UN Forces Hit Katanga in Congo Air Strikes
UN air action followed Katanga’s raid on Wolwezi air base as Indian Canberra jets joined the strike against Katangan aircraft. The operation damaged a fuel depot and a bridge, with UN planes destroying a highway link near Jadotville. U Thant ordered jet fighters into action to dismantle hostile air power amid broader UN deployment.
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Katanga
Wolwezi
Elisabethville
Lufira
Jadotville
Here
Cosses
Kolwezi
K.A.S. Raja
Kasai
Luluabourg
Katangan
Thhey
U Thant
Washington
London
Britain
Edward Heath
United States
Congo
Leopoldville
State Department
United Nations
U. S
U.N
Security Council
Local residents report vandalism and petty theft incidents
Tom Richardson reported a rock destroyed his window causing 50 dollars in damage. Mrs. Tarkenton said a purse, house shoes, six trading stamp books, food, and flash debt were stolen from her car. John Johnston reported a $40 tachometer taken from his vehicle. Bobby G McMeans, a 29 year old farmer from Bovina, was in satisfactory condition after major lung surgery at Methodist Hospital in Jubbock following admission Monday evening.
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Tom Richardson
3Rd. PL
Jack Tarkenton
Auburn St
John Johnston
Amherst St
Bobby G. MccMeans
Bovina Farmer
Methodist Hospital
Jubbock
McMeans
Movement Backs Shivers Run for Governor
A Cuero driven drive to persuade former Gov Allan Shivers to seek a Texas governor bid began Wednesday with Bay City contractor Frank Stanford leading the effort. He cited Dewitt County land scandals as the focus of the probe and defended Shivers against any implication of involvement.
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UPN
Allan Shivers
Bay City
Frank Stanford
Stanford
Veterans Land
Dewitt County
Shiver
Shivers
Texas
Price Daniel
Authorities Seek Three Projectile Bombs in Greenville
Greenville authorities hunt three dangerous projectile simulator bombs believed dumped by soldiers on leave from Fort Polk. One exploded near downtown, another was found in a residential area and detonated by technicians. The devices measure eight inches long and four inches in diameter, wrapped in gray cardboard, with blasting power of a quarter stick of dynamite and a grenade-like firing mechanism.
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Greenville
UPI
Green Ville
Fort Polk
Grand Jury Indicts Seven In Laredo Area
A Brownsville federal grand jury indicted seven Laredo area residents on narcotics charges and ten others on conspiracy to evade immigration laws. Indicted were Andres Apreciadey Jr and others. named conspirators include Jim Calderon and Felix Giron.
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Laredo
Brownsville
Brownsvil
Laredos
Andres Apreciadey Jr
Crres FL Viasdues
Redo Fisperga
Amanda Trevine Muscles
Domad Robert Andersen
Manuel Ro Lepr
Eonsporaes
Jae FL Calderon
Clin Catone
Faves Eharucs
Fiomm
Appointed U S Attorney for Arkansas in 1963
President Kennedy plans to name Charles Conway Texarkana as the U S attorney for the Western District of Arkansas. The tentative appointment requires formal Senate confirmation, with Judge John Muller presiding.
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Ark
API
USS
John EL Muller
Charles Conway
Texarkana
Thabayiey
Chasoile
Alster
Tog Erder Bridsy
Conway
Cinken Af Fayette
Kennedy
Mahler
University of Rochester Theatre Project Highlights Work Details
A Rochester report describes a three day project by a crew to clear 29,000 soils in a two ton changeable setting at the University of Rochester Theatre. The piece notes the use of mixed materials including a shed, communal water and polishing tools.
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Rochester
N.Y
Upitt
Pochester
Fomthon
Liucing
Orie
Texas Rangers expand to sixty two members
Austin reports the Texas Rangers increased from 52 to 62 members in a move described as the largest expansion since the force's founding WS years ago. The announcement notes added personnel will bolster operations and regional presence.
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Austin
UKPJ
Texas Rangers
Lighting contest entries revived on opening day mish
The Avalanche Journal notes entries revived in opening day mish with a rush expected as the entry period closes. Fifty nine teams or individuals filed entries for Teen-Acer Enters The SL, with Phil Crowder arranging a nativity scene using pictures on plywood.
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Phil Crowder
Phil
Births Chronicle in Brownfield and Surrounding Areas
A batch of birth notices from Brownfield and nearby towns records numerous newborns announced at local hospitals. Fathers largely hold trades such as farmer, accountant, and fireman, with hospitals including Potter Methodist and West Texas facilities. Weights range around six to eight pounds, with times noted for each arrival on midweek days.
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William Shannon
Brownfield
Weishing
Potter Hospital
Methodist Hospital
Grady Powell
West Texas Hospital
Vime Motor Freight
F. J. Young
43Rd St
Moss Gordon Lint Cleaner Co
Aaron G. Kinslow
31St St
Firth
Signs Suggested For Freshmen
Texas psychologists Dr Wayne Holtzman and Dr William F Brown propose door signs for college freshmen to protect privacy. Suggested phrases express need for study time, space, and personal limits amid academic pressure.
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Austin
UPN
Texas
Wayne Holtzman
Wiliam F. Brown
Confusius
Seram
Venice Set for Pard Film Festival August Dates
Venice Italy AP reports the city will host its Pard annual film festival from August 23 to September 8. The event showcases international cinema with notable directors and actors expected to attend, drawing guests and press from around the world.
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Venice
Italy
Adriatic
Gov Price Daniel to Attend Dallas Civil Defense Meeting
Governor Price Daniel said he will attend the opening session of a Dallas symposium on civil defense and emergency planning today. The event gathers officials and experts to discuss preparedness measures amid national security concerns.
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Austin
Apj
Price Daniel
Dallas
Instructors Train Island Children for London Road Safety
In London, HAL Kh Cooper outlines a pilot program teaching Tristan da Cunha youths road safety amid transport limits. Students aged 7 to 16 from Pendell Camp in Surrey visit a mock crossing with model vehicles while expressing mixed feelings about crossing British streets.
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Cooper Lado AP
Tristan Dut Cunha
Britain
Rand
Ave
Society For the Prevention of
Pendell Camp
Surrey
Tristan da Cunha
Terence Green
Lewis Glass
London
Belly Rogers
Christopher Simpson
Slaton Bracero Plot Sparks Pool Segregation Clash
Slaton officials face allegations over plans to blacklist communities and pressure braceros by keeping Mexican workers from using the local swimming pool. Critics claim the move targets Mexican nationals and could push farmers toward union labor while the Labor Department cites discrimination laws. Committee members push to meet with Mahon to resolve tensions amid fears of mass bias and political backlash.
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Associated Press
Lemon
Chamber of Commerce
Clark Self Jr
Slaten
American GI Forum
United States
Mexico
Slaton
Department of Labor
Harry Stokes Eaid
Self
Lubbock County
U.S.- Mexico
Braceros
Washington
Stokes
Edwards
Howard Hoffman
Mahon
Johnny Schmidt
Political Leaders Comment on Threat in Slaten Dispute
Leaders from both parties commented on the Labor Department and City of Slaten conflict over a threatened blacklist amid alleged discrimination against Mexican nationals. Republican Jack Cox warned of federal labor encroachment troubling farmers, while Democratic Travis Shelton called for nonpartisan solutions, and GOP chair Charles Koch framed it as federal overreach. Local leaders questioned court action and debated possible city responses.
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Slaten
Jack Cox
Breckenridge
Lubbock
Labor Department
Texas
Department of Labor
Plains
Travis Shelton
GOP
Charles Koch
Republican Party of
Lubbock County
Ralph Brock
Howard Davison
Jin Slat
Life term given in pandering trial in Gladewater
In 140th District Court jurors found 34 year old William Henry Beck of Carlisle guilty of pandering and set punishment as life imprisonment due to prior felonies. Evidence included Beck calling a Southwest Lubock resident and attempting to talk with her 17 year old daughter. Beck had prior convictions for theft and burglary. Judge Robert H. Bean imposed the verdict with a 10 day delay for sentencing.
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William Henry Beck
Gladewater
Beck
Bill Bessent
Gregg County
Harris County
Robert H. Bean
Dist. Atty
George Gilkerson
Clifford Brown
H. F. Heath Foreman
W. A. Sikes
Garland Stokes
Willis Ammentorp
Miller Crain
Joe G. Eaton
James D. Horton
William F. Harrelson
Leon O. D. Rasco
John W. Swindall
Marvin Bell
Robert H. Lynas
Baylor Trustees OK Dormitory Contract for 475 Beds
Baylor University trustees authorized a $1.6 million contract for a women’s dormitory to house 475 students at the start of the 1962-63 year. The Urban Renewal Board later approved a $545,000 land bid by the Baylor-Waco Foundation on a slum clearance tract east of campus. Warner Construction Co. of San Angelo was the low bidder for the general contract.
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WACO
Baylor University
Urban Renewal Board
Baylor- Waco Foundation
Baylor-Waco Foundation
Goodfellows auction totals to be announced tonight
The Goodfellows auction, led by chairmen Slyde McLaughlin F Fertsch and Roy McVey, will reveal the final money raised around 10 20 p m with possible later adjustments. The Chief Goodfellow estimates about 8000 children will receive Christmas aid, but funds from the auction will not cover all costs. remaining funds must come from voluntary donations to be sent to the Chief Goodfellow in care of The Avalanche Journal.
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F. Fertsch
Roy McVey
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Goodfellow
Avalanche-Journal
Construction Begins On Texas Lutheran Women's Dorm
Seguin Texas work began on a new 360000 dollar women's dormitory at Texas Lutheran College. The building will connect two existing dormitories and house 96 students, with completion planned for next fall.
Pearl Harbor memory marks 20th Arizona anniversary
On Ford Island near the Arizona a carillon signals services as Marines aboard the battleship Arizona are remembered. Adm Sides will deliver the memorial, prayers and Taps follow with a rifle salute. The scene contrasts past tragedy with idle harbor activity and two flags over the row. Two thousand men died on that Sunday morning.
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Battle Ship Row
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Battleship Row
Hawaii Trip Promotion Touted With Hawaii Airlines Show
Mrs. Perkins placed third in the 1960 Mrs America contest. A flying eight day tour to Hawaii costs 495 per person. Highlights include Mountaintop views, Honolulu tour, Pearl Harbor cruise, pineapple and perfume factory visits, and a Hawaiian night show. Entertainers are Hawaiian Airlines employees on a promotion tour. Reservations through Felsher Travel Agency for The Avalanche Journal readers.
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USA
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Pearl Harbor
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Avalanche Journal
Felsher Travel Agency, Inc
14Th St
Eidinoff Paranoia Trial Deliberations in Texas Court
Four jurors find Eidinoff likely ill in insane terms while two favor release as defense and prosecution clash over mental illness. El Paso physician Eidinoff, 52, faces potential hospitalization for welfare and public safety if retained, with mistrial events and requests for further discussions noted.
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Cherokee County
J. W. Chandler
Dr. Kidinoff
Chandler
Fidinoff
Edwin Berliner
Fl Paso
Paul Cox
Eidinoff
Parker McVicker
Lufkin
Robert A. von Doenholf
Rusk
James H. Moore
Conner Hudson
Moore
el Paso
Andress
Hel
Lubbock
Ik] Paso
Ipress
Bidinoff
Truman Defends Atom Bomb Use On World War II
Independence Missouri reports former President Truman marked the Pearl Harbor anniversary by defending the decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He said tears over Hiroshima and Nagasaki should not obscure the attack on Pearl Harbor that began the war.
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UPI
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Pearl Harbor
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Nagasaki
Truman
United Press International
Russia
United States
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Magnanimous Gesture Refused By Judge
New York welfare cheat Santos Gonzalez, 38, offered to repay over 14 000 dollars at 10 dollars a week but received a two and a half year prison term. Magistrate Hyman Korn said the gesture would take 28 years to liquidate the debt and condemned the defendant for depriving the needy.
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UPD
Hyman Korn
Santos Gonzalez
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