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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1961
Page
5
London reports a dispute over who owns the English copyright to the Bible text. Oxford and Cambridge universities join others in a battle affecting publishers and churches. Courts begin to address rights as key verses circulate in early drafts.
A Kennedy signed bill authorizing a $1 billion loan program for veterans seeking homes. The move marks a major expansion in GI aid, with forecasts of substantial fiscal impact and debated funding levels for the current year.
A Dallas area crash in southwest Dallas County left a Grand Prairie man dead and several others injured. Police say Glenn Jones 24 of Lane was driving alone in one car and suffered minor injuries. Mary Ehieh 220 and her son Blich 1 were among those seriously hurt.
A large fire at a Tampa warehouse caused damage exceeding one million dollars. Officials say the blaze threatened a nearby bridge area and prompted evacuations of surrounding structures as crews battled the flames through the night. Fire units from multiple districts assisted in the response.
Four people were injured in separate crashes across the area near Man Hort Patton. Ambulance crews took the wounded to local hospitals as authorities investigated the incidents.
AUSTIN church event described with unclear OCR text mentions holiday celebration and community gathering. Readable fragments point to a local church in Austin hosting a Christmas related event in July with possible offerings and attendance details.
Peru and the United States collaborated on a jet project to bounce radio signals off the moon as part of a season long study. Actress Garland reportedly underwent hospital tests as engineers from the Geophysical Institute and observatories gathered data.
The Communications Ministry reports 472 commercial radio stations and 23 TV stations operating in Mexico City, reflecting growth in the national broadcast sector.
Police raids in Beaumont target gambling dens uncovering links to local rings. Officers seize books and records as part of a broader crackdown tied to city entities and a suspect named in reports. The operation involves multiple venues and follows prior tips about illicit betting activities.
In Havana flags and portraits line the streets along the route that cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin will travel on July 24 for the July 26 anniversary celebrations of Fidel Castro's revolution. Buttons bearing Gagarin's image are to be distributed as part of the event.
Homer Thornton funeral plans are announced with details of services and burial arrangements. The notice lists Hobbs and related local clergy, with Saturday date hints and community members invited to attend.
A funeral service for Luther Bridges is scheduled today at the community church with burial following at the Riverside Cemetery. Local clergy and family members are expected to attend as friends offer condolences and pay respects.
Funeral arrangements are announced for Robert T. Palmer with services to be held in the near future. The notice lists Hobbs Funeral Home as the mortuary and names Palmer as the deceased with sparse biographical details.
Funeral plans for Lawson are to be held in Throckmorton with services led by Homer Sate. Details mention mourners and local arrangements, noting the likely venue at a local church or funeral home.
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