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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1961
Page
6
Testimony described the Chicago to Denver Denkeever train collision with a school bus. Fireman Melvin Swanson and Conductor R W Courtney testified about the scene and the distressed mothers.
In Weld County Colorado a school bus crash killed 20 rural students. Louise Alles learns her daughter Nancy survived, while her sister Cindy died. Nancy, hurt but conscious, recovers at Weld County Hospital as neighbors and relatives share grief. The collision also claimed the lives of two Alles nieces, Linda and Cindy. Cameron Yellers’ son Jerry Hombry, injured, and driver Duane Tlarmes, 23, are among others affected.
The notice lists several birth announcements detailing weights and dates for newborns across multiple families including Washington Aton Mata and Linecum. A separate report describes Albert Bindell describing a bus crossing incident with a halted bus and flashing red lights as a witness testimony.
A school bus collision near Evans Colorado left several children dead or injured as rescuers and authorities described a chaotic scene. Victims named include Kathy Brantner 9 and Mark Brantner 6 among others. The accident occurred after a crossing with no electric warning in heavy snow with two inches on the ground.
A U.S. and United Nations view persists that Tshombe will not settle with Adoula until defeated. U Thant seeks reconciliation through envoys Bunche and Gardiner, aiming to resolve differences between Kinshasa and Katanga per Security Council and General Assembly pots. Gardiner and Bunche arrived in Leopoldville after Tanganyika and New York departures.
Ruel C. Martin School dedication drew more than 100 attendees at 7:30 p m in the school cafeteria. T C Murphey and Mrs Holloway led remarks praising Martin for a decade on the board and his community service while Nat Williams noted this is the fifth new school dedication this year as part of a growing district of 3290 students.
Three fire units battled a Thursday morning house fire in New Deal then a 12:01 p.m. call to a car fire in front of Tom S. Lubbock High School was brought under control. Also noted are a Christmas open house at the tax assessor’s office, PASF planning visit, a birth at People's Hospital, a judge’s $100 fine, and district court proceedings with construction details for a new 26,878 square foot building.
Kennedy plans a swing through Venezuela and Colombia as part of a push for development projects under his alliance for progress. In San Juan Puerto Rico leftist groups plan pickets while in Caracas Betancourt hosts Kennedy for a business conference. Caracas sees minor fires and anti Kennedy signs, but Venezuelan officials say most citizens welcome the visit while Bogota reports no major trouble locally. The trip includes meetings with Betancourt and Lleras Camargo and a leave from San Juan.
City actions include bond sale date set, sewer and water projects authorized, and a controversial 50th and Knoxville zoning dispute tabled for January. Mayors and commissioners debated waivers, parades, and the pace of development while approving equipment purchases and budget supplements.
The Goodfellows, steadily aiding the needy for 21 years in Lubbock, will add last names to the preliminary list after Sunday’s coupon publication. After screening, packaging will start Wednesday. The Chief Goodfellow notes funds are down from typical levels, while they remain secret to avoid publicity.
A mother and her 4-year-old son were killed in a head-on crash near Buffalo when an eastbound truck driven by Mrs. Pohlman of Hamburg reportedly lost control and crossed the center line striking a pickup. The woman's husband and another child, Amy, 1, were in critical or fair condition.
A new federal program would cover about 62 percent of shelter costs with a local sponsor covering the remainder. Retroactive to projects begun after January 1, funds could be paid for shelters meeting public-use and emergency readiness standards. Shelters would be marked and stocked with food, water, first aid, and radiation meters.
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