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10, Sec. I Lubbock, (Tex.) Morn. Avalanche, Friday, May 14, 1948 Gunmen Caught In Gang Hideout SAN FRANCISCO, May 13 (INS) i gunmen surrendered meekly to a huge San Francisco i police 'squadron today after ryirig out a night of terror during which they shot two policemen I and hejd eight persons captive i for more than six hours. Hie Trio, believed responsible lor many of the spectacular rob- I beries in San Francisco during the past year, were found in a Lake street gang hideout with three women who were arrested. The negro owner of the house ahd-fpur persons, including.

another woman, were arrested la- i ter as part of a sweeping roundup of gang suspects. Eight guns, including a machine gun and .303 rifle, were I seized along with large amounts of ammunition, two hypodermic needles and three syringes of the type by narcotic addicts. ATI Held The capture was carried out by a force of twenty picked policemen personally led by captain of inspectors James English. It brought to a successful end one of the biggest but briefest San Francisco manhunts in a decade. The gunmen are Clifford Hall, 25, white, and Louis Fortier, 40, and Chester Fortier, 24, brothers and negroes.

All were identified by their victims. The Fortier confessed. Their night of violence began as a complicated robbery scheme When the scheme went awry they held captive and terrorized twi business executives, the business men's wives and the four children of the two families. In addition tliey kidnapped one of the fami lies. Approached by police at dawn as they still held their eight cap lives, they shot and seriously wounded the two officers and es raped to the Lake street house i where they were caught at 11 a.

The wounded policemen an SaJ. James Erickson, 38, and Pa trolman Charles G. Fowlie, 30 Each was shot three times. A San Francisco hospital the' con ditioa of Fowlie was grave. Erick son's condition was fair.

75 Alaskan Ice Pool Ticket Holders To Split $150,000 Pot FAIRBANKS, Alaska, May 13 ice pool holders were enriched by a total of $150,000 today when ice in the Tannana river broke at 1:13 p. m. (EST) at Nenana, Alaska. The prize was the largest in the 32-year history of the but a greater number of winning ticket holders cut individual winnings to about $10.000 each. Four of the winners held combination tickets with others which cut their take to a few hundred dollars each.

Five hundred persons lined the tfverbank at. Nenana to watch the ice give way. School was dismissed earlier today when word came that ice movements made a breakup imminent. The breakup came with a sudden roar tossing big chunks of ice up on the river bank. Winners included: Jean Cox, Tory Marsh, William Fonken, M.

'N. Curry; Charles Johnson, Werona Swartwood, Tony Frank, Mrs. Selma Fars and George Carty. Addresses of the winners were not immediately available, Close Watch Planned (Continued Prom Page One) gress and sale, the need "is as rea' and as urgent today as when the Congress authorized expenditures of this magnitude," Hoffman said one of the major "objectives will be to place the European countries on -a sounc financial footing. Hoffman said he intends to spend as little money as possible a for relief, i Committee members also ques- 1 tioned Hoffman closely about the food situation in Europe and why EGA proposes to spend $2,273,900,000 of the $5,300,000,000 for food during the "next year.

Hoffman said there was production in Europe similar to that in the United States in 1933. He blamed this condition on "clogged channels of trade, a lack of dollar exchange, and the need lor very quick correction of the fiscal situation. "Our dollar is needed," he said "to underpin' the financial structure of these countries." The money of th.se countries, he added, will become sound only after production has been revived. Southern Schools (Continued From Page One) They said it had been proposed as far back as 1935 and that it has been contemplated, for example, for graduates of white Florida colleges to use an Alabama veterinary school for postgraduate work. This would save Florida the expense of running an institution itself.

The pattern could be repeated elsewhere. If the 15 states set up regional i universities for for would need approval of Congress, supporters of the plan said. Senator Morse argued such approval was not needed under the constitution. Anyhow, Morse said, if the Sen ate didn't send the bill back to the committee he would seek an amendment to forbid segregation in the schools. He said he also would try to add to the bill other civil rights proposals such as have stirred the wrath of southern lawmakers when they were made by President Before the vote, Senator Russell (D-Ga.) told reporters that to send the bill to committee "would be killing the plan for this session." Stassen Gains (Continued From Page One) sen has: Fla.

5, Minn. 25, Neb. 13, H. 2, Ohio 9, Wis. 19.

STASSEN PUTS OREGON DRIVE IN HIGH GEAR PORTLAND, May 13 (INS) E. Stassen put his final campaign for Oregon votes into high gear tonight, convinced that he is leading Gov. Dewey in the nation's hottest race for Republican delegates. Minnesota's GOP presidential aspirant was hopeful campaign managers would work out the' day anjd hour he and Dewey will meet in a coast-to-coast radio debate on Communism before starting his final swing around the Beaver state. Controversial details included the number of radio networks that will handle the debate and whether or not the debate is to be held behind closed studio or in the uproar of public forum.

Stassen contends that the public' not only should see and hear the debate but should have opportunity to participate as they Dispute Widened (Continued From One) powers as well. Diplomatic circles interpretei difference in American Soyie views and the line taken by tb Communist press as serving t.i widen the breach between Mos cow and the West. The Soviet intimation of bi lateral conferences with the Unit ed States resulted in at least on stormy scene involving western allies. When W. Averell Harriman roving ambassador for.

the Euro pean recovery program, arrived at French Foreign Minister Bid ault's office for ERP discussion Tuesday afternoon, an angry Bidault met him. Harriman Scond Authoritative sources said Bidault berated Harriman in uncertain terms for what he con sidered America's secret diplo matic approach to Russia. Bidault's words indicated the furious indignation felt by both the French and British govern ments over making an overture to Moscow withou notifying her western allies. Bidault, who reportedly was visibly shaken, spoke to Harri man as probably no foreign states man had ever spoken to him be fore. Bidaull Calmtd Down He expressed astonishment, a what he considered the American government's, shocking lack consideration for her allies.

The Frenchman reportedly mad it clear that he such tactics might be expected from -t Kremlin, but not from the White House. Informants said that Harriman was so taken aback that finally he said: "Mr, Minister if the Soviets purpose in publicizing the exchange of notes' was to create dissension among the western allies they certainly seem to have succeeded in your case," Bidault's misapprehensions wer finally calmed Tuesday night at a dinner given by U. S. ambassador to Paris Jefferson Caffery when Bedell Smith, on a fishing trip in France, added his assurances that nc was intended. Dope Seized (Continued From Page One) fying at the arraignment of the men, said that Leon and Garcia were followed from a downtown did in the Lincoln-Douglas de- Galveston address and arrested oates after they had'crossed the Gal: Dewey has held out fbr "digni- veston causeway, at about 3 p.

m. ty" that the issues may be argued Wednesday. The' officers" said the without interruption by hecklers two men had an eight pound Palestine Invasion (Continued From Page One) Cyprus and the vessel Transylvania with 100 refugees from Romania had landed at Hai fa. 800 Claimed Killed British warships made no attempt to halt the first above-quota shipments the British have permitted. The Jews are expected to proclaim their state effective one minute after the mandate's expiration.

Moshe Shertok, foreign minister- designate, declared in a Tel Aviv news conference: "We are determined not- to let a. vacuum arise for one split second. It is how or An Arab communique issued in Damascus claimed 800 Jews were billed or wounded in the battle at Bab El Wad, a narrow gorge through which the highway from Tel reaches Jerusalem. This choke-point is 15 miles west of the Holy City. Temporary Arab control of it has -cut off the 'ceding of 100,000 Jerusalem Jews dependent on supplies from coastal Tel Aviv.

The new state's attitude toward Hussia, Shertok said, naturally is nfluenced by Russia's favorable vote in the United Nations for a Jewish state. This attitude equal- is true of Australia, New Zea- and and others.favoring the Zion- st regime. Shertok said U. S. State department officials had made "in- 'ormal representations" to him about the prospects of what might -appen when the Jewish state is proclaimed.

He did not disclose hese views. The main danger to the Jews is Trans- Jordan's British-trained Arab legion, the finest Moslem striking force in the Middle East. Clues Sought In Shook Slaying (Continued From Page tipn about 2 a. m. Thursday, filled his car with gasoline, and left, officers said.

Officers said that Shook had checked of a San Angelo hotel shortly before stopping at the sta- violated the sale agreement, so she tion. A bell boy assisted him in City Commission From Page One) city title to all the area to the state parks board. This resulted in the designation of Mackenzie as'a state park: Agreement Said Violated A condition of the sale made by Mrs. Abernathy was that the land never was to be used for anything park In the of time, the city drilled except courst some water wells on the tract. Mrs, Abernathy claimed this applause.

of marijuana. filed suit against the city last year. She -demands return of which has increased enormously in value, and alleged damages from water drilling which have been estimated as high as high a s- $500,000. Nelson was retained, as a special attorney for the city soon after suit was filed, few months ago Vickers-appeared' before the commission and outlined of a settlement which, he said, might be acceptable-to Mrs. Abernathy.

The terms he mentioned then were considerably less liberal than those revealed Thursday. Paving.Soughl But, as explained at the time, Mrs: Abernathy has large acreage, said to total approximately 400 acres, adjoining Mackenzie. Vickers said she is interested in der veloping this area as residential property, hoping for its early inclusion in the city proceed with any such developmeht, water and outlets would be necessary, So, under the "compromise" now proposed, the city would: Build a large water main to the edge of Mrs. Abernathy's property; she would have to take care of any distributing pipe that might be laid within the tract. Build a paved highway nearly half a mile in length to provide one outlet for the property, at a cost estimated at $50,000 or more, Third Outlet Asked graded road to provide Provide a third outlet through taking personal effects to his automobile.

Body Returned Lubbock Officials said that Shook must have been killed between 4:30 and 6 o'clock yesterday morning: Shock's body was brought to Rix Funeral home from Midland yes terday afternoon. The victim was found lyins.iu the front seat of his car with.his feet almost on the ground on the right bullet had passed completely through his chest, rupturing the heart. Officers said that he could have stopped along the road to sleep, since the car was about two feet off the highway and the parking lithts turned on. The switch was also turned on, they said, and the vehicle headed toward Midland. More than twenty officers searched the scene of the tragedy yesterday and hundreds of yards in all directions, but found no murder weapon or other significant clues.

Robbery Seen Ai Motive, Shock's billfold had been taken; and his left pocket turned inside out. His watch -was not but officers said they robbery may have been the motive for the shooting. A Midland deputy sheriff said there was some evidence that Shook was not slain in his automobile. The bullet went completely through the body, and was reported found in his clothing. Furthermore, there was evidences, the officer said, to support belief another car had been Mackenzie park which eventually bile.

parked behind the death automo- would be expected' to add enormously to. the traffic volume, and the resulting hazards, in that public these utilities should be provided, it would be the first promotional real estate development'to be so favored since the beginning of the war emergency, if not in the history of Lubbock. The commission's immediate reaction to the as disclosed Thursday was something less than enthusiastic. Other business transacted at the fsverhqur session, while mostly routine, included several actions of much importance, Pipe Purchate Authorized Among other the commission authorized expenditures exceeding'. $200,000.

By fat the largest' item was ap- chase of about ll-miles of cast iron pipe to be used in extending water Included were 20,000 feet of six-inch 'pipe; 30,000 feet. of eight-inch, and 4,000 feet each of 10 and 12-inch, The purchase was frcm the National Cast Iron Pipe whose bid was the highest of five submitted. The deal was made, however, because of a guarantee of delivery within 20 to 30 weeks as compared with 20 months and longer required by other bidders. "illingi Bought Other purchases included: Ninety tons of fittings for the pipe" from the Dallas foundry at $208 a ton, a total of about $18, 720; 120 pairs of pants, 60 woo shirts, 160-poplin shirts and 60 summer' caps for the police de from the Fechheimer Bros. Cincinnati, for 11 electrical transformers costing an aggregate of about $17,400 which were divided among Graybar Electric Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing -'-co and Line Material' and 600 meter rings and lids from thVDal- las foundry, for $1,344.

The commission also authorize: the. of additional power line connections to Municipal airport at an estimated cost of about $4,750 and directed City Manager Marlin R. Smith, invite bids for the laying of numerous sanitary sewer connections expected to cost around $11,000. Bui Route Merger Okayed Other business transacted included: Transfer of the east side Avenue between Third and Fourth streets from, a residence- apartment house zone to a retail business zone, as recommended by the 'city zoning commission. Refusal of a request frpm the American Business club for permission to distribute circulars from an airplane over the city advertising the annual ABC rodeo.

Referral to the city recreation council a petition requesting flood Lights for at least one Softball diamond. Refusal of two requests to place Benches carrying advertising at jus stops. Authorization to Lubbock Bus co. to consolidate its Sixteenth street-Tech 'and Fourth street bus ines. Gai Report Asked Rejection of an to sell to the city for $125,000 the water rights under 536 acres, of land be- onging to Walter.

Stanton, with Stanton retaining all title to the surface. Instructions that the police Department be directed tj prepare a listing of all loading -zones, to' he end of eliminating those which actually are used-as "private'park- ng places." Adopted a resolution asking responsible officials" of West Gas co. to appear before the and report on what is ic-ing done to insure adequate gas upplies for Lubbock next winter. Named Mayor Rodgers, Commissioner Hufstedler and' A. B.

Javis, manager of the chamber' commerce, to visit Dallas in an ffort to find what progress is be- ng made by the War Assets administration and the Civil Aero- autics authority in disposing of touth Plains Army Air field. The Shook's clothing had been sent to experts at Austin last night for examination for. gun powder marks and other evidence, according to Sheriff Ed Darnell of Midland. A considerable of blood was found on his clothing but very little in the car, it was reported. Roads Are Blocked Walter Teele, Glasscock county sheriff, Sheriff Ed Darnell of Midland county, Sheriff Zimmerman, Midland's Chief of Police Jack Ellington, numerous deputies patrol officials arrived soon, after the body was reported found.

State and Midland city mobile radio transmission units were at the scene, and blocked roads radiating in every directions Shook, it was said, was known to have, carried large amounts of proximately $158,000 for the pur- money. It had not been ed whether he was carrying much money when last seen alive. In addition to his business holdings, Sho.ok was'owner of land in Hale county, and has business holdings in New Mexico, He was. described as "well to Gromyko Replaced (Continued Page One) minister since a year ago. His wife and eighteen-year-old son became famililr figures in United Nations gatherings.

In recent months, Mrs. Gromyko WHS heard to remark that 'it was the intention of, her to return to Russia to permit their son to. be educated--in Soviet schools. The son, who sports a Clark Gable moustache, had difficulty with getting a driving license last year. In Assembly sessions a ago it was noted 'that Gromyko' appeared to be on close terms with Foreign Minister Molotov.

He also seemed to stand shoulder to shoulder at last year's Genernl Assembly with Andrei Vyshin- sky, although the latter was head of the Soviet Police Probe (Continued From Page One) he told police. Theft of -two step ladders, a itwo- ton hydraulic jack, and a tire, tube, and wheel was reported by of 202 Ave. The property was valued 1 at about $70. A purse was reported stolen from Mrs. Otis Jones, of 319 Sherman.

The purse contained about' $17 in cash and personal papers. The theft occurred at Mackenzie state park, police records, showed. Thomas Fabila, 35, of Lubbock, posted bond of $1,000 in connection with a charge of desertion of Thomas Fabila, records in the justice of peace court of C. E. Lynn showed.

Truman Opposes Ban (Continued'-From Page One). President said, the letter is not going to be made public. He said the courts have ruled time and again that confidential matter may be kept confidential. Asked about the.chances of a law to'Compel executive agencies to turn such documents loose, he said he didn't think it would be passe'd. He said he thought a veto would stick, if it came to that.

i WALKOUT CALLED OFF FORT WORTH, May 13 Livestock handlers here have decided to off a walkout set for early tomorrow and to resume negotiations, it was announced after an' early morning conference between CIO officials and representatives of the stockyards. Attorney Accused In Narcotics Case LOS ANGELES, May prominent attorney, arrested in his Beverly Hills home, was accused today of leading a widespread narcotics smuggling ring. A vice squad raided the home of Attorney Henry Fischer, 39, last night. The raid ended'an investigation that began a year, ago when-he suddenly moved his law office into an expensive suite from a one-room shack behind a.main street barber shop. Claimed Head Of Group Lt.

Ray Huber charged that since then Fischer had built up an' organization with peddlers working through Mexico and Southern California, hired 15 narcotics runners and energetically defended 35 narcotics violators. Fischer was arrested shortly af- ter vice squad men said they closed a deal for half ah ounce of heroin with Wade Matthews, 28, described as a runner. Both men were booked on suspicion of violating the 1 state narcotics act. Huber said he made arrangements with Fischer to buy the Heroin. Two undercover men who stayed with Fischer said he called Matthews and told him to deliver the narcotics, as Huber requested, to two men parked at an intersection.

The men, both police sergeants, said Matthews drove up, circled the block three times, then parke'd three blocks away. He was -arrested when he told the policemen who he was. On hearing that the deal was completed, one of the undercover men gave Fischer $400 in marked bills. Huber said he returned to arrest Fischer and found the'marked money in his pocket. UN Speeds Action (Continued From Pagi One) s.ilcm which guaranteed free access for the Jews to the failing wall, one of their most revered holy places.

The decisions of the two subcommittees were placed immediately before the 58-nation politics! committee of the second special Assembly on Palestine. They ran into immediate opposition from the Soviet bloc, which has fought stubbornly to retain the UN project to partition Palestine. The Soviet delegation and Poland particularly demanded time to study the day's actions and consult their governments. Congratulations Mrs. K.

M. Keeney. 20153 Fourteenth street, twin girls, weighing 4 pounds, 7 ounces and 4 poutids 12 ounces, at 2:34 m. Thursday In West Texas hospital. Mr Mrs.

E. B. Buckner, of 1511 Ave. on birth of a boy weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces, At 1:10 m. Thursday.

In Lubbock Memorial hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Murrcll B. Trlpp Twenty-fifth on birth- of a daughter weighing 7 pounds 3Vi ounces at 8:30 a.

m. Wednesday In West Texas hospital. The father Is an Insurance, Mr. and.Mrs. E.

J. Haynes of 2701 Ruby on'birth of a daughter weighing 7 pound. 1 14 ounces at 2:18 p. m. Wednesday In West Texan hospital.

The' father is salesman. Mr. and Mrs. W. P.

Slcphcnson of 212 Temple avenue on birth of a son weighing 7 pounds ounces at 3 as in West Texas hospital. The lather is employed by the Southwestern Asso' elated Telephone company. and Mrs. LaHuo Edwards, Lubbock route 6, on the birth of a daughter weigh Ing 4 pounds, 7 ounces at 12:55 a. Wednesday In Davidson, Clinic hospital.

She was named Juanlta May. Mr. and Mrs. A. Owen of Post on birth -of a daughter weighing 9 pounds 2 ounces at 2:12 a.

m. Thursday In Lubbock Memorial hospital. The father Is employed by the Mason Furniture company at Post. Mr. and Mrs.

Jim Bob Curry of Tahokn route 1 on birth of a daughter weighing 8 pounds at a. m. Thurs, In Lubbock Memorial hospital. The father Is, a farmer. Mr, and Mm.

H. H. Sweat, of Lubbock route 3 on birth of a son weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces at 11:15 a. m. Jn West Texas hospital.

The father Is Tech student. Graduation Ceremony Held At Meadow High School Graduation diplomas were presented 28. senior students at Mea- High -school las' night as annual ceremonies were conducted it the school auditorium. E. H.

Boulter associated with the state department of education, was the-principal-speaker. Wa'hda Jean Hicks foas present- erf, as the valedictorian, Deffie Holder as salutato'rian and Henry Zorns as the boy with the highest average. Truett Babb, Meadow principal, is senior sponsor, F. A. Wilson, superintendent, is co-sponsor.

SUFFERS INJURY Alfred- I. Walls, of 208 Hub Homes, was reported in satisfactory, condition at SL Mary's-hospital last night following an eye injury Wednesday, from a sliver of steel. He is an employe of Leonard and McGowan Construction any. Physicians attending him said it had not been determined whether he will, lose of the The sliver came from a mesh reinforcing in'old concrete Walls was helping' to take out on a residential job at 1718 Thirtieth, street. Official Opening Of Cartel Company Is Held Here Wednesday More than 100 persona from a wide area of West Texas New Mexico gathered here Thursday for the official opening' of the Lubbock branch of the National Casket company, located at.

Twenty-eighth and Ave. F. The company has just finished construction of a 100 by 60-loot showroom factory and warehouse and has made'provisions for expansion of the' plant in the area. Raymond Loving, formerly of Dallas, is manager of the new- branch, Bentley Young of Dallas, manager of Texas with at Dallas, announced at a barbecue party staged at the plant for funeral directors last night. Mrs.

Loving will be office manager Johnny Freemen Edwin Jennings are salesmen for the Lubbock house. Featured speaker at the barbecue was, Porter Loring, San Antonio funeral, director. Other talks were made by Jerry Grain of Dallas, president of the Texas Funeral Directors association; Wheeler of Portales, president of the New Mexico Funeral Directors association; and Mrs. Anne Big Spring 1 president of the West Texas Funeral Directors association and A. B.

Davis, manager of the Lubbock chamber of commerce. Young and Elmer Johnson of Louisville, manager of the Louisville branch and former mayor of Louisville, also made talks. Johnson predicted a great future for the Lubbock branch. The company's headquarters are in Boston. James W.

Kirby Of C'aimed Bv Death Thursdiy IDALOU, May 13 (Special) James Walter Kirby, 78, a resident here for 18 years, died at his residence at 7:30 a. m. today following an extended illness. He had been in poor health for two and a half years. The body will be sent to Fort Worth Friday, and funeral services will be conducted at Azle Saturday.

Survivors include his wife, two sons, Cecil Kirby of Idalou and Algie Kirby of three Mrs. Dunn: of Cotton of Kentucky, and a Mrs. Martin of California; three brothers. Minor and Meaders Kirby of Dallas' and Luther Kirby of Fort Worth; a sister, Mrs. Mae Doyle of Dallas, and five grandchildren.

U. S. mining operators MM about 260 cubic feet of annually. do." Survivors are the widow; two children, Sandra, 14, and Ray Mil by, 16; three, sisters, Mrs. J.

Wells of Lubbock, Mrs. M. Herring of Dallas, Mrs. W. J.

Pat ton of Clovis, N. two othe brothers, C. Shook of Plainview and O. B. Shook of Ruidoso, and a half-brother, A.

Tim of Waco. ity. has asked the agencies for a arge part of the installations at PAAF. Defense Funds Askec (Continued From Page One) er Martin, said military expenditures must be considered in connection with their effect on the national economy, and that a close watch would, be kept on such spending. He of Forrestal will review, the entire defense program twice more this September and December This is how the extra money, asked today, would be The Air Force will get With this, it plans to increase the number of aircraft in active inventory to 10,297 first and second line planes.

It includes funds for direct and indirect support ol the'70-group Air Force program. New Diviiloni The Navy would receive $669,354,000 over its previous budget total. It would use the extra money to increase naval 'and Marine personnel from 501,138 to 567,651, to increase the naval air arm, and bring the fleet to the active strength that has been authorized for peacetime operations. The Army would receive $1,542,307,000 over its original estimate. This would be used to boost the year-end strength of the Army from 460,000 officers and enlisted men to 790,000.

New divisions also would be equipped. Another $986,000 was earmarked for the office of the secretary of defense. Riles Set Saturday For Wife Of Lubbock City Policeman Bula Lee Hayes, 33, of Lubbock. route 5, wife of city policeman Hugh Hayes, died in West Texas hospital at 6:25 p.m. She had been ill for about 10 days, and the cause of death was said to be from a heart She had been a resident of Lub- for ten-years.

Funeral services will be conducted, at Plains Funeral home chapel at 3 Lp.m. Saturday, with McCarty, of Calvary Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be Lubbock Memorial cemetery. Survivors besides her husband, ire two children, Durwpod arid Vivien; her fathert stepmother, Mr. and Mrs.

James Wiliams, Paris; a brother, Melvin Lubbock; two sisters, Mfettie Mae Hayes, Lubbock, and Audie Wilmouth, Paris; a half- sister, Clara Covington, Seymour; and a half-brother, Jesse Williams, (Paris. overtime these days I Telephone users are hearing the "buzz, buzz, buzz" of the busy signal oftener than they used to. Why? There are more telephones and more people calling than ever before. That makes telephones and telephone lines busier than ever. Sometimes there are so many calls going through the dial equipment in the telephone office that it can't handle any more.

That, too, means more work for the busy signal. Some folks have asked if the busy signal ever means a telephone is out of order. Almost never! It simply means that the dial equipment or the line or the telephone is busy, and asks you to please hang up and try your call again a little later. SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY.