01 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1961
Page
1
A loud explosion in Anton Hockley County damaged at least five houses and a vacant home door. Deputy Word reported a three foot wide hole and a small plastic fragment, with no scorched weeds or odor found. No witnesses or confirmation of explosive device.
Space scientists pressed ahead with Mercury program plans amid Enos the chimp’s partial flights. Lt Col John H Glenn Jr was named pilot for the first manned mission while Enos rested in Bermuda awaiting checks.
Forecasters expect a trough over the Panhandle and moist air from South Texas to bring cloudiness and warmer temps across the state Thursday night. A pending cold front will likely weaken, leaving readings near recent lows. In Louisville Ky a regional plan urges expansion of Southern higher education to 1.7 million students and 2.9 billion dollars yearly by 1970, with university partnerships and more junior colleges. Governor Ellington of Tennessee notes the recommendations will shape future discussions.
A humorous line defines a person who calls roughing it sleeping without an electric blanket, signaling a light editorial dig at pretentious comfort. The comment appears in a classifieds style page across multiple sections.
Tech will host the Carol of Lights as 16 000 yule lights outline nine campus buildings. The 7 p m event in the science Quadrangle features a 5 minute blackout, a trumpet fanfare, group singing of Joy to the World, and special music by the Tech Choir and Tech Singers.
A 38 year old O'Donnell trucker and oil field worker was killed when his late model car overturned on Farm Market Road 1210 about 14 miles northeast of here at 11 30 a m Thursday He swerved to avoid hitting a dog and died at Medical Arts Hospital.
Rioters and security forces battled in Oran amid six days of European Muslim clashes. Police and troops fired over the mob as 36 killed and 83 wounded in the city. European youths attacked Moslems and blocked streets while police used grenades and force to restore order.
Botany Bay recovered wreckage of a Viscount airliner and bodies of 15 aboard during a violent electrical storm. Main fuselage section found in shallow mud near the bay entrance. Police reported no survivors. Most victims from Canberra. Debris included toys clothing scraps cushions.
Dominican Republic unrest deepens as President Balaguer rejects resigning and backs a military plan to govern with virtual autonomy for the armed forces. Opponents push for elections and warn of military domination while a general strike paralyzes the country and clashes erupt between troops and civilians.
A religious appeal asks for divine protection for men and boys in service seeking strength and courage in duty. It asks forgiveness for sins and urges readers to bring souls to Jesus, with hopeful notes toward faith and community support.
James Barrett, 30, serving six months for petty larceny, asked in State Supreme Court for a show cause order to obtain dental extractions. Justice Samuel Hofstadter reluctantly ordered the teeth removed, noting the need for proper dental care while refusing substitutions, as Barrett flashed a gleaming smile.
A 71 year old divorcee was killed and her ex husband wounded as a man later seized a hostage and fled in a stolen car. Police captured the suspect Julian Price Webster 28 in Wichita Falls. Joyce Hedges 33 was rescued unharmed and taken to police headquarters.
Hillsboro AP reports Police Chief Ray Pettit paid a $10 fine for following too close after his patrol car rear ended another vehicle. Pettit said he took responsibility and the collision injured a woman in the struck car.
General skies become overcast with variable high clouds and southwest winds around 20 mph. Afternoon highs near the mid 70s with a cooler tonight, low around 45, and riverside winds diminishing after sunset.
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