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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1961

Page

4

Blizzard Forces School Closures Across Missouri Valley States

A blizzard and high winds swept the Missouri Valley and North Dakota, forcing scores of schools to close before Christmas parties. The Iowa highway patrol reported blizzard conditions in the southwestern and west central regions, as temperatures plunged below freezing.

North Dakota Iowa - Missouri - Kansas Iowa Highway Patrol Salvanmah Lyndon Kan Devils Lake N.D Wisconsin National Guardsmen Red Arrow Division Ft. Lewis Wash Missouri Valley Midwest Great Lakes Region Ohio Valley

Thieves Target Vehicles and Homes Across City

Police reported multiple thefts including a pickup owned by W B Hogan on 14th Street and other break ins. Items stolen ranged from armrests two way radio door handles and a window handle to Christmas tree lights clothing and cash. Nearby vandalism and weather caused travel disruption with snow and shutdowns across the Midwest.

W.B. Hogan 14Th St 17Th St Hogan Manuel Yhbarra Ybarra

Hale County suit continues over illegal expenditures

The Hale suit pursues recovery of funds alleged to have been unlawfully expended. Two former out of office defendants Nowlin and Odell face abatement pleas asserting the plaintiff seeks to enjoin those not serving since last March. Proceedings featured multiple precedents cited by current commissioners’ attorneys.

Nowlin Odell Attornneys Frank Moore Hale County Joy Moore Labneck Frm SP Bohne Thomas Griffith Frank R. Day Nowhr Charles Hl. Dean Gene Owen

Levelland Rites For Mrs Clara Adams

Rites set for Mrs Clara Annette Adams 69 at First Presbyterian Church Levelland with Rev Fred Brewton officiating Burial at Resthaven Memorial Park Lubbock under George Price Funeral Home Pallbearers named Survivors include daughter Yowan J Adams of San Angelo brother Pt U Foose of Kansas City sister Mrs Rose Moss of Los Angeles and five grandchildren

Levelland Clara Annette Adams First Presbyterian Church Fred Brewton Resthaven Memorial Park Lubbock George Price Jim Cole John Cole Burnett Roberts Bishop Keeling J. R. Mabe Neil Bilsis

Justice Department seeks permanent price fixing ban on GE

The government asks a Philadelphia federal court to bar General Electric from conspiring to fix prices or rig bids across its products, arguing a long history of antitrust violations. The suit seeks to permanently restrain GE from entering any price agreements and to order disgorgement of past pricing schemes. It also targets other firms already convicted this year and aims to consolidate actions into one proceeding.

Philadelphia US. District Court General Electric Co Justice Department Farher Heavs Tee Baius Abolnst All Trust New York Laurence Wood Ghee Generel Aciolmer Rew Cine Carrie Equitable Revel

Singing Cowboy Facing Charges in Drunken Driving Case

In Los Angeles California Autry law firm spokesman said the singing cowboy was arrested after a drunken driving incident. He pleaded guilty to the charge, received a suspended sentence and three years probation, with bail and fines noted. He had fled custody after a previous arrest in May.

Los Angeles Jere

Unclear text fragment about a father and family notices

Fragmentary OCR describes a father and relatives, with scattered names and timings. Mentions hospital, West Texas, and a weigh-in or event time. Content is garbled and many terms are unreadable, offering no clear event or individuals to confirm.

Kennedy Macmillan Talks Tackle Atmospheric Testing

The Bermuda talks yielded no decision on resuming aboveground atmospheric tests. Kennedy and Macmillan agreed preparations should be made for atmospheric testing, with Britain asked to allow use of Christmas Island as a test site.

Whrushchev Kennedy Macmillan Bermuda Pierre Salinger Soviet Union Britain United States Christmas Island Pacific United Nation Trust U.S John Russell Macmilan Congo Cyrille

Crash injures several after truck collides with bus

A truck and a bus collided on Avenue S and 2nd Street causing multiple injuries. Mrs. Jonas fractured a collarbone. Mrs. Burrolo fractured a shoulder. the driver and another passenger suffered cuts and bruises. Several others were treated and released from local hospitals. Investigators listed several names and assigned fault estimates and fees.

Jonas Burrolo St. Mary's Hospital Maxine Simmons David Ave Rosie Lee Wallace Teak Ave Methodist Hospital Wile Mae Dawson Date Ave WC. Haffines S.6 2Nd Street Coffmaan Cofftmans Cairmaine Dale Estes Ronnie Tearne A. I. McMinn Bally Gatried

Goodfellows Contained From Page One Help Traffic and Gifts

The Chief Goodfellows thank volunteers who funded Christmas aid for children in need on the sands of the Cisod Risa near Lubbock. The group hides its identities to protect workers and relies on public donations to ensure a successful 20th year of giving Christmas.

Lubbock Goodfellows

Death Row Gift Offer Mentioned In Houston Report

A scratched radio note from Houston references a death row inmate named Leslie Douglas Ashley offering furniture donations for a burned family, including Spicer children, with contact details and a plea to accept the gift. The message ties to a murder case involving Fred Pones and notes about a fire at a family home.

Houston Abie Death Row Spicer Denver Speer Rey Nether Gig Sive Ray Oedathes Mse Donabon Leslie Douglas Ashley Ashley Peatier Sen Fred Pones Tits Eelain

West Pecos Area Deer Kill Above Average Reported

The report notes elevated deer mortality in Gane and Fish Commission zones west of Pecos. In the Black Gap area near the Rio Grande and Big Bend National Park, 716 hunters participated. Six hundred one permits were issued. Several hunters reported incidents during the hunt. A Sierra Diablo Wildlife Management Area entry in Culberson County shows permits issued and hunter reports.

Austin Caps Gane and Fish Commission Pecos Black Gap Rio Grande Lav Bend National Park G&s Sierra Diabdo Culbersorn JO Permis

Full Recovery Ruled Out For Elder Kennedy

President Kennedy visits his father in West Palm Beach as doctors warn full recovery from the stroke is unlikely. A medical authority notes limited chances for regaining speech and use of the right arm, with cautious signs of possible improvement within 22 to 48 hours. Cardinal Cushing reports Kennedy spoke briefly, saying yes.

West Palm Beach, Fla Kennedy Friday Kennedy Chaner Caye Amediccal Authority Jeaper Sandler Kennesdy Richard Cardinal Cushing Joston Baum

Detroit Signs Two Grid Draft Choices

Detroit Lions announce two players chosen in the recent NFL draft Karl Anderson from Bowling Green University and Gabe Sprute from Winona State. Anderson is 22 from Cleveland Ohio Sprute 23 from Farmington Minnesota.

Detroit Joetroit Lions Karl Anderson Frans Bowling

Costs Down Record Rise In Factory Wages Noted

The Labor Department reports a record rise in factory worker earnings in November with a small decline in the consumer price index. The living-cost index fell to 128.3, about 1.28 times the 1947-49 base, while spendable earnings rose to 85.03 for a family of four, boosting buying power. Anticipated minor price drops for December and a switch to a 1997-49 CPI base are noted.

Washington Labor Department Robert J.moyers Onew Myers Judeet Bureau

Discount Desire In Sale Of Wife Leads To Death

In Reggio Calabria an Italian baker Vincenzo Marino 82 was shot and killed by Antonio Raffa 30 during a dispute over a discount for selling his wife Francesca 29. Raffa had paid $960 of a $1600 monthly installment when he refused to continue. Police say Marino demanded payment of the full price and Raffa killed him before fleeing.

Reggio Calabria Vincenzo Marino Antonio Raffa Francesca Marino Raffa Rafa

Houston Store Hit By Gunmen

Two masked men robbed an east side Houston supermarket of about 2000 on Wednesday and another store on Friday followed by a chase. Owner Loris Diamond and others were held captive until the pair fled in a stolen car. One gunman was tall and heavy. the other short and slender. A second robbery occurred at the Chevtain Super Vidue on Wayside that night, with about 200 reported taken.

Oliver Cates 39Th St Billie Joe Lester 37Th St Amherst Wayne's Record Shop 34Th St Houston East Side Loris Diamond Ocr Wis Dane Daber Boldip Cien Ins Comphien

NOT SATISFIED Choosey Chief Returns Again

In Philadelphia AP report Dr Robert Rom mell's home windows were forced open last Sunday. His kitchen window thefts included his gloves and $45 in cash, later a second break found the window ajar the day of the visit. The couple recovered the old gloves and noted a new set missing with $40 also taken from Mrs Romigell.

Philadelphia Robert Rommell

Dormant Texas Bank Accounts Probe Criticizes Practices

A Texas legislative committee accused state banks of lax efforts to stop dormant national bank deposits and of permitting unworthy service charges. It cites witnesses, auditor projections, and only about 10 percent bank responses, noting widespread transfers of dormant funds to bank profits and calls for stricter escheat enforcement.

Natiensd Loans Franklin Spears Pridas Paul Paring Good Ted Springer Anuirig Teed Quilliam Drabbock Richard Shack Pecosmeyer Spears Stl & House Staite Ana ‘Miestionaire TIAA Lam Tang Questannaires Pexdus Junkers Assn Howeever Aiuditer Texas Tessas Noti

Navy Ensigns From California Spend Holidays With Families

Two San Diego based ensigns of the U S Navy arrived Friday from California to spend the holidays with their families. Martin Benson attached to the USS Thost County LSTS with wife Becky and daughter Kimberley StGeed St and his mother Mies Martin H Benson 1625 Ave Yo Ens Mike Weaver accompanying Benson from the codist will spend the holidays with his parents Mir and Mrs Sam Weever fifth St Weaver attached to the USS Church UTS were the holiday visitors. In other items Eddie Gonzales 17 Memphis Tenn fined $6 and costs for carrying a prohibited weapon and three days community service. Isabel Navarette 46 of 12 N Ave O admitted to West Texas Hospital after being injured in an automobile accident at N Ave P and Baylor St. Her husband Marcos Mondasa Navarette 48 drove the car involved which was struck by a vehicle that left the scene.

U.S. Navy California Martin Benson Uss Thost County Lsts Becky Kingberney Mies Martin H. Benson 1625 Ave Mike Weaver Benson Wal Weaver USS Church Uts Pernanda Navarette N. Ave. O West Texas N. Ave. P Baylor St Marcos Mondasa Navarette

Baugh Named Consultant for AFL Placekickers and Punters

SAV YORIS said Sammy Baugh would be “consultant to the placekickers and punters” effective July 15, while remaining out of the head coach role with the New York Titans. Wisner and Baugh clashed during the AFL season and Baugh had refused to resign under a $20,000-a-year contract.

Sav Yoris Dharry Wisner New York ‘Titans American Football League Sammy Baugh Sammy Onts Wismer Tulsday ‘Turner

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