Soviet Planes Over U S Debated By Press
White House spokesman Pierre Salinger and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen Lemay denied reports that Soviet reconnaissance aircraft flew over the Southeastern United States. A Scripps-Howard chain story and The Washington Daily News challenged the denial, prompting criticism of media irresponsibility.
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Associated Press
Ashington
White House
Pierre Salinger
United States
Curtis E. Lemay
Air Force
Salinger
Scripps-Howard
Washington Daily News
U.S
the News
Pittsburgh
Walker Stone
Defense Department
Auto Victim Rebecca Reeve To Receive Christmas Gift Airlift
A Salt Lake City woman, Rebecca Reeve, 22, wounded in a Nov. 17 highway crash near Portales, begins a major Christmas gift today with a medical airlift to a better facility. She has been at Lubbock Methodist Hospital since the accident, largely unable to move and on the critical list for much of her stay.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Rebecca Reeve
Portales
U.S. Hwy. 70
Reeve
Lubbock
Methodist Hospital
Santa to Be Featured in 16th Lighting Contest Entries
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal hosts the 16th annual Home Christmas Lighting Contest with 94 entries this week, Santa figures, elves and a rocking chair scene at 4707 West 16th and 4912 West 11th Street. Entrants compete in Exterior Window and Doorway divisions, with entries accepted 8 to 4:30 today through Friday and again next week.
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Avalanche-Journal
Ftv
Santa Claus
The
Lubbock Avianche-Journal
Santa
Hattye Coyne
Bill Coyne
W. 16Th
Wayne R. Barnes
Lubbock High School
L. E. Steele
Steele
11Th St
Petition for Merging County Auditor and Treasurer Raises Debate
Frances Naile circulates a non partisan petition in Lubbock County calling for a single elective office to replace the auditor and treasurer. Supporters see reduced duplication while concerns emerge over how an elected single office would be chosen and how the current appointment of the auditor might change. Page 10.PROPOSAL
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Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock County
Frances Naile
45Th St
Nalle
George Cannon
Jane Rieger
County Auditor Royal
Petrillo Unseated as Chicago Musicians President
In Chicago, Bernard Richards defeated longtime Chicago Federation of Musicians head James Petrillo by a narrow margin for the post, ending Petrillo’s 40 year tenure. Petrillo’s son lost as financial secretary to Ervin Trisko. Richards led the insurgent “Chicago Musicians for Union Democracy” faction.
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Chicago
James C. Petrillo
Chicago Federation of Musicians
Petrillo
Bernard
Barney) Richards
Federation
American Federation of Musicians
James Jr
Lubbock Hosts Mexican Senoritas On International Tour
Ninety‑plus average stu dents from Mexico City arrive for four day Operation Senorita visit. Three teachers accompany the group to tour health welfare and recreation agencies as part of the Junior League sponsored goodwill effort.
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Lubbock
Mexico
HIRTY
Mexico City
National College For Teachers
Operation Senorita
Mexican Teachers College
Lubbock Junior League
United Fund
Prairie Dog Town
Plains Cotton Oil Mill
London faces deadly smog and red alert as deaths rise
London endures choking smog with over 60 sudden deaths as the Weather Bureau warns the pall is as thick as in the 1952 disaster. Hospitals are told to reserve beds, and workers don masks while visibility drops to near zero in southern England.
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Associated Press
ONDON
L. London
London
Weather Bureau
Scotland Yard
England
Scotland
River Aire
Henry Thomas
Rebels Given Peace Plan In Sandbagged ASCS Office
In Mound City South Dakota government attorney delivers a nine point peace plan to a resist cons for the barricaded ASCS office where 300 to 400 townsfolk gather amid snow awaiting federal marshals. Farmers guard the building to contest moving the ASCS office to Herreid and protect their investments.
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Mound City
S.D
UPI
South Dakota
U.S
Travis Lewin
The
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Washington Lewin
Washington
ASCS
Herreid
Bull Fight the Only Sport Where It Is Hard to Lose a Bet
Cartoon caption notes a humorous view of bullfighting as a sport with tough odds for bettors. It reflects editorial tone on entertainment and risk in sports.
Kennedy letter to Stevenson aims to quell Cuban crisis rift
The White House released a Kennedy letter to Adlai Stevenson to quell talk of dissatisfaction with Stevenson as UN ambassador. The note praises Stevenson for his UN work during the Cuban crisis and says Kennedy has full confidence and best wishes. Stevenson denied advocating a trade deal to remove Soviet bases and stated he supported preplanned positions. See STEVENSON Page 10.
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Associated Press
White House
Kennedy
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
U.S
United Nations
Cuba
Saturday Evening Post
Actial
United States
Security Council
Adlai
Soviet Union
National Security Council
Today's Prayer Expresses Thanksgiving in Daily Life
A short anonymous prayer asks for forgiveness for taking God’s gifts for granted and urges that gratitude be shown not only in words but in daily living.
Bible Readings in New York Public Schools Spark Prayer Debate
Nine Levittown parents challenge a district decision to include Bible and Declaration readings or America’s fourth stanza in opening exercises. Commissioner Allen weighs if the board exceeds Supreme Court limits on school prayers, guiding all state schools.
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Associated Press
Leany, N.Y
New York State
America
Levittown
Long Island
Cation
James E. Allen Jr
Levittown School Board
U. S. Supreme Court
State Education Department
New Hyde Park
Supreme Court
State Board of Regents
Hicksville
Allen
Goodfellows Appeal Aims to Aid 8000 Needy Children
The Chief Goodfellow issues an appeal for donations to fund gifts for needy children this Christmas. Contributions to The Avalanche-Journal in Lubbock are urged, with the aim of providing packages for about 8000 youngsters. The Lubbock Independent Automobile Dealers Assn will hold an auction at 1122 E 34th St to raise funds, with half proceeds to the Goodfellows.
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Goodfellow
Lubbock Independent Automobile Dealers Assn
Lubbock Auto Auction
34Th St
Goodfellows Campaign
The
Goodfellows
Lubbock
Avalanche-Journal
Balloon test reset for Mars camera study flight
A balloon test flight scheduled as a prelude to a February Mars camera study was postponed Wednesday due to high winds. Officials set a new launch time for 4 p.m. CST today in Palestine Texas.
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Palestine
Tex
UPD
Mars
Weather Map Page 9 A Lubbock Outlook Clear and Mild
Clear to partly cloudy conditions for Lubbock and vicinity with a slight warmup. Highs expected in the upper 50s to low 60s. Increasing southwesterly winds. Overnight low near 20 degrees.
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Lubbock
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