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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1946

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Gallup Poll Shows Democrats and Republicans Evenly Matched

The latest Gallup poll shows a 50 50 split between Democrats and Republicans for a presidential vote today. Democrats hover around the manual workers and union members while Republicans draw strength from professionals, businesspeople, and farmers outside the South. The survey notes turnout and registration trends hinting at possible House election outcomes.

George Gallup American Institute of Public Opinion Princeton N. J House of Representatives Demos Democratic Party New York City Henry A. Wallace J. Wallace South Man

Bernice Wylie Elected Cooper High Council Head

Bernice Wylie was elected president of the Cooper High School student council in the annual election, defeating Kenneth Pierce. Joy Tims named vice president over Betty Carter and Wilma Chisum, with Frances Holmes secretary over Tommy Lemon and Arlene Womack treasurer over Rayburn Billingsley. Class reps chosen include Medrith Goode and Hubert Hester freshmen Evelyn Angerer and Tommy Lemon sophomores Marvin Kitten juniors Betty Wortham and Rayburn Billingsley seniors.

Bernice Wylie Cooper High School Kenneth Pierce Joy Tims Betty Carter Wilma Chisum Frances Holmes Tommy Lemon Arlene Womack Rayburn Billingsley Margaret Kitten Mary Helen Bruce Bobby Womack Gaines Temple John Hamilton Harville E. Owens Medrith Goode Hubert Hester Evelyn Angerer Marvin Kitten Betty Wortham

Heiress Found Dead In Home In Washington

Mrs. Evalyn McLean Reynolds 24 daughter of Evalyn Walsh McLean and wife of ex Senator Robert Reynolds of North Carolina was found dead in her bedroom beside a switched on radio. The coroner cites acute congestive heart failure but will await chemical tests on sleeping pills to probe possible overdose. The case involves the Hope diamond owner who recently had knee surgery at Friendship mansion.

Washington Evalyn McLean Reynolds Evalyn Walsh McLean U. S Robert R. Reynolds North Carolina W. B. Leonard A. Magruder MacDonald Leonard McLean Hope Diamond Reynolds

Seventeen Dead After Fighting In Greek Village

In Arghyrophoulis north Larisa the ministry of public order reports 17 killed after a fourth hour battle with leftist bands. Fifteen rebels and two soldiers died. nine soldiers captured and nine wounded. Raiders crossed from Mount Belles area toward Salonika. other bands attacked Karditsa and Stelia. Officials say partisan surrenders rise as names stay private.

Athens Ministry of Public Order Arghyrophoulis Larisa Mount Belles Salonika Karditsa Thesaly Macedonia Stelia

Beale McLean’s Daughter Dies. Reynolds’ Wife Found

In ill health for some time the daughter of Edward Beale McLean Washington publisher and granddaughter of Thomas F Walsh Colorado magnate died. She married Reynolds then 57 year old Senate military committee chairman in 1941. They have a daughter Mamie Spears Reynolds born Sept. 30. Reynolds left the Senate in 1944 and was at his La Plata Maryland farm when her body was found.

Edward Beale McLean Washington Thomas F. Walsh Colorado Reynolds Senate Military Committee Mamie Spears Reynolds Senate la Plata

City Seeks Swift Sewage Line Amid Bid Delays

City of Lubbock plans a large sewage collector from Van Buren to the outfall near the dump grounds. After sending bids to ten firms only one replied, but delivery would start in about 12 months and finish about nine more months later. Estimated cost is 315 dollars, funded from sewer improvement bonds. The line would serve areas from Nineteenth to Forty-second and Twenty-sixth Street.

City of John Ruhmann van Buren Ave

Itinerant cowboy jailed in Magnolia service station

Sid Davis, a cowboy from the 6666 ranch, entered a Magnolia service station rest room and found himself locked inside. He avoided turning on lights to prevent a possible shot from outside. He called night operator Elsie Stone, who alerted Deputy Sheriff John Stotts, who secured a key and freed him.

Matador Sid Davis Magnolia Elsie Stone John Stotts

Pipe diameter range from inlet to mouth on Grant Ave to Santa Fe

The text notes pipe size varying from 1 inch at the inlet to 21 inches at the mouth, describing a gravity flow conduit along Grant Avenue toward Santa Fe. It mentions the diameter progression and the project path without additional context.

Grant Ave Santa Fe Ir

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