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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1961

Page

6

Solons Send Teachers Pay Hike To Governor

The Oklahoma Legislature debates a measure to raise teacher pay with a proposed $90 monthly raise or two lump sums. The House rejected amendments and pressed for study by the Hale Aikin committee. A recess was set for 10 a.m. Saturday as talks continued.

Solons James Turman Cenfer Dallas Bill Jones Karlen Pfallman Tom Tamee House Oor Ruwee Dewitt Hale HaleAikin Schools Hale-Aikin Wereeemek Fay

Khrushchev Mixes Senate Pay Bill Debate With Peace Talks

Senate and House clashed over delaying retirement fund transfers to the school fund as Khrushchev resumed public remarks. He urged a peace treaty with Germany, warned the West against war, and pressed for a unified approach to Berlin while stating the United States risks if attacked. Willis named president pro tempore. Ramsey’s political moves noted.

Germany Berlin Senate Khrushchev Doyle Willis Fort Willis Lin Ramsey Price Daniel United States Khrush'chev East Germany U.S

New Crocodile Hunting Method Reported in Uganda

In Uganda's West Nile District hunters use hollow logs to stalk crocodiles at night. One man dazzles the animal with a torch while another clubs it, then they bind jaws and lash the tail. The method allows several catches per trip, but poses danger if timing fails.

Kampala Uganda UPC West Nile A. Joy

Mikoyan's Tokyo Visit Provokes Protests by Japan Police

About 1,600 demonstrators protest Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan's Tokyo arrival next week. Police form ranks and push back protesters near the embassy while clashes leave a few casualties. Demonstrations continue as Mikoyan plans to open a Soviet trade visit.

Tokyo Japan Anastasi Mikoyan

Abernethy Sworn County Judge in Plainview Ceremony

Abernethy, former Plainview mayor, is sworn in as county judge after a unanimous commissioners court vote. Joy will take oath as district judge at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the district courtroom with Marshall Formby administering the oath. Ceremonies for Abernethy’s swearing in as county judge have not been announced.

Ing Abernethy Plainview Joy Marshall Formby Commissioners ‘Court

No Decision on Texas Judgeship Appointment

President Johnson says no decision has been made on filling the Texas federal judge vacancy. An aide cites ongoing discussions about possible nominees, amid reports of agreement between John son and Sen. Ralph Yu on a candidate.

Texas Washington UPD Johnson Ralph Yu D-Tex Dullas Dist Sarah Hughes U.S Bermuda California Mexico Australia Mercury Cape Canaveral Fla National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lubbock Earth A. C. Black Atlantic Tno Broadway G. A. Foote Black 13Th St

King Kado Back-Seat Lion Back In Town Court Boss

King Kado, the lion owned by Richard Flynn, reappears in New York after being left in a Cadillac near Pennsylvania Station. Flynn faces court after police use nets to reach the vehicle, while the lion is taken to Central Park Zoo and Flynn awaits night court processing. Bon-Bon the Yum-Yum Girl missing as police seek her.

New York Kado Richard Flynn Flynn King Kado Pennsylvania Station Laurette Bass King Times Square Astor Bar Manhattan Megality Central Park Zoo

Hale County appoints C. L. Abernethy as county judge

The Hale County Commissioners Court on Friday named C. L. Abernethy as county judge, effective August 15. The appointment sets Abernethy to lead Hale County government and oversee county affairs.

Plainview Hale County Commissioners Court C. L. Abert Karnathe

Nikita Takes Vacation Amid Uncertain Moscow Week

Partial readable text indicates a Moscow related event with Nikita taking a vacation amid an unsettled week. The fragment mentions Somembe and a sac or arena, suggesting a political or public schedule disruption without clear details.

Nikita Moscow

Champion Tey Declines Stockholm Bout Against Risberg

In turn of events from Goteborg Sweden Reuters UPI reports co-world heavyweight champion Tey Night turned down a planned fight in Stockholm next month with challenger Risberg.

Goteborg Sweden UPI Pe Hg Tey Eats Laat Risberg Stockholm

Senate Rejects Move To Deny JFK Loan Authority

Weather across Texas and the South Plains brought rain as a cold front moved through. The Senate defeated an amendment to block Kennedy's foreign aid loan authority, with final action expected later in the week.

Senate JFK Washington Kennedy South Plains Texas-Oklahoma Panhandle Texas Treasury Aciia Presidio Weather Bureau House

Numerous Birth Announcements From West Texas Hospitals

A long list of birth notices records newborns at West Texas hospitals including names of families, fathers' occupations, and exact birth weights and times. Hospitals include Methodist, West Texas Hospital, Marys Hospital, and St. Angelo clinics with fathers employed by local businesses and factories.

Duane Charer Bastin West ‘Texas Hospital Mayflower Tramport Co Israel Vera Auburn Westial Maria Garza Sam Schulman 10Th St Thunday West Texas Hospital Vodtate Texteen Billl Bryan Minton Thurs Marys Hospital Joe H. Gibson

Debate on lending program colors Hyannis Port weekend

In Hyannis Port mass Ken iied hailed the defeat of the amendment as a major administration victory though it did not secure the full 8.8 billion lending plan. Senate debate centered on trimming duration funds and allowing a 3 day advance loan review by committees without veto power.

Hyannis Port Mass Keniied Treasury Harry F. Byrd D-Vo Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Congress Byrd

Dimmitt Rodeo Weekend Includes Reunion Parade

Old settler reunion opens at 9 a.m followed by a 3 p.m parade in Dimmitt. Final rodeo performance is planned for the night with parade trophy awards. Basket lunches served at noon. Friday results note rough bronc and bull riding but strong bulldogging and calf roping times with multiple winners and ties reported.

Keren Blackett Hereford Mike Ulin Paul Miteneth Lave Dock Eera Ron Bruce Martin Wlew Graham Sheftes Brune Slim Perry Tulle Tet Paints Bust Branscum Muteshoe Cait Rubons Howard Portales Billy Setten Tya Flobbs Harve Libbock P Teague Lovington

Chicago Gambler Action Jackson Tortured and Slain

The naked 300 pound victim was found in a green Cadillac trunk in Chicago. Identified as Cicero gambler William Kearney, nicknamed Action Jackson, authorities say he was tortured with a bullet wound in the left ear, fractured skull, rope marks, and evidence of a high interest loan operation. Police located his identity via license plate.

Chicago UPI Nick Action Jackson William Kearney

Argentina Faces Military Pressure as Peronist Rumors Grow

The Cordoba and Parana bases amid others near Mar del Plata are cited as evidence of a military stance against lingering Peronist influence. Army leaders criticize the current government for not eradicating Peronism and for strict austerity measures, reflecting ongoing political tension in post-1953 Argentina.

Cordoba Parana San Luis Y Tandil Mar del Plata Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Feron Peron

Second Israel space rocket launched within five weeks

Jerusalem reports Israel fired its second space rocket within five weeks. The rocket named Shavit Three reached an altitude around 100 miles and reportedly includes one more stage than Shavit Two. Government officials offered no comment.

Jerusalem UPL Israel

Woman Sues U.S. For Property Loss In Houston Channel Case

Mrs. Hattie Johnson sues the United States for 50 000 alleging negligence by the Army Corps of Engineers and Standard Dredging Co in deepening the Houston Ship Channel. The suit claims bank collapse damaged her property injuring a boat dock and causing two buildings to fall.

Houston UPI Hattie Johnson Houston Ship Channel U.S. Aral Corps of Engineers Standard Dredging Co

Titov Quits Vostok Mission Citing Weightlessness Effects

Russian spaceman Titov describes exiting the craft by parachute after a spaceflight. Scientists study inner ear and weightlessness to explain postflight balance changes. He denies bombs on Vostok IT and confirms peaceful purposes. film of the mission may be shown to correspondents.

Titov Yeadovski Hallon Vostok Earth Soviet Union United States Tures Mstislav Keldysh Gagarin The Academy of Science

Truth In Lending Bill Gains Kennedy Endorsement

A controversial consumer bill labeled truth in lending receives new life after Kennedy administration backing. Introduced by Douglas in the last Congress and refiled, the measure aims to require clear disclosure of credit costs. The President's Council of Economic Advisers the Federal Reserve Board and the Commerce Department voiced qualified support, signaling a strong chance in the Senate next session.

Washington Nedy Paul Dougbig Wen Douglas Isenhower President's Council of Economic Advisers Federal Reserve Board and Commerce Department Senate Kennedy Sul Andrews Air Force Base Council of Economic Advisors Federal Reserve Board

Mayan cenotes and debt law prompt renewed study

Archeologists plan to resume exploration of the Mayan cenotes at Chichen Itza in Yucatan next fall after recent digs yielded bones and artifacts. Officials will continue study with Mexican and U.S. scientists, while a separate Senate debate on truth in lending faces criticism over the simple annual rate and its impact on consumer credit.

Bank of Finance Comppany Douglas Senate Banking and Currane Jaime Plenn Kic City UPD Rane Perrnn Thorio- Yucatan Maison United States Peabody Muanes Yucatan Chichen - Ttza Merida Edward Thompson U.S Ramon Pina Chan

Texas State Guard Strength Report Summary

The State Guard stands at 1304 officers and enlisted men with 218 officers in ready reserve unassigned. The report, sent to Adjutant General James Taylor, notes possible recall of National Guard units to federal service. The Texas State Guard remained active while the Texas National Guard served federally during and after World War I.

Strong quake charted in sea west of Japan

The Boston College observatory reported a very strong quake 6,500 miles northwest of Boston. Tremors occurred in the Sea of Japan west of Japan, beginning at 12 04 pm Eastern Daylight Time and lasting for two hours.

Japan Weston, Miss APY Boston College Observatory Boston Sea of Japan

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