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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1954
Page
6
Earl C. Punyon, a former convict, confessed in a taped interview that he chose how to kill Violet Mae Williams by flipping a coin. He strangled her after deeming her pious, then planned to kill her mother and ex-husband in a future attack.
Castro County Farm Bureau will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting in the District Courtroom, Dimmitt, to explain the 1955 county cotton allotment of 54 386 acres and discuss steps toward possible increases. Davie Thomas of the local ASCS office will answer questions. A baby born in Brazil has a life expectancy of 39 years versus higher in the United States.
The annual Camp Fire Christmas vesper service is set for 4 p.m. at First Christian Church with Blue Birds Camp Fire Girls and Horizon clubs. Mrs. William Hall directs. Jenny Ruth Thompson plays organ. Sigma Tel I Candle Was There leads solo, and the group sings Silent Night. Ki Wa Ya Camp Fire group serves as ushers.
Citizens misunderstand radar stops as police use radar to clock speeders in Dallas. A driver astonished by the device asked to see a license after detection, highlighting confusion over how radar enforcement works. The bulletin also notes India's Planning Commission requesting states report on Prohibition effects.
The Texas Highway 51 Association met in Rawline's Hotel with 30 members from South Plains and Panhandle elites to push for federal designation of Highway 51 as a national traffic artery. Kim McAbee of Dalhart presided, noting the route runs from Big Bend area through western Texas into Oklahoma, Colorado, Nebraska, the Dakotas, and Regina Canada to boost tourism and defend National interests. The group, part of the International Parks and Highway Association, urged the State Highway Commission to join the bid. The next meeting is planned for Seminole in March.
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