Veteran U.S. statesman Herter Dead at 71
Former diplomat and congressman Eliot Miles Herter, born in Paris in 1895, died at 71. Harvard graduate and Massachusetts politician, he served as ambassadorial attache in Berlin, guided economic aid after World War II, and chaired a committee that supported Marshall Plan funding. He faced arthritis and relied on crutches in later years.
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Soap Opera King Clifford C Thomas Dies in Alabama
Clifford Charles Thomas 58 originator of the first American radio soap opera died at his Huntsville home of a heart attack. He created Betty and Bob and helped popularize many serials including Women of America Valiant Lady Modern Cinderella Port Faces Life and Ma Perkins. He promoted Captain Midnight and traveled for promotions before moving to Huntsville a year ago. Funeral planned with cremation per his wishes.
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W B Harbert Dies In City Services Slated
W B Harbert died at West Texas Hospital after a stroke. Services are set for 3 pm Monday at Henderson Chapel with Dr William Banowky officiating. Burial will be in City of Lubbock Cemetery. He owned Harbert Modern Signs Co for 18 years, lived in Alice before returning to Lubbock in 1930, and was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by a daughter Patsy Ann Populis of New Orleans, a sister Mrs Herbert A Franke, seven grandchildren, and other relatives.
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E. E. McWhorter Dies at 78 in Lamb County
Esta Ezra McWhorter died Saturday in Knight's Rest Home Littlefield at age 78. Services are pending Hammons Funeral Home. He moved from Georgia to Upshur County in 1896 and Lamb County in 1931, and lived in the Spade community. Survivors include two sons J R of Bonham and Alvis, two daughters Louise Lightfoot of Amarillo and Barnhill of Hereford.
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Herter backs Eisenhower in 1956 and becomes No.2 State Department
The text notes Christian Herter’s continued support for Eisenhower in 1956 and his appointment as deputy secretary of state in 1957. It mentions his wife Mary Caroline Pratt and mentions surviving children. The fragment ends with an incomplete list of offspring.
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Snyder Funeral for Mrs. Agnes Wilson
Services for Mrs. Agnes Wilson widow of a former Snyder city judge are at 2 p.m. today at First Methodist Church with John English in officiation. Burial follows in Demott Cemetery under Bolger Funeral Home. Survivors include three daughters including Mrs. Howard Blackwell and Mrs. Louis Hammett, two sons A E Wilson and C E Wilson, a stepson Albert Wilson, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Funeral Slated for Mrs. Jones in California
Services set for Mrs. Jones, longtime Scurry County resident, at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Bell Seale Funeral Home Chapel Long Beach California with Don Browning officiating. Burial in Snyder Cemetery. Survivors include four sons Lawrence Snyder Charlie El Paso Mark Paris and Marshall Long Beach California three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Boeing Wins Moveable Wing Design for Supersonic Airliner
FAA selects Boeing over Lockheed for movable wing, with GE engines, ending 30 months of design trials. Decision awaits President Johnson's approval. prototype cost estimated at 1.3 billion, first aircraft about 4.5 billion overall, with 90 percent government funding and royalties possible.
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Star-Telegram Pioneer Newsman Retires After Long Career
Fort Worth AP reports W. C. Bill Smith retires as managing editor of the Star-Telegram after nearly 50 years in journalism. He spent over 40 years with the Star-Telegram in roles from sports copy reader to editor. Jack Douglas named Smiths successor as assistant managing editor for the evening paper. Glifford King named editor of the morning paper. Hall retires as sports editor.
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Funeral rites for Mrs Dan Liles in Slaton
Funeral services for Mrs Dan Liles of Slaton will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church with Rev John Cartwright officiating. Burial will follow in Englewood Cemetery under Williams Funeral Home direction. Mrs Liles, a Slaton resident since 1923, helped operate Liles Sheet Metal Shop with her husband before retirement. Survivors include her husband, a son Wayne of Slaton, a brother L G Withers of Floydada, a sister Mrs D O Nash of Childress, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Services for Harry Arvid Kenttala Today
Services for Harry Arvid Kenttala custodian at San Andres School who died about 3 30 p m Thursday in Andrews Medical and Surgical Clinic will be at 2 pm today at Faith Lutheran Church burial in Andrews Cemetery under direction of Singleton Funeral Home Survivors include his wife four daughters and his father
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Lubbock through 1966 shaping a bustling future
A capsule year in review outlines major growth in Lubbock and the South Plains, from downtown skyline plans and new city management talks to courthouse expansions, weather shocks, agricultural shifts, and rising construction. It notes education gains at Texas Tech, the Panhandle South Plains Fair milestone, and persistent crime waves shaping city policy.
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City Celebrations Quietly Ring in New Year Across Regions
Amid fireworks and late prayers at First Baptist Church in the city, New Year observances reflect renewed peace hopes. U Thant urged a Vietnam ceasefire while de Gaulle condemned U S participation. Times Square hosted the New Year ball in a 1906 tradition as global leaders called for peace.
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Buck Services Slated Monday
Crosbyton notices list funeral rites for O. B. Buck 80 a Crosbyton resident for 49 years at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Methodist Church with Rev. George Turrentine and Rev. Leements officiating. Buck died Friday at Crosbyton Clinic Hospital. Survivors include his wife Minnie four sons Albert John Linard Winard three daughters and other relatives.
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Funeral for George D. Prindle in Seagraves Church
Funeral services for George D. Prindle 95 will be held at 3 p m today at First Assembly of God Church Seagraves with Rev Henry Ehlers officiating Burial will be in Seagraves Cemetery Webb Funeral Home directing Prindle born in Michigan moved to Porteraville in 1909 a retired carpenter resident of Seagraves 45 years member of Assembly of God Church He would have celebrated 70 years of marriage to Olive Bartlett Saturday He leaves five sons three daughters one brother and many grandchildren great grandchildren
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Former Area Pastor Moyes B Carroll Dies at 50
The Rev Moyes B Carroll former president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas died Friday after a heart attack. He was 50 and served as pastor of East Grand Baptist Church in Dallas since 1958. He held post as first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention and served on several boards including the Baptist Standard. He previously led churches in Red Springs Meridian Matador Brady and Henderson. Survivors include his widow a son and four daughters.
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City and County Offices Closed Until Tuesday
City of Lubbock and Lubbock County offices along with local federal offices will be closed Monday while most state offices stay open for business as usual according to officials.
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Lubbock Pageant Winners Shine Amid City Developments
Nancy Bernard and Susan Kay Logan won national and Miss Texas titles respectively in Fort Worth. Lubbock faces an ambulance service shakeup as mortuaries plan closures over wage laws. Avalanche-Journal circulation surpasses 100000. Sanford Dam and Lake Meredith opened with water released to Lubbock. Carlisle incorporation opposition organizes. John Tower defeats Waggoner Carr to begin first term as senator. West Texas Museum accepts a 500000 challenge grant to support a new institute with Tech ICASALS.
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