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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1960

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Opera star Lawrence Tibbett dies at 63 after surgery

Famed Metropolitan Opera baritone Lawrence Tibbett, 63, died Friday at Roosevelt Hospital after an operation for a longstanding leg injury. He had been unconscious since the operation and his condition worsened, ending a career that spanned radio, film, Broadway and the Met.

Tibbett Associated Press New York Lawrence ‘Tibbett Bar Tone Metropolitan Opera Roosevelt Hospital Les

Back Alley Diplomacy Denounced by U S Officials

State Department denounces Khrushchev's Congo charges as back alley diplomacy while Congo leader Lumumba orders Belgian forces to leave within 12 hours. UN moves to deploy African troops as tension rises over Western intervention claims.

United States Nikita Khrushchev Congo State Department Patrice Lumumba UN Sec Day Hammarskjold Undersee Ralph J. Bunsche Khrushchev Bia Department United Sates United Nations Red Aid Kremlin United Nation Joseph Kasavubu Weste N Y Tass Brussels Bel le Formment

New Arms Session Called For Disarmament Talks

London reports Dr Linus Pauling and other scientists pressed for a new disarmament conference at a news briefing. Eisenhower era officials and the British hosted discussions on nuclear weapon limits while urging world leaders to pursue peaceful paths.

London Linus Pantang Nobel Amelie Jean Scientist Newport Polotape-Dresitot Eisenlawer Aint Lee Christian A. Herter Pauling

Indictments Chill Grand Jury But Murder Robbery Lead

The 99th District Court grand jury returned murder and robbery indictments plus 67 others after a five day session led by Dist. Atty. George E. Gilkerson. Fidel Garcia facing murder with malice. Gates, Lopes, and others tied to a shooting near West Phases Hospital. A separate case involves Henry Hurheld linked to a Christmas Caletmasl Service at a Gal station outside the city on the Levelland Highway.

Jerry McCarty Avalanches Journal Mali Lease 99Th District Court George E. Gilkerson Fidel Garcia Maine St Seatons Henry Hurheld Myearokd Abilene Fuanbwayaf

Blast Kills Two in Rural Explosion Near Here

Six miles from the blast site a man reports seeing the explosion as flames and heat swept the area. Authorities say two men died from the blast and heart attack during the chaotic scene, with property damage estimated around $18,000 as repair crews worked afterward.

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Blaze Overpowers Manhattan Hut Fire Sends Smoke

A fire in a Manhattan hut caused by a nitrous oxide release from a plastics plant overwhelmed residents and forced evacuations. The blaze, reported near 8th Street and 6th Avenue, closed nearby Macy's and shuttered the area while responders battled intense fumes.

York Burkdins Miltexter Manhattan Hurnwally 6Th Avene Macy's Hhel Fannes Wattert Burn Jsing Plastics Company

Nixon Rocky Ticket Eyed in GOP Strategy

United Press International reports Republicans revive a Nixon Nixon administration ticket plan aiming to challenge the Democratic slate. The piece notes maneuvers within the party to secure a ticket with Kennedy Johnson deterring a bid and names several political figures involved.

Carnival Atmosphere Trails Democratic Nomination Night

In Los Angeles Kennedy accepts a Democratic presidential nomination amid a carnival mood at the Coliseum where seating was under half full. The event featured Walt Kennedy as running mate speculation and an array of party figures, with discussion of Rockefeller and Johnson as potential presidential contenders.

And Angeles John B. Kennedy Masesachusetts Democratic Party Kennedy Walt Kennedy Sen Lyndon 3. Joris Pex Sitios Los Angeles Pst Searned Rockefeller GOP Johnson Hike Rockefeller Shay

Unclear sports and program listings on uneven page

Fragmentary OCR shows scattered sections for sports scores radio and TV programs plus a comic caption. Readable pieces mention a quote about a woman and memory but few concrete facts or names to summarize into a cohesive item.

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Kennedy Accepts Nomination Pledges Inclusive New Frontier

Senator John F Kennedy accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Los Angeles rallying about a “new frontier” and pledging to lead as a unifying figure despite his Catholic faith. He urged Americans to evaluate policy over religion, received a large ovation, and stood with running mate Lyndon Johnson as 50,000 held their support for his campaign.

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Johnson Pledges to Run on Platform at Democratic Convention

The Associated Press reports Lyndon B. Johnson pledges to run on a strong Democratic platform. Johnson aims to address civil rights and economic issues with a decisive campaign message.

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