18 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1961
Page
1
Eagle Pass residents evacuated as 50 to 60 people left homes near the Rio Grande due to six inch rains. Floodwaters rise along creeks and roads while the river and streams surge, with authorities noting multiple deaths statewide as the storm shifts southeast.
Texans brace for primary contests as Democrats and Republicans prepare for 1982 governor races. Republicans face May 5 primaries to select nominees and align on campaign aims, while Democrats eye clear field as party leaders weigh candidate strength and strategy.
A Finance Commission proposes sweeping changes to the nations financial system including presidential standby power to cut taxes during a recession. The 52 page report funded by the Ford Foundation notes potential shifts in money and credit oversight and urges quick presentation to the White House amid a historic push for monetary reform.
A fragmented report describes a titling domestic incident ending in the son shooting his father dead at close range after witnessing alleged abuse of his mother. The chaotic text mentions a house scene and a gun battle with a “full clip” fired at the father.
The President accuses the Soviet Union of blocking a disarmament agreement and cites inflexible stance in Geneva and Vienna meetings with Khrushchev. He says cooperation is nearly impossible under such attitudes.
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