City rejects two zone change pleas in Christmas session
Lubbock City Commissioners denied two zone change requests and granted one after a two week delay in a day long pre Christmas session. The approved case involved W. O. Bearden for a service center at 66th Street and College Avenue. The other two pleas were tabled earlier amid concerns about an adjacent property.
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Jerry Hall
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
W. O. Bearden
66Th St
College Ave
Zone Policy Upheld In Zoning Board Decision
The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied Humble Oil Company's request for an exception enforcing cement paving in C-2 zones, upholding a long standing policy. The board approved Humble's new station at 3601 34th St with cement paving, and five other cases including a parking lot for Rix Funeral Home on 13th Street near Broadway. Commissioners overrode the Planning and Zoning Commission on two key matters.
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Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Humble Oil Company
Rix Funeral Home
13Th Street
Broadway
Humble
34Th St
50Th Street
West 19Th Street
Derailed Seaboard Streamliner Crashes in Florida
A Seaboard Air Line Silver Star section from Miami to New York derailed after hitting a truck of oranges near Okeechobee Florida. At least three dead including a baggage master and a Tampa fireman, with about 15 hospitalized and several others treated.
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Eechobee, Fla
New York
W. E. Rachels
H. O. Slaughter
Wildwood
Fla
William Bell
Tampa
A Child Is Born Mary Journeys to New Faith
Joseph confronts Mary’s secret plan as Joachim hesitates over her abrupt departure. Mary’s calm resolve is praised by Joseph who confirms their betrothal and faith in her choices. The scene hints at a vow that defies family expectations and sets Mary on a transformative path.
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Fulton Ourslerell
Joseph
Joachim
Mary
Generals' Sons Named for Senior Service School Ties
The Army named 217 officers for war colleges and senior schools, including Lt. Col. John S. Eisenhower son of Dwight D. Eisenhower, Col. Henry H. Arnold Jr., and Lt. Col. Sam S. Walker, signaling grooming for high command. Eisenhower has been on leave aiding his father with presidential papers.
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Army
Korea
John S. Eisenhower
Henry H. Arnold Jr
Sam S. Walker
Army War College
National War College
Eisenhower
General of the Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Somic Dictionary Automation Explained
A brief explainer describes a system where electronic devices imitate human actions without human-like intelligence. It outlines how automation processes perform tasks independently, improving efficiency and consistency across devices and machines.
Goodfellows fund nears eight thousand with donations
The Goodfellows drive in Lubbock approaches an eight thousand dollar target as Chief Goodfellow notes confidence in reaching the goal. A long list of donors including KCBD Radio and Television and Kiwanis Club of Lubbock backs the 28th annual program aiding needy children under fourteen. Funding totals show six thousand eight hundred ninety five dollars so far with a two day remaining period.
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Goodfellows
Goodfellow
Lubbock
Woby Foster
Exchange Club of Lubbock
Loveta Adream
Bob Westerburg
Caprock Lions Club
Audrey Riley Richi
Sistate Gare
Mary Rita Graves
Kcbd Radio & Television
National Association of Letter Carriers Auxiliary No
John H. Day
Sidney Keeton
F. N. Robinson
Wiante Johnston
Rose, Ann
Patty “Glasener
Optimist Club
Southwest Bebbock
Er Nthe
Effie D
Huber Nach Cops
Olen Stewart
Leroy Baker
Rudy Chalk
Scott K 'Moore
R. C. Young Seed & Grain Co
Carrock Wwes
Texas Tech College
Wwe
Bray
Camelot
Tac
Caprock Builders ‘Supply “Co
Robert
First Fed, Savings & Toss
Anan
Patio Club
Ray
Verna Witkin
Lubbock Southwest Lions Club
A. P. Couch
Wright Lee
Homer Hall
Dee Bush
South Plains
Surta
Chile
H.B. Bryan
Cold Front Closes In Over South Plains After Rain
A sharp cold front followed early morning showers that dumped up to 1.25 inches on parts of the South Plains. Lubbock forecasts 30 degrees tonight and upper 40s this afternoon with another freeze likely Saturday. Harvest slowed but sunshine promises only a brief delay as rainfall totals vary across towns.
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Charles Cullin
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Lubbock
Weather Bureau
Mammoth
Shallowater
Experiment Station
Plainview Hwy
Lockney
Texas Tech
Santa Fe
Slaton
Post
Ralls
Brownfield
Ropesville
Meadow
Wilson
Skybolt Swap Seen in Broad UK US Nuclear Plan
President Kennedy and Prime Minister Macmillan appear to endorse dropping the Skybolt missile in a wide defense program that includes giving Britain Polaris. Britain would convert submarines to operate the nuclear tipped missile with a range of 1800 miles as part of a push toward a multilateral European deterrent. The summit also covers India and a hoped settlement between India and Pakistan while Kennedy prepares to leave for Palm Beach for Christmas.
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JFK
Macmillan
Avalanche-Journal News Services
ASSAU
Kennedy
Harold Macmillan
Britain
United States
France
Polaris
India
Red China
Pakistan
Kashmir
Subcontinent
Palm Beach
John Diefenbaker
Pan American and TWA Agree to Globe-Spanning Mergers
Pan American World Airways and Trans World Airlines win approval to merge into a single worldwide carrier named Pan Am World Airlines Inc. The deal faces hurdles including shareholder votes, Civil Aeronautics Board review, and possible Kennedy administration scrutiny amid Hughes Tool ownership complications.
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NEW York
UPI
Pan American World Airways
Trans World Airlines
American-Eastern Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Kennedy
Daily Prayer Note of Thanksgiving and Request
A brief prayer asks for humility gratitude and God’s guidance. It blesses the sick and afflicted and seeks actions that glorify God. Anonymous signs the invocation.
Youngsters pen grand lists in Christmas letters to Santa
In dead letter offices the year’s Santa letters show kids asking for big toys like bikes and trains, some with extravagant lists, some with simple notes. A few letters are odd or poignant, including a request for pretend food and a blank page with pantaloons, while Denise wishes Santa a nice trip and a merry Christmas.
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Associated Press
Ashington
Santa Claus
North Pole
Tom
Teddy
Linda
Tammy
Terry
Kenneth
Grain Auger Traps Worker At B F H Storage Facility
Clyde Brown, 23, of 2316 Fir Street, was severely injured when his right leg was caught in a 12 inch grain auger at B F H Grain Storage on E 50th Street. He remained entangled for over an hour before rescue. He underwent surgery to amputate the leg and was in critical condition at Methodist Hospital. Firefighters used torches to free him and police and ambulance crews aided the rescue.
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B.F.H. Grain Storage, Inc
E. 50Th Street
Clyde Brown
Fir St
Methodist Hospital
Brown
T. C. Stokes
Stokes
Maginolia Avenue
Weather Summary for Lubbock and Vicinity
Clear and partly cloudy with a high near 50 today. Low around 39 overnight. Northerly winds about 15 mph. Maximum humidity 98 percent, minimum 72 percent. Temperatures from Abilene to Roswell range from the mid 30s to high 50s with scattered 30s and 40s in the western stops.
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Lubbock
Abilene
el Paso
Albuqurque
Houston
Amarillo
Okla City
Dallas
Roswell
Denver
W. Falls
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