Kennedy and Eisenhower Meet for Unity Talk at White House
President Eisenhower and President-elect Kennedy conferred for 110 minutes to discuss peaceful world aims and national unity. They voiced mutual willingness for future service, with hopes of continued collaboration and a second meeting. The session featured ceremonial pomp and a focus on US foreign payments stability impacting the dollar.
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John F. Kennedy
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Defense
Thomas S. Gates
City probes Pioneer Gas rate hike figures in Amarillo session
City officials led by C W Ratliff audit Pioneer Natural Gas Co filings as 29 towns approve a ten percent increase in the 49 town system. C L Wall of Amarillo presented 1959 operating data showing net income of 22833.81 on sales of 2639193.85 while auditor Hugh Newsom and officer Al Couch prepare further book perusal for Thursday council briefing.
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Canyon
Modern Yale Scene Attracts Christmas Light Contest
Young couple Mr and Mrs Bob Renfro plan a four panel modern Christmas tree display for their up stair apartment entry in Yale. They are building trees from cardboard foil and ornaments as part of the Avalanche Journal Home Christmas Lighting Contest. Also noted is a state finance update showing a deficit of 76.5 million and total cash across funds of about 207 million as of November 30.
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Economy reports show uncertainty in Kennedy era
Reports from the Labor and Commerce Departments indicate a troubled economy. Nine major industrial centers are labeled substantial unemployment areas, with a foreseen January rise after a pre-Christmas dip. AFL-CIO pushes for a broad tax cut to spur growth. Fifty-one of the nation's 150 largest areas face joblessness.
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Negro Official Is Found Guilty In New Trial
New York AP Manhattan Borough President Hulan Jack, 55, was convicted Tuesday on conflict of interest charges in a retrial. He faces potential three years in jail and up to $1,500 in fines, with sentencing set for January 16. The verdict ends his $25,000 yearly post and marks a key political scandal in the Democratic city administration context.
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Life of the Party: A fete worse than death
A humorous cartoon-like quip defines a person who dominates gatherings by turning them into an overdone spectacle. The line plays on social fatigue and etiquette with a wry, period voice.
Goodfellows Task To Be A Big One In Lubbock
Contributions to the Lubbock Goodfellows fund totaled 162 dollars Tuesday afternoon as donor names rose to more than 100. The anonymous group aims to ensure no child under five in city limits is forgotten at Christmas by distributing toys candy fruit and nuts. Donations of any size are welcomed and acknowledged in The Avalanche Journal with donor names printed unless requested not.
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William Howard
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Avalanche Journal
Dangerous Jet Charges Stolen From Oil Field Service
Hobbs special report: nearly 300 small high explosive jet charges were stolen from Great Lakes Petroleum Service. Deputies fear local youths took them. charges used with perforating guns to blast oil wells. Evidence includes 141 of one type and 139 of another.
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Ivan Readsi
Great Lakes Petroleum Service
Texas Democrats Reject GOP Vote Recount Demand
In Austin the Texas Democratic Party advised Tuesday against a statewide recount of the November 8 election amid ongoing protests over presidential vote tallies in 236 counties. GOP attorneys warned of potential developments, while a state court ruling was expected soon on the demand. Randall County Judge Roy Joe Stevens testified in his disbarment trial admitting notarizing a real estate signature without the signer present, with possible false signing of an attorney’s name.
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Randall County
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Wayne Bagley
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Austin
Cook
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Randall
Amarillo
State Bar
Snowstorm Aims At Panhandle And South Plains
Freezing drizzle coated the South Plains with a deadly ice glaze while snow was forecast to spread from the Panhandle into West Texas. The prolonged freezing rain and gusty winds threatened travel as snow accumulation reached up to two inches in the Panhandle and four inches in neighboring New Mexico, with Lubbock area flurries expected to persist through the day.
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Janche-Journal
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West Texas
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Lubbock
Icy weather spurs pile of South Plains wrecks
A wintry blast bringing freezing rain and ice coated the South Plains causing dozens of traffic mishaps. In Lubbock alone at least 25 injuries were reported with several serious, as officials warned drivers to slow to a snail’s pace. Odessa record noted one death from icy highways as more incidents mounted across the region.
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Office Christmas Parties in New York See Rising Risks
A long featured report notes many New York firms still host office Christmas events despite recent declines. It cites misbehavior including fights and inappropriate advances, with some firms moving to hotels or giving gifts instead.
Weather map page shows cloudy skies and near freezing temps
The weather map page for Lubbock and vicinity reports cloudy conditions with a high near freezing about 24 degrees. Northeasterly winds around 19 mph are expected.
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