14 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
1
Grandma Moses, famed painter of rural landscapes, died at 101 in ICOSICK Falls New York. The Associated Press notes her late life fame and long career as a folk art icon.
Dr. Clayton Shaw notes Grandma Moses died peacefully in a nursing home. Kennedy called her death a loss to American life and art. Lloyd Goodrich praised her as a remarkable figure who kept the folk tradition vital in American art.
Wet and wintry weather dominates the Plains with freezing rain sleet and possible snow. Forecasters warn of a new cold blast tapering off by afternoon while Midwest record lows and flu outbreaks push school closures as the nation endures a severe winter storm.
Washington Pentagon cancels moving Minuteman program and keeps underground launch bases. Officials cite cost and efficiency plus a preference for fixed-base missiles, with no new funding figures disclosed.
Funds lag as the Goodfellows drive reports 207.50 collected Wednesday, lifting the year’s total to 1,214.00. Chief explains the need for more donations to aid a larger final list of children, with about 8,000 expected compared with last year’s 7,200.
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports a record 151 entries in the Yule Trail Christmas Lighting Contest surpassing last year’s 123. Anton Group students will visit from Anton to view displays, while residents endure nightly viewing from 6 to 10 pm through December 20 for judging.
The Atomic Energy Commission announced a low yield underground nuclear test at the Nevada site, the 31st US detonation officially reported though officials say the true number in the Soviet program was higher. Separately a peaceful underground device was set off in a Carlsbad salt mine.
Editorial pages and columns note Kennedy's visit influences in national discourse. Women’s news discusses social topics while market reports and radio TV program pages summarize industry trends and listings.
Western NATO ministers clashed over Congo policy amid UN Katanga fighting. Secretary Rusk sought to ease fears of concessions with Moscow but French reservations remained. The row spilled into Berlin talks with de Gaulle as Rusk pressed for a negotiating posture while Britain urged cease fire.
The text presents a prayer asking for patience and wisdom through Jesus, attributed to The Rev. C. Melvin, with a note that posts are to be submitted as favorite prayers under six words.
Mrs Carrie Hall widow longtime Southwestern Bell employee retired after 43 years of service in Lubbock. She began in 1918 during World War I and witnessed the city’s growth from a small exchange to a modern network while answering countless calls both joyful and urgent. A retirement party in the telephone building honored her career of public service.
The Lubbock vicinity expects variable skies with freezing rain or sleet possible and a chance of rain turning to sun. Colder conditions with lower highs in the low to mid ranges. Winds from the east to southeast around 10 mph.
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