspeth Grayson State of Court of Criminal Appeals Stephen D. Canavan el Paso A. Q. Davis Clay Odell Hollins Henry Williams Gonzales William Woodrow McMahon Howard J. B. Stephens Ellis Geronimo Castillo Atascosa Seborn Darwin Brown Frank Causey, Jr Colorado Leroy Clements Hall A. D. Jones Baylor W. G. Gieshorn J.C. Morse Hutchinson James Anthony Dawson

Latin Americans Invited to Pan American Hereford Exposition

Dallas reports Texas Hereford association president Jack Frost sent invitations to Latin American officials for the Pan American Hereford exposition in Dallas from November 11 to 19. Pablo Risso of Uruguay was named judge. invitations extended to all countries except Argentina.

Dallas Jack Frost Texas Hereford Association Pablo Risso Uruguay Argentina

Blued Star Ointment Promises Quick Itch Relief

An advertisement claims one application cures itching from eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples scabies and toe itch. It promises repeat use as needed with nature healing and offers a 1 cent money back guarantee if the first jar fails.

Officers Named By NAA Chapter In Lubbock

Rob J H Bean of Lubbock was elected president of a local National Aeronautics Association chapter forming a permanent group. He already serves as a district vice president for the state association. Also elected were Robt Walker and Clint Breedlove as vice presidents and M D Fanning as secretary treasurer. Directors named include A F Holt Fred W Standefer Virgil L Musick Chas Aiey and C D Doggett. Next meeting set for Monday Nov 6 with plans to form additional South Plains chapters.

Rob J. H. Bean Lubbock National Aeronautics Association A. F. Holt Fred W. Standefer Virgil L. Musick Chas. Aiey C. D. Doggett Walker Holt Standefer Fanning Musick. Ey Breedlove L. D. Thomas South Plains

Swift Labor Council Is Approved By NLRB

The NLRB certified Swift & Company Fort Worth plant production and maintenance workers to represent them in collective bargaining, selecting Local 6 as their approved employee council.

Swift Labor Council NLRB Washington National Labor Relations Board Swift

City not liable when traffic signal falls on you

Portland city attorney says traffic signals are a police function and government not liable for damages if a signal falls on a person, citing governmental responsibility and precedent after a case was brought forward.

Portland Ore U.P

McManus Family Dominates Cornelius School Enrollment

In St. Joseph Missouri the McManus children nearly hold a majority at Cornelius School. Of 15 pupils seven are McManus offspring, per Leonard Jones the county superintendent of schools.

Clan McManus ST. Joseph U.P McManus Cornelius J. C. McManus Leonard Jones

Senate drops Battle of the Statler inquiry

A Senate expenditures committee ruled it lacked authority to investigate the Battle of the Statler, a post dinner fight between two naval officers and AFL Teamsters members after Roosevelt’s campaign speech. The panel voted four to one to take no further action and did not release affidavits from those involved.

Washington Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee AFL Teamsters Union Senate Group Green D-Ri Roosevelt Teamsters Statler

Cat Roscoe Makes Difficult Cross Country Home Return

Roscoe the cat walked from Fort Lauderdale to Houston to reunite with his owner. The journey left him thin and scarred yet his happiness upon arriving home was clear.

Houston Tex U.P Roscoe Lassie Fort Lauderdale Fla

Barcel Your Figure Dominates Diet Ads

An inexpensive home remedy promises to restore youthful curves by using Barcelel Concentrate mixed with grapefruit juice to make a pint, taken two tablespoons twice daily. The ad urges readers to purchase Barcel at Mark Halsey Drugs and claims wonderful results.

Mark Halsey Drugs

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