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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1961

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Industry startled Auto Firm offers to share profits

American Motors Corp offered the United Auto Workers a profit sharing wage plan provoking cautious reaction from the union and surprise among GM Ford and Chrysler. AMC proposed a seven cent hourly wage rise annually for three years, contingent on abandoning cost of living and productivity wage increases, plus management rights safeguards. The UAW said it would review the plan, noting it differs from earlier union proposals.

Ceate Americas Motors Corp United Auto Workers Union AMC General Motors Ford Chrysler Jis Glauses Cautiou UAW Norman Matthews American Motors Matthews Edward J. Cushman

Indicted Zapata Bank President Medina Bond Set

Zapata County grand jury indicted Manuel Medina, former president of the closed Bank of Zapata, on three counts alleging deposits were accepted June 15 while insolvent. Bond set at 10,000. Medina, 52, presumed in Mexico, not present. Sheriff to issue warrant. bank receiver George Byfield plans bank solvency evidence next week despite lapsing status. Also reports of preparations to open a new bank. Earthquakes reported near Mexico City, four years after major temblor.

Atey Zapata County Conrado M Hein Medina George Byfield Laredo

Soviet Rockets Pictured in East German Editorial Clash

Neues Deutschland criticizes Kennedy for brinkmanship over Berlin and Western access. It accuses the West of using West Berlin to urge East Germans to flee, while noting about 1,000 more fled Friday, raising the total to 7S.

Alba Eia Valle Hall Des Neues Deutschland Ken Ness

Senate approves defense bills for Berlin threat

The Senate voted to authorize mobilizing 250000 reservists for active duty extend duty tours by one year and spend 958.57 million more on planes ships and missiles to meet Russia's Berlin threat. The bill also increases regular armed forces by 217000 with 125000 in the Army. The measures passed unanimously and go to the House, amid criticism of allied foot dragging and calls for allies to share more of the burden.

Avalanche-Journal Pykes Ashington Senate Kennedy Russia Berlin U.S Defense Department Military Appropriations House Armed Services Committee Allen J. Eliender D-La United States Ellender Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee Russell Francis Case R-Sd Case

Spacemen Reject Visit With Red Spacemen

Astronauts Alan B. Shepard Jr and Virgil J. Grissom declined an invitation from Cy rus Eston to visit his Nova Scotia estate next week to meet Soviet Yuri Gagarin. They cited pressure of work while attending an engineering conference in St Louis with the Melsonnell Aircraft Co. and continuing manned space flight research.

Washington UPI Alan B. Shepard Jr Virgil J. Grissom Cyrus Eston Nova Scotia Yuri Gagarin Bepard Grissom Cape Barnvoral St. Louis Melsonnell Areraft Co

Prayer Request for Humble Prosperity and Courage

A fragment expresses a plea for divine assistance through grace to remain humble in prosperity and fearless in adversity. The text invokes Jesus Christ, asking for guidance and perseverance in life and prayer.

Christ

British Women Lead Bid to End Pay Turnstiles in Restrooms

Five female MPs led a cross party move to remove coin operated turnstiles from public restrooms for women in Britain. Conservative Patricia McLaughlin called turnstiles a male design and dangerous. Labor's Barbara Castle cited injuries and entrapments as she urged action and promised urgent government consideration.

Patricia McLaughlin

Passengers Aboard Jetliner Experience Scare at L A X

A TWA jetliner landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport after a suspenseful delay when the bulky nose gear reportedly failed. The flight carried 42 passengers and eight crew members on a Boston via Chicago route that departed at 1:20 PM local time.

Los Angeles TWA Los Angeles International Airport Corivais Boston Chicago Sat

UNandel of Bizerta Crisis Dominates Security Council

United Nations efforts to resolve the Bizerté crisis unfold as France seeks talks outside the UN while Hammarskjöld accuses Paris of assuming sovereign duties on Tunisian soil. Tunisia weighs policy shifts and closer ties with China as Western capitals face criticism.

France Tunisia United Nations Bizerté Tunis Habib Bourguiba S. Information Mohammed Masmoudi China Arab League Paris Charles de Gaulle Adjai Stevensson Hammarskjold United Arab Republic Ceylon Liberia Lany Britain Masinoudi United States Bourguibs Washington London Age Arab League Sec Abdel’ Sea

Measure Is Denounced As Unfair In Senate Debate

A Senate debate on a Sunday closing measure erupts over religious impact and fairness. Supporters argue workers must work seven days. opponents warn the bill favors nonobserving religious groups and harms established churches and local businesses. The House moves to organize the board of water engineers and set teacher leave rules. taxation and economic regulation are also discussed as the session addresses the contentious issue.

Board of Water Texas Sen. Galloway, Calhoun Jr Tyler Senate

Tornado Hits Sidney Ohio Injuring Several Residents

A Friday night tornado swept through Sidney Ohio part of a severe Western Ohio windstorm. About 90 residents sought treatment at Wilson Memorial Hospital for minor injuries with two kept overnight. The twister touched down near the post office and a southwest housing subdivision, damaging buildings and uprooting trees while a trailer collapsed near Ansonia.

United Treas International MONEY Ohio Wilson Memorial Hospital W. T.amos The Sidney News Amos Indiana

Woman’s News Brief Highlights Scout Visitors

A compact note in Women’s News references Girl Scout visitors and related community activity. The item notes ongoing engagement with youth programs and public interest in scouting initiatives. No names or dates are provided in the accessible text.

Nasser Decrees 42-Hour Week in United Arab Republic

President Gamal Abdel Nasser issued a decree reducing the workweek in the United Arab Republic from 48 to 42 hours while maintaining full pay. The action aims to boost efficiency and worker welfare amid ongoing economic reforms.

Cairo UPD United Arab Republic Gamal Abdel Nasser

Solon Urges Early November Manned Orbital Flight

Solon Brooks of the House Space Committee asked NASA officials to accelerate America's first manned orbital flight to early November. He indicated he supported the idea but did not press Officials, noting astronaut safety. Other space experts doubted the move and favored early next year.

Oyrton Brooks House Space Committee Space Agency America Ae FE Per NASA

UT Students Eros I participation is the Daily Texan editorial

UT students respond to the I participation issue through the Daily Texan editorial voice. The piece argues for or analyzes student involvement, highlighting campus perspectives and editorial stance on university activities and governance.

I Participation Texan Editorial

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