Nine Victims of Lightning Strike Reported
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1961
Page
6
15 Beauties Go Into Semifinals in Contest
A panel of judges advanced 15 contestants to the semifinals of a beauty contest. The field included listed entrants from multiple states, with nominations and commentary reflecting a pageant atmosphere. Weather notes mention scattered showers across Texas and notable heat readings in several cities.
British Welcome Soviet Spaceman
A British crowd welcomes Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, saluting him with a gold medal and honorary union card from the Amalgamated Four Workers Union. Secretary Fred Hollingsworth proclaims a message of unity as Gagarin expresses heartful remarks about a better world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaceman
Amalgamated Four Workers Union
Seretary
Fred Hollingsworth
Yen
Gagarin
Tan Banas
Poser
Guatemala Government Breaks Up Major Revolt Plot
The Guatemalan government crushed a planned uprising at the main air force base. It said three armored trucks and hazardous materials were captured and that several plotters fled as others sought asylum in foreign embassies. Names of the plotters were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala City
Servng Soos
Guatemalian Air Force
House Group Votes Oath For Enlistees
A House subcommittee on Wednesday approved a proposed oath clause for new military enlistees to swear allegiance to the Constitution before God. The measure, backed by Defense Department support and H.R. Gross, would bar those who balk from service. Critics note potential conflicts with religious freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UPS
House
H.R. Grossielaway
Defense Department
Gross
Army
Navy
Air Force
God
Supreme Court
139 Perish In Korean Floods
Flood waters across South Korea left 139 dead and hundreds homeless. Most deaths occurred near Namwon when an irrigation reservoir failed. The village of Hyo Kir was nearly flooded and 13 people remained missing as the Red Cross feared a higher toll. No US troops are stationed in the area.
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Seoul
South Korea
Nice Bowl
Namwon
Hyo Kir
Red Cross
Disturbed Atlantic Weather Ties Into Halloween Poker Party
A chaotic weather pattern in the South Atlantic region spurred a close watch by the Weather Bureau as a Halloween poker game turned deadly. Nine players, including ex convicts, gathered at a rundown house when two masked gunmen opened fire, killing Cornell J. Russell and wounding another. Police recovered about $400 from the scene. A Navy plane was to fly over the area for closure checks.
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Hous
Salen Ragen
Aiso
Thunderhead
Bexas
Panhandle
Texas
Dalhirt
Armarilo
Laredo
Weather Bureau
Galveston
Beir
Houston
Las
Waco
Childress
Amanilo
Alpine
Abilene
Midlands
College Station
Lufean and
Labbe
UPS
South Atlante
Dallas
Iles
Bis
Carib
Wean
South Atlantic
Cornell J. Russell
Poker Table
Russell
Igame
Thunderstorm Return Weathers In South Plains Tonight
Forecast calls for scattered thundershowers across west and northwest South Plains with broader showers today. Reports note thunder activity moving from Levelland area toward surrounding communities while rainfall amounts remain light to moderate and winds shift with storm passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Plains
Gesdak
Ais Sud
Prownfeld
Comin Dens
Brief Stop in Japan by Mae’s companion Amey Doug
An old soldier’s visit to Japan is described as brief and pensive. The narrative recalls past World War II era tensions and references a Philippine state visit, portraying the traveler as a hero of the 15th anniversary celebrations of the Astin republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Amey Doug
Pines
New York
Pspan
Philippines
Sung Astin Republic
Reservoirs Pushed By Group In State
A Texas program to boost water supply through new reservoir projects aims to double the state’s capacity to about 106 million acre feet. The report, sought by Daniel, will be ready soon with no cost estimate but an approximate price around 500 million dollars. Development relies on state and local funding with federal participation, prepared by the State Board of Water Engineers and river authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
GUPL
Texas
Gay
Price Daniel
State Board of Waver
Rodm. Dixon
Daniel
Vandertulip
Weather Satellite Starts Mission to Scout Clouds
NASA's Wallops Island led weather satellite begins a global mission circling every 1 hour 442 minutes to study hurricane formation and cloud patterns. Cameras capture 30 frames per minute, storing infrared data to analyze heat exchange shaping atmospheric circulation. The effort aims to improve early hurricane detection and potentially weather control efforts.
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Anna
Wally
Newfound
St Lawn
Hon
Dd Aeronautics and Sp Matons
Peres
Barrane
Thewich
Airliner Lands On Blown Tire In Los Angeles
An airliner landed safely in Los Angeles after its nose wheel blew. Sparks flew as the nose section scraped, but the crew managed a controlled stop on the runway without injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Pilot Brushes Through Dense Dust After Miami Landing
A Western Airlines crew member safely lands a jet at Miami International Airport amid hydraulic trouble. Passengers and eight crew members survive as emergency teams search the debris field.
Three Hurt In Wreck Near Tahoka
Three persons sustained nonfatal injuries in a rear end collision 10.1 miles east of Tahoka on FM Road 5380 shortly after 9 p.m. Wednesday. Injured were Pablo Perez Garcia and his wife Rt 1 Tahoka and their 2-year-old son Pablo Jr. The other driver was George Gamino Alvarez 19 Rt 4 Tahoka.
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Tahoka
Here
Ken
Tahoka Hospital
Pablo Perez Garcia
Rt 1
Pablo Jr
George Gamino Alvarez
Alvarez
Rt. 4
Garcia
Murrell Marries Cherokee Chief John Ross Daughter
Maj. George M. Murrell married the daughter of Cherokee leader John Ross. Before the Civil War he built Murrell Mansion for her. The stately home, three miles south of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is now maintained as a state monument by John Ross’s granddaughters.
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George M. Murrell
John Ross
Murrell
Tahlequah
Okla
Spy satellite system upgrades aim at closing intelligence gaps
The article notes Midas II and sister satellites expanding polar orbit coverage over the Soviet Union to report military buildup. It mentions reduced weight from the first models, plans to detect missile launches from Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral, and the Agena B second stage as the carrier with later models returning film to Earth.
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Soviet Union
Midas
Nei Os
S Ries
Ussr
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Cape Canay
Eral
Fla
Samos
Earth
Births Reported in Local Parish and County News
Mr and Mrs by mouth Nh announce the birth of a daughter at a local hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds at birth and was delivered amid family rites. Parents are identified as Claute Toman and Mrs Gugnsbine Hermanos Sis, with other details omitted due to partial text.
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Wrath
Phe Tahhock
Mogdamien Murrett
Atary's Hospital
Western Cotton
Claute Toman
Cooner Motel
Sapam
Cme
Gugnsbine Hermanos
Trial Opens in Separate Proceeding With Jury seated
Court session begins as jurors are sworn for a case involving accused sheriff’s staff and alleged irregular bookkeeping. Witnesses testify to long tenure and qualifications, while defense questions prior county practices. Judge Gallegos presides with state prosecutors and a former assistant US attorney re prosecuting the case.
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Saly Wite Pemble
Wik
Robert WW
Loungton
Trimble
Gosen
Judie J. V. Gallegos
Enearih
Pat Hanaweil
Jack Love
Albuayque
James Hushes
John Bryant
Jerry Lasseter
CJ Cotton
Rey B Marnin
Frank St
Calhoun
Curtis ‘Thompson
W. R. Evans-Lombhe
Rawin L. Hardy
J. G. Wilson
Laudermilk
Alermite
ER. Felfe
Lawmakers Debate Surplus Road Funds And Pipeline Tax
The legislature weighs surplus road funds and a new gas pipeline tax amid protests by out of state interests. Insurance board hearings back the tax hike while supporters argue funds will aid infrastructure, with critics claiming the public’s interests are not protected. Representatives Smith Whitfield Garrison voice opposition to relief measures.
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Hise
TG Presa Te
Eure
Insurance Board
Usuranes Pte Anvestesation
Hep
Wall Smith
Texas
Smith
Charles Whitfields
Don Garrison
Houston
Relive
Garrison
Whitfield
Slaver at dere Stennis fenntitin Seriors Sept ors
An incident near Stennis involved a slaver and sheriff activity as a deputy reported a fatal shooting. Witnesses describe a tense pursuit and a later report of a head being checked by a local marshal. The scene centers on a downed area with authorities investigating.
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Ting
Robert Linde
Deatie
Lig
Ing
Redondbs Becch
Hportal
Landeburs Sar
Record surge in business hits new peak nationwide
Washington economists report a record high business activity with a yearly rate near 91 billion dollars in April May and June as the first quarter shows a 1998 billion level. The prior peak was seen in 1942 when GNP reached 32 sh lon. A 1959 bond issue funds are challenged in Austin as surplus money awaits full payment of principal and interest before reallocation. General opinion notes political tensions in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
IPD
Austin
Tupi
Hidadgo County
Will Wilson
Dist. Atty
Bob Lattimore
Edin
Burg
Lattimore
Mercedes
Wilson
Nixon Tower eye Texas speaker swap and pay raise bill
In Los Angeles Nixon and Tower discuss a possible exchange involving Texas politics. James Turman urges timely debate on an $81 annual teachers pay raise bill as Senate plans funding through September. Smith flies to seek Nixon’s participation in Republican fundraising and Texas political affairs.
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James ‘Turman
House
Los Angeles
Richard Mc Nixon
Texas
Republican Party
bin Okuyedada
Senate
Nixon
U.S
General Revenue Fund
John G.tower
R-Tex
Tad Smith
el Paso
Fedticipate
Ing
Smith
California
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