14 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1961
Page
1
A brutal head on crash near Stuttgart Germany left at least 35 dead and 49 injured as two rail buses collided on a one way line by the Neckar River. American soldiers helped with rescue efforts as wreckage and bodies lay along the tracks.
A weather story from Moscow reports a storm system including a dust storm and a whirlwind. Tass says no casualties or damage, but temperatures plunged to around 50 degrees with thunderclouds and hot conditions preceding the cold snap. The Moscow Weather Institute notes drought conditions and extreme weather activity.
A 4 year old U S diplomat, Irvin C. Scarbeck, was arrested by FBI agents on charges he transmitted classified U S information to a Polish Communist agent in Warsaw from January to May this year. Senate figures called the case serious, noting possible political data rather than military details. Penalty could be up to 10 years in prison, a $16,000 fine, or both.
Severe weather drenched the Texas Panhandle with two inches of rain and hail near Amarillo while highways were blocked and motorists stranded. A small plane landed safely on U S 87 east of Happy after heavy showers. Thunderstorms, strong winds, and a dynamite detonation near Canyon preceded work by laborers with no injuries reported.
A fragmented report notes Flag Day in the South Plains with Lub bock lacking flags in prior years. Survey indicates hundreds of flags will be unfurled on June 1 as demand rises for patriotic displays and related items.
President Kennedy's back strain is described as a new issue not linked to prior injuries. Dr Preston Wade and Pierre Salinger say nerve pressure is not present and the condition is minor. Kennedy canceled a speech to rest the back and recover.
Daniel meets with a legislative group to review tax proposals including sales and excise taxes. Officials plan hearings next week to examine revenues and state spending amid efforts to craft a broader tax reform package.
A district court jury returned a verdict of guilty with a recommendation of life in prison for 20 year old Winnett of Sparta Tennessee in a Tulsa officer killing. The state sought the death penalty and two accomplices in a related burglary case also received sentences. Winnett was calm after the verdict read, speaking with his mother.
A short devotional prayer quote from Mrs. TR Jones of Meadoo urges belief in love and God during quiet times, asking for stronger faith in both God and people and for spiritual sincerity.
A fragment from a periodical shows a satirical Juvenile Delinquency dictionary joke. It references a societal issue with a warped definition or pun, suggesting a critique of urban safety and child supervision during the era.
Washington dispatch reports British Foreign Secretary Lord Home arrived Tuesday night to discuss Laos peace negotiations. He planned talks with Secretary of State Dean Rusk on three core topics: Laos settlement stalled Geneva talks, nuclear test renewal, and renewed regional threats.
Two survivors rescued after ten days adrift in a life raft off the Gulf of Mexico. Dr Lamar Richards of Tampa and his brother Eric, from Melbourne, were picked up by the yacht AH Alone, then flown to safety by Air Force helicopter from Tyndall. They endured sunburn, thirst, and limited rainwater gathered in cups, while freighters passed by without aid.
NYC faced a massive power outage at 5 05 pm EDT shutting down a large Manhattan section during peak rush hour on the hottest day of the year. Four hours and 22 minutes later power was restored as hospitals and transit reels coped with outages. The failure was blamed on an overloaded substation due to air conditioning demand.
A secretary from Mr. Sam’s office has quit to work for Republican senator John G. Tower in Texas. The move was learned on Tuesday when Miss Martha Freeman announced her new employer.
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