Opening Rituals On Top Opening Rituals On Top
The 58th Texas Legislature opens a 140 day session with a more conservative House led by Byron Tunnell and a comparatively liberal Senate. Eleven new senators take desks as term drawing decides 2 or 4 year terms. First business is electing leadership and the president pro tempore, with party leanings shaping debates on education, oil, annexation, and loan shark regulation.
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Longview
Martin Dies, Jr
Lufkin
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Port Arthur
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Don Kennard
Fort Worth
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Murray Watson
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Franklin Spears
San Antonio
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Henry Gonzalez
Preston Smith
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Hemisphere Threat Remains, OAS Told
The United States and the Soviet Union issued a formal joint statement ending negotiations on Cuba but leaving major issues unresolved. The U S did not obtain adequate inspection guarantees or a pledge against invasion and Cuba demanded Guantanamo Bay access be preserved. The OAS was warned that Cuba remains a hemispheric security threat even as both powers disagree on next steps. The Cuban statement rejected the accord as insufficient and reaffirmed Castro's five points.
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Brownfield store thwarted robbery by teen intruder
Glenn Gage, operator of Sinclair Service and Grocery on Brownfield Highway, faced a 15 or 16 year old robber who brandished two tire tools. The youth entered the store, claimed vandalism to a windshield, and while handling the tools tried to grab cash before Gage acted to stop the attempt.
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Father-Son Team Wins Top Hampshire Hog Honors
At the National Hampshire Winter Meat Hog Conference opening at the Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds, father and son A. O. and A. Ruben Edwards captured both the grand champion sow and grand champion barrow. Other top placers included William G. Nash and Sons and Stephens and Greene. About 340 people attended as 15 states sent hogmen for a day of judging, displays, and a type discussion. The conference concludes with a 1:30 p.m. auction sale of breeding animals.
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Barrow
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Sharpsville
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Ainsworth
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Milford
Ill
D. Tanksley
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
College Station
Callanan
Bandit Foiled By Revolving Door At Mid-Town Bank
A young robber with a sawed off shotgun robbed Bowery Savings Bank near Grand Central and attempted to flee. Guards blocked the front door and spun the revolving door, trapping the offender until police arrived and seized him.
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Afton Youth Rescues Girl From Burning Tenant Home
Ray Sullivan, 16, braved smoke and flames to save Melinda Lang, 24 year old who was found semiconscious in the living room as their tenant house burned near Afton. The roof collapsed shortly after they escaped, five Lang siblings remaining unaccounted for at first. Cause of the fire unknown, Sullivan a Patton Springs School junior, and Lang employed by the Sullivans.
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Prayer Text for Forgiveness in Lubbock Service
A church note from The Rev. C. Melvin Ratheal of Lubbock requests divine forgiveness for sins. The prayer emphasizes confession and cleansing in Jesus name and asks for spiritual renewal for the day.
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Denials Reach Over Skybolt Tales Amid 1961 Drill Claims
London and Washington deny reports that four British Vulcan bombers penetrated North American air defenses in 1961 during Sky Shield II exercises. Officials say results remain secret, notes say the Vulcans joined Skyshield II in October 1961, while U.S. Canadian participation echoed the stealthy nature of the tests.
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Courtship Defined in Witty Powers and Pseudo Etiquette
A humorous definition appears in the Woman's News section describing courtship as the period when a girl keeps a suitor at arm's length while subtly enjoying his attention. The piece reflects editorial voice and period sentiment with light social commentary.
Satellite launched from Vandenberg by Air Force
At Vandenberg Air Force Base California the Air Force launched a Thor Agena D boosted satellite. A spokesman said no further details would be released. The craft has been used to launch Discoverer satellites which test secret gear for Samos and Midas missile detection systems.
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Old-Time New Orleans Funeral Dirge for Jazzman Casimir
John F Casimir 61 died Thursday friends held a jazz band funeral Monday in Carrollton Cemetery with two bands and about 5000 mourners. The Tuxedo Brass Band, led by Fats Houston, performed Westlawn and another dirge as pallbearers carried the coffin. Casimir known for the Alberto flat clarinet and the album Jazz Begins, played Preservation Hall regularly.
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Carrollton
LaSalle Avenue
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Matthew
Fats) Houston
Eureka Band
Houston
Westlawn
New Orleans
Louis Armstrong
Ford Foundation
Preservation Hall
UN Moves In Katanga Seizing Kolwezi and Kaniama
In Leopoldville the United Nations extended control over Katanga, neutralizing Kaniama airfield and tightening grip on north Katanga. Tshombe faces possible ultimatum over Kolwezi with UN buildup and civil administration installed to secure central Congo authority.
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Leopoldville
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Weather Map Summary for Lubbock Area
Weather map page reports continued fair conditions with variable winds to 15 mph. Lubbock low 24 high 60. Precipitation and temperatures listed for 24 hours ending at midnight last night include Abilene El Paso Albuquerque Houston Amarillo Okla City Dallas Roswell Denver and Falls regions with varied readings.
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