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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1961

Page

4

Night Thunderstorms Cause Power Failure Across Plainview Area

Severe storms stretch 20 miles south and west of Lubbock to 84 miles north and east into the Panhandle. Gusty winds and sprinkles reported in northwest and southeast zones. A farmer claimed a tornado near Talis, but officials said funnel could not be confirmed.

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Indicted suspects face varied charges in regional grand jury

A grand jury dismissed two officers and indicted multiple defendants in connection with offenses listed, including statutory rape, check fraud, burglary, theft, assault with intent to murder, and robbery by assault. Names and addresses appear for dozens of accused individuals, with cases spread across several city streets and local camps. A separate weather story notes heavy rain and hail delaying a rodeo and causing travel disruption.

Force Rhyne Pir Tiiman Melvin Gene Mart Rhy Martin Perry Miller South St Jesse Oolin Hobbs Clovis Read Jose Ramirez Vanda Charles E. Hall Ave Bradford Neck Jr Ronald Dale Smitherman E. 3Rd Richard C. Boone Robert Lee Roy Ler Payne E. Rice Don Eldon "Coward John Faward Luttrell Frontier Boys Camp Colorado

Swiss government backs small nuclear arms in defense plan

Bern reports the government argues small nuclear weapons may soon be essential for all nations military forces. It urges rejection of a Communist amendment to permanently ban manufacture purchase or stockpiling of nuclear weapons, to be voted on nationwide next spring after 73000 signatures.

Bern Switzerland

Civil Defense Meet Set At Mt. Blanco

Rural Civil Defense meeting at Mt. Blanco Community Center Crosbyton Crosby County to inform communities about radioactive fallout dangers to livestock and crops. A film Fallout in Agriculture will be shown with discussion. J W McClure Mt Blanco Community Club president invites all interested attendees. Mrs S G Appling chairs refreshments asking attendees to bring cake and ice cream.

Crosbyton M. Blanco Community Center Law Suther Crosby County Luther Roshy J. W. McClure Mt. Blanco

Senate OKs Duty Free Goods Bill Amid Trade Drive

The Senate approved a bill reducing duty free imports from 500 to 100 dollars, with a 200 dollar allowance from the Virgin Islands added in an amendment. Treasury officials estimate up to 150 million dollars could be cut from the year’s 1.9 billion dollar trade deficit.

Kennedy Senate Virgin Islands House Treasury

War talk and crime details shadow Lubbock Berlin dispatch

Fragments describe a violent crime near a Lubbock area home and strong Berlin war rhetoric. Witness Heath details a morning pursuit, a car wreck, and a struggle leading to a wife’s death and another man’s suicide. Funeral arrangements and survivor notes appear for Mrs Mills and Mr Cavill.

Miss U S A in Semifinal Round Report

Fragmentary text mentions Miss U S A and semifinals with unclear quotes. Includes garbled names and scattered phrases about risk and Navy veteran. Hard to extract a coherent event or factual details from the copy.

Court debate spans unions and damages in nine day trial

The Stinnett case features testimony on union influence and defenses as jurors deliberate over retirement, thrift plan losses, and implied damages. Referenced names include Miss Universe contestants and several students, with figures moving from 4 to 2.6 million in claims and awards.

French U.S. Supreme Court Smith Pearl Harbor Phillips Petrole Russ Wilkinson Marie Frankland USA Sharon Rene Brown Tiling Wang Mis

Dismissal Ends Trial Over False Voucher Charges

Trial testimony questioned county expenses for prisoner transport to Santa Fe. Harold Wy lie, linked to Trimble, denied by charges dismissed by Judge Gallegos. Prosecution noted only a deputy rode trips, vouchers listing two days. Separate maritime note reports yachts winning at Helsinki regatta.

Trimble Harold FE Wylie Gallegos Thurs Santa Fe Helsinki UPI States International Satanyl Union Dist Atty Pat Hanagan Rosfollow

Air Force denies ordering men to honor officials in Texas

Air Force spokesman at Randolph AFB said a memo urged turnout to honor visitors President Johnson and foreign dignitaries during a visit to Texas. He emphasized personnel were told to be on hand in military or civilian dress, with no roll calls or orders to specific actions.

South Texas Fergent Sears Victoric Ara Gada Navidad Rovers View Fort Ga- Steet San Angor U.S San Antonio

Arrests After Racial Uprising In Chicago

Police cracked down in Chicago in a racially charged uprising around Harrison High School and surrounding streets. The intervention set up a large emergency plan, restoring calm within two hours after clashes injuring multiple white residents, including a teen reportedly shot earlier near Harrison High during summer classes.

Chicago Harrison High School Ith Street Marshall Boulevard Harrison High

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Update

Local readable fragments mention individuals with initials and locations. Names include Roberson and Howat. The text references a boat event and a public place Oakwood, with mentions of a court or local action in Lares. No clear date or single coherent event is established.

Space Network Policy Delayed Questioned by Webb

Washington policy debate centers on whether a worldspace network should be state funded or handed to private enterprise. Webb questions impact on AT&T as it seeks to launch experimental satellites by next year with a government role and FCC ratification pending.

Washington President Space Council Jamies Eo Webi National Aeonautis and Spare Administration Webb S House Committee American Telephone & Telegraph Co At&t Federal Communications Commission Thors Lett Ike State

Tech Board Considers Opening Doors To Negro Students

A contested move at the Texas Tech board signals a potential fall enrollment shift toward integration. Discussions reference NAACP input and a proposed gentlemen’s agreement as boards review policies impacting Black applicants from colleges such as Bishop, Huston Tillotson, and Prairie View.

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GM Official Denies Union Demands Amid Contract Talks

A GM executive rejected union demands during stalled talks with the UAW over a new contract. The executive claimed the union misrepresented offers while noting disagreements over wage and bonus structures as negotiations paused.

GM Official Hits Union

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