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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1959

Page

2

Fire rips through Woodley area leaving homes and lives lost

In a devastating blaze on Mulberry Street area, residents evacuated as firefighters battled flames. An elderly couple carried a bird cage and suitcase from their home as the fire destroyed belongings. A young girl and her cat were among victims. a helicopter assisted evacuations while police urged water conservation.

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Abernathy Pioneer Reunion and Town History Reflections

Former Abernathy students gathered in the school auditorium for a reunion, recounting drought and prairie fire memories dating back before the town’s 1909 founding. stories highlighted early community life, rail expansion, and the 1912 move that shaped the mercantile era and mayoral history through 2024.

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Storms continue across South Plains causing outages and damage

Weather activity moved across the region with 20 inches of rain at Perryton and high winds blowing down walls and tearing awnings. McLean reported unified power and a gas station add. Several towns including Shamrock, Plainview, Crosbyton, and Tulsa saw lightning, damaged roofs, downed lines, and scattered outages as crews assess tolls from the 34 hour storm window.

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Police Seek Slain Woman's Boyfriend in California

In Inglewood California police seek the slain woman's boyfriend as they investigate a brutal crime. A discovery description notes a badly burned or battered scene with unclear details, prompting an urgent manhunt and public tips.

Berlin Standstill Eyed as Geneva Talks Resume

Berlin stalemate persists as East and West Germany fail to agree on reunification within 18 months. Herter met Eisenhower Nixon and ambassadors in Washington to discuss a revised plan, outlining a Western insistence on Germany’s reunification as Geneva talks set to begin.

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Stop-Gap Tax Measure Receives Senate Backing

Senate approves a stop-gap sales levy package to avoid a dire funding gap for state services. Conservatives push for quick enactment before September 1 to fund schools hospitals pensions and other programs. The plan includes repealing taxes on prizes and minor occupations while expanding retail sales taxes on cameras and automobiles.

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It Einionia Sinacow Radio Reports Visit Planned

It einionia outlines radio reports noting a plan for a first visit to Afries by a notable figure. The fragment references Sinacow or related programming and hints at international or regional coverage. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.

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Ghana's Second Non Plan Ik Aimed At Encouraging

Fragmentary text suggests a second initiative in Ghana focusing on non plan activities to foster development. The wording is unclear and names, dates, or specific programs are not discernible from the readable passages.

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Birth at Wes Texas Hospital Tells Of Weighty Moment

A baby boy named Pate born at Wes Texas Hospital on Friday at 2:17 p.m. weighs 6 pounds. Father listed as Mr Melvin, mother unnamed, hospital notes credit Dr. Lewis Banat and nurse staff. informants mention Balirage Bakery and clinic hospital setting.

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City police ticketed 150 plus for speeding Friday

Police and radar unit operations yielded 79 tickets in the morning and early afternoon with 69 speeding and five other offenses issued between 2:10 pm and 9 pm. A storage house at 1912 th St and a kitchen range at 208 Amherst burned, causing damage but not total loss. Fire officials linked the kitchen fire to grease on a heating element in a Del Leger unit likely operated by T. Fox of 4408 43rd Bt. A man at Q. C. Bowl, 731 College Ave, suffered a heart attack at work around 10:50 pm Friday and was taken to Osteopathic Hospital for treatment.

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Texas Solons Urged To Hear Gov Long

A Texas House resolution asked that Governor Earl K. Long be invited to address a joint session. Speaker Waggoner Carr referred Rep. Bob Wheeler of Tilden to the rules committee as a matter that set legislative policy.

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