23 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1961
Page
1
Reading shows scattered phrases about Republicans Treasury action and Kennedy era mentions. The text is partial and garbled with references to aid and families, suggesting a political budget or final action discussion in a Senate context.
The Senate confirms Arleigh A. Burke's successor for the post as Burke will retire from active duty August 1 after a long career as CNO. The selection follows a 9 00 week ceremony in 1953 and involves promotion pathways through the Navy and Defense departments.
President Truman, reportedly nearly recovered but confined by a virus, faces press questions on Berlin tensions. Secretary of State Rusk asserts U S backing, while travel plans and White House briefings shape ongoing efforts amid the crisis.
Fragments from a test at Cape Canaveral include garbled details about an intercontinental program and a countdown mishap. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Ottawa reports a youth death in a baseball-related mishap. Details are sparse in the brief UPI dispatch noting the fatal incident occurred within the year.
The Lubbock city budget outlines an $11.8 million operating need for 1901 42 with revenues forecast at about $9.6 million. A stepped up traffic watch program and notable revenue increases including sales, service water, and ad valorem taxes are noted as part of the plan.
An industry representative told the State Insurance Board that solvency of Texas insurers could be endangered if a rate increase totaling about 34 million dollars annually is not approved. The spokesman from Amarillo renewed his argument that the hike is necessary for financial safety.
A brief page index lists sections for editorials columns market quotations and radio tv programs. The fragment mentions a death notice for Olin Culbessgon and a generic reference to Erlend who reports on listings and schedules. The text is partially garbled and lacks full details.
U S secretary of state Dean Rusk declared Western rights in Berlin must be preserved as Khrushchev warned of a peace treaty with East Germany. Rusk called on the Soviet leader to respect the four power status while emphasizing Western readiness to defend Berlin despite Sabre rattling and allied concerns.
A playful campus event titled Slow Train to Montauk draws interest as a night of dancing and music. Student organizers promise an all electric Experience with a lively program and a casual, fun atmosphere.
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