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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1961

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Local Crash Kills Father of Five Near Avonche

Seven others, including the father of five, were injured when a station wagon and pickup truck collided west of town on Saturday afternoon. The 56 year old, identified as Snyder, died at the scene. His wife and children survived the crash with serious injuries. Among the injured were 11 others, with one listed in grave condition.

Avonche Journal Nyder Sroeder Here Faeir Medoa Serpoushy Lawsen Suilimser Boda Em Hove

Gaines Girl Found Dead After Ranch Accident

A Seminole County tragedy left four teenage girls dead and several others injured when a vehicle overturned near a rural road southeast of Semun. Gloria Rovers, 14, Pablo Perez, 17, and Aupeha Chines among the deceased, with hospital cases including a brain concussion. Farris Brooks, ranch foreman, described a failed attempt to escape and neighbors report a daylong search. Services for the Gaines girl will be held at the Seminole First Baptist Church.

Aupeha Sedimn Luna Farris Brooks Garau Seminile First Baptist Church

Four Inch Fall Near Muleshoe

Summer storm systems drenched the South Plains with up to four inches of rain. Roads flooded on State Highway 70 near Muleshoe and a six mile stretch southwest of Abernathy. Muleshoe area received the heaviest rainfall, four inches, with totals up to eight inches in parts. Residents were urged to stay off damaged dirt roads as rainfall boosted crop prospects and the state wide storm covered the region. In nearby fields, cotton and sorghum showed improved yields as forecasts suggested a record cotton crop this season. Page 6.

Avalanche-Journal Texas South Plains Abernathy Muleshoae Muleshoe South Phuns Minleshope Malestine Cano

Texans Have Page Six Confusion Over Sales Tax Launch

Texans face a 12 day countdown to a new sales tax with partial explanations on rates and exemptions. The guide shows different tax amounts on items like 24 cent and 26 cent examples, plus questions on who pays and how, with merchants warning of confusion and separate checks for taxed items. The article notes exemptions for outer garments under $10 and mentions Comptroller Robert Calvert.

Robert Calvert

Cuba Counterrevolution Suspects Given Prison Terms

In Santiago de Cuba on Saturday, 61 people were sentenced for counterrevolutionary activity with prison terms from six months to seven years. Twelve individuals were acquitted amid the AP report from Havana.

Havana Santiago de Cuba

City Champ Goes Against Derby's Best In Lubbock

Avalanche Journal reports a mixed scene as Akron City Champ withdraws from the Derby event leaving the field open for contenders. The national effort titled by Walter pidamie ARP offers 15 000 scholarships and prizes while broadcast of results is planned for Budao station in Lubbock.

Derby Cainmsb SPS Walter Pidamie Lubbock Hoedboo Budao Pn Lubb Phudes

Hypochondriac term in comic dictionary

A comic dictionary defines hypochondriac as a woman who is always suffering from an habitual kick of ailments. The entry appears in a humor section among other light notes and word meanings.

Five Die and Thirty Injured in Japan Quake

The powerful quake struck central Japan causing five deaths and about 30 injuries. Landslides closed roads and disrupted services while officials prepared emergency response and safety measures amid ongoing aftershocks and public concern.

Japan Tokyo Soaarthquieke Dspan Osettine Buanestides Pole

Johnson in Berlin Wins Backing for Free Berlin

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed cheering Berliners declaring Berlin part of the free world and vowing no retreat against the Soviets. He warned swift retribution for any aggression as U S troops reinforced the city to maintain its 9,000 man garrison. British and French forces were set to strengthen West Germany and West Berlin, with public displays of support from German crowds.

Jack Bellerlin Gerlin Johnson Bonn Soviet Union Uos Sth West Germany Berlin Cormumist - Encircted West Berlin Parliagent Johnnson Commmunists Irvine Wnenneds Bering Tyrnead Bigat Bertin Garmed Thar Wee Beck East

Kremlin Returns Quick Rebuff to West on Berlin Border

The Kremlin delivered a rapid, blunt denial to Western protests over East Berlin’s border closure. Moscow branded East Germany a sovereign state protecting its borders and said Western actions spurred the crisis. British sources warned of a strong Russian reaction to renewed Western military reinforcement in Berlin.

Ussla East Berlin Kremlin East Gospeiny West Berlin Berlin London Russia Cioran Bec Rune Ming

Prayer Poduv Tribute Requests Short Prayers

Fragmentary note requests readers to submit prayers for use in the column. It thanks various deities in a stylized, oblique manner and invites favored prayers under a word limit for future consideration.

US aims for first orbital Mercury capsule flight this year

The United States plans to launch an unmanned Mercury capsule in a five orbit test then return it automatically. NASA officials say future flights will seek a direct return to earth and in‑orbit operations. The article notes the capsule will carry life support and data recorders to test systems and communications.

Earth Fee NASA Chase Alan Shepard Jr Virgil L. Grissom Iophia Atlas Focnet Diereumba Fife Dhowanr Gabe Satthas Mlochea Adnan

Weather Map Page 5-A Laidheock and Victimity

Cloudy conditions with scattered showers and thundershowers expected. Low around 64 with high near 87 and light easterly winds. Minimum temperatures vary by city. readings include 64 to 87 across multiple Southwest locations. Precipitation and wind data cover 24 hour period ending midnight local time and list several regional stations.

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