Bitter Weather Sets Destructive New Year Tone
A harsh cold wave and devastating fires mark the start of the year across Kentucky Alabama and North Dakota where nine children and two adults died in home blazes. Massachusetts factories burned damaging several million dollars as frigid air grips the Middle and North Atlantic states with subzero temperatures expected in 30 states from the Northwest to New England and the Appalachians.
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ABRIDGED ALIEN REGISTRATION BEGINS ACROSS NATION
News wires report the start of alien registration in the United States running through January. The item notes New York physicians performing heart and kidney transplants on three patients while reporting mixed weather across states. Local cold snaps recede in Texas with Amarillo posting 61 degrees and Sherman among the coldest areas at 55.
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Democrats Brace For Intraparty Clash Over Speaker
Lawmakers prepare for Friday session as Udall challenges Speaker McCormack for the top post. McCormack says he has the votes and plans to call for a later vote if Udall wins. The fight highlights party leadership tensions amid a divided government with a new session looming Friday.
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Seven Girls Lose Weight to Win Jobs in DC Program
Seven young women under 22, who had difficulty finding work due to overweight appearances, lost over 300 pounds collectively in six months through a Labor Department funded program. Initiated by Suzanne Parrish in DC, the group combined weight loss counseling with typing training and job placement, with ongoing weight maintenance as they kept their new jobs.
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Sniper Kills Four, Wounds Eight in Westernville
A gunman opened fire in the Adirondack foothills area near Westernville New York killing four people and wounding eight others Wednesday night police said. Investigators sought suspects and motives as the investigation continued.
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Surprising New Year Baby Born in Queens Hospital
A Bronx woman gave birth at 12 47 a.m. on New Year’s Day to a 6 pound baby girl at St. John’s Hospital in Queens, claiming she did not know she was pregnant. The surprised couple, Stanley and Helen Miller, had attended a party at her sister’s home before labor pains began.
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New Year’s Day Football Festives Amid Tragedy
President-elect Nixon attended the Rose Bowl with seats on Ohio State then USC side as fans enjoyed the 80th Tournament of Roses parade and Dallas Cotton Bowl events. In Philadelphia a mother of five was killed by a rifle shot fired from across the street. sailor Edsel Thornhill, 23, was arrested and charged with murder.
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Prayer for Apollo 8 and Pueblo crews and peace in Vietnam
A Gold Star Mother expresses prayerful gratitude for the return of Apollo 8 astronauts and the Pueblo crew. She requests prayers for an honorable peace in Vietnam.
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Hopeful of Satisfactory Solutions in Texas
Governor elect Preston Smith outlines major state challenges including Vietnam era unrest, poverty, and race tensions. He emphasizes stable yet flexible governance, expanded education, and adapting institutions to progress while preserving core values. He calls for unity and a rebuilding of public trust.
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City Schools Set to Resume After Holidays in Lubbock
Lubbock public schools end holiday recess today returning to normal schedules after Dec 20 closure. Parochial schools resume as church-supported programs reopen. Texas Tech and LCC offer limited post break time with dorms reopening, Reese AFB pilots return to full training Friday.
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Area Review A Glance Back A Step Forward
Lubbock and the South Plains begin a new year with optimism after a momentous year across finance agriculture education and daily news. The full twelve month review spans these sectors and recalls notable events and trends.
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Mystery Actress Daughter Found Dead After Kidnap Fear
Hollywood authorities disclosed 17 year old Marina Habe daughter of Eloise Hardt and Hans Habe was found dead in a brush filled ravine near Mulholland Drive after being reported missing from her home on Monday. FBI had been notified but not entered the case.
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Still Larger Thefts Cited By Inspector In Thailand
Navy petroleum inspector John M. McGee says investigations uncovered fuel thefts in Thailand with more losses likely undiscovered. GAO reported 5 million gallons stolen in 1967 and warned unidentified thefts may have occurred with no dollar total given.
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Arkansas hit by second mild quake in two months
A mild earthquake rattled most of Arkansas, causing no major damage or injuries. The 4.5 to 5 magnitude quake struck at 6 37 p.m. EST with an epicenter likely in north central Arkansas, felt from Mountain Home to Cotter and across the state except parts of South and Southwest Arkansas. Civil Defense reported widespread shaking, with some cracks but minimal damage and no reported fatalities.
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Weather Map Brief for Lubbock and Vicinity
Fair through tonight with high in the low 60s and a low tonight around 30s. Winds will be southwesterly at 15 to 25 mph today.
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