Summit Talks Could Follow By Eisenhower and Dulles
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles met about a Soviet note proposing a four to thirty attendee foreign ministers meeting as prep for a summit. The United States would consult with Atlantic allies and inform Soviet ambassador Menshikov Monday morning that the Moscow plan nudges toward a summit but lacks key issues.
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John M. Hightower Ashington
Eisenhower
Sec
Dulles
Russia
Mikhail Menshikov
White House
Moscow
State Department
United States
Atlantic
Gromyko
Andrei Gromyko
Llewelyn Thompson
Bulgaria
Europe
Macmillan
Gillard
Tragic Bus Plunge Sparks Statewide Rescue Effort
Eight Navy frogmen headed to Prestonsburg Kentucky to aid in the search for a school bus that plunged 50 feet off a mountain road into the Big Sandy River killing 23 children and their driver. Governor Chandler arrived directing recovery as divers searched the swollen river and volunteers prepared to sink a wire mesh to catch bodies. He urged 24 hour operations and promised state support while families await news and survivors are treated.
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Avalanche-Journal
Whenatstonsburg
Navy
Prestonsburg
Kentucky Goy
Happy) Chandler
Chandler
Norfolk
Coast Guard
Mundy
Surprise snow storm cripples South Plains highways
A surprise storm dumped up to six inches on the South Plains and eastern New Mexico causing dangerous roads and multiple accidents. Seven deaths statewide were linked to slick highways as Lubbock and nearby towns reported significant snowfall and moisture for farms. Snow coverage extended from Plainview to the Big Bend area with isolated impacts on air travel and a regional high school basketball tournament in Lubbock continuing amidst treacherous conditions.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
New Mexico
Texas Department of Public Safety
Charles H. Hanna
Ballinger
Lubbock
Brownfield
Tahoka
Meadow
West Texas
Abifene
Big Bend
Texas
Plainview
Lamesa
Guthrie
Boat Sinks in Turkish Tragedy Killing Teenagers in Storm
An overloaded ferry carrying teens sank in a violent Sea of Marmara storm near Izmit. 220 bodies recovered. up to 400 feared drowned. Vessel Askudar seats 345 but 600 tickets sold. One survivor, 19, described the capsizing as waves smashing windows and water pouring in. Investigations launched as tolls rise.
North Korea Says Will Free Some Onboard South Korean Plane
North Korea announced aboard a hijacked South Korean airliner that two American pilots and two West Germans would be turned over at an agreed time. It said 30 Koreans aboard could return home if requested, as U N and West German governments pursued resolution through Joseon and Panmunjom.
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Tokyo
North Korea
Fyoneyang
Vilot Panmunjom
Geome
Pyongyang
Pyongyang Sai
Joseon
U. S
Willis P. Hobbs
Vallejo
Calif
Air Force
Howard W. McClelland
Buchanan
Mich
Korea
Area farm news prompts stock show insight
A reader edition notes upcoming stock shows within regional farming coverage. Editorial and church column references appear beside radio and TV program listings as part of the area’s community pages.
Odd Arms Aid Becomes Public in GAO Testimony
Secret GAO findings reveal oddly assorted U S arms aid items shipped abroad including stockings mass instruments and swivel chairs. General Nathan F Twining says cleanup is underway yet warns against tying arms help to tight budgets. Planes damaged in Denmark show waste noted by aides with Copenhagen F-84s stored in open water awaiting decocooning.
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Ashington
U. S
Nathan F. Twining
Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Accounting Office
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Twining
Mansfield D. Sprague
International Security Affairs
GAO
Pentagon
Copenhagen
iTwo More Seek City Posts in Lubbock Three-Way Race
The Lubbock city election deadline closed Saturday with Place 3 already drawing three candidates Preston A R Al Preston 34 electrical contractor Boyd Houston H Boyd 57 real estate dealer and Otis Maner a partner in an eight car sales firm. Incumbents Lennis Baker Casey Charles and Homer Maxey David Casey also appear on the ballot for mayor or Place seats. A constitutional note hints terms may differ from the usual four year stagger.
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Place 3
Lubbock
Homer Maxey
David Casey
Bee City
Ike Gets Clean Bill Of Health
President Eisenhower was pronounced completely recovered from his mild stroke of November 25 after a neurological exam at Walter Reed. Three specialists reported the checkup completed in about an hour. Hagerty said the doctors have discharged him medically and he will maintain rest and a 2500 calorie diet at the White House.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
White House
See of State Dulles
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
New Avalanche-Journal Building Under Way in Lubbock
Work begins Monday on a new Avalanche-Journal building occupying the east block of J and K Avenues and 7th and 8th Streets. W G McMillan and Son Engineers to construct a two story plus basement structure 12 by 215 feet with a 19 month timeline and an estimated cost near $700,000.
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DE Kalb
N.Y
Lloyd van Ornum
Geneva
Entorioe
Avelanche-Journal
6Th St
Ave. J
Avalanche- Journal
OAK
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Diocck
W. G. McMillan & Son
Feingineers
Avalanche Journal
Avenue J
8Th Street
Goss
Weather Map Page 6 Lubbock Snow Cold Today
Lubbock and vicinity report snow and continued cold with a morning low around 26 and a daytime high near 38. Northeasterly winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Lubbock
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