20 Dec 1963
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1963
Page
1
Jesus and his disciples travel toward a village in Perea where women bring their afflicted children seeking blessing. The disciples rebuke the mothers, but Jesus rebukes them and welcomes the children, blessing them and teaching that the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Lubbock city commissioners in their last regular meeting of the year took temporary action on two items, avoiding votes by not approving the apartment high rise plan near 50th Street and Ave U or the C 2A sun regulations. The Planning and Zoning Commission was asked to study sign regulations with possible amendments. A unanimous first reading approved a 21k year electric franchise for Southwestern Public Service. A zoning decision in northwest Lubbock was turned down 2-2.
A frigid blast grips the nation from the Deep South through the Middle West and East, bringing bitter cold, windchill, and widespread misery. Reports describe heavy frost, subfreezing temperatures, and widespread travel disruption as the cold front lingers.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a page with partial text about a person and actions. It mentions names and events in a distorted form and lacks coherent details. The readable bits indicate a newspaper page item but key facts and proper nouns are unclear.
Three Alabama National Guard members including an officer were arrested and charged with setting off explosions near the University of Alabama campus last month. Perkins Daniel and Maxwell James, released earlier, with Daniel from nearby Helton and Lieutenant James To Mianwedl from Fearfield were taken after federal authorities linked the incidents to a state guard task force assigned to the campus. The county grand jury will hear the cases in January.
A garbled, devotional style passage includes fragmented prayers and mentions of blessings and healing. It references God, Mary, and assorted terms that resemble a religious column or personal reflection. The readable portion hints at a newspaper page layout with an item labeled Schools on page 16.
fragmented OCR text outlines a lengthy federal budget dispute with figures around NAT 506 000 and debates over safety in commerce. The article references the Senate sending a controversial bill to conference with the House and mentions actions by President and various committees.
A five member City Commission appointed committee studied the need for a 236 unit urban renewal apartment project in Southeast Lubbock. Urban Renewal director Orville Alderson outlined housing for 650 relocated families, while builders Frank Boone and George Bennett urged private enterprise and warned against low cost rental proposals.
NASA and APS report the Air Density Explorer balloon satellite dubbed Christmas Star may have been placed in a near power orbit but officials cannot confirm inflation or orbit from tracking data. telemetry suggests the sphere was ejected yet visual confirmation is needed. prior similar missions created uncertainty but hope remains for twilight visibility.
Conte Dictionary Pre-Teens explores the transitional period when children are too young for solo care yet too mature for a baby sitter. It examines social shifts, family dynamics, and advice for parents navigating rising independence through careful guidance and realistic expectations.
Readable fragments mention a student held for a threat with unclear charges and place names, possibly involving Prem Prem and a school context. References to presidents and state officials suggest a broader institutional notice or inquiry, but details remain garbled and uncertain.
A 1963 news item notes threats surrounding President Kennedy during a Dallas appearance. Reports mention a supposed plot from a trade site about three miles from the spot, with bullets fired from a sixth floor location. The piece reflects surrounding late details on the assassination event.
The text appears garbled. readable segments mention Goodfellows and Pune, with unclear figures and entities. No coherent events or outcomes can be confirmed from the fragment.
Fragmented OCR text mentions shopping days before Christmas with garbled city and weather terms. Readable items reference Vacamaits Chondy and MH THEM SP WR AEE Precip tater, implying a weather forecast or holiday shopping guidance. Entities are unclear due to text corruption.
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