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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1961

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Brazil's Quintos Resigns After Pressure From All Sides

President Janio Quadros quits after seven months in office amid harsh criticism at home and abroad. Leftist VP assumes reins as Brazil confronts political strife, military discontent, and calls for active duty reservists.

Edward Butler 10 DE Janeiro Janio Quadros United States Pidel Cases Cales Soviet Union Annednerd Goulaet Chambers of Janio Quadros

Muleshoe Plans Monument for Local Mule Heritage Drive

A group of three farmers and businessmen in Muleshoe launched a drive to erect a statue honoring the town’s mule heritage. G Lamb heads the fund drive while Dr J B Barnett lends historical context and pledges support. The plan envisions a monument that will “bray every hour on the hour” and will be funded by mule lovers.

Ssr G. Lamb Nie Avas Texas Hugh JB Barnett Martin Muleshoe Group Barnett Aml Ahl Aneeting Lamb and Hines

Domestic quarrel blooms in comic Q Anewment

A light domestic scene unfolds as two people clash after one missteps, sparking a tense exchange. The bit reads like a witty dialogue from a social column with sharp timing and character. The piece captures suburban life through verbal jabs and subtle humor.

Texas Tech Holds Large Summer Graduation Ceremony

About 475 Texas Tech students prepare for summer commencement at Lubbock. A.m. rehearsals for five Air Force ROTC cadets start at 10:30 a.m. in the Tech Union. five Army ROTC cadets receive commissions in Building X24. Degrees must be checked in at the Tech Hookstore by noon. a reception follows in Union. The event marks one of Tech's largest ever graduation days.

Texas Tech Lloyd V. Berkner Resend Teltate Southwest Wroelver Miauy Usm Caine Lubbock Air Force Rotc Tech Union Army RC Tech William B. Gates

Weather Sketches Southeast Texan Showers and Warm Weekend

A weather summary reports widely scattered showers across parts of the South Plains and Eastern New Mexico with a trace moisture in Lubbock. Forecast calls for a break in the warm spell and higher temperatures, with a high around 85 degrees in Lubbock and more unsettled skies over the weekend.

Mari Texas South Pluins New Mexico Lubbock South Plains

Sales Levy To Take In Wide Field

AP reports Hubert S Calvert issues rulings clarifying a 2 percent sales tax exemption list for items. Excluded items include Halloween costumes prosthetic devices medicines and mortician supplies outerwear shoes hats and several garments while accessories and personal care items fall under taxable categories.

BOK Booker Astin Hubert S. Calvert Calvert Valleet Amd Ing Herd Hav

Series On New Sales Tax To Start Tuesday

A brief notice outlines the rollout of a new sales tax beginning Tuesday with continuing coverage through the week. Officials provide initial guidance for buyers and retailers as the law takes effect and details remain subject to change.

Tees Jerry Hall Hail

Ulbricht Warns of West Berlin Takeover Threat

The article reports Ulbricht issuing warnings about a potential Soviet backed assault aimed at taking over West Berlin. It notes tensions rising as talks and border measures intensify, with Western powers watching closely for any intervention or escalation.

Ulbricht West Berlin

United Nations Assembly Fails to Win France Pullback at Bizerte

The UN General Assembly derided France for stationing troops at Bizerte and urged a base handover. The five day special session ended with a vote amid divided blocs as nations from Europe Africa and the Americas weighed in on the dispute.

BO Millis Otis France Bizerte Denmark Ireland Norway Turk Unitedates Africa Dangean United States

Vig Technicians Die In Navy Plant Blast

An explosion of undetermined origin at the Indian Head Maryland naval propellant plant demolished a reinforced concrete building Friday night and killed five technicians who were mixing materials used in rocket and missile fuels. Executive officer Cindr. Russell estimated the damage at 40 by 60 feet, one story, and the building value at $200,000. The plant operated as a pilot facility for high energy rocket and missile fuels.

Washington UPL Indian Head Naval Cindr. Russell

McNamara orders 76,500 reservists to active duty

Defense Secretary McNamara announces 76,500 Army Navy and Air Force reservists to active duty with indefinite service. The call covers 46,500 Army 6,400 Navy and 23,800 Air Force personnel as part of mobilization linked to the Berlin crisis and Kennedy administration plans.

Defense Department Air Force Sec. of Defense Robert S. McNamara Navy McNamara Netionad Berlin McNid Kennedy McNanara Fr Polk la Tor Tring Walle Jon Com Hee Adurh McNimuara Marine Corps United States Pentagon

Jet Plunge Kills and Burns Residents in Oklahoma City Suburb

A pilotless jet fighter crashed into Midwest City homes near Tinker Air Force Base, exploding and setting seven houses ablaze. One child died and several residents, including Donald and Mrs Tuttle, were injured as flames swept through the area.

Oklahoma City Midwest City Nuker Air Force Base Klahoma City Okla Barbour Tinker Midwest Caty Donald Tuttle Jean Winger Tuttle Tam Johnson Twker Base Donald Reg Tattle Dodd Pattie Pore Tire Shaun Myrtle Base South Carolina Neltis Afb Nev Inker Thames Anthephine

Weather forecast fragment for Lubbock and nearby cities

Partial forecast notes warmer conditions with high temperatures in the upper forties to fifties. Southeasterly winds around 15 to 25 miles per hour with scattered thunderstorms possible later afternoon.

Lubbock Sis Howe Bete Okla City Pallas

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