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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1961

Page

5

Fiery Oklahoma Crash Claims Several Lives During Holiday Weekend

A three day Christmas New Year period in Oklahoma records multiple fatalities and injuries from traffic incidents. Notable deaths include Monte Johnson and a woman identified as Mrs. Alfane with two young daughters in Abilene. a passenger son, David, survived. Police noted ongoing Traffic Deathwatch tallies as investigations continue.

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Texas Death Toll Reported Through Monday Midnight

A Texas tally lists 143 violent deaths including AQ traffic fatalities 24 fire deaths and 46 from miscellaneous causes. The count continues through midnight Monday.

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Two Trucks Fall Into Ocean After Bridge Collision

In Marathon Florida two truck drivers are missing after a crash on the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys. A third man floated free and survived. three others were rescued and hospitalized in Key West. Officials said the trucks collided on the narrow span, sending one into the sea while another overturned. The missing men were believed pinned or swept away as the vehicles toppled into the water.

Marathon Seven Bridge Florida Keys Fredan Atlan Key West PP. W. Carmody

Texas Weather Preview Cold Span With Frost Patches

Part of the state sees frost in northern zones while warmups are limited. Texas temperatures vary from single digits near Junction to mid forties in Brownsville with cooler unsettled conditions through Saturday.

Span of Terror Strikes Akron Spinsters in Robbery

Dorothy and Rush Praner, aged 64 and 67, were held 18 hours in their Akron home by two armed men who robbed them of 2082 dollars. The attackers forced Dorothy to withdraw 2000 dollars at a bank under threat, then locked the sisters in a cellar before escaping.

Akron Ohio Cap Dorothy Rush Praner Moon Akron Dime Bank Fmt

Mississippi and Union State Sovereignty Advocated by Walker

An 19th century-tinged excerpt discusses preservation of state sovereignty with references to Mississippi and the Union. It mentions Walker and a defense of state prerogatives, alongside a note about the era's political stance and a stray line about London and American rhetoric.

Unclear Police Report Event Noted in Obscured Text

Fragmentary OCR describes a birth notice and local names, including Mrs Laem Bove and Mead, with scattered references to dates, people, and places. context is a personal milestone rather than a clear news item.

Mead Laem Bove Peart

Hancock Funeral Rites Pending

Kenneth T. Hancock Sr a resident of Three Years died Friday at Popular Grove Convalescent Home He lived in Dallas 1999 to 1955 and owned Texas Fire Extinguishers Co Surviving are four daughters and a son including Mrs Jessie Eitnes Mr Mandell Grostroms Ms Margaret Towb and Miss Barbara Hancock two brothers Carrol Hancock and RB L Boynton two sisters Mrs Carmen Hampton and Mrs Vi Boynton and many grandchildren

Kenneth T. Heancock Sr AER Apm Popular Grove Convalescent Hane Hancock Dallas Texas Fire Eixtinguisher Co Lake Whitness Dales and Lubbese Medus Henneth Hrmenek Ie Joadias L. Boynton Houston Patrica Ann Alfano

United States Forms Task Force for Atmospheric Nuclear Tests

The Pentagon announced a joint task force to plan and conduct atmospheric nuclear tests if President Kennedy approves. The unit, led by Army General, will coordinate with Navy and other officers for preparation and potential tests, citing previous underground shots and recent Russo actions.

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Marriage Licenses Laie Horrora and Various Names

A garbled list shows marriage licenses issued to multiple couples including Laie Horrora and others like Miss M Moo bats and Miss Gerg, with ages and local names partially readable. The fragmentary text mentions spouses at Mes a and Lavebock Larsfard, noting a mix of given names and surnames.

Laie Eins ‘Beth Lavebock Larsfard

Local Courts Map Out Docket For Various Probate And Criminal Matters

The document lists several court names and presiding judges including VND District Court with Judge Lindsey, and Noth District Court with Judge Davison, along with Conaney Court at Law No 1 and County Court. It references cases involving estates, wills, probate actions, and various procedural items across multiple districts.

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Indiana Girl Wed Korean War Veteran in Justice Office

Evelyna Ler Zutcher, 20, of Atlanta Indiana, married Claude Neler, a Korean War veteran born in Japan, in a justice of the peace ceremony. Neler, previously convicted in 1954 for collaboration with the enemy, had his life sentence reduced to seven years and was paroled.

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Sadler Funeral Will Be Today

Services for Abat Sadler, age 71, will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home Chapel in Amarillo. Burial follows at Memorial Park Cemetery. Sadler is the father of Mrs Lovet Graham of Tasshbock, with a wife, a daughter, a sister, and two brothers surviving.

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Brone Tops At Dallas Rodeo Meet In NFR Bareback

Brone rode a wild bareback ride at the National Finals Rodeo in Dallas earning 186 points for top day money as competitors including Jack Buschbomb and Walt Mason posted strong scores. The event featured multiple riders across rounds with penalties and varied finishes in the bareback and calf roping contests.

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Rate Increase Affects Lubbock Banks and Borrowers

Banks in Lubbock boost dividend rates to 4 percent, aiming to ease gold outflow and support the dollar. Executives say time deposits for government bodies are unaffected, while borrowing rates may rise gradually, with long-term housing loan costs likely to edge up.

U. S Charles E. Maedgen Jr Lubbock National Bank Everett Fulgham First National Bank Iaing Jones State Savings and Loan Assn Cwe Guy McAfer Lubbock Savings and Loan Assn Pearl Smith First Federal Savings and Lavin Assm Jack Payne American State Bank Jim Hal Waller Plains National Bank J. M. Wiggins Citizens National Bank Lubbock Financial Cyreles

Amarillo Banks Readjust Savings Rates After Fed Move

Five Amarillo banks raise savings rates after Federal Reserve Board approval. Rates set at 3 percent for six month balances and 4 percent for one year or longer, aligning with nationwide move. Banks named include Amarillo National Bank American Bank of Amarillo First National Bank of Amarillo First City Bank and North State Bank. Borger banks also move to 4 percent. Jin Wise of Laramie won first place with $308 earnings.

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Reasons Behind U S Space Spending Outlined

NASA associate administrator Dr. Robert C. Seamans Jr. explains space exploration justifies funding for scientific, technological, economic, military, and international reasons. He cites moon science, tech spinoffs, satellite economics, defense implications, and international prestige as key motives.

Washington UPD National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Robert C. Seamans Jr Seamans

Police Investigate Three Burglaries In Lubbock Area

Three burglaries are under investigation by Lubbock police including a business break in at Hub Fruit Co. Several items were stolen such as fruit and vegetables set of booster cables a jar perfume and fruit from residences. Victims include A J Schimeck W T Holder Paul Crow and Mrs Raymond Cox. A separate vandalism incident at a local theater reported by deputies caused no loss.

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NAACP Ordered To Quit Business In Alabama

A Montgomery court ruled the NAACP has continued intrastate operations in Alabama in violation of state corporate law after a three day hearing. Judge Walter Bo Jones ordered the organization and all active associates to cease all intrastate activities in the state.

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Bank Official Facing Charges in Premont Case

C N Richardson, former executive vice president of First State Bank in Premont, was charged after authorities say he removed a note for $11184 from the bank to conceal evidence. Richardson posted a 30000 bond, failed to appear, and a Jan 8 hearing was set in Alice. District Judge C Woodrow Lauchlin presides. auditors began checks the day Richardson resigned.

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Burmese Premier U Nu Leaves for Cairo Visit

Burmese Prime Minister U Nu departs on Friday for a three day official visit to Egypt. He is seen off at the airport by United Arab Republic President Gamal Abdel Nasser.

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Brezhnev Ends India Visit for Moscow Trip

Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev completes a two week state visit to India and plans to fly to Moscow on Friday for talks.

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