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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1961

Page

6

Fliers Returning Home After Release By Reds

The article reports on the return of U.S. airmen held by Soviet forces, detailing a transcript from a press conference, remarks by President Kennedy, and planned arrival at Andrews Air Base. It notes no diplomatic vow to restore Cuba ties and mentions Navy plans regarding the Portuguese cruise ship Santa Maria. The piece references the Moscow talks, the ABA broadcast, and the fliers’ travel route via Prestwick, Goose Bay, and Washington, D. C. Expected arrival is 5 p.m. EST Thursday.

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PLEA HONORED IN HIGH PROFILE CHARGES

Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Khrushchev Kennedy exchange and a pledge to bring to trial on charges. The text is garbled but suggests a historical political dispute and legal action linked to high level figures and a promised prosecution from last year.

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Press Chief Balks Beat On Airmen

Washington AP report details White House and New York Herald Tribune debate over delaying a 19 hour news beat on Soviet release of the American flyer. President and Pierre Salinger pressured restraint to protect national interest and fliers' welfare. The Tribunes editor agreed to hold publication until 6 pm Wednesday.

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Francis Beauchamp Fined for Illegal Possession

Francis Beauchamp, 43, of 790 15th Street, St., was fined $300 after pleading guilty to illegal possession of intoxicants. The judgment was handed down Wednesday by Judge Robert J. Allen.

Francis Beauchamp 15Th, St Robert J. Allen

U S Steps Up Chase After Seized Ship Incident

Radio directed pursuit leads to a firefight and damage near a garage. U S Navy sub Seawolf and two destroyers stood by to intercept as authorities investigate a three car collision at Broadway Avenue and 7th Street with injuries reported at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital.

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Jury Seeks Fair Trial Amid Motion and Varying Tales

Attorneys questioned several potential jurors after Dunlap challenged the panel, asserting bias could prevent a fair trial in the county. Jesse Owens, assisting the prosecution, denied pressuring to move the case. The selection continued with more voir dire as the 12th juror was qualified amid complex testimony.

Jesse Owens Eter Enees

Record Cold Grips Nation As 12 Die In Freezing Fires

Bitter cold sends temperatures plummeting with Caribou Maine hitting 29 below zero near the nation’s record lows. New England endures its coldest spell since 1917 18 as sub zero temperatures and storms cause multiple deaths from fires exposure and traffic crashes. The worst 24 hours see widespread sub zero readings from Minnesota to Maine with towns reporting extreme lows and property damage.

New England Connecticut

Birth notices and scattered obituary fragments in local column

Readable fragments record multiple birth announcements with weights times and hospitals plus references to an ongoing court or naval news item. Names include Mr and Mrs Betland Lula Prieto and Simon Carrisales. Details are garbled but indicate births at Taylor Hospital and related employment notes. A separate war and piracy discussion references U S naval actions and the Santa Maria incident with jurors and political commentary.

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Travel, Power Lines Hard Hit

Freezing rain and sleet swept across Texas causing heavy travel disruption from Dallas to Beaumont. Officials reported a fatal hotel room asphyxiation due to a high open flame heater. Roads iced, temperatures dipped to near zero in spots, and students and workers faced delays with buses and highway travel affected.

Plains Lubbock Caprock Dallas

Embezzlement and Weather News From Fort Worth Area

The report details embezzlement incidents involving school buses with funds, a client’s dismissal statement by attorney Margolin, and federal audit testimony. It also covers a fatal bank-related shooting, a fatal mishap involving a girl in a car accident, and widespread winter weather across Texas with snow, ice, and closures from San Antonio to Lubbock.

Federal Bureau of Investigaes South Plains Plainview Rio Grande Valley San Antonio Bexar County Rome Abilene Big Bend

Airman Dies After Bailout From Jet in New Jersey

An airman from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard died after bailing out of a jet fighter over the Delaware River near Gibbstown New Jersey. He was found ashore and pronounced dead. His home base is at Philadelphia International Airport. The fate of the second airman was not released.

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Holleman Quits Past Affiliations Amid Texas Stock Concern

Holleman recounts wartime service and union leadership from Cameron College to Lubbock Local IBEW then Texas state labor head. He says he resigned all affiliations with potential conflicts and divested stock under $600 in two Texas firms, turning over voting rights, drawing reactions from Senator Barry Goldwater who jokes about his Oklahoma links.

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Sputnik Medals Awarded in Weimar Scrap Drive

East German paper Dan Volk reports pupils in Weimar collected enough scrap iron to earn each student a Sputnik Medal Fourth Class, marking a local victory in the scrap drive.

Sputnik Berlin Weimar Dan Volk

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