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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1961
Page
4
Tax plans and appropriations bills dominate the opening of a crucial legislative session. The Senate version of the appropriation bill faces intensive review while an alternative proposal seeks an annual raise for state treasury programs and school funding.
In Austin the Texas House debated taxes and energy policy with Rep. Pas and Rep. Hiason proposing across the board sales taxes and gas levies aimed at raising revenue. They discussed pipeline costs, consumer prices, and temporary production levies, while the chamber paused to mourn the death of Rep. Bell of San Antonio.
The readable fragments refer to patents, earnings, and a 7e point result at an ASD site. Mentions include Wathen P and Minter, with a clock around 657 am and a Monday incident. No clear names or places form a complete story.
In the wake of Nikita threats a security push under Kennedy signals possible mobilization and NATO unity. Officials discuss lessons from past market scandals and emphasize readiness while outlining cautious steps to avoid weaponized shocks.
Statewide storms drenched cities from Gatesville to Port Lavaca with inches of rain in hours. Bastrop near Austin reported 6 to 6.5 inches while Austin logged 5.46 inches and many areas between 4.5 and 5 inches. Streets flooded and creeks burst banks as temperatures ran well below typical July norms.
Eastland Texas authorities said 15 year old No Curry will remain in custody after a habeas corpus petition was denied. Defense lawyer Aben Dabney said a threat from a Cisco woman prompted protective custody and sheriff’s officials confirmed no mob existed.
Washington AP says Ayub Khan arrives for talks with President Kennedy on Pakistan’s finances economy and troubles with India. The Kennedys plan a greeting at Andrews Tuesday morning and a Mt Vernon dinner with a Potomac cruise and a lawn banquet for top government guests.
The United States sent a payment of $22,204,001 to the United Nations as its assessment for the UN Congo operation from January 1 to October 31 this year. The overall UN contribution from all nations totals $100 million.
Atty. Gen. Will son ruled Monday that Rep. Bob Eckhardt's proposed gas production tax bills are constitutional. Gov. Price Daniel indicated support for Eckhardt's administration plan as the House prepared to act, proposing a levy of one cent per 200 cubic feet of gas for the next years.
City figure from Lubbock with deep West Texas roots, long public service, and prior House tenure seeks re election to the 28th Senatorial district. His career includes backing private underground water ownership, Farm to Market road creation, and college building programs. He rose from farm beginnings to business leadership.
Board member Walter Pfluger reports one fourth of the Texas prison system cotton crop lost to rain. He notes the crop would have brought about 1.5 million dollars, with roughly 1.25 million earmarked for the prison system.
A helium balloon launched from Hobbs Air Base in New Mexico marks the first dry run of Project Banshee. Scientists from three services study high altitude blast effects using a 20 foot instrumentation train. Two earlier dry runs were postponed due to wind. The balloon drifted west toward White Sands missile range.
A late storm sank a vessel claiming many lives as crew members battled waves and currents. Survivors describe makeshift shelters and a perilous swim to safety while Captain View stayed aboard directing efforts before being forced overboard. The fate of the captain remains uncertain.
Funeral services for Clove Wil Poo, age 70, noted with attendance details at Chaldes Cine ners. Alfred Stewart, 38, injured at Bill Benson Packing Co. in a wrist fracture from glass. plus political notes on tax, defense, and aid reforms discussed by committees and GM liaison to the UAW.
A Monday attempt to launch the Midas II sky spy satellite from POINT ARGUELLO California failed after the Atlis booster shut down post ignition. The engines cut off just after a brief power surge, sparing the $5 million satellite from likely destruction. It marks the second abortive launch in about a week, with the satellite planned to pass over every point on earth including Russia once in orbit.
Detroit report says the United Auto Workers propose paying 397 000 General Motors production workers salaries instead of hourly wages as the labor action unfolds.
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