Kennedy tours U S defense sites amid high winds and snow
President Kennedy sped across the nation to inspect air and nuclear facilities. He visited SAC headquarters in Omaha Los Alamos Sandia Albuquerque and Nevada testing grounds. The trip highlighted a 31 day Cuban crisis alert and included a golden phone briefing with SAC bases.
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Ohio Snowstorm Paralyzes Midwest Regions
Vicious storm walloped Ohio and Pennsylvania with 20 foot drifts and 50 to 70 mph winds. About 40 deaths were linked to the blizzard as schools closed and thousands sought shelter along the Turnpike network. Cleveland faced its heaviest snowfall since 1950, while Brunswick was cut off and communications failed.
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Top pilot says space age youth will lead
Col. Charles E. Yeager, head of Edwards AFB Aerospace Research Pilot School, argues younger pilots are better suited for space. He backs faster training, lower flight-hour requirements, and maintaining engineering degrees as parts of a leaner path to space. He notes U S pilots lead Russia in piloted craft and cites the X-15 program’s speed record.
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Mild today as cool front nears area after brief freeze
A new mass of cool air eyed a 28 degree low today while Lubbock forecasts mild highs in the 60s. Across Texas Friday temperatures rose to 80 in McAllen and Brownsville with Galveston reporting 0.04 inches of rain. Two trucks collided near Fort Hancock killing Pilar Hernandez, 20, injuring Jesus Delgado, 18.
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Pink Deer Marks 102nd Entry In Yule Contest
The 102nd entry in the Home Christmas Lighting Contest was filed Friday afternoon as entries closed for the week. Eleven year old Candace Baker filed the Doorway Division entry featuring a pink deer on a silver background with snowflakes and a revolving colored spotlight. Entries resume Monday morning with judging starting Thursday evening.
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UPI Contest A J Writer Tanner Laine Wins Feature Award
Tanner Laine regional editor for The Avalanche Journal and veteran Texas newsman won first place in the UPI annual newswriting contest for a short feature titled Postmarks Tell Story about a space age tale using postal cancellation marks from South Plains towns. Jerry McCarty earned honorable mention for spot news writing on seven teens killed in an auto train collision near Shallowater.
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Plea Issued as Goodfellows Seek Christmas Donations
Chief Goodfellow reports steady noncontributions but urges more gifts for Lubbock children. Over 600 new names bring the list to 4,000. aim is 8,000 children under 14 will receive Christmas packages of toys candy fruit and nuts. Donations to The Avalanche Journal are welcome with anonymity maintained. Coupons for names run daily through Dec 16.
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U S Pushes Cuba Troop Ouster After Missiles Vanish
Washington reports the United States will demand removal of most Soviet ground troops from Cuba now that offensive missiles and bombers have been withdrawn. Khrushchev indicated he plans to pull troops, with U S officials noting estimates up to 13 000 including missile technicians. The step by step approach follows Khrushchev’s willingness to act on his own.
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Car Dives Into Home Injuring No One On 15th Street
At about 11 p m Friday a car veered across a lawn and crashed four feet into the living room at 1914 15th Street. Driver Charles Reed 1507 29th St was eastbound when the accident occurred. No one in the room at the time. Dwelling occupant is G H Rainwater. Police estimate damage around 750 dollars.
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Teen-Ager Loves Boyfriend If He Calls Every Evening
A lighthearted look at a high school girl who believes her romance proves seriousness when her boyfriend calls each evening. The joke hinges on teen dating norms and the quirky belief that regular calls signal commitment.
Minuteman Launch Marks 3500-M mile Test Flight
CAPE CANAVERAL America's new Minuteman ICBM completed a 3500 mile test flight Friday. The 54-foot rocket launched from an 85-foot silo reached 15000 mph and accurately delivered a dummy warhead nose cone into the mid Atlantic Ocean.
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Prayer for Guidance and Plain Path Seeking Life
A devotional note asks for understanding of God’s purpose and direction. It prays to be led along a plain path amid world confusion and to attain life and immortality through Jesus Christ. Anonymous.
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Macy's toy spree helps 1000 plus kids share joy
In New York, more than 1000 orphans and underprivileged children were given $5 each to shop in Macy's toy department sponsored by Macy's and the Young Men's Board of Trade. Many chose gifts for siblings and pets, then visited Santa for a personal keepsake.
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Hope Held For Miners In Pennsylvania Blast
Rescue teams enter a second day of work at Armichals Pennsylvania mine where 37 coal miners are trapped 650 feet underground after Thursday’s explosion. Officials say crews progressed toward the trapped men within 4700 feet and possibly 3000 feet, with another day expected before clarity. Relatives stand in freezing cold near the shaft, hoping their loved ones blocked the fire. emotions run high as the scene remains tense and uncertain.
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Weather map summary for Lubbock and vicinity
Generaly fair with a high around 60. Winds from the southwest increasing to 25 mph in the afternoon. City temperatures show Abilene 62, El Paso 61, Amarillo 55, Dallas 64, Roswell 61, Denver 52, Wichita Falls 83.
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