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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1956
Page
6
The article notes a worldwide pause in Christmas observances with hosting galleries and carnivel attractions. In the United States Yuletide joy prevails despite concern over events abroad and a high traffic toll, as Americans express thanksgiving and joy. Prosperity and peace are cited as keynotes across homes nationwide.
Across the world families planned reunions from the White House to Jerusalem and Berlin as holiday warmth amid cold weather persisted. In the Soviet Union New Year trees were donated for children, while in Japan Christmas Eve drew record crowds though New Year remains the primary holiday. Hungarian refugees found aid at Andau with Mary Hawkins of Save the Children thanking volunteers for shelter, food, and care.
In Tampa Florida the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office faces a Christmas feeding dilemma as 18 month old lion King owned by Johnny Shinners is jailed on drug possession charges. Deputies must feed the 250 pound animal and decide whether to raise bond or house the lion with its owner. Kings roars prompt neighborhood calls fearing escape.
Twenty four Americans at the South Pole celebrate Christmas on the plateau of snow and ice. Navy Seabees and a scientist observe the holiday while a Christmas dinner menu includes roast beef and trims. Base Chaplain John Condit will hold services in the McMurdo chapel.
Premier Chou En-lai arrived in Peshawar on an Asian tour remaining in the frontier city near Afghanistan and the Soviet Union. He announced a 20 000 rupees welfare fund for Peshawar University students and urged the college to exchange students with China. He said China wants to learn from Pakistan’s cultural heritage and declared unity with Pakistan.
Premier Bulganin reports on national economy with emphasis on correcting plan targets. Central Committee trims quotas, slows new industrial plants, cites mismanagement and planning flaws, and seeks more housing funds while prioritizing heavy industry.
Area residents work through the holiday as Goodfellows, Toys for Tots, and Salvation Army aid 6,001 needy children and 2,650 toy recipients. About 500 volunteers distribute gifts at Goodfellow HQ. Jail inmates dine festively. worshippers attend services. many light displays draw crowds. Police urge cautious travel amid high holiday traffic.
Joseph McArthur, alias Charles Burke, 43, who fled Stateville Penitentiary in 1941 and lived under a false name, was granted a full pardon by Governor William G. Stratton after a judge ruled he had led a model life since his escape. The pardon was announced by Stratton by phone from Long Lake, with a Christmas greeting.
Budapest reports a rare Christmas surge as curfews ease for Monday night and Catholic churches draw record turnout. Inflation fears persist while coal shortages threaten jobs. Cardinal Mindszenty plans a rare family reunion with his mother Mrs Barbara Behm at the U S legation where he seeks sanctuary since the November Soviet assault.
The 10 round welterweight bout between Arthur Persley of Red Crow Louisiana and Billy Lynch of Hartford Connecticut at Mechanics Building in Boston has been postponed indefinitely promoter Sam Silverman announced Monday.
Authorities urged motorists nationwide to reduce speed on Christmas Day as a warning against fatal and injurious accidents. They emphasized responsible driving to preserve safety and the holiday spirit amid ongoing grim incidents.
Weather and foggy conditions contribute to a high traffic toll nationwide as police departments extend shifts and cancel leaves. In New Orleans traffic deaths reach a wartime high with 12 hour days, while incidents in Louisville, Minneapolis, Meriden and other areas raise alarm. Fires claim additional lives, including a mother and four children in Meriden.
AP tally shows 66 violent deaths in Texas by Christmas Eve starting at midnight Thursday. 44 traffic deaths, 13 shootings, 3 fires, 2 hangings, and one each from poison, drowning, a fight, and electrocution. Names and locations include Lee Williams near Midland, Baldemar Salazar in Edinburg, Roy Lee Parish in Dallas, and others in Midland, Cisco, Beaumont, Farmers Branch, Houston, and Donna.
A pontifical midnight Mass in St. Catherine's Chapel above the Bethlehem grotto closed the day as Patriarch Alberto Gori led a noon procession from Jerusalem through Jaffa Gate toward the Nativity Church. Amid Christian Arab pilgrims, diplomats, and priests, the scene unfolded under tense Holy Land conditions with Jordan-Israel border restrictions.
In Fort Worth on Monday night two armed robbers blew a way into a coin machine company back room, forced operator Ralph Claybrook to talk, then shot him with a shotgun and pistol after clubbing him. An employee was wounded in the foot.
The North Star remains fixed in the sky because it lies nearly along the axis of Earth's rotation, so Earth's rotation does not alter its apparent position. This explains why it stays nearly stationary while other stars appear to move.
Nixon declined to reveal full proposals to Eisenhower but officials said he will push for increased financial aid to Austria and a larger, potentially unlimited immigration or aid quota beyond the current 21,500. He and aides plan to meet Eisenhower on Wednesday after a six day mission.
The piece outlines Daniel and Governor Shivers clashing over filling the Senate vacancy after Daniel's resignation. Daniel opposes interim appointments and pushes for a special election, while Shivers defends appointment procedures. If Daniel acts after Jan 15, he could name an interim senator until a timely special election.
A large bowl of candy with a card reading to the very efficient police force who has done such a good job the past year was left for Lubbock police on Christmas Eve. The note was signed simply Some Teen-Agers.
Bill McColl, Chicago Bears backfield man, became the father of twin daughters on Sunday night in San Diego but was in Chicago training for the world professional championship game against the New York Giants in New York.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Hastes welcome a son at St Marys Hospital weighing seven pounds. The father works for Irwin White Steel Erectors. Mr and Mrs Rosco Turnhow announce a son born at Methodist Hospital weighing seven and a half ounces. The Koen Jr family report a daughter born at Be on weighing ten pounds and six ounces. Mr and Mrs D B Williamson of Mule shoe celebrate a daughter born at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital weighing eight pounds and six ounces. The fathers hold various occupations including office manager Bram Supply Co.
Leonard Martin Perkins 21, of Brownfield, an Halliburton Oil Co. employee, was found shot in a bathroom at his duplex home at 9:25 p.m. He died at Brownfield Hospital. His wife, who is pregnant, was under care after being questioned. Justice of the Peace Lonnie Bryan investigated. funeral arrangements were pending at Brownfield Funeral Home. The couple had recently moved from Sillerton.
A patrol team at the ith precinct surprised Marilyn Unruh with a compassionate Christmas gift haul after learning her long unfilled list for Santa. The girl received a Braille wristwatch a briefcase a three speed phonograph records and other items as officers wished her a merry Christmas and noted her nervous smile.
Four youths aged 15 to 17 provided written statements about the burglary at the Howell home and admitted taking beverages. The group, including a 16 year old linked to McMahan, was released to parents. Police say the arrested teen with McMahan has participated in over 100 Lubbock burglaries in 18 months. One 17 year old in the other group is free on a $1,500 bond from a felony theft charge.
Eskisehir, Turkey seeks private American capitalists to join a homecraft operation and help establish a new meerschaum pipe industry in the town.
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