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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1950

Page

4

Popularity of Truman Rises on Korea War News

Princeton dispatch notes polls show rising approval for President Truman as Korea War developments and General Marshall’s stance impact political fortunes. The American Institute of Public Opinion reports shifts in approval and disapproval, with Maine elections cited as a recent indicator of Democratic strength ahead of national votes.

Oyide Eluetion Campeiga Ie Princeton Korea George Marshall Truman American Institute of Public United Nations Washington North Korea American Institute of Public Opinion Fruman South Maine House Congress Pine Tree House of Representatives

Eldon Gohike Elected President of Littlefield Future Farmers

Eldon Gohike named president of the Littlefield chapter of Future Farmers of America. The 1950 slate includes Burley Faver vice president Don Lynskey secretary Jimmy Busser treasurer Robert Lunsford sentinel Melvin Mears second vice president Donny Rogers third vice president Emil Macha reporter Roger Seil parliamentarian Clinton Byers historian. Miss Sue Carol Henry named chapter sweet heart. Barbara Ferguson named plowgirl. Six native children drifted at sea near Kar Kar Island New Guinea were rescued near Sarang 20 miles inland.

Littlefield Eldon Gohike Future Farmers of America Burley Faver Don Lynskey Jimmy Buser Robert Lunsford Sentinel Melvin Mears Donny’ Rogers Emil Macha Roger Seil Clinton Byers Sue Carol Henry Horace Henry Barbara Ferguson R. Ferguson

Local Servicemen and Community Notes in Lubbock

Walton, son of Mrs. Carl Fost, reports to McClellan Air Force Base after seven years in service with 32 months overseas in Europe and the Pacific. Gene Brock, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Brock, finishes boot camp at San Diego and may be sent to Memphis for Aviation Fundamental training. John Wilton, city juvenile officer and Lub bock Boys Club director, speaks at the Lubbock Social Welfare meeting at the Hilton. Allen Bros. Post American Legion set for an afternoon session led by First Vice Commander Rod MacDougall. James M. Hamilton and James W. Roberts among 11 Republic National Life reps at Dallas for advanced training with company officials.

Apts Beraneat Walton Carl Fost Texas McCigllan Air Force Base California Air Force Far East Gene Brock O. A. Brock U. S. Naval Training Center San Diego Calif Memphis Tenn John Wilton Lubbock Boys' Club Lubbock Social Welfare Association Hilton Hotel Allen Bros. Post No. 148 American Legion Legion H. D. Woods Rod MacDougall James M. Hamilton James W. Roberts Lubbock Insurance Republic National Life Insurance Company Comany Dallas Lyman E. King CLA Ralph C. Reinecke Hamilton

Pipeline to Sidon set for completion in October

Completion of the 1 068 mile 40 inch crude line from the Persian Gulf to Sidon Lebanon and then to the Mediterranean is scheduled for this October.

Mediterranean Persian Gulf Sidon Lebanon

Digestive and Urinary Symptoms Indicate Possible Irritation

Incomplete text suggests bladder and kidney discomfort with urinary pressure and pains. It mentions temporary germs or irritation and advises three common home remedies or tonics, though the passage is garbled and unreadable in places.

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Oklahoma City woman loses purse in transit

Police report a woman described a purse theft from a bus yesterday in Oklahoma City. The missing items include a diamond ring, pearl necklace, a $50 check, $200 in traveler's checks, $200 in cash, saving bonds, and a vanity case.

Oklahoma City Bln. Brandt

Lubbock Chapter Of Commission Planned

A meeting is slated to organize the Lubbock county chapter of the Texas Economy Commission at 7 30 Tuesday night in the district court room of the county courthouse. Star Smith announced that the chapter will be led by county Chairman and lists its proposed officers and organizers including Rushing Davis Reeves Whiteley Grant and Fortenberry.

Lubbock County Texas Economy Commission Ivoty Star Smith Seturda Smith Seid

Valuation rises for Littlefield property to 4173.33 in 1950

Littlefield's assessed property valuation for 1950 reaches 4173.33 dollars, up 198100 over 1949. City tax rate stands at two dollars per hundred with bond service and general fund allocations. Operating budget estimated at 207135.44 with projected revenue near 223530.06 and a previous year surplus of 135.06.

Littlefield W. G. Street

Talks On Safety To Feature Legion Meet

Allen Bros Post 148 American Legion in Allen will host a semi monthly meeting at the Legion hall Monday night at 8 oclock. F B Ogle Texas Highway Department senior design engineer will discuss highway design factors affecting safety and Noel Newberry state highway patrol safety data. Cecil Ray Third Vice Commander will lead a panel discussion after the talks. The October safety program roles will be covered.

F. B. Ogle Texas Highway Department Noel Newberry State Highway Patrol Allen Bros. Post No. 148 American Legion Legion Hall Legion Ogle Newberry Cecil Ray

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