Bible Theft Puzzles Lubbock Dealers And Churches
In Lubbock, booksellers and church officials discuss why Bibles top The Most Stolen Book in the World lists. High resale value and display access are cited, while Gideons note Bibles reach readers even when taken, as their mission is read, not sold. Church leaders see moral rationalization behind missing Bibles, with instances from hotels, prisons, and homes.
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Gideons
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Missing City Boy Found Safe After Night Search
An eight year old boy, Jerry Wayne Shirley, was found about 3 a.m. a few blocks from home after a long search by neighbors volunteers and police. He was cold and only wearing a shirt and jeans, found near the Neal Hefner residence. He had been reported missing at 6:30 p.m. and had previously gone missing Monday night, later found in a trailer near 11th and Vicksburg. He would be examined for frostbite and other issues by his family doctor.
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Turquoise Jewelry of Queen Zer Unearthed by Archaeologists
Archaeologists uncovered turquoise and gold jewelry once owned by Queen Zer of the First Egyptian Dynasty. The piece features alternating plaques of cast gold and turquoise, a design fit for any modern fashion.
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Army cancels $34 million unmanned drone project
The Army canceled a ground controlled drone program by Republic Aviation Corp for an SD4 Swallow after $34 million was spent. The Army cited rising costs and progress in other surveillance programs as reasons for the termination. Japan’s bicycle maker Cut Down Losses is noted for producing about 3 million bikes a year.
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Shortage Of Men Poses Problems In Berlin Lonely Hearts
Berlin reports a boom in lonely hearts ads as a male shortage leaves 136 women per 100 men in West Berlin. Advertisements promise cultured, reliable spouses while war scars and blockades shape social issues and drive many to seek husbands rather than jobs.
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Underground school shelter planned for Artesia New Mexico
Artesia moves to build a completely underground elementary school that could serve as a fallout shelter for 2,080 people for four weeks. The 18 inch concrete walls and emergency systems aim to withstand all but a direct hit and reduce radiation by over 99.9 percent. Construction is funded by the Office of Civil Defense and Mobilization with bids anticipated after final plans by January 15. The project, 30 miles from an Atlas missile base, has drawn national interest from engineers, architects, and officials.
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Office of Civil Defense and Mobilization
Radiator Missing During Heater Overheat Incident
Memphis APD reports Adam May assisted a motorist at a gas station when her car overheated. The attendant raised the hood and found the radiator missing. The woman learned from her husband that the radiator had been removed for repairs, and she had not been informed.
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Tenn,apd
Adam May
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