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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1961

Page

4

Kennedy Family Hopeful Amid Father Kennedy S Health News

President Kennedy shows relief over his father’s stroke recovery as medical briefings note improvement and continued care at St Mary’s Hospital in Berlin amid Christmas plans and diplomatic tensions. Aides report the elder Kennedy’s paralysis and limited speech, with daily bulletins to resume on significant changes.

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Coast Guard Ends Cruise Before Start of Mission

A Coast Guard mission was halted before its scheduled start as officials cited unspecified issues. Details remain unclear but the stoppage affected personnel and planned operations.

Coast Guard

Rochester Girl Dies In Crash At Sagerton

A Rochester girl, age five, died in a vehicle crash near Sagerton on a Saturday. The accident occurred about half a mile east of a local celebration. circumstances and other details remain unclear as officials investigated the wreck.

Rochester Sagerton Jamce Jones

Ex-Member of Dutch Underground Recounts Christmas in Malayan Jungle

Lubbock resident recalls a brutal Christmas in the Malayan jungle while with a Dutch resistance group. He describes grisly scenes, wartime services, and the harsh reality of life in Dutch colonies under Japanese occupation. He notes contrasts with American Christmas traditions and mentions Black Peter and Santa Claus figures in exile.

Lubbock Pent Scone Holland

Christmas Eve Customs Across Europe Highlighted

The article describes St. Nicholas traditions in Germany and Holland, noting gift practices, shoes by the fire, and family meals. It cites Mrs. Hilts McGee of Lubbock and Mrs. Marie Smith recalling school visits, with mentions of Boxing Day and regional treats like cake and pudding.

Hilda McGee Germany Joe Petit Holland Marie Smith Belgium Labbook Eer Christin St. Nicholas Santa Saul Hilts McGee Lubbock Peter Mand Pettis SS. Nicholas Ted Mes. McGre Vai St Geri Gertrang Mrs. McGee Chris Christisias Butte Dee Manguet Pryat Elise Christies Remnaines Brit Reeds Stenundt Nhe

Four awaiting death in Huntsville death row

In Huntsville four inmates on death row face execution barring judicial or executive action. Charles Louis Forge ripped bars in his cell and declared the place cannot be changed. The piece profiles Stickney, Mickney, Shekney, and Howard, noting their sentences, hours of staying, and personal reflections amid Christmas decor and family cards from home.

Huntsville API Charles Louis Forges Sol Dallas Howard Smieknes Houston En Dan Chrest Saare Labbbock Death Row Satur Johnson Mickney Johnott Howard Shekney Stickney

Portales Student Is Sentenced In Shooting

A Portales student received a prison term after pleading guilty to charges connected with a shooting near Clovis. The district court verdict followed an incident at a store and involved a weapon arrest and empathy toward victims.

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