Christmas holiday traffic toll tops 526 in Texas
A three day Christmas weekend fatal tally shows 677 deaths nationwide from accidents 526 in Texas 52 in California and 40 in New York. Howard Pyle National Safety Council flags the toll as tragically high urging motorists to curb deadly behavior amid icy roads and heavy travel.
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Fresh Snow Storm Threatens Midwest
A broad Midwest snow belt faces more flurries as arctic air pushes into the region. Forecasters warn of freezing drizzles dropping in parts of Kansas Missouri and southern Iowa while Ohio valley areas brace for new snowfall. Strong winds whip Colorado blizzards and Florida reports hard ice on autos as crops endure damage in the north.
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FAST GUN JENNINGS DIES AT 98 FORMER OKLAHOMA TRAINROBBER
Ariaga Calif death quiet Tuesday ends the era of Al Jennings a pint sized badman who claimed 15 or 20 train robberies. He served five years then was paroled and Roosevelt pardoned him in 1907 later a lecturer evangelist and critic of TV gunmen. He recounted famous gunmen Bat Masterson and others and spoke of Dodge City encounters. Born in Virginia he ran away at 11 and drifted west with early education from law books and family lawyers.
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Badman of the West and the Law
A sparsely readable note recounts a gun slinger in Comanche County and El Reno Oklahoma who, elected county attorney in 1892, claimed a manly code and a turn to outlawry after his brother was killed. The piece hints at notoriety and a legendary reputation.
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1000 Men to be Sent Congo Relieve UN in Katanga
The United Nations announced that nearly 1,000 Central Congolese Army troops will reinforce UN forces in Katanga. The first 90-man unit will fly to the Kamina base near Elisabethville, under Gen Sean McKeown, joining Indian, Canadian, Swedish, and Norwegian personnel. The mission aims to cement unity with the central government as regional tensions persist.
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Dyna Soar Project Revised Under Air Force Plan
The Air Force announced a major revision to the Dyna Soar program. A Titan II booster will be paired with two solid-fuel engines to propel the glider-like craft aloft for orbital speed, replacing previous suborbital flights. This configuration aims for about 18,000 mph and a crewed mission profile.
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Soviet envoy Menshiov to end Moscow tour by January
The Soviet Embassy announced Ambassador Mikhail Menshiov will finish his normal duty in Washington and return to Moscow for reassignment early January. The AP report notes this marks a standard completion of a standard tour.
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Goodfellows Late Mail Bursts Lubbock Fund to 6561.87
With late mail arrival the Lubbock Goodfellows fund total rose to 6561.87 dollars on Tuesday afternoon at the Chief Goodfellow office. Additional gifts may come in via later mailings and be reported this week. Acknowledgements list candy, toys and services from groups including Downtown Lions Club and B and H Transfer and Storage Co. plus City departments and police for deliveries, patrolling, and disposal work.
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Ribicoff Open to Senate Draft in Connecticut
Secretary Ribicoff pledged willingness to accept a Senate nomination draft from Connecticut. He said he would not seek the Democratic nomination but called a published report of accepting a state convention draft “basically correct.” The Hartford Courant story notes his weekend home visit.
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Kennedy Meets Advisers On 1962 Budget At Palm Beach
President Kennedy conferred with top aides in Palm Beach Florida to review the 1962 budget and prepare the State of the Union message due to Congress in January. The talks followed his Christmas visit here amid his father Joseph Kennedy’s serious illness and a postponed medical checkup.
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Prayer Note From Crosbyton to Bless Families This Season
A letter from Garnet W. Jones of Crosbyton asks a blessing for families touched by sickness during the Holiday season and prays in Christ name for comfort and grace. The text includes misspellings and unclear phrases about visits and considerations.
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Scientists urge replacing war with research and welfare
A seven member committee of the American Association for the Advancement of Science urged shoring up resources to replace war as social protection. They warned unlimited war could end human life and called for action to avert such threats, sparking debate with nuclear survival experts at the annual meeting.
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Man Hurt In Gun Mishap At Lubbock Sash & Door Co
RTY YEAR-OLD Carl B Looney of 3513 46th St was critically injured Tuesday afternoon when struck by a shot from an antique cap and ball rifle at Lubbock Sash & Door Co near 15th St and Ave G The gun belonged to Looney who was nearby when foreman James Wood 31 held it in his hand during a display examination The weapon discharged while caps were being fired but the shot was believed loaded earlier The incident occurred shortly before 3 p m in the office area and Looney remained in very critical condition after four hours of surgery at West Texas Hospital Officials described the rifle as an old show piece and noted the gun had hung in the office for years and had been plugged for display while not in use The investigation was conducted by Detective Lt Albert Crites and Patrolman John Sortore
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