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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1960
Page
2
Plainview faces continued flood cleanup after eight hours of heavy rainfall left towns under water. Officials report health hazards diminished as residents, aided by Red Cross shelters and city pumps, begin returning to damaged homes.
Funeral services are set for two men killed and five injured when an explosion leveled a building. The blast occurred Friday morning as a gas- and propane-fueled fire destroyed a warehouse, prompting authorities to plan rites at a local cemetery with services led by a funeral director. The deceased were identified as residents of nearby towns, and investigators continue examining the cause and timing of the tragedy.
Mrs Agnew dies in city after brief illness. Funeral arrangements are pending as relatives await further details from local authorities.
Odd garbled notes detail a mix of local figures and events in New York and nearby areas, mentioning individuals such as Howard Hermence and references to medical, legal, and civic matters. The piece reads as a corrupted OCR collage with scattered names, places, dates, and agency references, lacking coherent narrative.
Journal report describes Western Air Lines fare patterns and tentative coast to coast flight adjustments. The article notes fare structures, route considerations and potential service adjustments, referencing schedules and market responses without detailed outcomes.
Police investigate a sequence of break ins with scattered details. The clipped text mentions suspects, locations, and attempted payments but provides few concrete facts or dates. The fragmentary notes imply a local incident, with no clear authorities or outcomes.
The Littlefield community prepares for Duesek rites with scheduled services and local officials coordinating the ceremony. Parish members and neighbors expected to participate in a traditional event marking the observance.
Funeral arrangements are planned for a local woman, with services details to be announced. The family requested privacy as they prepare to honor her life.
A Hockley woman died recently with funeral rites scheduled at Burst Methods Church. The deceased was a native of Star ford and had been in a hospital after a Saturday accident. Survived by a list of relatives, the service will be at Pinecrest Cemetery with burial at a later date.
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