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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1961

Page

6

Cuban Forces Launch Offense Against Rebels

Reports indicate Cuban forces began an offensive movement southeast of Cienfuegos while rebel positions were described as under pressure. The piece names Majere as western province commander and references commanders from Pinar del Rio and Villa Clara with notes on recent transfers and communications from Miami.

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Jefferson County vows to curb vice and recall officials

Citizens in Jefferson County push to clamp down on vice and recall city commissioners who failed duties while urging the grand jury to pursue the matter. Atty Griffin urged officials to step aside or be removed. The call follows local concerns over governance and ethical duties amid broader national events.

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Man Held After Seminal County Burglary Spree

Police say a suspect linked to multiple crimes including a Seminole hotel departure, a bank of footprints, and a Charlie Benson service station burglary where nearly $300 was stolen. Missing from Paul’s Restaurant were $40, a jukebox, and a cigarette machine. deputies report car window damage and a Blue Ribbon grand jury discussion in Gaines County.

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Houston Blue Law Unit Reports Sunday Violations

Houston police say blue law squads investigated Sunday business violations for 16 hours. Auto sales and lumber yard workers face possible charges for opening on Sunday, while other thefts and a dead man voting incident are noted in the city report.

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Budget Outlook and Congressional Role in 1959 Plan

Budget continued from page one notes advisers anticipate potential deficit despite new administration policies. Eisenhower’s plan relies on Congress for a surplus, contingent on raising postal rates, a step Congress declined in 1959, shaping the coming year’s fiscal prospects.

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Texas Blue Laws Stir Austin Debate In Legislature

Reports outline continuation of a one cent and possible up to four and a quarter cents gas tax increase. Open Sunday business sparks clash as pastors, city leaders, and retailers debate enforcement and scope of blue laws across Texas cities.

Eisenhower Budget Bureau Kennedy Bill Clayton First Baptist Church Aus- Austin Texas Scott Houston Lewis Cutter Cutter Dallas State Baptist Brotherhood Executive Committee Texas Baptists Texas Retail Federation

Legislature plans pay bill and election returns process

The measure would pay lawmakers twelve dollars a day for the first 120 days of the 140 day regular session and for each day of special sessions to cover legislative expenses through August 31. Secretary Lake has handed election returns to House Speaker Turman for official canvass and publication in joint sessions. A committee of five from each house will oversee the ballot check.

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Sophomore Loop Season Split Dates Rendered

The article notes the season will end August 26 and games may be split into doubleheaders with postponed games counted in the standings. It also mentions economic factors impacting textiles in North America and Europe, and the restoration of first names in West German telephone directories in the spring edition.

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Levelland youth held after saturday shooting

A 19 year old Levelland resident surrendered to sheriffs officers after a Saturday night shooting that wounded Jesse Hernandez. Officials reported Hernandez in critical condition at South Plains Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.

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Births and strikes mix in tangled local notes

Local notices report several newborns with weights and hospital times across Methodist Hospital and Bethogret Clinic. A tugboat crew strike over wages stalls traffic as unions push for a 15 percent raise while railcar shipments slow.

Radar Towers Operated by Air Force Off East Coast

Three radar platforms on the ocean floor near New England are under Boston Defense Sector control in Newburgh New York. Tower 2 lies 100 miles from sea off Portland Maine and Tower 3 100 miles off Cape Cod. No 1 is missing. Office says locations are secret but between Boston and New York. The rigs suffer salt water erosion and winter buffeting leaving some personnel removed.

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Nazi Demonstration Escorted From Boston as 36 Plus Are Dismissed

Police said more than 36 others were escorted from the city while a crowd swelled to about 2,000 despite the disappearance of Rockwell. Rockwell, a Bloomington, Illinois native now working near Washington, declared the Nazi Party has a headquarters at Arlington Virginia and that the Boston visit aimed to show the movement can go national.

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The Country Parson Faith Reflection on Forgiveness

A short meditation notes that people judge neighbors for small faults while God forgives all, encouraging self examination and mercy toward others. The line suggests humility and patient grace amid human flaws.

Northeast Storm Dumps Snow Across Wide Area

A winter storm swept the Northeast from Virginia to New England with heavy snow in Maryland and rising totals by morning. Snowfall canceled events in West Virginia and brought light rain to Illinois and the Ohio Valley while frigid air plunged temperatures toward zero in the North Atlantic states.

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U S Newsmen Seized Freed By Cuban Agents

Cuban military officials freed two American correspondents after arrest nearly six hours earlier. Richard Valeriani of AP and James Wallace of the Wall Street Journal were released upon signing papers that charges existed and were allowed to stay in Cuba. Authorities fingerprinted and photographed them before release.

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Blood found in car in Livermore kidnap case

Ex convict Richard Lindsey, 30, and his wife were connected to the disappearance of Rose Marie Ric Lindsey, a three attack plagued child, after a blood stained car was found near Livermore. FBI and sheriff's deputies pursued leads from Shafter to San Francisco as a warrant for kidnapping was issued.

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