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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1961
Page
7
A local Muleshoe bond measure gains backing from residents and officials amid debate over funding for infrastructure and schools. Supporters say the proposal funds essential improvements, while opponents request clearer calculations and impact timelines before a final vote.
Raymond J Crowley reports on the highest salaries among U S union leaders including James R Hoffa and Walter P Costanzo with figures around $5 129 monthly for leaders in the garment and related unions. The piece surveys pay scales across major unions and notes the earnings dominate coverage of union leadership compensation.
FDA officials warn a sauce linked to food poisoning may be dangerous with possible hospitalizations. Contamination traced to shipments from several western states and Washington DC prompts warnings.
In a joint session Kennedy calls for higher taxes to fund increased spending. He seeks stronger armed forces Civil Defense military aid and a boosted space program with support for U.S. Information Agency and related efforts.
Two candidates for the United States second manned space mission, John H. Glenn Jr. and Virgil I. Grissom, undergo final reflex and procedure training as Tuesday’s sub orbital flight nears. The tests, along with a weekend physical, aim to select the pilot for the Redstone rocket mission following Shepard’s historic suborbital flight.
A delegation from the NAACP met with President Kennedy at the White House to urge stronger civil rights action as Democrats favor increased economic aid and military spending. Press secretary Pierre claimed Kennedy remains unchanged on civil rights, while lawmakers debate priority shifts among parties and independents.
An all day independent Baptist fellowship is set for today from 2 PM to noon at Rharch 1911 Mth St with Rev POW leading talks on the Middle East and other topics. Other speakers will participate in the program.
In Jerusalem a Christian church was vandalized by a mob amid protests at an event. Police quelled the disturbance and ministers condemned the attack while officials discussed safety measures and church ownership concerns.
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