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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1961
Page
3
The article notes rising inflation in Brazil affecting the new leadership as Juscelino Kubitschek’s government faces a looming debt load and calls for lower living costs. It mentions a $1 billion debt, foreign deals, and an economic path through early months of the administration amid strikes and market pressures.
A woman discovers a pearl while eating an oyster at a meal. The report notes the pearl is near the oyster, with the details describing its size and appearance.
Crosbyton special report states Dr Marvin McLaughlin president of the authority says a proposed dam will store water for four South Plains cities including Ralls Post Crosbyton and Spur. He notes engineers approved the plan and the site was moved half a mile downstream due to porous river banks. He indicates a meeting will be called for final approval.
London AP reports Sir John Barbirolli, famed British conductor, prescribes an odd remedy for colds. He advises listening to a radio symphony, standing on a chair, and conducting wildly for an hour to make the cold vanish, claiming his cure never fails.
A 45 year old Dallas man was arrested on a drunkenness charge after walking a straight line along the yellow stripe on Main Street while smoking two cigarettes, one in each corner of his mouth. A social development fund was approved for 71 American Republics, meeting in Bogota.
In Los Angeles a judge, Samuel L. Clevenger, addressed a case involving a 1 year old man and handed down a sentence or set of actions. The report notes a municipal context and a Halloween themed remark by the judge.
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