26 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1961
Page
1
Gov Price calls for measures on taxation and spending as Senate debates key bills. The session faces a possible deadlock and a looming 30 day extension if the House approved tax plan stalls, with lawmakers weighing election code changes and unemployment compensation boosts. Daniel signals potential shifts in criminal law and enforcement proposals.
About 200 inmates at the Cheshire State Reformatory staged a sitdown strike Tuesday night in the yard refusing to move inside due to heat. Fifteen state police cruisers were rushed to the scene from Bethany as authorities confronted the disturbance. The facility houses serious youthful offenders up to age 21.
In Las Vegas a mud covered carrier pigeon with a note asking for help was found near a cement factory. Officers issued an all points bulletin hoping the weathered bird would return home to reveal its owner and the sender’s identity.
F W Reichelderfer told Congress that Tiros weather satellites have saved many lives and reduced property loss by about ten dollars yearly per person. He noted one camera failed but a second still sends high quality photos, with the satellite having taken about 1600 photos in its operation. The House Space Committee heard the update amid ongoing satellite monitoring and data collection.
An Eastern Air Lines Electra hijacked from Miami to Cuba was diverted to Havana after a gunman seized control. Passengers and crew were later allowed to return to Florida on Pan American flights, but the aircraft remained with Castro authorities amid diplomatic pressure in Washington.
Washington reports indicate administration forces gained momentum in Congress as they seek long-range foreign aid lending authority for Kennedy. In the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Democrats led by Thomas E. Morgan pressed to move the proposal without major concessions, while the Senate panel urged approval of a 4.3 billion authorization with cautions on prudent spending. GOP factions show wavering support, as some younger Republicans back the President while opposition under Rep. Walter H. Judd struggles to rally Democratic votes.
In New York at Broom County airport a 22 year old Ithaca man Savio Zazzara tried to force a Mohawk Airlines pilot Emil Sadoni to take off from a Gotham flight from Newark. He held a gun to the co pilots head and had a .22 target pistol loaded with 10 rounds. No passengers were aboard at the time. Deputies subdued him with a fuse. He faced first degree charges.
President Kennedy won swift bipartisan backing in Congress for a plea to boost defense spending amid the Berlin crisis. key lawmakers from both parties pledged support while Senate leaders urged measured action. House and Senate panels prepared expedited hearings with Defense Secretary McNamara to outline details. Balewa visits Washington aiming to strengthen ties with the United States.
President Kennedy urged Congress to approve 3.45 billion dollars for military spending to reinforce Berlin defense and global readiness. He proposed 3.25 billion for military forces and 320 million for Civil Defense, with draft calls doubled and manpower boosted by 217,000. He warned against surrendering to Communism and promised further measures if needed.
A comic feature titled Dictionary Infatuation explores a romance that starts with illusion on one side and ends with ellusion on the other, using a playful pun to wrap up the joke.
Press International reports Western sources say Communist plans to establish a one mile wide forbidden zone around Berlin would seal off East Germans fleeing to the West. Bonn says 67,500 troops and 128 tanks are deployed in a 40 mile arc behind the city as Moscow and East Germany press measures to curb escape.
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