09 Jan 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1961
Page
1
The report notes renewed U S efforts to win favor with Cuban artillery units amid a tense crisis. Neutralist signals and bolstered gunnery drills suggest strategic moves to influence regional conflicts and deter escalation.
Two traffic fatalities with Ken Yates 28 of Lubbock dying after a crash at Ave A and 8th St near 5:14 a.m. Sunday. Rita Morales 57 of Morton crushed under a pickup near West Morton. A Cuban crackdown reported with arrests and raids tied to counterrevolutionary rings.
A jet plane dropped two fuel tanks that struck yards and caused crater like damage. Residents A D Kleinman and Gilbert H Bryan reported hearing a sonic boom and debris rains. Pilot John Leverton of Houston warned missing crew members as authorities investigated the incident.
Prayer excerpt from Mrs. John A. Scott of Roaring Springs asks for daily wisdom and grace to avert disaster and to guide life, emphasizing spiritual deliverance and steadfast faith.
A Belgian rail line blast and related violence claim two deaths as a ministerial committee led by Gaston Eyskens coordinates security measures. A back-to-work movement is expected to grow, while Liege stations reported a fatal shooting early Sunday.
In Virginia City Nevada a 17 year old, Carlson, was lowered by rope from a cave-in shaft as rescuers worked through subfreezing night. Police officer and others faced falling rock and danger to pull him to safety. Carlson described a harrowing escape feeling like heaven. his mother waited nearby.
Texas Legislative Council prepares final form reports on annexation problems motorist reform child care and juvenile delinquency as lawmakers head to the 57th general session. The council projects a $100 million funding gap over two years if current spending persists and the House prepares to name a speaker and set key committees when the session opens Tuesday at noon.
A fragmented passage shows a driver’s license examiner in fear while a machinist named Meagher sat frozen for 35 minutes. A tense exchange ends with a shouted plea to stop and an urging to move somewhere.
Police and FBI report an arrest of a former driver and recovery of $9,880 as a first break in the elaborate armored car theft involving a vault heist totaling $421,000. Authorities continue to seek remaining suspects.
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