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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1961
Page
5
East German political tensions rise as a top party official orders a halt to state takeovers of small businesses. The move follows criticism over business closures amid ideological purges and economic pressure in the East.
Downtown Lubbock zoning tensions emerge as commissioners weigh piecemeal toning and a few property changes. Parking requirements for new apartments and potential clinic uses in R-2 districts draw debate. A proposed railroad and street development plan prompts denials and unresolved questions amid broader urban planning concerns.
The city planning commission rejected a proposed bank charter in Lubbock amid debate over street plans for 6th Street and surrounding subdivisions. Commissioners cited unsatisfactory lot depths and lack of uniform alley access, postponing approval until a more thorough study and replats are completed.
Economic scene notes a surge in Texas deposit levels amid a brisk business uptick. Bankers report higher deposits and lending activity as markets show growing optimism and consumer demand remains strong.
An article describes police dogs on patrol platforms behind car seats with officers supervising a rotating schedule from evening to early morning shifts. Sgt Mason leads the program to keep dogs in training year round and warns the public to avoid approaching untrained animals and children near the vehicles.
Masuerite Prince daughter of Hh Lebark Prince, age 20 months, died at Methodist Hospital after head surgery. Burial will be at Epis, Stanford, under Kinney Funeral Home. Arrangements by Labbe Funeral Home. Survived by two sisters Mary and Tammy, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Glispey of Okmulgee and Mrs. Ida M. Lareche of Abilene.
Weather brief notes showers possible over the area today with light to moderate chances and potential for brief downpours.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday for Warren. The obituary notes the deceased lived in the area since youth and was a longtime school teacher. Relatives include Borger, Yadinun, Wir FP, and other family members from Fort Midisar.
In a Western Brag train derailment near Mbeu Chiswa North, Boyd Hunt aged 55 of Onda Nebraska died hours after the crash in a city hospital. Seven people were injured and six cattle were killed. An additional 100 head were rounded up and confined in a nearby pasture for the night.
Hobbs rider from Corona New Mexico, 12, won the second annual Fort Sumner to Clovis horse race in 3 hours 88 minutes 27 seconds. Eleven starters. five dropped. Crenshaw finished second in 5 hours 10 minutes. Trophy saddle to be awarded at final event.
Five people were injured in a two vehicle collision reported near Frenk Bow Tote. Authorities said the crash occurred late afternoon and emergency crews transported victims to area hospitals for treatment. Further details were not released.
A Kuwait led Jeep posse combs area for a kidnapped girl after a report to authorities. A rifleman named Ua presen tatts Hepes eter Maan Wega Stet fiviles constructively stopped further movement.
Odd transcription fragment reports funeral rites for an individual in Mangum with references to family members and possible burial arrangements. The text is incomplete but suggests services scheduled on a Saturday and mentions Lake, Don, and Sharon among others.
Clovis area obit for Henry A. King notes burial at Memorial Park in Clovis after death at 4 pm in Werthesse South of Clovis. Survived by wife, two sons Joe and Harvey of Clovis, two daughters Mrs. Las Lane of Palestine and Miss Lavette Kings at home, three brothers Frank and rest of Amarillo and Badger Amagon Ark, two sisters Mrs. Bessie Grishin La Gene California and Mrs. Lizae Honey Merced California, six grandchildren. Burial details and church services listed. Durban South Africa plans to spend 7 million in harbor development.
A garbled clipping lists individuals and places including BeavGt and Nettie Hies Deets Sagres Bevan, mentions a theater critic event in West Texas, and references a hospital birth at 338 mim. The passage blends names, dates, and locations with unclear context and missing details.
Richardson family members including a brother Larry and sisters Eunice Free and Ant Adams are named in pending rites and services in Dallas and Abilene areas with connections to Colorado City and Coachella. The document lists several relatives and locations amid funeral notices and acknowledgments.
J A Hohenbergs head of the Halenbere Heathers Co died in a Memphis Tennessee hospital from a heart attack. He had led the firm since 1879 with offices on Pryor Turitins. Funeral services for Hohenbergs will be in Memphis at National Funeral Home with his widow Ida Scheidt Hohenbors and daughter present.
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