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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1946

Page

7

Britain to Back U S Stand Against Bulgarian Voting

British government will support Washington against the Bulgarian election deemed phony. Byrnes and Bevin seek Allied control to ensure a free vote with press freedom, non interference, and prisoner releases, condemning Soviet dominated actions and Bulgarian stoogery.

Britain U. S Ludwell Denny London Washington Byrnes Bevin Kremlin Bulgaria Romania Poland Greece Turkey Straits of Dardanelles United States Russia Moscow Sofia Yalta Potsdam Paris State Department Allied Control Council Commission Stooges Georgiev

Legion Official Rates Fed Agencies Hoard Housing Materials

Arthur R. Marcus, an American Legion committee member, charged federal agencies hoard scarce building supplies to push a socialized housing plan. Speaking in Detroit he cited warehouses in Gary, Milwaukee, Carrollville and Fort Snelling with nails, gypsum board, insulation, roofing, plywood and 113000 feet of wire screening. A Legion hearing in Washington is set for November 4 to 8.

Legion Federal Detroit U.P American Legion National Athur R. Marcus American Legion National Convention Marcus War Assets Administration Gary Ind Milwaukee Wis Carrollville Fort Snelling Minn

Jewel thefts strike English gentry

Daring thieves stole 40000 dollars in gems from the home of the Marchioness of Hartington daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy. Gems and furs worth 20000 dollars were taken from a home on Orme Square and 3200 dollars in diamonds and heirlooms were looted from Lady Piers Legh at St James Palace. Scotland Yard links the cases to a cat burglar suspected in prior Duke and Duchess of Windsor thefts.

London Orme Square St. James Palace Lady Piers Legh Scotland Yard Duke and Duchess of Windsor

Three New Cub Packs Organized In City

Cc. C. Schmidt Cub commissioner announced the organization of three new Cub packs and the reorganization of two others amid rising local interest. Meetings planned include a courthouse session in Levelland for completing a new pack, with leaders named and mothers designated. Plans toward additional packs at Central Ward and Overton district were outlined, with den mothers named and a November 5 reorganization date set for Post area.

Cc. C. Schmidt Levelland Edgar Brasch Sam Thomas R. J. Dinson Eugene Yeager G. H. Neill E. A. Wright Mamie Horn J. E.ward Preston Davis K. L. Moss L. C. Benton O. N. Nippert Central Ward School Schmidt Mesdames Matt Sullivan D. I. Stephenson L. W. Tucker T. F. Wiesen Homer D. Grant Bill Lawrimore Chris Harwell Overton Chapel Slaton Travis Reynolds Mesdames R. G. Woolever Edwin Haddock Harschel Crawford Ewell B. Morgan Post

Nine ENMU students named in Who's Who list

Nine Eastern New Mexico University students will appear in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Four seniors cited are Earlene Capps, Mart L. Cope Jr, Owaisa Moore, Mrs. Orval Northam. Five juniors named include A. B. Bedford, Dorothy Frear, Sara Beth Gordon, Leonard G. Lane, Roberta Sullivan. Ada Hair also listed, sole returning honoree from last year.

Floyd Leonard G. Lane Clovis Roberta Sullivan Portales Ada Hair Jal

Giraffe Horns Covered by Skin and Hair

The horns of the giraffe are covered with skin and hair, a distinctive feature that shields the bony cores and blends with the animal’s coat. The horn-like projections, called ossicones, remain throughout life and serve as a marker of species anatomy.

Preparation and Ghostlike Entry in New Robberies

A brief note describes cautious preparation and a near ghostlike entry in recent robberies, highlighting meticulous planning and stealth. No further details on suspects or locations are provided in the readable text.

Churchill cites Soviet military footing in Europe

Winston Churchill says he has evidence Russia has over two million troops on a war footing in Soviet occupied Europe. He argues this shows Moscow aims to deter intrusion and extend influence, while noting Russia seeks peace and avoids a major war this moment.

Russia Europe Churchill Dewitt MacKenzie Associated Press Winston Churchill House of Commons Balkan Dardanelles Austria Moscow

University of Texas student killed in road accident

Earl H. Smart 21 of Austin was killed near Houston en route to the Rice Texas game when a board from a passing truck struck him as he fixed a tire. The driver did not stop and may have been unaware of the crash.

Houston University of Texas Earl H. Smart Austin Smart Johnny Rockwell

Tea and coffee on British railways exceed three million cups

Rail travelers drink tea and coffee, eat 10.5 million sandwiches, and 8.5 million pieces of cake in a year. The data highlights the busy meal habits of passengers on the network.

Teachers May Be Ripe For Labor Unions

CORPUS CHRISTI Oct 26 Allan Shivers lieutenant governor nominate told members of the Texas Canners association that unless the next legislature raises teachers salaries educators would be fertile ground for labor organizers He favored using part of the 35000000 surplus in the general fund to increase teachers pay as he spoke at a noon luncheon for 300 canners at the two day annual meeting here

Corpus Christi Allan Shivers Texas Canners’ Association Shivers Texas Canners

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