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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1961

Page

6

Western Allies and Reds to Strengthen Forces

The Big Three and Western powers pledge to bolster allied forces if needed to meet a potential clash with the Soviets. West German officials indicate Bonn has abandoned a strict policy of reprisals against the Communists and prefer caution in East West German affairs amid mounting tension.

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Maxer Dies Did Work Wor Whe n A treed He

A historical notice reports the death of Maxer after a work accident. Details are fragmentary but indicate he died while performing duties at a site described as treed. Authorities are not named in the readable text.

Habit Cop Reported First Time At Wested Site

A garbled survey note records a first time sighting at a western site involving figures and price mentions amid broken phrases. The unclear text references a "Habit Cop" and appears to mix terms like testing, satin, and cent equals, without a clear event or outcome.

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Derby Champ i Continued: Fret sande of dol bucks overs

Derby Downs hosts a day of inspections and races as local and visiting youths, including John, F Kiminel, Levit Morse, and Allen, compete at the Derby Downs venue. Spectators cheer as organizers enforce rules and a silver trophy awaits the final results.

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Spotty Showers Helped Moisture Reach Some Areas

The coastal region saw sporadic rain with clouds lingering and light moisture recorded in spots. Other areas reported only mist or brief showers while parts of the district received minimal rainfall and several stations logged less than an inch.

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D A Wright 85 Dies At Ralls

D A Wright aged 85 died Thursday morning at his home in Ralls after residing there since 1926. He was a native of Aréassee and lived with his son Bailly. Funeral arrangements are with Carter Funeral Home. Survivors include sons Wright of Caddo Oklahoma and Lubbock and Billy Riss Wright of Ralls, two daughters Mazzie Ellis of Pensacola Florida and Ruby Story of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and 16 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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City Resident's Kin Dies Services Set

A city resident’s kin passed away with services planned. The obituary notes the deceased was a nephew of ASC St and an uncle of Ali. Survivors include his wife, with several relatives mentioned and hospital care referenced.

Tragedy at Hall County Squalor as Errors Lead to Arrest

A garbled report from Hall County outlines a chaotic incident where a suspect threatened fear and confrontation at a doorway. Bystanders and witnesses describe tense moments, loud accusations, and a hasty police response as details emerge from the scene.

Levelland Hosts Annual Rodeo Event

Levelland prepares for its yearly rodeo festival featuring local competitors and community events. Organizers expect steady crowds and showcase local talent. no specific dates or participants confirmed in the readable text.

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No coherent readable details found. The fragmentary text mentions places or names but lacks clear events, dates, or actions to summarize.

Unclear OCR fragment of social event notes

Fragmentary text mentions people and activities with unclear spacing and many misspellings. No coherent events, dates, or verifiable entities to summarize beyond scattered names and dances.

Drug Firms Charged With Price Rigging and Monopoly

New York three large drug manufacturers Pfizer Bristol-Myers Squibb and American Cyanamid faced grand jury indictments for price fixing and monopoly activity. Officials alleged scheme harmed doctors hospitals and patients. The defendants denied the charges through counsel while the government sought penalties and enforcement actions.

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Anti trust indictment targets Pfizer and rivals over tetracycline patent

In 1858 three vitamin firms allegedly sought tetracycline patents to block competition. The grand jury accused Pfizer Cyanamid and Bristol-Myers of conspiring to secure a dominant position by manipulating patent and government actions. Indictments mention suppressing information, withholding sales, and collusion with others to restrain trade under antitrust law.

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Exergy Conference Report From United Nations Opens

Delegates at the United Nations conference discuss energy efficiency and conservation priorities. The agenda highlights international cooperation, technology transfer, and climate objectives as nations seek common standards and funding avenues.

Fragmented Conference Notes on German Frontiers and Fiction Origins

An OCR fragment discusses Western powers negotiating frontier terms with West Berlin and East Germany, mentioning a potential security system and Soviet relations. It also references Daniel Defoe and a fiction claim tied to the real seafaring life of Alexander Iselkirk at age nineteen.

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Fraud Indicted Firm and Salesman Report

A North American business fraud case centered on a Denver and New York linked firm. Indicted officers and sales personnel allegedly bilked customers in a nationwide racket, with postal inspectors and federal authorities involved in the probe. Local enforcement and the Retal Credit Merchants Association feature in the reports.

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