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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1961
Page
4
President Kennedy delivers a long address to Congress outlining steps to bolster the economy, promote price stability, and pursue space co operation with the Soviet Union. He notes limits on immediate cures while calling for action on unemployment relief and incentives for investment.
The State of the Union outlines a global aid push and space collaboration with the Soviets while warning of grim future years. Kennedy calls for OECD approval, a $500 million fund for the Americas, and a new interdepartmental force to speed aid and development in Latin America.
Reactions from European capitals praised Kennedy's speech as forthright and realistic while noting potential difficulties in coordinating joint space exploration with the Soviet Union. Western observers welcomed a crash program for a new era of Allied relations but warned Europe might be treated as secondary in future U S policy planning.
A joint Lions Clubs gathering at Caprock Hotel in Lubbock will hear W P Strube discuss national policy and the Kennedy administration. The Downtown Optimist Club plans a public talk at Garden Arts Center at 7 0 pm with local civic leaders and youth groups in attendance.
President Kennedy names James Webb as NASA chief with Hugh Dryden retained as administrator in an acting capacity until Senate action. Webb, a Truman official, will shape the agency while Dryden remains in charge pending formal nomination and Senate review.
Funeral services for infant Martin, son of Mr and Mrs James W Martin of Andrews, will be held at 3 p m today at Andrews Cemetery officiated by Rev J C Bozeman pastor of Frankel City Baptist Church. The infant died shortly after birth at Seminne Memorial Hospital and burial is arranged by Singleton Funeral Co.
Charles Koch elected county chair by the Lubbock County Republican executive committee as Bill Hunt resigns for personal reasons. Mrs. Gibson confirmed as chairwoman with Sisto Mentene De Linden named precinct organizer. Speakers urged continued party building and volunteer precinct work for upcoming elections.
A crowded list of birth announcements from multiple families includes weights and times for newborns at area hospitals. In a separate item, Citizens National Bank hosted a discussion on a proposed $25-a-plate fundraiser and a campaign proposal addressing minimum parking area requirements for buildings along strip-zoned streets, with about 60 attendees andTower’s campaign issues.
A Texas study group debates changing zone change rules to allow City Commission overruling of Planning Commission decisions. Proposals include simple majority votes and appeals when four or five commissioners are present, with focus on curb blighting strip zoning and commercial district expansion.
Slaton celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Board of City Development and Chamber banquet honoring a pioneering local woman named Woman of the Year. Clark Setlong received the Outstanding Citizen of the Year award as his son Clark Jr. was installed as 1961 chamber president. About 200 guests attended as officers and directors were announced amid reflections on civic progress and education.
The Com Monday report notes an application filed in Washington regarding Littlefield Station. Details are sparse in the fragment and no further context is provided about the applicant or purpose.
In Lubbock court records, marriage licenses and probate matters are listed. The docket includes estate, will probate, and community service items with references to local officials and judges.
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Martin died shortly after birth. Kevin Dale Man will be buried today at 10 am in Andrews Cemetery with Rev. Carl Grissom officiating. He was born Sunday at Permian General Hospital. Survivors include grandparents Harlan Martin of Fort Stockton and Mrs. Al J. Bannister of Andrews. Burial by Singleton Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mrs Eugene Lilliant Hodge 71 of Tatum are set for 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church Tatum with Rev J Samuel Phillips officiating. Burial follows in Turner Cemetery under Smith Yarbro Funeral Home direction. Survivors include husband Presley Hodge a son and a daughter plus six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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