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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1961
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR lists names and roles in a clash involving Mant and Fon Rekatar with purported costs and duties, plus references to Hik and Poh Coton. The readable items suggest a local or factional confrontation with entities and places unclear due to damaged text.
Senate investigators push forward with hearings into illegal gambling devices as witnesses from New York and New Jersey prepare to testify. Officials say the probe targets rackets and enforcement gaps while lawmakers seek tighter laws to curb operations.
Fragmented report notes tensions as Tunisia and allied nations debate a UN response to perceived French aggression. The piece references Moscone and a proposed resolution as steps toward halting French moves, with mixed support and ongoing assembly deliberations.
The piece records a tense floor scene with Senator Dirksen and supporters backing a commission amendment amid suspensions. Questions arise about delaying or discarding amendments as lawmakers weigh impacts on civil rights legislation and related bills.
Law proposals tighten penalties for airborne crimes including hijacking and threats. Assailants could face up to life imprisonment for certain offenses, with fines up to 10 000 and prison terms up to two years for other acts. Proposals also cover hoax threats and weapons aboard planes and extend to related offenses nationwide.
Disjointed wartime dispatches mention cholera aid being rushed by the US Navy and allied forces. The report cites battles near Mace and port locations with unclear details and a possible death toll amid suspected cases.
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