Mixed local races and Cuban incident dominate South Plains elections
Voters in Lamesa Slaton and nearby towns face ballots as write-in campaigns challenge incumbents. A Cuban naval incident involved the destroyer John W Weeks and the Western Union ship with tensions rising as the U S State Department seeks explanations from Cuba and foreign affairs note protests.
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Laibbock
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U.S
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Beating Between U S Army and Soviet Ex Band Incident
Read by night the U S Army and Soviet Ex band in Sey the inc ident be in Ermisun military lesson edited hate mixed to U A my the car Gis then drove away the notified military police The extent of the Soviet offi cer's injuries was not known High American sources said Army statement would be made today when an investigation is completed American officials were described as feeling deeply concerned and convinced a Soviet protest is bound to come
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U. & Amy
Bus overturns injures 12 in Warrenton Virginia
A Trailways bus carrying 17 passengers overturned in Warrenton Virginia injuring 12 people. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene and transported injured riders to area hospitals. The cause of the crash was not immediately released and details remained under investigation.
California Heat Wave Roasts the Southland
A full heat wave Roasted Southern California with scorching temperatures spreading into the nation as spring weather arrived late across many areas. Signs pointed to continued warmth and peak readings in many cities through the day.
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California
Charles Bloom Victim Of Crop Dusting Crash In Panhandle
Lubbock man Charles Bloom 43 died when his light plane stalled on a turn over a wheat field near Panhandle and exploded. He was employed by Newton and Rosson Aero Spraying Co and was dusting a second turn when the crash occurred. A witness said the craft cartwheeled across a road and into a field as it broke apart.
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Panhandle
Lubbock
Charles Bloom
28Th St
Here
Newton and Rosson
Pete Dennis
Ida Ou
Rosson
Tele Rosson
Dennis
Bloom
Uimmy Bowen
Ike
Big Six Candidates Make Final Appeals To Voters
Garth Jones reports Texas voters face last-minute appeals from the six candidates in the U S Senate special race to replace Lyndon Johnson. The winner may not be known until June as campaigns finish up.
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Garth Jones
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Supreme Court Hours Hard on Law Breakdowns
Justice Tom Clark delivered a stern lecture to eight colleagues after a Monday session. He framed a discussion on law breakdown as he noted the court’s recent action reversing Elmer Samuel Chapman’s conviction for illegal operation.
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Tom Clark
Supreme Court
Clark
An &1
Elmer Samuel Chapman
Prayer Fragment Reflects Turbulent Tone in Era
Fragmentary lines express a plea to the Eternal Father amid renewed public anger and unsettled times. The short text hints at a collision between faith and social unrest, capturing a mood rather than a full narrative or event.
Death asked for Finch jury ponders fate
Los Angeles jury deliberates whether Dr. R Bernard Finch and his companion Carole Tregott should face death or life in prison for the July 18 1959 slaying of Finch’s wife. Prosecutors pressed for capital punishment as the couple remained composed during closing arguments.
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Montes
Presa
OS Angeles
R. Bernard Finch
Carole Tregott
Argu
Finch
California
Carole
Weather fragment notes southwest of P. Bene area
Fragments describe a weather related note southwest of a place labeled P Bene. The readable text hints at regional conditions but lacks clear dates or entities to specify.
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