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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1961

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Eisenhower Bars Americans from Hoarding Foreign Gold

President Eisenhower barred U S citizens and firms from buying foreign gold and gave holders until June 1 to dispose of such holdings. Officials tied the move to stopping a heavy flow of gold abroad while avoiding specifics on quantities. Dollar devaluation fears spur speculation as the government tightens gold regulations.

Associated Press Eisenhower U. S United States Treasury Star Orea House Treasury Sen Toronto London

Khrushchev pushes for summit as U S leaders pace transition

Soviet Premier Khrushchev seeks a summit with President Kennedy this year to bolster world peace during the inauguration period. Officials fear the power transfer may tempt risky moves in Korea and other flashpoints with China and satellites awaiting U S response.

John M. Hightower Bjashington Khrushchev John F. Kennedy White House Eisenhower Spots Dean Rusk R Defense Robert S. McNamara Rusk McNamara United States Harry S. Truman Leo Khrushchev

Hustler Sets Air Speed Record Over 1000 Kilometer Course

Edward Air Force Base, Calif. Maj Harold E Confer pilots the B-58 Hustler to record 1,284.73 mph average over 1,000 km in a 48 hour window earning the 1961 Thompson trophy The feat was part of Air Force efforts to set new marks at 2,000 kilometers while a related 1,200.19 mph flight occurred the day before and is tied to ongoing wage talks and a potential transit strike.

Alrminavrumma Aeronatique Internationale Paris

Post Hostess’s Letter Reveals Family Emotions After Crash

Patricia Ann Post a Trans World Airlines hostess from Shaler Township died in a NYC airliner collision that killed 134. A never mailed February letter shows her love for family and joy in her new job, written “just in case” an accident occurred.

United Prece International Ittsburgh Patricia Ann Post Shaler Patti

Negroes Return Monday Amid Georgia Flurry of Warnings

Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes, two Black students suspended after a rock throwing incident, face return to the University of Georgia Monday as federal, state, and local officials prepare warnings and possible action. A federal judge set Monday as the return date while investigations, security measures, and possible suspensions of Dean Joseph A. Williams are noted.

Associated Press THENS Ga.y University of Georgia Puise Neer Ted Georgia FBI Han A Acations Marshall Joseph A. Williams Onther Charlayne Hunter Hamilton Holmes Atlanta W. A. Bootle

Seven Killed In Renewed Terror in Algeria 1962

Algiers reports a fresh wave of Moslem terrorist attacks killing seven people as Charles de Gaulle's Algeria plan win sparks unrest. The army also tallies 57 rebel troops killed or captured in 24 hours amid six year war. Tass cites French air and artillery actions in Tunisia. All dead are Muslims. Some attacks blamed on disobedience to rebel orders or boycott of the referendum.

Algiers UPI Charles de Gaulle Algeria Tass Tunis Africa Press’ Agency

Prayer for Brotherhood and Compassion Essay

A short dated appeal blessing unity and action. Mrs. W. M. Cheaney asks to lead readers toward a brotherhood of love offering hope, pardon, and love to others. The note invokes faith and charitable virtue in daily life.

W. M. Cheaney 15Th St

Grand jury indicts 93 in Lubbock. 3 ex police named

A Lubbock grand jury returned 93 indictments after 67 hours of sessions, including three former police officers on burglary charges. The panel urged further crime studies and noted potential in the police department, with a planned conference between the district attorney, city manager, and police chief to discuss findings.

Tanner Laine Avalanche-Journal 140Th District Court Grand Lubbock Super J.T. Alley Jr George Gilierson Bean

Cuba's Castro Extends War Alert Amid Public Doubt

Cuba extended the invasion alert to January 20 as public enthusiasm faded and skepticism grew. Fidel Castro signaled possible reconciliation with Washington after Kennedy's inauguration, hinting at leveraging Guantanamo to improve ties, while Ernesto Guevara criticized alarmist headlines.

Associated Press Avana Cuba Bucal Saints Fidel Castro Washington John F. Kennedy Guantanamo United States Havana de Fidel Castro Ernesto Guevara National Bank Guevara Carace Castro

Red Ideals Fading Selections Across Pages

A compact listing notes article sections and page ranges for a newspaper issue. It identifies features in fine arts, plains farming, editorials, radio and TV programs, and section markers across pages 2 to 43.

Fine Arts Plains

Tragedies in Minnesota Michigan High Speed Crashes Kill 12

Reported crashes near tavern dances left 12 dead as speeds around 100 mph hurled cars into oncoming traffic on Owosso and St Paul streets. Victims named include Thomas Irish 17 and Frank Baleja 41. drivers unidentified with critical injuries. Police cite uncertain driver identity amidst chaotic scene.

Hese Gulis Aera Owosfr Sig Toph Vel St. Paul Thomas Irish

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