Tornadoes, Rain Hit Large Parts of State Amid Storms
Severe weather swept through the Liurbbock area and Fort Worth with heavy rain and near zero visibility. Winds up to high speeds damaged structures. no serious injuries were reported as storms moved northward, while temperatures varied from the 40s to 70s across Texas.
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Four Die as Father Kills Family at Illinois DCFS Office
At the Carlinville Illinois DCFS office a man named Kline killed his wife Lorraine and four of his children Michael Judy Diane and Gene after shooting a caseworker Frank Wildgrube who had arranged a reunion A second officer Bobbie Albrecht and stenographer Ann Keppler were also killed in the chaotic shooting spree authorities describe a long history of family violence and a failing home situation. The incident occurred in the Macoupin County seat town of Carlinville about 25 miles southwest of Springfield.
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Ray Unterbrink
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Alacoupin County
S400
Springfield
Frank Wilderube
Brussels
Bobbie Albracht
Ann Keppler
St. Charles
Moe
O'Fallon
Ilinois
Wildgrube
Roque Fierro Rites Planned at St Josephs Church
Services for Roque Fierro 78 planned for 2 pm at St. Josephs Catholic Church with burial in Peaceful Garden Cemetery. He died Tuesday in Porter Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired Santa Fe Railroad laborer who lived in Lubbock 61 years, survived by his wife Faustina, a daughter Pilar Osamuo of Phoenix, ten foster and six stepsons, sixty two grandchildren and more.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Berial
Peaceful Garden
Henderson Funeral Home
Fierro
South Ave. N
Porter Hospital
Santa Fe Railroad Co
Lubbock
Faustina
Pilar Osamuo
Phoenix
Elisa Bavalda
Monterrey
Mon
Evelia Linares
Ales
Trinidad Hernandes
Roswell
Quana Gamiben
Sandose Tor
Lena Miers
Red Loss Heavy In Three Battles
UPI reporting from Saigon describes multiple clashes near Saigon and the Cambodian border where U.S. forces backed by dive bombers and helicopter gunships killed at least 717 Communist soldiers. One American died. two sisters and several relatives are named in scattered obituaries and casualty notes.
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Rites Planned for B. J. Smith in City
Services for B. J. Smith former Kent County sheriff will be held at Ti aan with Rev. Prat Karp officiating. Burial in Jivton Cemetery follows at 2g ppm under Rix Fumerad Directors. Smith died Tuesday at his residence after a lifetime as sheriff, ranch worker, and businessman with survivors including two sons and two daughters.
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Kent County
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Burel
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Rix Fumerad
Smith
Lubbock
Stonewall County
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J. DD. Patterson
Aspermont
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Levelland Dinner Honors Texas Solons
Appreciation dinner drew strong Texas legislative representation including Sen. Blanchard Rep. Calhoun Rep. Kilmer Tarbox Rep. Delwin Jones and Rep. Roo Bo. Mae McAlister of Lubbock attended as part of the contingent. Speaker highlighted three upcoming fields shaping Texas’ bright future.
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Tragedy Ties Two Auto Deaths to Lubbock County Roads
A Harre ra girl died after darting between vehicles near Amarillo Boulevard while Diana Barrera of New Deal died in a separate Idalou crash. Mrs Van Liew aided the injured, witnesses called the first fatality unavoidable, and officials noted the rising toll of auto accidents in the region.
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Mars
van Liew
Idalou
Slide and Woodrow Roads
Diana
Monte Carlo or Bust! Hairpin Theories In Jaunty Jalopies
Hollywood previews extend the title Monte Carlo or Bust to Monte Carlo or Bust with those Hairpin Theories in their Jaunty Jalopies. The extended line signals a playful spoof tone for the film at Paramount.
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Monte Carlo
Rusk Jury Finds Lach Insane in Murder Case
The court heard expert testimony concluding Lach is a paranoid schizophrenic and mentally unfit for trial. Psychologists described conflicting histories and attempts at truth tests while noting possible withholding of key facts. The defense urged hospitalization and long term treatment.
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Benjamin Lieh
Barbbock County
99Th District Court
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Jam Howard
Pauline Warner
Lich
O'Loughlin
Gillespie
Viet Cong Offers Release of Some U S Prisoners
Viet Cong radio says undetermined number of American POWs could be freed if USS designates reps to meet Viet Cong agents in designated areas. First release possible Friday. State Department says broadcasts are being studied. about 200 American POWs listed as missing or captured in Southeast Asia.
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Goodfellows Need Donations for Christmas Mission
The Avalanche Journal notes ongoing Goodfellows coordination before Christmas to deliver candy fruit and nuts. Community fundraisers are urged to donate to Chief Goodfellow and groups report progress with several clubs contributing.
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Peocrag
Goodfellow Project
Pitts Funeral Planned for Local Rail Worker
Pitts, 60, longtime brakeman with the Worth and Denver Railroad, died recently. Services are set for today at the First Baptist Church of Idatou with burial at Crestview Cemetery in Amarillo. He had lived on 716 Oth Street and previously worked for the Mackenvie Landonity. Survived by wife Shirley. son David Ray of Tabback. and mother Mrs Jiva Pitts of Amarillo.
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Idatou
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David Ray
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Amarillo
Major U S Banks Raise Prime Interest Rate
Financial leaders from Seattle to Amarillo react to the Federal Reserve move lifting the prime rate to the highest since 1947. Bank presidents say the change will not immediatey affect local lending, citing reliance on local conditions and existing credit demand.
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Gene Fedewards
Turis National Hark of
Amarilla
Edwards
Marvin Stetler
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