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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1936

Page

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Tech Red Raiders Dominate Centenary In Homecoming Clash

Texas Tech overwhelmed Centenary 12 to 6 as Tech piled up 12 first downs to 1 and 299 yards to Centenary’s 37. Coach Parker praised Tech for superior detail, discipline, and hard-hitting play while noting no penalties for unnecessary roughness.

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Democratic and Republican campaign expenditures reported

The Democratic National Committee reported expenditures of 1.324 million dollars between September 1 and October 21, with total disbursements since June 1 at 2.333 million and receipts of 1.408 million since September 1. The Republican National Committee reported 3.162 million in expenditures for the same period, totaling 4.949 million since June 1, with receipts since June 1 amounting to 5.038 million. The largest individual Democratic gift was 40 thousand dollars from Walter A. Jones of Pittsburgh, and 22,050 dollars came from Democratic convention book advertising.

Associated Washington Democratic National Committee Today House Republican National United Mine Worker America Walter A. Jones Pittsburgh

No Bacon and Eggs to Pluck Off Tree

The Associated Press reports on speculative future patents discussed by government experts. They imagine corn with zippers bananas in Maine and self squeezing grapefruits. A patent office statement notes such ideas once seemed impossible but compares them to earlier progress like airplanes and radios.

Associated Press Washington Maine Patent Office

Allred Denounces Landon Overan About-Face Claim

Governor James V. Allred of Texas charged in Tulsa that Alf Landon previously praised President Roosevelt and later aligned with the New Deal. He cited a Kansas governorship record and a 1933 quotation, arguing Landon switched under Hearst and Liberty League influence.

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Waco Youth Charged With Purse Snatching

A Waco youth was charged with theft by snatching after a woman reported a purse taken by force during a Saturday incident. The purse was recovered, and the suspect was connected to the attack near a Davis residence. No serious injuries were reported.

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Five Children In Lubbock Jail Amid Delinquency Case

Five girls aged 7 to 16 were jailed in Lubbock after being charged in 99th district court as delinquents. They face a hearing before Judge FE Pitts with possible transfer to a state training school if adjudged delinquent. Officers describe evasive answers about labor and guardians.

Gordon Webb Avalanche-Journal South Plains 99Th District Court FE. L. Pitts Ceneb HL. Johnston Don Reeder Madison S. Rayburn Sam W. Fort Butlin

Traffic Hampered by Light Mist in Lubbock Saturday

A slow mist fell over downtown Lubbock causing traffic delays. State weather reports showed highs near 48 degrees and lows around 38 with nationwide conditions noted by West Texas Kat Company recording a 49 degree high and 38 degree low around 10 PM.

Lubbock Jin: Hi State Experiment West Texas Kat Company

Al Smith Attacks New Deal On Private Business

Al Smith assails the New Deal for hampering private enterprise and slowing recovery. He condemns NRA limits while urging states’ rights and broader economic freedom. Spectators heckled briefly as police removed two hecklers from the floor.

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Auto wrecks on Highway No 9 injure several near airport

State patrol and sheriff officials reported multiple injuries in car crashes on Highway No 9 near the airport and another wreck near Idalou. Most injuries were not life threatening though Amarillo woman Lillian Meade suffered facial and neck cuts and possible concussion.

West Texas Hospital Idatou Sheriff's Department Amarillo Lillian Meade Meade

Tech Homecoming Closed In Blaze Of Glory Last Night

Alumni and ex students filled the Woneties Residence hall for a ceremonial banquet before the Tech Homecoming football game. Speakers urged support for campus groups and highlighted the Be Paso Sun carnival, with officers and board members present.

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Checks To Be Mailed In Old Age Assistance Plan

Orville S. Carpenter states that checks totaling about 510,000 would be mailed to Penacres under old age assistance. He cites federal authority and December passes as steps toward funding, with legislators discussing how the payments may be guaranteed or matched by upcoming bills.

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Scion of West Virginia Family Held in Slaying Case

Huntington police and detective Swann report arrest warrant for the mother of a murdered woman identified as Julie Buffetor Br at a Patterson residence. The suspect was found beaten last week in her bed. investigators say new evidence prompted the warrant. The final case details remain under police inquiry with no public comments from Precogor Bob Wonters.

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Amarillo Chosen To Host State Convention

Leads report confirms Amarillo is selected as the next host city for the state convention. Details on dates and venues are to be announced by local organizers and state officials.

Amarillo

Long Horseback Ride From South Dakota Is Completed

A lengthy horseback journey from South Dakota has concluded bringing a sense of completion to the rider. The narrative notes unease and anticipation during the voyage and mentions a figure and location near Dallas. The piece reflects on endurance, faith, and achievement in a period voice.

South Dakota

Fragmented OCR Notes From Pew Mont Report

An unclear OCR fragment references a 16 year old and local names, with mentions of wages, a toll or fee, and a fatal or violent event. No coherent facts or clear events are recoverable from the text.

Texas road crashes claim multiple young lives in four towns

A Mineral Wells head on collision killed W. R. Godfrey and his mother Mrs. Godfrey of Sweetwater. In Beaumont a gasoline explosion after a truck collision killed Maurice Anee 22 Ben Alton Creamer 27 and Samuel Oliver Smith. Other wrecks near Forney Crosby and Wichita Falls added to the weekend toll with several youths among the dead.

Texas India Mineral Wells W. RB. Godfrey Woc Godfrey Sweetwater Beastaumont Maurice Anee Ben Alton Creamer Samuel Oliver Smith Smith

Two Young Boys Among Early Winter Victims

A fragment reports the deaths of two boys identified as Carmecg 11 and Catton 5, with unclear placements and cause, noted in NOCONA on October 24. The text references Pace Coltain and Pleaser but lacks full details to confirm context or authorities.

Nocona Boyd Carmecg Olabeder Catton

Unclear OCR Summary Of Lubbock Commerce Notes

The readable lines discuss business activity in Lubbock with references to the commerce department, car registrations, and September dates. Entities include local figures and generic mentions of commerce metrics. The OCR text is fragmented with several garbled phrases and stray quotes.

Record Vote Possible in Nov. 3 Election

Analysis notes potential record turnout in the November 3 election with about 4.35 million eligible voters. It projects a high participation rate across states including New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and California, citing Democratic and Republican interests and anticipated competition for key offices.

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Portugal and Spain clash amid tensions and naval incidents

Reported clashes between Portugal and Spain flare near the Atlantic, with naval maneuvers and threats escalating. The confrontation involves coast guard actions and a reported sailor casualty, drawing international concern and calls for restraint.

Robbery of Levelland Man By Two Bandits Reported

A Levelland man was robbed by two attackers. The incident left the victim shaken as authorities investigated. Local police and prosecutors pursued leads and reviewed evidence at the scene and in court filings. Reports indicate the assailants fled with cash and valuables, prompting ongoing inquiries by law enforcement.

Olive Branch Offered Amid Forest of Baronets

Fragmented OCR notes depict a surreal scene with Duce offering an olive branch, a vast forest of eight million baronets, and garbled phrases about gates, bees, and numbers. No clear event or date emerges, but the text centers on a symbolic gesture of peace within a fantastical setting.

Duce

Kansan Proposes Paths to Avert Global Strife

A Kansan article outlines proposals to prevent war and promote peace, arguing that strong armies and aggressive policies cannot sustain lasting harmony. The piece references international figures, trade, and governance debates as it discusses aspirations for a world safe from conflict.

Fragmented OCR Text Yields Obscure Note on Death Case

Partial. Reads like a garbled report mentioning death, arrest or trial elements, dates in September, possible locations and people. Core facts are unclear due to severe OCR errors, but references to a homicide or murder case and related dates appear.

Weather bulletin hints unsettled winter pattern

Fragmentary meteorological note references west coast weather, southeast heat, and cooler Panhandle air. Mentions unsettled conditions, moderate to strong winds and alternating temperatures across regions. Contains garbled OCR elements but indicates a regional weather shift.

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