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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1959

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Eisenhower Wraps Italy Talks With Gronchi Segni

President Eisenhower completes two days of talks with Italy's Gronchi and Segni. He backs peaceful negotiations and disarmament, promotes Italy’s role in European security, and hosts a dinner at Villa Taverna. He leaves Rome for the Quirinal Palace ending the visit.

BCALI Eisenhower P Giovanni Gronchi Antonio Segni Italy Moscow Eisenhower Favera Taly Gronchi Segni Diivier Villa ‘Taverna U.S Rome I Nt Quirinal Palace

Carr Urges Daniel to State Views on Teachers Pay

Lubbock House Speaker Carr presses Gov Daniel to disclose his stance on teacher pay in a reply to Daniel’s request for legislative views. Daniel has not signaled his reaction while Carr insists the governor must address the issue. Page 14.

Alestin Goner Carr Lubbock Daniel Abd Ravin Danie Figehen Anton Carr

Carl A Johnson amander of the ava base here

Carl A Johnson is identified as amander of the ava base here in a fragmentary note. The text provides limited context on his role or the base location, with no additional names, dates, or actions to expand the item into a fuller report.

Ae i Carl A. Johnson The Sava

Cotton crop on South Plains nears end with strong farmer finances

Harvesting of the South Plains cot ton crop nears completion as November forecasts show 1.878 million sales for the 23 county area. Bankers report farmers in good financial condition despite higher costs and lower prices, with some borrowers carrying heavy debt. The crop is expected to bolster the area’s economy and support prices, though trade estimates vary.

Duane Howell Avalanche-Journal South Plains Lubbock

Tech Stadium Move Begins Monday At Jones Stadium

The center section of Jones Stadium’s final stands is detached and on rails ready to roll 226 feet east. A 12,500,000 pound concrete and steel section will be moved first, with dozens of rollers under beams and a single winch line starting the reel on Monday. Ed Pescheau, supervising the move for LaPlant Adair Co., says the operation should start Monday morning barring complications.

Jones Stadium Tech Santa Fe Ed Pescheau LaPlant-Adair Co Indianapolis

Twin Sisters Set for 88th Birthday Celebration

Mary Brewer and Masti Brewer, known locally as The Girls, will turn 88 on December 14. The twins plan a joint birthday gathering from 2 to 5 p.m. at Aunt Martha’s house, hoping friends will attend. The duo, proud great great grandmothers, enjoy witty exchanges and recall naming presidents like reciting the ABCs.

Kenneth May Avatane Journal Donnell Texas Mary Brewer Masti Brewer Mary Martha O'Donnell ABC

Mid-Air Crash Fatal to Five at Palm Desert Show

Two planes collided during an air show in Palm Desert California on Saturday. Five people were killed one critically injured and another escaped unhurt. The larger Beechcraft Beech 18 suffered tail damage and crashed into a sandy field near Eldorado Country Club polo grounds.

Palm Desert Calif Eldorado Country Club

Aunt Martha and Mary Absher Birth Tale Heads to Tahoka Page 14

A fragment notes two sisters born in St. Frances County Missouri in 1871. Aunt Martha counters the claim of a 30 minute headstart in life, framing a lighthearted family exchange as the page advances to Tahoka Page 14.

St. Frances County Mary Martha Absher Martha Ne

Note To Thief Bring Doe Back

Fragmentary note describes a hunting incident where a doe is missing after a hunting trip. A deer carcass lies by a yard tree limb, with lingering venison smell. The note questions the thief and mentions a bare family freezer. It implies a possible theft related to wildlife.

Doe

Long Behind In Balloting In Louisiana Primary Result Note

James McLean reports early returns from Louisiana with Morrison leading governor race amid party lines. Noe holds fourth in lieutenant governor contention while Rainach runs third behind Morrison and Davis. Key figures include Dodd and Long trailing. runoff likely January 9. Democrats dominate 1.1 million of 1.1 million registered voters.

Long James A. Now Huey P. Lane Noe WM. Rainach Morrison Davis Delesseps Morrison

Area Students Are Victims Special- Ta Fae Avalanche

A collision at a railroad crossing near west of the town depot killed two teens and injured six others in Lubbock area traffic incidents. A Santa Fe diesel train hit a 1955 Chevrolet, shoving the car along the track while emergency braking preserved other trains. The front of the engine sustained damage as passengers were thrown clear, raising area fatalities for the year to near record levels.

South Plains Santa Fe Lubbock Clovis Slaton Lfront Land William Polk Slayton Tucker

Admiral to Speak On Power Of Quiet Voice

A column notes a forthcoming address by an admiral stressing that a whisper can carry more weight than the loudest cry of conscience. The piece muses on leadership, influence, and the reach of restrained action.

India appoints Maj. Gen. P. L. Grant UN Emergency Force commander

The General Assembly at the United Nations approved the appointment of Indian Maj. Gen. P. L. Grant as commander of the UN Emergency Force during its Saturday session.

United — Nations N.Y API General” Assembly

Goodfellows drive in Lubbock shows strong start

Contributions totaling 4367 after day one boost the Christmas fund for Lubbock children. The drive lists about 2760 kids so far with a forecast of 7000, as Lubbock Home Builders Assn gives 100 and an auction by the Independent Car Dealers Assn raised 418. The anonymous group aims to ensure no child is forgotten this Christmas. Deadline to name recipients is December 1.

Goodfellows Lubbock Christas Goodfellow Lubbock Homebuilders Assn Goodfelow The Teroon Bax Sal

Fragmented Weather Mentions From OCR Fragment

A partial OCR reading mentions increasing cloudiness and a Monday reference. It includes unclear terms like ae near a tode indstrom and emp with in creasing.

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