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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1961
Page
5
Across continents a tense Christmas scene unfolds. In Africa Ka tanga province faces pressure as conflict looms. In Asia and Europe nations debate borders while faith persists amid Cold War divisions.
Police report multiple injuries after six crashes Saturday night into Sunday morning. Victims include Eddie Zingerman 19 of 48th Street with head injuries, Elmer Pemberton 41 of Lovington treated and released, and Katherine McKelvey 21 months treated at Methodist Hospital. Investigators probe possible hit-and-run and vehicle throw from a street collision on SMd Street near Quaker Avenue.
An obituary fragment lists survivors of Wright family from California including wife Lew Wright and Nathan Wright with mentions of Waytus Wright Miss Nellie Wegnt and others. The text also references relatives in Pasadena and Missouri with scattered names and relations.
Funeral services for Mrs Waller are set for Tuesday at 2 pm at a local church. She lived in Coleman most of her life and is survived by her son Charles Waller on 2410 6th St and brother Sain Crump of Coleman. Burial follows at Resthaven Memorial Park under McDonald Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers include Ch Rhodes Bevan Landers DA Wilson Wallace McNeal Tarnis Gritin.
Fragmented OCR text notes traffic was reported around several homes in the city. The Aviabunche Journal will publish only this edition, with morning and evening subscribers. Local residents are described as Christians in the report.
A 22-year-old Chester Deary was killed by a stab wound at the heart in the 200 block of 18th Street after an attack at Joe's Cafe. Police say Peggy Jean Williams, 27, of 1807 Ave D, admitted stabbing the victim. Officers found the body in an alley between Ave A and Ave B shortly after 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Six others were injured in similar incidents during the weekend.
An electrical short circuit caused a daytime fire at Van's Jaguar Store on Slaton Highway two miles from Libbork shortly after noon Sunday. The blaze damaged a storeroom and liquor. six other fires were reported with minimal damage.
South Plains residents celebrate Christmas with church pages, live trees, luminaries, and community programs. Details include Christ Lutheran Church's "Christ's Christmas Tree" winner, Tulsa decorations, toy donations, free movies for kids, and multiple towns hosting tree lightings and charitable drives.
A Northbridge Massachusetts tenement exploded and burned killing a mother and her daughter. In Brockton Massachusetts another mother and daughter died in a fire. A Groton New York home fire killed three children and a family employee. A Detroit suburb fire claimed a father and his twin daughters. A rural home fire near Marietta Ohio killed two children.
Reports say 13 dead after a ferry disaster off Mindanao with 48 survivors. The event sparked Christmas observances as communities organized aid and lighter festivities while officials investigated the wreck. Additional notes mention a prison holiday song fest and a Christmas adoption pledge by a Portales resident.
Four two year old Korean orphan sisters depart Seattle on the final leg of a Santa flight to Minneapolis to join the Bussman family, after a congressional act and South Korea legislation allowed all four to be adopted together. They will be Lois Mary Sharon and Ruth Bussman. The quads’ arrival disrupted the Seattle airport as they traveled with Violet Stock and two other adopted children to new homes.
Deputies investigate a string of thefts as Doyle Washington reports 12 hens stolen from his Canyon Gin area farm on Acuff Road. Zelda Little says a north window was broken and five rooms ransacked at her home on 1419 10th St. Total losses include Christmas gifts, 4 Bible, a torn mattress, groceries, and several thousand dollars. A Humble Service Station sack containing 120 dollars was taken from 2440 19th St filing cabinet. Paul Cox reports 80 dollars in missing tools from 1726 22nd St. Tommie Seale says a tire and more items were stolen from 5015 36th St.
Two San Benito residents, Juan Carrillo 23 and Franesco Moreno, were injured when their car overturned after failing to negotiate a curve on FM Rest 46, about 27 miles north of Slaton. One was reported seriously hurt. both treated at Mercy Hospital. Highway Patrolman Calvin Harrell said investigators hadn’t determined the driver yet.
Garza County officers hunted Calvin W. Boone 27 of Lamesa after a jail break at Post. A companion, Luther Preston King 53 of Lubbock, was jailed on cattle theft and recaptured. Canine units and roadblocks pressured the escapees as guards reported a hole in the cell wall and a pursuit through the courthouse area.
A string of birth notices records newborns at West Texas Hospital with weights ranging from under five pounds to seven pounds. Fathers' occupations listed include farm laborer, postal worker, and motel staff, with families from Slaton, Delmon, and Portales.
Thousands of armed guards line the border as West Berlin and East German police patrol the wall. 50 000 electric candles glow on 800 Christmas trees on the West, while floodlights illuminate the East amid restricted access and tense truce.
Willie Shepard an employee at Joe's 203 on 18th Street was in poor condition Sunday at Methodist Hospital after a robber threw hot water in his face and slashed his side with a knife while taking about $200. Police say the suspect fled with the cash. A burglary Sunday night at Jol M Thornton on 56th Street saw three Christmas gifts stolen from a tree.
President Kennedy greeted Argentine President Frondizi at West Palm Beach International Airport then sent his jet to New Orleans to bring Frondizi back. Argentina holds sway in Latin America over Cuba policy, as OAS members debate potential action against Cuba.
President Moise Tshombe of Katanga is accused by Premier Cyrille Adoula of sabotaging the last effort to resolve the Katanga crisis peacefully. Adoula has given Tshombe a Wednesday deadline to accept the Kitona accord recognizing central government authority.
Informed sources say President Kennedy may protest to Soviet Premier Khrushchev over Communist interference at the East West Berlin border. The reports follow a separate pro test to Soviet Ambassador Perovkh in East Germany after Maj. Gen. Albert Watson refused East Berlin access without identity cards. The incidents are described as the most serious Western rights violation since the Berlin wall tightening last August.
A 12 year old, Marie Josephine Patre, was jailed in Aurillac after police accused her of using small hands to steal wallets from shoppers. Authorities say she grabbed wallets from baskets and faces charges related to the incidents.
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