Kennedy Returns to Washington for White House Handover
President elect John F Kennedy flew from Florida to Washington and prepared for today’s ceremonial meeting with President Eisenhower. Eisenhower arranged an honor guard and formal greeting at the north portico as they plan a private discussion on the administration transition. Kennedy then visited Georgetown University Hospital, dined with Clark Clifford, and will travel to New York for a Wednesday session with Dag Hammarskjold and a possible cabinet appointment announcement.
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New York
Dag Hammarskjold
United Nations
Vapor Rocket Firings Set
NASA plans two high altitude sodium vapor experiments from Wallops Island Virginia. Launch windows are 4 10 p m and 4 30 p m CST dependent on clear Atlantic coast weather for optical data collection.
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Kennedy defense plan would overhaul Pentagon structure
A bipartisan panel led by Sen. Stuart Symington urges a unified defense secretary with broad authority, phasing out top Navy and Air Force posts, creating a joint planning staff, and reducing interservice rivalry to speed nuclear era decisions. plan warns 18 minutes could decide future war.
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Disbarment hearing underway for former Randall County judge
The State Bar of Texas charges 15 acts of misconduct as Roy Joe Stevens faces a disbarment hearing. Only one witness testified, Kenneth D. Nelson, while details connect to earlier testimony about murder threats blackmail prostitution and gambling links. Stevens resigned as county judge after his indictment for perjury and the case is before Dist. Judge Otis T. Duggan with additional fallout including actions in Potter County.
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New Mexico
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Potter County
Funds Sought for Lubbock Goodfellows Christmas Drive
The Goodfellows in Lubbock call for funds to ensure no child aged under seven is forgotten on Christmas morning. Donations will be acknowledged in The Dandy Journal. donors may be named unless anonymity is requested. Mail to The Goodfellows P.O. Box 561.
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Lighting entries hit 68 in Western Christmas display
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports 68 entries in the 14th annual Home Christmas Lighting Contest with Santa figures prominent and themes including a western Christmas and Bethlehem silhouettes. Entries total 68 with 24 Exterior 21 Window and 2% in Doorway divisions. Residents have until Friday afternoon to enter and until 6 pm Saturday to complete decorations and light the displays for judging.
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Kennedy Mission Dims In Geneva Nuclear Test Talks
Geneva talks on a free power nuclear test ban recess to February as Charles Stetle urges a two month pause for a Kennedy administration review. Tsarapkin and Wright deny progress while U S officials expect Kennedy to push to break the deadlock. In Havana, Maj Humberto Sor Marin, Castro aide who drafted war crimes penal code, is reported under house arrest with unclear reasons.
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Havana Firefight Reported Near Bejucal
AP dispatch from Havana notes heavy gunfire near Bejucal about 20 miles south of Havana. Residents report members of Fidel Castro's armed forces were involved but no further details available.
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Train Hits Tr stalled Trailer Truck Near Milwaukee
Eleven persons were injured when a Milwaukee Road passenger train struck a stalled trailer truck at a crossing on the south outskirts of Milwaukee. All were hospitalized but none seriously hurt. The engine derailed while other cars stayed on track. The truck driver was signaling to road officials after his vehicle stalled at the crossing.
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Winter storm wallops Plains and Dakotas with heavy drifts
A major late fall storm spawned from the Central Rockies buried towns under six foot drifts in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Panhandle Texas faces cold, minor snow with possible rain and snow mix, while New York and Richmond record warm December days.
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Richmond
Muntjac Deer Rampage Triggers Ultimatum At Woburn
Cyril Harvey accuses Duke of Bedford of letting 1 810 muntjac deer roam Woburn Park provoking his call to shoot them on sight. Harvey laments deer proliferation in the countryside while Peter Stainer calls his claim nonsense and notes gates were left open near the garden. The barking deer, similar in size to a medium dog, irritates Harvey as he fights for a solution.
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Britain
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Weather Map Page Summary for Lubbock Area
Partly cloudy to cloudy weather forecast for Lubbock and vicinity with a cold turn today. High near 55, low around 18, northerly winds moderate to strong. Snow possible by Wednesday morning in the area.
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