Record core wave shatters Northeast as deadly storm claws on
A severe North American blizzard stretches from Texas to Maine after a two day storm. Death toll climbs to 256 with New York and New Jersey hit hardest. Temperatures plummet, flights canceled, and commerce stalls as crews dig out and cities brace for ongoing disruption.
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Texas
New Mexico
Virginia
Maine
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Hartford
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Kennedy selects McNamara as defense secretary in Kennedy era
President Kennedy names Robert McNamara as defense secretary designating him from industry. The pick mirrors Eisenhower era methods and follows Wilson’s precedent of divestment to avoid conflicts. McNamara confirms he will stay as long as his work satisfies the administration.
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Tut Day
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White House
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Eisenhower Enters Walter Reed for Yearly Physical
President Eisenhower went to Walter Reed Medical Center Tuesday night for the final phase of his annual physical exam. Before leaving, he hosted a reception for Supreme Court leaders including Chief Justice Earl Warren and all eight associate justices, plus Attorney General William P. Rogers and Solicitor General J. Lee Rankin. He was reported feeling fine and eager to complete the yearly checkup.
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Eisenhower
Walter Reed Medical Center
Walter Reed
Earl Warren
Supreme Court
William P. Rogers
J. Lee Rankins
White House
James C. Hagerty
Stabbed? Man Really Victim Of Shooting
Police investigated a claim a 1b year old Latin American man Alfons Delgado was stabbed but X rays showed a gunshot wound in the stomach with a bullet near the spine. He was not declared critically wounded and planned for transfer to a veteran's hospital.
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Porter Clinic
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Snowman scalp tale shocks Chicago crowds
Snowman scalp alleged to be from a Yeti or the legendary Snowman surfaced in a Chicago brief. Hillary, famed Everest conqueror, reportedly found the relic in a Sherpa village on Makulu during a Himalayan expedition. A local woman described the scalp as ancient though details were unclear.
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Abebie Snowman
Himalayas
Mt. Makulu
Snowballs Stir Police Chase Near Texas Tech Campus
Police in Lubbock respond to numerous complaints as students hurled snowballs at officers en route to a complaint near College Ave and Main St. A large crowd was dispersed. two Tech students were taken to the station for questioning and later released to college officials.
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Seipan
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College Avenue
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Snow blankets Panhandle and West Texas towns after cold front
Snow totals spread across South Plains and Big Bend regions with Lubbock two inches and Midland up to four inches. Forecasters warn of continued icy roads and drifting snow as a Texas system follows prior patterns. Albuquerque to Syracuse weather news noted a new snow blower used by the New York Central Railroad.
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Beaumont Port Arthur area eyed in law enforcement probe
The investigation by the general investigations committee focused on Beaumont and Port Arthur amid claims of breakdowns in law enforcement. Texas Rangers raids in Beaumont were described as a springboard, with weather delays and rising flood concerns in nearby Sabine River and Cypress River areas noted as part of a tense regional backdrop.
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Illinois Facing Vote Showdown
Illinois teeters on a vote over certifying the state's 27 electoral votes. Republicans threaten to withhold support as disputed ballot integrity and alleged vote issues surface at the Capitol in Springfield.
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Per Joba
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Kennedy
Richard Mo Nixon
Repube O
Tame Duck
GOP
William Go Stratton
Cook County 1Chicagor Parts
Francis X. Connell
George Dapples
City Holdup and Snow Tracks Near Service Station
Investigators review a holdup near a service station where a man ran onto a street and snow obscured tracks. Detective notes the time at 7 20 p m as snow ceased. Station manager Fred Fickman reports coins dropped by the robber found behind the crash log. Officers describe the suspect as tall with straight low black hair and sharp-toed shoes.
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Fred Fickman
Uektvin
Subcommittee Work Pushes Zoning Study Date
The Zoning Study Group set June 10 for subcommittees to report interim findings to the full committee. The panel discussed strip zoning along major thoroughfares and will hold meetings through January 10, with members asserting economics should guide zoning while preserving the city’s general welfare. Present were Charles Adams Jr and Louis Murfee among others.
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Avalanche-Journal
Nedan Charles Adams Jr
City Commission
Mijor Thermithfores
Adams
Louis Murfee
Dro. Doys Justice
Jack Eastman
Don Oxborne
Charles Jones
Brownfield Lions Host Annual Holiday Party
The Brownfield Lions held their annual Christmas party with gifts given to Goodfellows. Speakers Glasscock and Vic Crawford led the event while Lion president Allan organized the Ladies Night program and welcomed attendees.
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Glasscock
Vic Crawford
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Tower enters Texas Senate race with conservative platform
Republican John G Tower announced his candidacy for the U S Senate saying he can win without a runoff. He dismissed speculation about Allan Shivers and pledged GOP support while criticizing liberal schemes and backing a conservative program. He met with GOP leaders in Houston and spoke at Love Field.
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Unclear OCR Text Celebrates Local Figures
Fragmentary obituary style notes mention individuals and events with garbled phrases. No clear identities, dates, or locations are readable to form a coherent summary.
Confession from Huntsville to file murder charges
Officials said they would file murder charges against McLain in the Ernest Swell killing. Inspector Holt and Kennedy claimed they were convinced McLain was the killer and vowed to pursue Bennett for McAtester’s sake. They added they must convince Oklahoma authorities of Bennett’s innocence and that the investigation remains open to avoid past mistakes.
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Man Injured as Car Crashes Into Freight in Hereford
A driver collided with freight near Hereford injuring Elmer Brewer Jr of Bell California. He was transported to Deaf Smith County Hospital for observation and X rays. The crash occurred about 29.30 miles west of Hereford with Brewer alone in the northbound car.
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Famed Filmland Director Dies
Solothurn Switzerland reports the death of Gregory Ratoff at 2:40 a.m. after treatment for a blood disease. The Russian-born actor director writer and dialectician was famed in Hollywood for his offscreen wit and malaprops while working with legends like Samuel Goldwyn.
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Goodfellows need funds to aid Lubbock children this Christmas
Goodfellows in Lubbock face clothing limits and rely on new toys candy fruit and nuts to brighten Christmas for children 11 and under within city limits. They have raised 1318 dollars but require more donations from citizens to ensure no child is forgotten. Contributions go to the Chief Goodfellow care of Avalanche Journal with acknowledgments unless requested otherwise.
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Cotton Quota System Favored in Marketing Plan Draft
The report explains the single allotment system for next year under the cotton marketing program. It notes the shift from the prior A and B plans, the impact on acreage, and that approved allotments set penalties and price supports.
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Zbatest
Near Tren
Fire damages two room frame house on Avenue L
Firemen report heavy damage to a two room frame residence at 208 Avenue L after a month old fire Tuesday with the kitchen most scorched. No one was injured though occupant Frank Gomez Garett is named. police also searched Sears Roebuck after a store alarm found no danger. A Hutchinson Junior High and Roscoe Wilson students concert was cancelled due to bad weather and will be rescheduled.
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Considine Sees High Stakes in L A Baseball Sendoffs
The column argues that O'Malley, Autry, and Gen Pete Quesada face costly bets reshaping Los Angeles baseball and broadcasting assets. It critiques player pricing for new clubs and questions the viability of star placement versus developing minors.
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Gene Sutry
Mishaps calm Lubbock traffic as snow blankets streets
A rash of crashes before noon in Lubbock injured one person and involved about 39 incidents since last Tuesday totaling near 200. Ruby Joyce Wilson, 19, of 4517 40th St., received treatment after her car hit a telephone pole at Quaker Ave and Brownfield Shwy during the snowy morning.
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