03 Sep 1944
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1944
Page
1
Associated Press report describes 42 Chamorro men found slain near a jungle road in Guam. Victims, ages from about sixteen to elderly, were bound, bayoneted or sword-slain while civilians and not seen in combat. A Marine patrol discovered the grisly scene.
The Sept 3 Avalanche Journal discusses a rumored “robot bomb” concept linked to a composite aircraft attack on London. It notes high campaign hype, doubts about maneuverability, and comments on a combined Junkers 88 and Messerschmitt 109 setup, with officials offering sparse detail on actual destruction.
A birthday note salutes Lt. Tom L. Lemond Jr. living at 2115 Sixth Street. The message mentions his mother and a playful reference to grooming habits.
Lubbock General Hospital reported Barbara Butler 5 in serious but hopeful condition as polio. she became ill Wednesday and was taken to hospital Thursday for diagnosis Friday. Dr J W Rollo urged sanitation to curb breeding grounds for flies and mosquitoes. Four new polio cases were reported in Plainview this week including Bobby Dowd 8 Donald Looney 2 Clifford McGuire 40 and Mrs Tom Smith 19. other cases dismissed.
Special Reporter R J Purtell placed ads in a Brownfield paper asking for rain. Last year a galley washer appeared within two days. He again advertised last week and light rains followed, bringing cooler weather.
The War Labor Board approved requests to grant paid vacations on the day an armistice or peace is declared with Germany. The first approved application came from the Retail Merchants Association of Muskogee Ohio covering 50 to 60 retailers, banks and other Muskogee industries.
District Judge J. E. Vickers will open an eight week September term of the 99th district court here at 10 o clock Monday morning. The term runs until October 28 with no grand jury. District Judge Dan Blair will hear civil jury cases in the 72nd district this week at 1:30 Monday afternoon. Four cases are set for trial including three compensation suits and one damage suit. The article notes Alaska as a corruption of Al ay ek sa meaning The Great Land.
An advertisement invites shoppers to visit Sweetbriar Shop to view one of the nation’s most attractive furs. A skilled furrier oversees the display and sales.
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