Boeing official visits Lubbock area former Tech graduate says aviation has unlimited future
Herbert Lamb a 1949 Texas Tech graduate and Boeing engineer says the era of commercial aviation will soon be within reach with the 727 jet due for test flights in February and service by year end 1963. He notes enjoyable passenger comfort and sub sonic fares while exploring super sonic possibilities and discusses crash investigation work with the FAA before returning to Seattle for the Washington State Texas Tech game.
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South Plains
Boeing Aircraft Co
Seattle
Herbert Lamb
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Wilson
Lamb
Boeing
Tech
Federal Aviation Agency
Washington State
Crosbyton Police Probe Wave of Thefts Across Town
Crosbyton officers investigate a series of thefts including four checks totaling 77.20 taken from a post office box. Checks payable to Billie Jo Freeman cashed, others to Frances Taylor still missing. Items stolen include an FFA pig from John Watson 14, rifles cartridges sewing machine electric shaver coins Shriner pin and clothing from the J Alexander residence where a window was broken to gain entry.
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Crosbyton
Crosby
Billie Jo Freeman
Frances Taylor
Taylor
State Dept. of Public Welfare
Freeman
John Watson
Ray Watson
J. E. Alexander
Alexander
Hen Adopts Puppies on Hale Center Farm
A farm near Hale Center reports a setting hen has adopted three rat terrier puppies born in her nest. The hen shows strong maternal instincts, guarding and nursing the pups as the farmer notes she is unbothered by their barking.
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Clarence Smith
Here
Losses Small In Burglaries Here
Burglaries last week left small losses across several homes. Walter Bumpass reported a camera and other items valued at 171 dollars taken in a third burglary since Thanksgiving. Ollie Hermanes lost coats and a china dog after a rear door break in.
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Walter Bumpass
57Th St
Ollie Hermanes
Connie Cato
Birch
Mattie Maxwell
Gary Newton
38Th St
Man Fined 300 In Liquor Case
Belt Harlan Jr was fined 300 by Judge Pat S Moore in County Court at Law after pleading guilty to possessing beer and liquor in a dry area for sale. Agents seized 16 beer bottles 13 wine 14 whiskey and nine gin in the raid in the 1800 block Ave B. A new bond 750 was set for Matthew Lee on passing bad checks. he was surrendered by his bondsmen.
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Belt Harlan Jr
State Liquor Board
Block Ave. B
Pat S. Moore
Moore
Matthew Lee
Hobbs Judge Plans Retirement After a Decade on Bench
District Judge John R. Brand of Hobbs says he will retire March 1 after ten years on the Fifth Judicial District bench. A Lea County native and former Hobbs lawyer, Brand will be succeeded by gubernatorial appointment and may tour Europe next summer with his wife.
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Hobbs
John R. Brand
Lea
Brand
Eddy
Chaves
Lea County
Europe
Free at Last: Kansas City Fat Leaves Oklahoma Prison
George O. Jones known as Kansas City Fat, 58, walked free after 28 years on death row for a 1934 armed robbery. He left with 113 letters and a 30 day leave funded by an Okmulgee laundry owner and a boost from the Pardon and Parole Board, with a final release pending January review. He received about $20 from fellow inmates as a Christmas gift.
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Mcalester
Okla
Kansas City
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
Tulsa Tribune
Associated Press
George O. Jones
Daniel E. Bird Jr
Okmulgee, Oklah
Bird
Charles C. Chesnut
Miami
State Pardon and Parole Board
Robert Raines
Fat
Death Row
Raines
Parole Board
Cape Town Beach Turns Red From Dye Probe
Camps Bay residents wake to red seas after dye was released to study ocean currents for a new sewage disposal project. Authorities traced the dye to a planned test and said there was no danger to people.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Camps Bay
Convicted Slayer Receives Three Year Prison Term
Juan Martinez Barrientez, 29, was found guilty of murder without malice by a jury on November 8. District Judge Victor H. Lindsey sentenced him Saturday to three years in prison for shooting Frank Romo on July 12.
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Juan Martinez Barrientez
Victor H. Lindsey
Barrientez
Frank Romo
Littlefield Banker James Lee Receives UF Award
Littlefield banker James Lee was honored with a United Fund plaque for outstanding service. He has served as United Fund treasurer for two years, and also treasurer of the Lions Club and Salvation Army, plus a member of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors.
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Littlefield
James Lee
United Fund Board
Lee
United Fund Organization
The
Lions
Pearl and jewelry sale items listed with prices
The ad lists cultured pearl tie tack, gold filled pen knife, seal skin wallet, and a $29.50 pearl item. Prices include federal tax. Gradus offered items with varied prices like 22.00 and 6.95 for rings and accessories.
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Lubbock Legal Secretaries Assn
Ben Caddel
Eleanor Wallin
37Th St
Virginia Dozier
53Rd St
Paradise
Caprock Center
Robe
Royal Traveler
Samsonite
Eve
Caprock
Shoppers Paradise
Hale Center
Littlefield Banker
UF Award
Redius
Remington Sewing Center
Mein
Clovis, N.M
Anderson's
Omega
Anderson Bros
Monterey Center
A. Omega
G.F
Tack
Square Sterling
Lubbock’s
N. Sterling Dresser
Shortie
Towle
Rose Gorham
Strasbourg
Reed
Barton Francis
J. Sterling
Lunt
Alexandre
Wallace
Rose Point
Federal
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