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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1961

Page

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Texas sales tax debate widens over small purchases

State comptroller Robert Calvert declared a new sales tax plan will apply to all purchases totaling more than 24 cents when bought at one time, countering claims it would exempt multiple small items. He warned Texans could face higher costs as the measure seeks broader revenue.

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Moon Port Expansion Plans Highlight Cape Canaveral Growth

Cape Canaveral envisions enlarging its Moonport facilities to support future space missions. Officials tout NASA backed expansion, projecting rocket thrust potential to rise dramatically and boosting overall launch capacity. The plan, described as a decades long effort, would increase launch frequency and scale while maintaining safety and oversight.

Neuenes Ant America Carey NASA Sant Cape Moon

START MONDAY Meetings On Tax Slated per titws the requaint

A fragmented notice outlines tax related sessions happening Monday and Wednesday decisions. It mentions committees, channels, and a three day meeting cycle with dealers and sessions planned across locations.

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Idalou Opens Golden Anniversary Celebration Today

Idalou marks its 50th anniversary with a two day town celebration starting today. Residents will attend a grand parade, square dancing at the goaeant square, contests, a revival dance, and prize presentations. State Sen Preston Sint will speak Saturday afternoon, and Miss War will crown the Pioneer queen. Proceeds from the queen contest support the date Garden Club Roping Competition.

He Ayaan Preston Sint Hock Prieypal Pat Satinday Sue War Ais Ag “Pioneer Teen J Hi Mitchell Frank Bledsoe Mes M. ‘Turner Binley Guess Df. Kerr Date Garden Club Isalow ASH Saddle Idalow Alou

Hale Pair Among Six Lost On Hale Canyon

A search began in Mary Canyon for six missing persons after a fishing trip by the Hale pair and companions. Local residents Mr and Mrs Pale Anderson of Roy and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Dickie of Phanview reported the disappearance, and relatives hoped the canyon rescue would conclude soon.

Hale Tharstins County Mary Canyon Fensles Pale Anderson Roy Lloyd Dickie Gene Wiate Stirnett Canyon

Zoning Study Session Sparks Divergent Opinions

In Kenner City a zoning study session drew varied views as Mayor David Casey defended the committee picks and urged unity. Members debated the committee's composition and stressed concrete street stress issues while the mayor urged broader city representation.

Kenner Wayakanche Journal PDO Tech David Casey

Real Estate Zoning Debated Near Silverpon Town

Community investors developers and residents met Thursday to discuss planned zoning phases for a new mile of development south of town. Farris Martin Saverton Elevator manager cited field data and earlier summaries as part of the dialogue on site viability and price estimates.

Silverpon Speendol Pathay Eames Briscoe County Farris Martin theSaverton Elevator Deykind Teh

City approves budget to bolster civil defense funding

City commissioners okayed funds to strengthen civil defense with a revised budget. They adopted a plan to halt routine payments and added roughly 2000 for coordinating shelter information and related outreach. The action followed discussions led by City Manager Clifton and comments from local representatives Mrs Bag and Mrs Casperson.

David Ca Vernet Thompson Ian Davis Hop. Clifton HL Bag Spelt Bob Casperson

Boy Killed and 17 Hurt In Rural Harvest Mishap

In Briscoe County a tragic harvest accident left one 13 year old boy dead and 17 injured while a Davis farm crew harvested 40 acres Saturday. The mile test weight noted 5.1 pounds per bushel with moisture concerns cited.

Matin Sid Briscoe Davis

Undefined fragment headline from old newspaper page

Fragmentary OCR note mentions women’s news marks section and TV programs with quotes and lists. reads as a stray page scan without coherent story or named entities. Likely a miscellaneous local page header rather than a complete report or event.

White House rebukes Soviet note on Berlin crisis

A White House statement approved by President Kennedy and Secretary Rusk says Moscow’s charges of Western aggression are false. It labels the Soviet note as slander and dangerous, demanding the Kremlin be held responsible for any escalation of tensions over Berlin.

Hingtos Berlin Kremlin White House Kennedy Ser Dean Rusk

Air Routes Through Berlin Face Soviet Warning

West Berlin air corridors remain flashpoint as Soviet note threatens aggressive action if free access is interrupted. U S and Allies condemn the move while East Berlin authorities report clashes and a fatality near the border. White House says the communique reflects official U S stance though not issued by any single official.

Dha Berlin U.S Moseme Jean West Berlin United States Britain France Yvoposi Adts East Berlin Srge Ber Ho White House Pierre Salinger Kennedy G.l's Moscow Audrey Baturin West Geri Ger Pring Sind Friedrich

Prayer Fragment Missing Context

A fragmentary prayer text invokes divine guidance and purification. The lines express longing for trust in God and adherence to divine will, while noting the editor or reader’s intent to use the prayer for personal devotion amid unclear surrounding context.

Tragedy Strikes Family as Four Children Die

Police report a man killed four children and himself in a chilling incident. Relatives found three more children dead in a home after the suspect left a note claiming life was the best exit. Medical examiner noted strangulation and hours-old deaths. The driver of a tractor-trailer involved left the scene and the vehicle was found wrecked after a high-speed impact.

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Weather Map Page 3A Hubbock and Vie notes

Partly cloudy with southerly winds across the region. Highs in the middle and upper temperatures, with Lubbock reaching 88 and low readings around 48. Southwestern weather section shows precipitation and temperatures for nearby cities, but text is garbled.

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