Last Statewide USO Drive Opens in Austin October 12
The final statewide USO drive launches in Austin on October 2 with a 9 30 p m radio show on the Texas Quality network to raise funds for peacetime USO operations. The Texas quota is 800000 of a 19000000 national goal. The program features Tony Lumpkin and is written by Zalda Zinn Casper with narration by John Paul Goodwin.
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Austin
USO
Texas Quality Network
Tony Lumpkin
Programs Inc
Zalda Zinn Casper
John Paul Goodwin
Texas
United States
Kid Brother
Bevin Says Stalin Not Expecting War
British foreign secretary Ernest Bevin told working class constituents in London that Stalin does not expect a new war at present and he shares the view, urging an end to the nerve-wracking conflict to reach peace. He spoke after returning from the Paris peace conference, noting Russia also sees no imminent war.
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London
Ernest Bevin
Stalin
Paris
Wandsworth
Russia
War Veterans Back In College Troubled By Clothing Need
War veterans at Texas Technological College face a clothing crisis as new civilian wardrobes clash with postwar fashion. Stores lack blue jeans and durable workwear, while prices deter affordable buys. Veterans describe shifts toward bold colors and loosely tailored styles as they readjust to civilian life.
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Life Magazine
Would Be Assassins Hanged In Bolivia
In La Paz an angry crowd lynched Luis Oblitas Bustamante and two police chiefs, Majors Jose Escobar and Jorge Equino, after they were accused of plotting against the deposed president. Police fought the mob as loyalties shifted post-revolution. The event marks the first major outbreak of violence since July 21.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Luis Oblitas
Bustamante
Jose Escobar
Jorge Equino
Gualberto Villarroel
Oblitas Bustamente
Monte Gutierrez
Aime
Premarital Tests Backed By Medics In Texas
Fort Worth reports the State Medical Association of Texas committee approved a bill for premarital physical exams for both parties. Other measures include a 1.5 million dollar fund for a psycho pathic hospital at Southwestern Medical Foundation, a regional sanitarium, tuberculosis prevention and a standard health bill. An adjudications committee in each county medical society was also recommended to arbitrate doctor patient disputes.
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Fort Worth
State Medical Association of Texas Today
Southwestern Medical Foundation of Dallas
Fair Tickets Go On Sale Monday
Advance ticket sales to the Pan handle South Plains fair begin Monday under the sponsorship of the Lubbock Junior Chamber of Commerce. Strip tickets for Oct 7 8 cost 140 tax included and are valid only for the first two days. Tickets available in Lubbock Slaton Littlefield Levelland Brownfield and at numerous local merchants and stores.
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Panhandle-South Plains
Lubbock
Corcorran’s
Wylie’s
Grisham_ Service’ station
Economy Mills
Lubbock , National Bank
Godwin’s Bootery
Standard Oil Company
Farr’s Hemphill-Wells
Piggly-Wiggly
Excel Men’s Store
Walton’s
Levine’s
Thomas Jewelry
Lubbock Drug
Lubbock Hotel
Mark Halsey’s
Draughon’s
Woody ‘Tire Company
Slation
Berkley and Haddock Grocery
Teague Drug and
Slaton Pharmacy
Littlefield
Piggly-Wiggly and Pope Cafe
Levelland and Brownfield
Furr’s
Piggly- Wiggly
Harvest Labor Demand Rises Across Plains in Dry Weather
A weekly crop report notes increased demand for harvest labor across the South Plains amid dry weather. Cotton and grain sorghum are in varying stages, with cotton nearing full harvest by mid October and sorghum ready soon after frost. Wheat faces worm damage, late wheat grazed, stocker cattle strong, and labor pressure for cotton and peas remains high. The Statue of Liberty weighs 450 000 pounds.
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South Plains
W. B. Griffin
Istant
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Flu and Pneumonia Start Early in Texas Health Report
Texas health officials report 454 new flu cases and 78 pneumonia cases for the week ending Sept 21 in Austin. Flu totals for the year reach 63,831 with pneumonia at 7,651, both above monthly medians.
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Texas
Austin
Health ‘Department
Born Chosen as Band Director in Lubbock Schools
Harry Born has been chosen as band and orchestra director for Central and O L Slaton Junior High schools in Lubbock and will start Monday. A 1939 Lubbock High School graduate, he attended Texas Tech, served four years in the Army Air Corps, and earned his degree in August this year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C C Born of Lubbock.
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Harry Born
Central
O. L. Slaton
Lubbock
Lubbock High School
Texas Technological College
Army Air Corps
Texas Tech
C. C. Born
Mrs Goering Leaves Prison In Tears At Verdict Time
Mrs Hermann Goering and her young daughter Edda emerged in tears from Nuernberg prison after visiting her husband and 20 other Hitler aides as the international tribunal prepares to announce verdicts on war crimes charges. Col M C Andrus ordered tighter security around the prison while awaiting decisions expected Monday and Tuesday.
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Nuernberg
Hermann Goering
Edda
Goering
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