22 Dec 1963
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1963
Page
1
Weather and road conditions worsen as snow blankets area roads causing four fatalities on icy routes. Reports cite slick intersections and reduced visibility contributing to deadly accidents. Police and emergency crews responded to multiple collisions amid severe winter weather.
Two men and two women were killed when automobiles skidded on a central highway near Shell Water trapping victims. The crash left nine others injured as authorities investigated the scene near Baton Valle and the South Starline roads. Local responders and the General Telephone Co assisted, with investigators reviewing vehicle conditions and road factors.
The Chief Goodfellow urged Lubbock residents to contribute to the Goodfellows fund aiding needy children. Total donations reached 6354.17 with about 7881 children named, leaving roughly 1000 short. gifts were being prepared for distribution at 50 am with toys candy and nuts.
Ivan-Assen Hristov Georgiev, 56, a Bulgarian diplomat and international lawyer, admits in Sofia to passing secrets to the CIA beginning in 1956 for 200000 dollars. Arrest announced Nov 9, he faces trial on charges of supplying intelligence while serving as counsellor to Bulgaria's UN mission.
Seaman 2 C Brier Edward Frank, 20, of Houston, returns home for the holidays after proposing to his fiancée. His wife to be, nee Lindy, remains missing. the couple planned a marriage once he could wed, aided by the crew and a relief fund backed by United Services Organization and others.
In Levelland a blaze destroyed a home injuring a child and prompting rescue by Frank Dance who carried Anthony Jones to safety. Firemen blamed a toppled gas heater for starting the fire as five other children aged five to one escaped the flames.
The Avalanche Journal reports the first annual lighting contest winners chosen by OPAL DIXON. Students from Texas Tech and local schools contributed entries reflecting international students backgrounds and cultural themes.
A short anonymous note invites readers to share favorite prayers, asking prayers be limited to sixty words. It requests submissions to be sent in, aiming to increase faith hope and love in daily life within a religious community.
A government plan to withhold tags on earnings is described as a method to limit taxpayers from reporting all income. The article argues this policy disguises taxation and reduces transparency in payroll reporting.
In Wyoming and Iowa two trains derailed injuring 11 people aboard. The derailment left cars upright and passengers unable to exit on their own. None of the injured were reported in serious condition. Authorities said the wreck occurred during the day aboard the Union Pacific Milwaukee Road City of Los Angeles with 160 passengers aboard.
Weather map page 1LC highlights the countdown to Christmas with two shopping days left. Forecast details focus on regional conditions and travel advisories as shoppers plan last minute purchases.
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