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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1961

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Argentines Deny Coup Fails to Topple Frondizi Government

Rebels declare revolution in Argentina but the government says the effort fizzled. President Frondizi moved to government headquarters after the flare up, with radio stations broadcasting proclamations that were later halted. The interior remained quiet and only a handful gathered for a supposed mass meeting at Plaza Italia.

Associated Press Buenos ATRES Argentina Arturo Frondizi Acton Buenos Aires Frondizi Defense Ministry Plaza Italia Eet Reconquista

South Plains sees heavy rains reach 2.80 inches

Rains up to 2.80 inches spread over the South Plains on Friday afternoon and night, lifting harvest hopes. The Lone Star community near Lockney reported the heaviest total, while other areas saw lighter showers and isolated downpours.

Dan Martin Avalanche-Journal Wrnter South Plains Afton Dickens County Lone Star Lockney Charlie Merrick Pacific Coast California Middle West Towa Angeles Forest Floydada Roaring Springs Matador Dougherty Lubbock

Freedom Riders Test Houston Integration at Union Station

A mixed group of eleven Freedom Riders from California, including seven whites and four African Americans from Houston, was arrested at Houston Union Station for unlawful assembly. They refused bond of 500 dollars each and were jailed in Harris County. Riders traveled from Los Angeles on round trips.

Houston California Freedom Riders Harris County Los Angeles

Wreckage damages home after children's spree

In Rock Island Illinois a 10 year old boy and a 12 year old girl caused extensive damage during an afternoon unsupervised spree. Lipstick sprayed on fine furniture and walls, pictures broken, clothing torn. Lawyers and insurance officials began cleanup as case details and identities were withheld due to juvenile status.

iBy the Asociated Press Reeport Ill

Weather Seers Hit On Gloomy Forecasts

Weather broadcasters face criticism for exaggerated forecasts. Guy Lombardo sparked the debate with a weekend outdoor show at Jones Beach and later joined as a TV weather commentator. He cites lost customers from overdramatic forecasts, while others urge accuracy and prefer terms like partly sunny to boost business.

Associated Prensa York Guy Lombardo Jones Beach Lombardo Chambers of Commerce U. S&s U. S

Rusk Pushes Hopeful View On Berlin Talks

Secretary of State Dean Rusk said after meeting with President Kennedy that negotiations with the Russians will occur before the Berlin crisis reaches a military boiling point. He noted allied unity and outlined three points including delaying talks, future talks with Moscow, and building forces to full strength in Europe.

Avalanche-Journal Ashington Sec. of State Dean Rusk Kennedy Berlin Europe Rusk Sec. of Defense Robert S. McNamara Hyannis Port Mass Khrushchev Moscow East Germany White House Llewellyn Thompson U.S Allied Unity Soviet Union Germany

Texan Drowns While Aiding Drifting Boat

Corpus Christi reporter outlines a drowning incident where David Wicks of Corpus Christi and a companion tried to rescue a drifting boat. Wicks died in the attempt and the companion, Robert, survived.

Corpus Christ Corpus Christi Geen David Wicks Corpus de Wicks Robert

Khrushchev Says No War if Berlin Talks Succeed

Premier Khrushchev warned of crushing Western powers with nuclear war but told diplomats there will be no war as Kennedy and other leaders are too sensible. He urged calm negotiations on Berlin and chummy talks with envoys at a Kremlin reception.

Henry Shapiro Oscow UPI Nikita Khrushchev Russia West Kennedy Khrushchev Berlin Moscow Kremlin Mhrushchev Harold) Macmillan Charles de Gaulle

Pollster Definition Seeks Honest Deductions

A column defines pollster as a person who resorts to unverifiable methods to deduce the unpredictable. The piece questions credibility in public opinion research and hints at the influence of bias across markets and media reporting.

Legislature Moves Toward Quick End

The Senate accepted House amendments to the 139 million teacher pay bill and sent it to the governor for signature. The vote was 29 to 0 as the special session neared an end. two other items remain, HB2 funding delays and a majority rule for a special congressional election. Governor Daniel praised the bill as a major step forward for Texas schools and teachers.

Bob Rooker Astin Senate House Wisden Ou Une Lauer Proposa Sen A. M. Aikin Paris Daniel Sens Aikin Hubert Hudson Brownsville Crawford Martin Hillsboro Dorsey Hardeman San Angelo Preston Smith Lubick Texas Solons

Prayer of Forgiveness Reflected in Anonymous Verse

An anonymous affirmation seeks forgiveness for any hurt caused to a soul today and asks for mercy if a misstep occurred. The text blends English and a sequence of garbled words, suggesting a damaged quotation or fragmented source from a religious or devotional note.

Titov reveals parachute landing from spaceflight

Gherman Titov told a Moscow press conference that he bailed out by parachute from a low altitude rather than land the Vostok II spacecraft under manual control after a 25 hour orbital flight. He said the ship landed automatically nearby and noted he could have steered the craft to Earth if desired.

Avalanche-Journal OSCOW Gherman Titov Earth Moscow University Tesa

Echo satellite mission history and status update

Fragmentary notes describe Echo satellites with aging hardware and shrinking diameter, citing Smithsonian Astrophysical Laboratory input and indicating an ongoing evaluation of their remaining life. The text mentions a yearly assessment, a fire axe metaphor, and the Echo mission’s eventual decline as efforts continue to gauge current and future usefulness.

Echo Ogee Jess Smithsonian Institution Astrophysical Labora Earth

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