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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1948
Page
5
Washington sources predict a 1950 budget of at least 45 billion dollars, topping 1945 wartime outlays. The figure, driven by Cold War needs and military costs, would require tax increases unless spending is cut. Administration officials warn electoral results won’t delay or stop the plan.
Dr R C Goodwin dean of arts and sciences and head of the chemistry department at Texas Technological College represented the college at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society held in St Louis Missouri.
The Lubbock County Tuberculosis Association moves to a new building at 916 Ave N with office equipment funded by the Lubbock Junior Chamber of Commerce and additional gifts from Dr. H H Bidwell. Supplies and labor donated by several firms and unions, with equipment already delivered to the current site at 1003 Sixteenth Street. The Jaycees applied last year’s contributions to building and equipment after donors chose to keep their funds.
Chicago and Southern Airlines announced a new rate schedule with a seven percent rise on Houston to Chicago one way tickets about to take effect. The plan includes a five percent reduction on round trips and a Houston Shreveport fare set at $25.90 less than current. The new Chicago round trip totals $122.60, though the text shows a likely error in the amount.
In Boston on September 11 five iron lungs were flown from Massachusetts to Los Angeles to aid the polio fight. The transfer marks a rapid mobilization of equipment across the country amid the disease outbreak.
Twenty five delegates and several alternates head to the state Democratic convention in Fort Worth with a rally set for Monday at the First Baptist Church. Republican Sam Rayburn will speak as Byron Skelton urges South Plains unity. Delegates are pledged to support Democratic nominees and to vote in unison on issues including fighting infantile paralysis.
Catholics believe church attendance is required and beneficial as a sacred duty. The text argues for ongoing confession and communion, the church’s authority, and unity of faith under the pope. It invites readers to request a correspondence course in Catholic Religion.
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