Spacemen Gemini7 Pair Hit Bullseye as Storm Spreads
A major storm network pushed east from mountain states bringing heavy rain to the gulf coast and snow from the Oklahoma panhandle to the Missouri River. Snow flurries stretched from the Great Lakes to northern New England while rain moved inland from the Pacific into Washington. Subzero cold hit parts of Nevada and North Dakota as Texas faced gloom and weather-related accidents during Christmas.
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Avalanche-Juniaia News Services
Mountain States
Gulf Coast
Oklahoma Panhandle
Missouri River
Great Lakes
New England
Pacific Ocean
Washington
Nevada
North Dakota
Texas
Three Die In Wrecks In South Plains Area
Three people died and 14 were injured in late Friday and Saturday traffic crashes in the South Plains. A head on crash west of Friona killed one driver and seriously injured six others while another fatal car train crash occurred in Brownfield.
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South Plains
Brownield
Friona
U. S. Hwy
Department of Public Safety
Lubbock
Auto Rams Store Here
Three vehicle pileup at 15th St and Ave Q damaged Earl Ray Music Co. with 14 pianos and band gear smashed. Damage estimated at $17,000. driver injuries none. Vehicles involved were driven by Marjorie Ann Hulsey, Kenneth T. Noles, and Peggy Davies. Hulsey’s car shattered the store doors. See CRASH Page 14.
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Dave Knapp
Avalanche-Journal
N Auto
15Th St
Ave. Q
Lubbock
Earl Ray Music Co
Ave
A. L. McMinn
Marjorie Ann Hulsey
Ave. U
Kenneth T. Noles
Amherst
Peggy Davies
5Th St
Hulsey
City Churches Relate Birth of Jesus in Music and Scripture
A digest of Christmas related services and musical programs at city churches, highlighting scripture readings and hymns. Includes seasonal events announced for readers planning holiday observances.
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Jesus
Urgent Plea mailed to Goodfellows for Christmas aid
A letter to Chief Goodfellow reveals a family with four children facing no Christmas gifts. The Goodfellows receive nearly 11 000 requests yearly and rely on public donations to provide fruit nuts candy and toys to needy Lubbock children on Christmas morning.
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Goodfellows
Mr. Goodfellow
Santa Claus
Chief Goodfellow
Goodfellow Goodwill Organization
Lubbock
Lighting Contest Winners Named in Lubbock Display Tie
Opal Dixon reports the 19th annual Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Home Christmas Lighting Contest ended in a tie for grand prize between two homes. The Messersmith residence features a Holy Night shepherds scene, while the Bridges home showcases a 1920 Model T family journey to grandma's house with period attire. Judges praised both displays amid a close judging process at 2718 57th Street and 4929 West 7th Street.
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Opal Dixon Avalanche-Journal
R. C. Messersmith
57Th St
Larry Bridges
W. 7Th St
Bridges
Most Elaborate Christmas Display Wins Local Contest
The Arnold Johnson family at 3017 38th St. received the top award for the most elaborate display including an organ with foil pipes and Santa scene. Jack Walker family at 2301 58th St. won the Doorway Division with a nostalgic Christmas Dreams of Long Ago scene. Virginia Williams of Space 15, 2415 Auburn Ave., earned Window Division honors with Heavenly Chorus featuring styrofoam angels.
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Whch
Arnold Johnson
38Th St
34Th Street
Jack Walker
58Th St
Virginia Williams
Heavenly Chorus
Space
Auburn Ave
Derailed 30 Aboard Train Near Worthington
A New York Central passenger train carrying 121 people struck an earth moving vehicle at an unmarked temporary crossing. The operator was killed and about 30 aboard were injured, at least two seriously. Eight cars and two locomotives left the track, six cars toppled.
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Worthington, Ohio
UPI
New York Central Railroad
Bob Hope to Visit Viet Nam in Special Front Dispatch
Bob Hope announces he is traveling to Viet Nam at the White House request with shots passport and PX card. President Johnson says his comedy could help negotiate with the enemy and Congress members over there seek entertainment from the famed entertainer. Hope recalls past visit and drafts notice noting the North Hollywood draft board granted permission after a physical and burning of his draft card.
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Thies
Viet Nam
Bob Hope
War Front
Bob Hope Ollywood
Air Force
White House
Johnson
LBJ
North Hollywood
Peace Bid Denunciation By Hanoi Surprises None
North Viet Nam denounced a report of a possible Communist peace offer, confirming U S officials’ belief the gesture was not genuine. The State Department disclosed the exchange on Viet Nam peace terms, while Hanoi called the reports groundless. White House officials declined further comment.
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Hanoi
State Department
Viet Nam
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Johnson
White House
Bill D. Moyers
Sec. of State
Dean Rusk
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