Year of change and calamity in Lubbock area 1962
A retrospective noting a flood of political races, budget records, and major events in Lubbock and the South Plains through 1962. Highlights include City Hall dedication, Estes probe coverage, Canadian River dam progress, and numerous wrecks, fires, and political contests shaping the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom S
Lubbock
The
Estes
Billie Sol
Buffalo Lakes
East Texas
Interior Sec
Stewart Udall
Panhandle
Patti Ayres
High Plains Water District
Gaines County
Dallas
Bid D
League of Women Voters
Drivers Advised On Inspections Deadline Reminder
Captain Alan Johnson of the Department of Public Safety warned South Plains motorists that the vehicle inspection deadline is approaching. He noted worsening weather over the next four months may reduce inspection days and urged early inspection to ensure winter safety. After April 15 a fine of up to $200 applies for no inspection sticker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Tech
Lubbock County
Bill Klattenhoff Jr
Slaton
Jack Strong
Mgr
H. P. Clifton
George R. Bean
Lubbock
el Paso
Fort Worth
Panhandle
Carnegie
A. Hope Owen
Wayland Baptist College
Plainview
Tech
Kennedy
South Plains
Cuba
Alan Johnson
Department of Public Safety
Johnson
Man Confesses Fourth Murder Claim in Los Angeles
A man who admitted three killings in Illinois and Kentucky said he killed a fourth, claiming Judith Anderson was the victim in 1957. Los Angeles police doubt his account and plan to release Alfred Lawless next Wednesday unless other states issue warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Illinois
Kentucky
Alfred Lawless
Lawless
Judith Mae Andersen
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Charles R. Robert
Grimes Sisters
Derby Refining Initiates 10 Cent Oil Price Increase
Derby Refining Division of the Colorado Oil and Gas Corp announced a 10 cent per barrel price boost effective January 1 for crude from southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle. The change affects 23,000 barrels daily, lifting the price to 2.87 dollars per barrel for 40-gravity oil while condensate stays at 2.67 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Derby Refining Division
Colorado Oil & Gas Corp
Kansas
Oklahoma Panhandle
Pakistan India begin first Kashmir talks in Rawalpindi
Pakistan and India closed a first round of negotiations in Rawalpindi with a cordial spirit and agreed to resume in New Delhi January 16. Leaders Bhutto and Singh praised the frank exchange and urged media to avoid statements that could hinder progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawalpindi
UPI
Pakistan
India
Kashmir
New Delhi
Z. A. Bhutto
S. S. Singh
Singh
Bhutto
An. 15
Lost Blue Plate Found At Caprock Drug Store
Harold Raff of Raff and Hall Drug Store Caprock Center holds a corrective upper plate found at the fountain December 24. He says a local youngster may claim it by matching the plate to his mouth, noting the plate likely belonged to a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Raff
Raff and Hall Drug Store
Caprock Center
Raff
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
U.S. Orbit
Florida
John Glenn
Atlantic
Earth
Arthur Fielder
Boston Pops Orchestra
New Mexico
Billy the Kid
Fort Sumner
Price Daniel
Citizens’ Group
Texas
Jimmie Don Thompson
Texas State University
Man Estes
Coleman McSpadden
FBI
Chamber of Commerce
John Logan
A. B. Davis
John Connally
Don Yarborough
Hale County
Snyder
Artesia
N.M
Royal Furgeson Family
Marshall Formby
Hamlin
Formby
Crane
Jack Cox
Preston Smith
Carr
Reese Afb
South
Floyd County
Monroe G. Abernathy
Santa Fe
Liff Sanders
Connally
Smith
Demos
Terry
Lynn
Casey Charness Jr
Atomstat
Spur
Utilities Board
McSpadden
Rodney Palmer
Levi [Thorntons
Capitol
Marilyn Monroe
Quito
Mackenzie Park
Orton
Anton
Dawson County
Port Carole Brashear
Petersburg
Tyler
Cox
Hale and Bailey
Judge
Elbert Hamilton
Matador
Ropesville
Susan Elliott
Spencer Wells
Chamber
Charles
Chuck"” Yeager
RAFB
Hobbs
Santa
Colorado
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