14 Jan 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1961
Page
1
Air Force radar on Shemya Island Alaska detected an object with missile characteristics off Russia Friday night. Three hours passed with uncertainty if it was a space project or rocket test as reports faded and no further sightings followed.
President Eisenhower will request a $42.9 billion peacetime defense budget to Congress, up $1.4 billion from prior estimates. The plan earmarks funds for the new Russian rocket shot and U S Pacific forces, amid questions on the Air Force defenses.
A Texas court discharged a state receiver and restored Security Life Insurance Co. of Lubbock to operating status. District Judge Jack ordered a new life insurance certificate, noting the firm is the only company in three years fully restored. Rehabilitation had begun after December 1950 with funds diverted to cover excess costs.
Fragmentary OCR mixes crime and political names, mentioning a youthful attorney general candidate and references to Goldwater, labor committees, and a secretary role. details are inconsistent and unclear.
Senate Finance Committee and other panels prepare for confirmation hearings on Ribicoff and Kennedy appointees amid protests at the University of Georgia and rising tension over demonstrations. The incoming administration faces questions on commerce and defense as riots prompt federal judges to urge order and a robust U.S. force presence.
The report shows unemployment rising sharply with December totals about 4 percent and the jobless count adding roughly 500000, the worst December since 1940. Factories cut nearly 300000 positions while factory output and manufacturing slowed, signaling a weak winter and potential 5 percent unemployment next month.
A minor but sharp quake rattled parts of greater Los Angeles Friday night. Hundreds phoned police and media seeking cause as seismographs show a three magnitude at Caltech, much smaller than the 1952 event. Felt in San Fernando Valley and Pasadena areas.
A brief comic note defines a flirt as a girl whose favorite man is the next one, illustrating a playful dating stereotype. The item reflects light humor and social humor from the era's slang usage.
A B58 Hustler jet bomber set a 1200.20 mph average over a 671 mile course from Edwards Base California to a point between Yuma and Phoenix. The claim surpasses prior records including a 1269 mph Russian claim and a 700 mph record, with payload variants noted.
Eisenhower began a retreat in Thurmont Maryland as the weekend session opened with a focus on further planning and policy discussion. Attendees included senior aides and officials preparing for upcoming domestic and international duties.
A brief note describes a local prayer service and praise gathering. Participants sing hymns and offer reflections, with an emphasis on community support and spiritual comfort. No further details available in the readable text.
Brazil and the United States signed an extradition treaty to close Brazil as a haven for American fugitives. The pact aims to speed return of suspected criminals and enhance cooperation.
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