Ex Solons Convicted in Court Conspiracy Case
Frank W Boykin the former dean of Alabama’s congressional delegation was found guilty on eight counts of conspiracy and conflict of interest in a scheme to pressure the Justice Department to drop a mail fraud case involving Miami promoter J Kenneth Edlin Also convicted were ex Maryland Congressman Thomas F Johnson and two others The jury returned verdicts after Boykin Johnson and two associates faced alleged pressure campaigns through government channels The case carries penalties up to five years per conspiracy count and up to two years plus fines for the other counts Boykin repeated his "everything is made for love" motto as he left the courtroom
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Imminent Soviet Space Flight Aims for Woman Astronaut
Unofficial reports claim the USSR may launch a two ship mission with a man and a woman, possibly lasting up to eight days. The female astronaut is described as diminutive and highly capable, intended as a propaganda ambassador for the Soviet Union.
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Andrian Nikolayev
Pavel Popovich
Prayer for Holy Spirit’s Fire Winds and Light
Today's prayer asks for the Holy Spirit to come as holy fire to burn, as holy wind to cleanse, as holy light to lead, and as holy truth to teach. Con vict convert and consecrate us until we are wholly Thine. Editor notes invite readers to submit prayers under sixty words.
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Jesse J. Rasor
Murray earnings near 2 million prompt inquiry
Texas reports by Attorney General Waggoner Carr detail former Railroad Commissioner William J. Murray Jr.’s income from oil interests, including over 1 million in 1961. Carr’s findings, presented to the Travis County grand jury and Gov. Connally, urge stronger conflict of interest laws. Murray resigned last April amid scrutiny.
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Tech campus scene sets Flag Day example
A staff photo by Ray Westbrook captures a Flag Day moment at the Tech campus, illustrating a scene that others may follow today.
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City Man Long Career As Officer Nearing End
Lifelong peace officer Elmer J. Reed will retire as chief U.S. parole and probation officer for northwest Texas on August 9, ending a 28 year span since he became deputy U.S. marshal in Fort Worth. Reed rose from Crosby County sheriff to chief officer overseeing seven federal court divisions across Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Amarillo, Abilene, San Angelo and Lubbock and heads six deputies. See PEACE Page 10.
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Oklahoma House votes to kill Sunday closing law
The Oklahoma House approved the Saturday vote to kill the Sunday closing bill by 59 to 45. In an informal poll both chambers supported submitting a reapportionment amendment to voters. The House then 67 to 17 and the Senate 30 to 5 approved moving ahead with drafting the bill.
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Flooding prompted zoning approval and city plan review
Normal approval of a new C-2A zoning class and action on 11 zone cases followed a lengthy City Commission session. Drainage problems from recent floods dominated the day as commissioners endorsed Planning and Zoning recommendations and discussed sidewalk waivers and a semi actuated signal light decision.
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Inter-racial unit okayed by Lubbock NAACP asks City Commission
NAACP leader M. T. Reed urged Lubbock officials to form an inter racial committee to handle possible problems. The request, backed by the Lubbock City Commission, aims to preserve the city’s record of no major incidents despite rumors of sit in actions. Reed denied any planned demonstrations and noted local restaurants recently adopted a nonharassment policy.
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The Comte Dictionary Home Marker Described by Editors
A brief note on a family space nicknamed The Comte Dictionary Home, praised for its use by small children who mark up walls with fingerprints. The item appears in a miscellaneous page of sections including Editorials and Sports Highlights, with tone typical of internal newspaper notes.
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Senators and Labor Chiefs Hear Kennedy Civil Rights Talks
President Kennedy met with an 11 man bipartisan group of lawmakers and later with more than 280 union officials to discuss civil rights. He sought ideas to create jobs for Negroes and heard five major requests from AFL CIO leaders.
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Showers Sweep South Plains with Scattered Rain
South Plains experienced scattered showers including a 15 minute deluge near Caprock and a light night moisture trace. Lubbock reached 85 while Texas highs ranged to 101 in Laredo. Dal las 98 and other cities posted mid 90s amid sultry humidity.
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Oak Ridge Boy Wins National Spelling Bee Title
Glen Van Slyke I, 13, of Oak Ridge Tennessee, claimed the national spelling championship after a suspenseful final round. He earned $1000 and a New York weekend trip, defeating finalist Flaine Piecuch, 14, of Winslow Maine, amid back and forth exchanges over words such as biliousness equipage ukase epee and osprey.
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Young spellers face long contest with record word load
Glen, an eighth grader from Robertsville Junior High, outlasted 68 competitors across 33 rounds to spell 752 words in a grueling final day. Steven Palmer of Vernon, 12, was among the youngest contenders, knocked out in the 18th round.
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Weather map note for Lubbock area scattered showers
A weather map brief from Lubbock indicates scattered showers and a few thundershowers in the afternoon and early night. Southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Temperatures expected to reach 87 degrees.
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