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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1961
Page
2
Fidel Castro pledged execution for 20 inmates tied to insurgents as part of Cuba's crackdown after the rebellion. He spoke amid a literacy drive, brandishing harsh threats while insisting the government would avenge each death. The scene unfolded as officials outlined the crackdown among militia and farmers.
Gol. Joseph S cssen, 28, representing the Armed College of the National Security Seminar, will appear in public talks in Lubbock Feb 6 17 but leave today and miss some engagements. A substitute from the Industrial College may speak next week. Raymond King at Trinity Baptist Church will speak at 7 45 p m midweek prayer meeting in pastor Ra theal's absence.
Lovington City Commission re-elected Roy Lee Jones as mayor for a two year term. Jones has served since 1966. J W Allen retained as city manager Hammel Carrell as city attorney Reese Greades reappointed city judge. Three sites were chosen for a new city hall with a special meeting set for 5 p m February 1 to act on the project.
About 30 of 100 veniremen remained to be questioned as Hillsboro reporters note the pool for the seat of B R Sheffield will be reduced from 100 to 32 before the defense and prosecution pare down to 12 jurors. The trial follows a reversal by the Court of Criminal Appeals.
The Turkish prosecution sought the death sentences for former premier Adnan Menderes and several aides as part of a post coup trial. The case centers on crimes against the state with charges including conspiracy and responsibility for the deaths and turmoil following the upheaval.
A gas tanker was rammed by a transport on U S 287 at 4 1 am causing multiple fatalities. Victims include Gordon 43 from Fort Worth and family members whose details are tangled in the damaged text. Explosions woke sleepers as gasoline burned out.
Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m today at the First Baptist Church in Buffalo Texas for a retired farmer. Burial will follow at Springs Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home. An unrelated note mentions a wind driven fire from the west diverting from a bus.
A devotional snippet quotes Psalm 83 20 and vows to trust in God for help with tasks and debts. Julien C Hyer expresses faith that placing trust in God will crown efforts with success and asks for courage to do what is required.
President Eisenhower dismissed Soviet peace overtures as insincere and urged that Moscow seek real, substantial concessions. He said the Union’s offers appear unchanged and unlikely to lead to better U.S. relations without meaningful changes in policy.
Richards misses the city scout event as four Sliver Beaver awards recognize the participants.
AP reports John E. Mabee a prominent Tulsa oilman and philanthropist died in Tulsa after a long career as a leading industrial figure and community benefactor. He rose from modest beginnings to shape regional oil development and local charity as a notable business and civic leader.
A fragment reflects on life’s end and a homeward path, hinting at an eternal struggle and transition as a worthy journey into the afterlife. The lines evoke fate, purpose, and the rough cadence of departure.
Seminole man James, a native of Cle... his funeral arrangements announced by family. The brief notice notes his origin and upcoming services in Seminole.
Funeral services for Mandall Magby infant of Mr and Mrs Lee Magby of Muleshoe are set for 2 p m today at the Assembly of God Church with Dr Dudley Strain and Rev R V Luna officiating Burial will be in Muleshoe Cemetery under McDonald Funeral direction The infant died Monday night following an accident in Muleshoe The child is the son of Dr Edward Hessler a tech professor who died in a separate incident in West Plains. his remains were to be cremated. The article notes the Hessler death occurred after an incident at 6 p m Monday near 28th Street and the pedestrian was identified with a fall from a vehicle and impact on a curb The family includes resident Lubbock since 1949 and remnants of Omer Jacobs Slaton and Mrs Omer Jacobs Pickens Okla The pallbearers listed are L E Parsons Jack K Towery Charles Andrews C V Lotton Bill Crumley and E F Swalley Princess Anne cited as potentially one of the tallest royals later than Prince Charles.
The services for H. Fj grea Beyont are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday in Den er eco. Rites will be conducted at the place noted, with arrangements set by H. F. Bryant's Services.
Lovington prepares for funeral services for John W. Green a 30 year resident and former probate judge who died Sunday at Lea General Hospital.
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