Khrushchev warns West as arms race looms and Berlin tensions rise
Khrushchev warned that the Soviet Union would strike if war breaks out, urged Western leaders to seek a German peace treaty, and said Russia may mobilize reserves and shift troops to the western frontiers. He criticized U.S. hysteria over armament and stressed Berlin and East Germany sovereignty after a peace treaty. He warned against delaying diplomacy and said they would act if the West refuses to sign.
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Soviet Union
Kennedy
United States
America
U.S
Khrushchev
Berlin
West Berlin
East Germany
German Democratic Republic
Legislature fights over tax reform and unemployment changes
Texas lawmakers debate a House tax bill and unemployment comp changes while Senate negotiators push a special elections fee hike. A Friday vote failed to secure a two thirds majority, as discussions continue on clothing exemptions, franchise taxes, utility gross receipts, and other sector adjustments amid secret talks and looming deadlines.
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Ture
Congress
Senate
Sen
Gonzalez
San Antonio
Price Daniel
James Hoffa
Teamsters’ Union
House
Capitol
Senate-House
Charles Ballman
Borger
Ballman
Ison
Khrushchev’s Berlin pledge seen as hopeful by some
Washington officials noted Khrushchev’s no blockade promise to West Berlin but urged caution in counting on it. Kennedy would comment only after a U.S. translation. Senators Fulbright Aiken Sparkman weighed in, with mixed hopes and calls to reduce tensions over East Germany and Berlin.
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Washington
UPI
Nikita Khrushchev
Germany
Congress
Premice
West Berlin
White House
Kennedy
U.S
Kennedy Congratulates Soviet Space Flight
The White House disclosed President Kennedy sent congratulations to the second Soviet space flight through Adlai Stevenson. Stevenson, UN ambassador and guest at Hyannis Port, voiced admiration and urged international action to curb the arms race in space. In England, a train engine driver was fined $75 for poaching and threatening the gamekeeper after a lengthy search.
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Washington
UPD
White House
Kennedy
Adlai E. Stevenson
Andrew T. Hatcher
Stevenson
Hyannis Port
Mass
U.S
United Nations
Huan- Ini
Space
Hertford
England
Birth announcements list many local families in West Texas area
A parade of birth notices from Lubbock and surrounding towns records newborns born at West Texas and related hospitals. Each item names parents, addresses or farms, hospital, date or time, and baby weight, with fathers noted as laborers, farmers, or workers at local businesses.
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Cleve
West ‘Texas Hospital
Jimmy Flores
ScfRoom
West “Texas Hospital
Pasadena Auto Dr
Mrooan
Bo OW
West Texas Hospital
Roy Baldridge Alters
Mr and Mere
Jimmy Loveless
W. C Crossnoe
Larry Hanks
SH Ave
Rainbow Baker
Amado Balderas
Cornell Bt
Lubbock
Heat Sparks New Showers Across Texas Coast and Plains
Heat driven showers and thunderstorms formed along the Texas coast and spread into Central Texas. Rain fell from rising temperatures rather than fronts, with College Station reporting 1.24 inches and Beaumont 0.45. Afternoon highs reached 101 in El Paso, Laredo, and Presidio, while Galveston stayed coolest at 88.
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Texas
Weather Bureau
College Station
Beaumont
Non Christi
San Angelo
el Paso
Laredo
Presidio
Galveston
Abandoned Property Bill Sparks Heated Senate Debate
In Austin the Senate clashed over Gov Daniel s abandoned property measure, aimed at requiring banks to report abandoned property though exempting banks. Debate featured sharp exchanges with Gov Daniel and several senators as supporters sought passage amid threats of investigations and political jabs about pensions and campaigns.
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Bob Booker Austin
Senate
Price ‘Daniel
IIT
Daniel
Hubert Hudson
Brownsville
Price Daniel
Crawford Martin
Hillsboro
Sen
George Parkhouse
Dallas
Castro
Bob Baker
Houston
Tin
Dorsey Hardeman
San Angelo
Henry Gonzales
Space Fear Fades After Titov Orbit And Return
The article reports on Vostok II and Tito Titov gaining ground over Moscow and the world with Titov’s orbital flight and safe landing. It notes ground viewings, live TV, and the presence of biological samples aboard the capsule. It contrasts the restrained public reaction with Gagarin era celebrations and mentions Titov’s anticipated rewards. It also shifts to Georgetown’s history as a port town before the Potomac silted and trade moved.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Gherman Titov
Vostok
Earth
Gagarin
Moscow Radio
Titov
Valentina
Gagarins
Moscow
Red Square
Georgetown
Washington
New York
U. S
Potomac River
Trade m
Senate approves blue law to close discount houses weekends
The Texas Senate passed SB 35 to require Saturday or Sunday closing of discount houses selling items such as cars, clothing, furniture, appliances, and more. Violations incur $100 first offense, up to $900 and six months jail on later offenses. Rep. Joe Chapman calls the bill discriminatory.
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Y Ser Jones Austin
Senate
Bill Moore
Bryan
Joe Chapman
Sulphur Springs
Western ministers seek unity on Berlin after emergency talks
The Big Three and Western diplomats concluded an emergency conference at noon Monday after discussions on South Vietnam Laos and Southeast Asia. Rusk noted slight gains in South Viet Nam while Von Brentano reaffirmed Bonn's faith in Western allies. A two fold aim surfaced from Paris talks to safeguard West Berlin and spur fresh four power diplomacy ahead of UN sessions.
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Berlin
South Viet Nam
Laos
Rusk
Lord Home
France
Maurice Couve de Murville
West Germany
Heinrich von Brentano
Germany
von Brentano
Konrad Adenauer
Soviet Union
Brentano
A Miinisters
Bonn
Adenauer
Lake Como
United States
Paris
West Berlin
United Nations General Assembly
New York
Local Conservatives Rally as Dems Dub as Socialists in Texas
A Lamb County GOP gathering features Porter and Smith, former Democrats urging realignment to Republican ranks. They claim Democrats, led by Walter Reuther, have abandoned core principles, crediting Barry Goldwater for conservative gains. Plans include fielding statewide candidates, while some expect Democratic officeholders to switch parties amid growth of Republican organization in Mule Shoe, Brownfield, Crosbyton and Levelland.
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Littlefield
Jack Porter
Houston
Jack Barton
Lamb County
Republican Club
Walter Reuther
Democratic Party
Smith
Thadener
Texas
Porter
Ray Keehns
Goldwater
Arizona
Urrest
Keeling
Daeck Bratton
Cioidwater
Tower
Dwicht Eisenhower Ike
Tess’ Eisenhower
Gil Lamb
Muleshoe
John Ratehes
Barton
T Own
Pat Boone Jr
Jeng
Brownfield
Crosbyton
Levelland
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Tessas
Lubbock
Roth
Texas Republican Party
Senate
Lamb County Actem
South
Eichmann Trial Resumes Today in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem the Eichmann trial reconvenes to hear final arguments from the prosecution and defense. Judge Halevi was postponed due to illness but has recovered, allowing the court to proceed with closing submissions on the case of Adolf Eichmann for his role in the deportation and murder of six million Jews.
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Jerusalem
UPD
Adolf Eichmann
Gideon Hausner
Benjamin
Hale Ivi
Halevi
Frank McGuire Doubts Wilt Chamberlain Problems
SAN ANTONIO OP Frank McGuire former college coach turned Philadelphia Warriors head says he does not expect prima donna trouble with Wilt Chamberlain. He notes his teams have had star players and asserts Chamberlain will fit, joking that a 40 to 0 game start helps his outlook.
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San Antonio
Frank Pmcguire
Philadelphia Warrers
Wilf Chamberlain
Texas High School Coaches Association
Trishman
New York
North Carolina
McGuire
Chamberlain
Fiddie Ty Stars
Wilt
Igiant Chamberlain
Space race debate after Berlin crisis echoes U S lag
Senator Yarborough urges immediate action to catch up in space efforts after the Berlin crisis. Senator Tower warns against panic and notes Russia used German scientists. Tower mentions smaller satellites and advanced experiments that may allow the US to match the feat soon.
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Berlin
West Texan
Russia
U. S
Ralph W. Yarborough
John Tower
UU. Sr
Khrushchev
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Jaevelland
Antonio Flares, Jr
Ralls
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Baylor
Laut Clini
Patricio Sotelo
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Tdem
Clary Poultry and Exe Co
Thayle Thompson
Aoe
Laufline
Plains Co-op
Robie Wilkinson
West ‘Esas Hospital
Pettey & Dean
Dorval Beaty
Fetersburs
Firth of A Daughter
Lubbock Ostenpethic Hospital
Agapite Ramon
Staton
Porter Clinic-Hospital
Guillermo Ramirez
Porter Clinic
Max &. Walden
Methodist Hospital
James EB
Redman, Levelland
St Mary's Hospital
Lis
Ramsey
Martin
House of Representatives
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Henry Gonzalez
St. Paul
St. Augustine
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Aral Sea
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Pot Shotting
John F. Kennnedy
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