Blizzard Rages In Arizona and Texas Panhandle Regions
A United Press International report notes a violent storm sweeping from the West to the Plains, causing blizzard conditions near Prescott and Flagstaff, zero visibility in parts, widespread snow and ice across North Texas, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado, with multiple deaths from crashes and weather-related accidents.
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United Press International
Texas
Panhandle
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Texas Gulf Coast
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Flagstaff
Prescott
Utah
New Mexico
Plateau
Rocky Mountain
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Rio Grande Valley
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Albuquerque
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Tex
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Corpus Christi
W. W. Long
Plane Crash Kills Spur Mayor and Employee Returning from Phoenix
Spur Mayor J R McNeill about 58 and Herbert Heimer about 24 were killed when their light Piper Comanche 180 crashed in cloudy conditions near Welch two miles southwest of Lamesa. The craft nose-dived in a tailspin, caught fire, and was buried in the ground. Witnesses reported seeing smoke and flames, and a bill of sale found in a briefcase helped identify the victims.
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Avalanche-Journal
AMESA
Spur
J. R. McNeill
Herbert Heimer
McNeill
Welch
McNeill Field Seed Co
Heimer
Phoenix
Ariz
Virgil Addison
Fred Rainey
Ste
Graham Addison
Lamesa High School
Rainey
Sam King
C. Cap McNeill
Crosby County
Alvie Ratheil
Crosbyton
Lamesa
Atty
J. R. McNewl
Dave Knapp
Fog Blanks Out Area Highways Across South Plains
Fog reduced visibility to zero by 10 p.m. Thursday as drizzle and intermittent rain paralyzed South Plains roads. Weather officials forecast more fog and a继续 chilly day with a low near 34 and a high around 40, with a slight chance of snow today as temperatures dip into the mid 20s tonight.
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South Plains
Weather Bureau
NASA plans first manned orbital flight in 1961 62
After a monkey test, NASA aims to place a human in a one ton space capsule for a six hour mission in 1961 or 1962. The plan calls for five manned Mercury flights using an Atlas missile with a 16 foot escape system and parachute recovery. The craft will reach 100 to 150 miles altitude at 17 000 mph, completing multiple orbits.
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Mercury
Naut
Earth
Project Mercury
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Traffic upsurge as New Year’s roads brace for deaths
Police nationwide prepared for intensified road safety during New Year events after a Christmas weekend toll of 493 lives. In Texas the DPS “Operation Deathwatch” surpassed 100 fatalities over the holiday period, with 60 from traffic crashes. The National Safety Council warned of up to 920 additional deaths possible through the holiday, as counts rose late Thursday into Sunday.
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Associated Press
Texas
Department of Public Safety
National Safety Council
Lubbock Building Boom Sets 55.8 Million Record for 1959
The Avalanche-Journal reports Lubbock's 1959 building permits total reached 55.8 million, topping 1958 by over 12 million. New homes led with 2,303 single family dwellings, contributing to a 65.8 million overall construction year amid 154,000 population estimate and rising demand.
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Dorrance
Avalanche-Journal
Ubbock
George W. Hay
CULY
New Decade Opens With Global Revelry And Hope
A new year and decade begin amid hope for peace and progress as nations look to brighter prospects. Across the world people celebrate with church services, gatherings, and football, while the United States observes holidays and weather shifts and prepares for normal operations resuming Saturday.
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U.S
United States
New Lee
Daydreamer: A Dreamer in Sleep and Day
Comic Dictionary defines Daydreamer as a person who sleeps by night but dreams by day, highlighting a playful split in consciousness. The entry notes the humorous notion of daytime dreaming as a pastime or habit.
Leap Year men shortage noted in Census figures
Census data show more females than males in the population with the ratio shifting by age. New Year's population tallies place the U.S. at about 179.3 million, with 980 men per 1000 women overall and a tighter gap after age 40.
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Edward Cowan Ashington
UPI
Census Bureau
Weather bulletin for Lubbock area forecasts cool clearing
The Lubbock vicinity sees cloudy skies with fog and drizzle this morning. Temperatures reach around 40 degrees this afternoon with southerly winds 10 to 15 mph. cooling tonight and Saturday with a high near 40.
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Lubbock
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