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Lubbock Avalanche Journal in Lubbock, Texas

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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1961

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Gary Cooper Held Up in Broad Daylight Robbery

Police investigate a 11:40 am holdup at State Savings and Loan where a redheaded bandit demanded money from cashier Mrs. Steven. A witness description lists a tall man about five feet ten inches, 270 pounds, who fled after grabbing cash. Investigators connect this to at least two other robberies in the area.

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Daniel Opposes Plans as House Eyes Sales Tax Bills

AP report notes House aims to raise about 150 million dollars yearly through retail sales taxes while Gov Daniel weighs bills after a holiday trip. The piece also covers a deadly twin engine crash near Hong Kong and ongoing political debate.

Jones Astin Hong, Kong U.S. Air Force Hanes Wits Ae Taniae Price Daniel Tornae Daniel Harding

House Votes To Add 70 Judges To Courts

Republicans push political bill as House approves adding 70 federal court judges by a 396 to 7 vote. Lawmakers debate impacts on judiciary balance while supporters cite backlog relief and faster rulings. Opponents warn of packed courts and reduced judicial independence.

House

US to Send Military Advisers Laos Aid Boosted Three Days Left

The United States plans to dispatch military advisers to Laos amid increased aid as a three day window remains. Washington said the move aims to counteract Soviet arms airlifts to Pathet Lao rebels and to clear space for possible U S action, despite Geneva Accord constraints.

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Avalanche Journal Home Show Midweek Attendance Surges

The Avalanche Journal reports the seventh annual Home Show at Lubbock Municipal Coliseum reached the halfway mark with 4,150 attendees Wednesday, bringing total to 20,675. Doors reopen at 6 p.m. and stay open until 10 p.m. The show runs through Saturday with exhibits including a lightweight travel trailer and other household items.

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Fragmentary Prayer Note Causes Reader Confusion

A damaged text fragment presents a devout plea to God asking for guidance in keeping commandments. The brief reads unclear lines about Christ and an unclear mention of levies, creating a puzzling item in a local newspaper page.

President Cabinet Meeting Held In White House

President and cabinet members convened in the White House cabinet room for about two hours. The session addressed government aid and advisers at the request of the royal government of a Southeast Asian kingdom amid growing public interest and fanfare.

Ashington — Press Wedsesaay White House

Beached Invasion Claims Spark Anti Castro Upheaval

NTI-CASTRO forces announced late Wednesday that a new beach landing contingent had established a beachhead on Cuba's south coast. The faction, identified as the Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front in Puerto Rico, claimed the revolt would not collapse despite Castro loyalists and Communist opposition. The report said hundreds of fighters moved toward the Escanbray Mountains to resist Prime Minister Pile's forces as the crackdown intensified.

Nti-Castro Pew Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front Puerto Rico Cuban Revolutionary Court New York Escanbray Pile

Fragmented World War II Radio Report Summary

Incomplete note describes claims about prearranged moves and rumors from Puerto Rico. Mentions Britain, and a speaker asserting that information supports actions, with unclear details and missing names or dates.

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