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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1961
Page
7
An economic barometer reports production and employment rising week by week with broad gains across sectors such as automobiles, iron and steel, and machinery. Analysts expect continued improvement despite mixed steel price movements and a tentative outlook for investments and consumer demand.
A secret trial opened for a Dominican general with remaining plot suspects Luis Ariatni Tio and Antonio Imbert still at large. Dominican military intelligence searched the US consulate officer Lee Cotterman’s home, described as routine, while 41 cabinet members urged death for Gen Roman in El Caribe. The Bank of England announced a new ten shilling note to replace the 1928 design in October.
President Kennedy continues treatment for a back injury and rests at the White House with Dr Janet Travell administering thermal and ultrasonic therapy. News reports say his condition is improving though he remains on crutches and uses a ramp and portable equipment in Ottawa and Washington.
Southern Negro leaders push into employment equity after school integration gains. AP survey shows state to state variation with significant barriers in the Deep South. unions vary in action, and women face the worst discrimination as educated Negro women are kept from many posts. Local efforts surface in Louisville and Virginia areas, with Georgia focus only in Atlanta and Savannah.
In Fort Worth at the National Appaloosa Horse Show Bud and Dolores Hicks paid 9000 dollars for Top Hat an Appaloosa stallion owned by Ace Hooper of Plainview The top selling mare was Burts Whistle Balt purchased by Bob Haley of Abilene for 2800 dollars Forty four horses sold averaging 1417 dollars
A plastic explosive device exploded Friday near the official residence of President Charles de Gaulle in Paris injuring five people. Initial reports indicate the blast targeted a guard post as part of a terrorist attack. Police and security services launched investigations into the incident and possible suspects.
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