17 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1961
Page
1
The article notes urgent calls for the Congolese National Army to be detached from politics and for the United Nations to ensure stability. It mentions a proposed summit of Congo leaders to discuss unity and a plan for upholding civil order.
Local Odessa deputies clash with alleged theft ring targeting school transportation. An 18 year old suspect is reported tied to incidents near US Highway and Odessa High area as authorities pursue leads.
Opal Dixon reports at the Lubbock Women's Club gathering Thursday members praised Mrs. Polira in multiple roles and saluted Roscoe Wilson as 1960 Woman of the Year. Dooley Dr. Dudley Strain delivered remarks and messages of appreciation surrounded by club officials and attendees.
The report notes tornadoes and biting rain reaching Lubbock and Austin with heavy rainfall in low-lying areas while officers in Waco describe a thunderstorm that piled water four feet deep at a street intersection. Creeks rise as rivers overflow in parts of the state.
The Associated Press reports President Kennedy urged Congress to back an emergency feed grain program for 1961 aimed at reducing surpluses, raising farm incomes, and cutting outlays. Provisions include retirements of 20 percent of feed grain by producers, price supports moving soybeans and other grains toward higher returns, and conservation uses for retired acres. The plan seeks to shift production mix and improve farmer earnings while easing government costs.
A fragmentary church record recalls a first awakening service with a prayer invoking eternity and devotion. Names and places are unclear but the passage reflects reverent language and a ceremonial tone.
McClellan Coa Co. of Waco awarded a major construction contract after a competitive bid. The top bidder’s price rose to 334,979 with additional costs adding 8,057, and the project must be completed in 420 days. A daily penalty of 250 is noted for damages. R B Butler of Bryan submitted the fewest days.
In a light humorous item, Pollyanna is described as a woman accused of hearing Dee Otte with her eyes shut. The short note plays on words and local slang, sparking a quick exchange of quips among readers.
A high altitude balloon attached to a Scout rocket orbited briefly as it trailed beeps across two continents before radio contact was lost. Scientists monitor the failed probe from Wallops Virginia to Woomera Australia as efforts to compute its orbit continue.
Investigators traced a man’s identity after a body was found at a site near 34th Street. Firefighters and police worked at the scene this morning applying initial inquiries.
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