10 Aug 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1961
Page
1
Gov Price Daniel announced a special legislative session at 2 p.m. to push for higher Texas teachers salaries. He said he would not sign the apparel tax bill but would allow it to become law without his signature. The move aims to address education funding amid near term Sept 1 deadlines.
Cuban hijack case linked to Al Algeriana arrest as Daniels faces pressure over a new tax package. The measure includes a 2 percent sales tax above 25 cents, a 50 percent rise in drivers license fees, existing franchise tax increases, and exemptions for groceries drugs and work clothing under certain thresholds. Lawmakers urge a fast session to advance an $810 teacher pay raise while budget cuts and transportation costs loom. Daniels’ stance remains uncertain as leaders seek a call to action.
Nelson Smith, longtime Rural Route 1 mail carrier out of Farwell, retires after 33 years of service. Residents honored him with gifts at the Oklahoma Lane Community Center on his 69th birthday, recalling his dedication and the 1,500 residents and 2,000 pieces of mail he served on a route that grew to about 90 miles.
AP reports on a proposed sales tax with a 0.2 percent levy on purchases. an average family might pay about 25 to 30 dollars yearly if they buy furniture or home appliances. Exemptions apply, and the plan anticipates the tax will fund public needs.
A Cunard Eagle Airways Vickers Viking with 39 aboard including four 14 year old Lanfrane School pupils Croydon England crashed southeast of Stavanger Norway. Norwegian air force helicopter found wreckage near Lake Vostervann with no signs of life. A search by land was started as high winds hindered contact with the missing plane. Royal Air Force planes joined the hunt and shipping around Norway was alerted.
Russia claims it can build a bomb far larger than any before. Khrushchev warned Western leaders that Soviet scientists could be signaled to create a 109 million ton TNT equivalent bomb, mixed with peace rhetoric, as he spoke during a space fête and discussed disarmament with McCloy and Fanfani. Norwegian ships report a radio silence from an airliner near Stavanger after a midflight contact.
Glenn Hamman, a Port Arthur police veteran of 30 years, was named the city’s police chief by the City Commission. The odd report notes his appointment amid a backdrop of tense international rhetoric and mentions debates over hydrogen bomb scales and global diplomacy.
The Senate moved toward tough anti hijacking measures after a third U S aircraft took for Cuba amid calls for action including a death penalty for hijackers and possible military pressure on Fidel Castro. Leaders urged restraint until full facts emerged as Kennedy sought Swiss help to recover the plane and passengers.
A Pan American World Airways jet hijacked over Mexico and forced to Cuba returned to the United States with passengers greeted by flowers from Fidel Castro's government. Algerian hijacker Charles Cadon remained at large. Cuban troops disarmed him in Havana. Cuban officials and a Colombian diplomat greeted the crew on landing at Jose Marti airport.
Airlines in Lubbock and across the United States have stepped up precautions after hijacking concerns. Airport managers and senior airline officials authorize ground holds until safe, with nationwide guidance issued to enforce secure operations. The U.S. offers a $10,000 reward for information aiding arrests in flight safety matters.
A scanned front shows fragmented sections including editorials, markets, sports scores, and women’s pages. The layout hints at a mid-century newsroom with varied briefs and columns across pages, including a comic dictionary aside and a quip about a woman's guess.
A second thunderstorm hit Houston on Wednesday while a severe weather alert for part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley expired without reports of unusual conditions. The chaotic blast disrupted activity but caused no widespread damage.
A religious invocation appeals for the Holy Spirit to enter hearts and shed bright light on the nations so they may please God in unity of faith. The anonymous prayer emphasizes spiritual guidance, truth, and worldwide harmony.
Special report from Clovis says Lt. Alvin D. Eady of the 52nd Tactical Fighter Squadron was killed when his F 100 crashed during landing at Cannon Air Force Base mid afternoon Wednesday. He had been stationed there since April 1960. Survivors include wife Dorothy and 14 month old Pamela of Clovis, and his parents from Hobbs New Mexico.
Former president Herbert Hoover, at the Waldorf Astoria, defends American resilience and patriotism on the eve of his 87th birthday. He notes readiness for emergencies, urges negotiations with the Russians, and reflects on a challenging past year.
Clear to near eight above with light winds across Lubbock and nearby areas. Forecast calls for calm conditions tonight and into early morning with chilly temps in the single digits and patchy frost possible.
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