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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1961

Page

4

Johnson Pledges Firm Stand On Berlin Visit

Vice President Johnson visits Bonn and Berlin pledging a firm stance against East German and Soviet pressure. He urges West Berliners to maintain faith in freedom, praises Allied resolve, and warns against concessions as US forces reinforce Western defenses amid a German election battle between Adenauer and Brandt.

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Akron Celebration Highlights City Sports and Traditions

The weekend festival in Akron featured a water show at the drahs town pond and a plush YMCA camp. Local residents, athletes, and visiting entertainers participated in traditional city events including sports, cards, and hometown exchanges. Notable figures included Eddy Arneld, Peter Brown, and Martin Milner in performances, with Derbytown exchanges and swimming activities noted among the town’s celebratory lineup.

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Tax rules and exemptions span purchases and goods range

The article outlines sales tax exemptions and rates across foods medicines farm supplies and housing. It notes special cases like non taxable services and exempt items such as water telephone drug prescriptions and farm equipment while highlighting burdens on construction housing and certain beverages. It mentions a public exhibition sponsored by local media and auto dealers and references national topics including a conference in Rome led by a U S official.

Snyder Wreck Claims Lamesa Men Near Ditch Crash

A two-vehicle collision west of Snyder involved a pickup driven by Robert Wheat and a Sullinger station wagon. Sullinger was killed, others uninjured. Funeral services for Sullinger were pending. he was a longtime Snyder fire volunteer.

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Holmes Funeral Set For Today

Holmes Brownfield funeral services planned for today at Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. A longtime Terry County resident since 1926, he farmed in Union before retiring in 1915 and moving to Brownfield. Survived by three sons, three daughters, two sisters, a brother, and numerous grandchildren. Funeral at Union Cemetery with Joe Chisholm of Crescent Hill Church of Christ officiating.

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Battle Group Moves Toward West Berlin Frontier Crossing

The 1,900 man U.S. battle group arrived at a frontier checkpoint at 3:25 a.m. en route to West Berlin. Crossing past Soviet guards occurred at 6:34 a.m. after a Braunschweig encampment exit. the convoy numbered about 200 vehicles, with live ammunition issued. General Brown expressed confidence no trouble would arise during the Toemile trip despite rain and cold. Commander Col Glover Johns said the unit, from Austin, looked forward to Berlin.

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Rain Lashes South Plains Deluge Delays Rodeo

Weather bureau reports prolonged rain across the South Plains with 0.5 to over 2 inches in towns including Abernathy, Slaton, and Lamesa while a tornado aloft near Kress caused no ground impact. Rain hindered Friday and Saturday events and cooled temperatures from 65 to 80 degrees.

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Tech Board Approves Budget and Coaching Changes

The board approved the budget and set up merit pay hikes while delaying coaching switch actions. Tech officials discussed retirement and staffing, with Polk Robison stepping back from coaching duties to focus on athletic director duties, while Texas Tech officials debated next steps and funding for educational television operations.

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