25 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1961
Page
1
President Kennedy begins steps to invoke the Taft Hartley Act to halt the crippling maritime strike. A decision is expected Monday as labor secretary weighs strike effects and national health concerns over the week.
The 335 bonds bought for a dollar each by Leonard Stark, praised as beautiful, proved worth 5628 dollars to a coin collector who purchased them. The sale occurred amid a strike and labor tensions, with labor officials discussing mediation and possible changes to the strike plan. The situation involved railroad assets and bankruptcy proceedings and included comments from White House aides and labor leaders.
A 10 prisoner delegation loyal to Fidel Castro sailed toward the United States to explain the tractors for prisoners affair to the American people. Immigration officials indicated parole in the U S was possible for an indefinite period. The plan faced rejection by the Tractors for Committee, which said its humanitarian aims were blocked. The group would meet the press with a prepared statement and no questions, spend the night at a Key West hotel, with no further plans announced. Gen J M Swing noted awaiting instructions from authorities on what to do next. A Costa Rican freighter Arenas carried the prisoners past a barred Coast Guard station while families and neighbors cheered from the pier.
President Kennedy named Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson to coordinate and unify the United States satellite system, seeking faster progress and a cohesive national space effort. The decision signals a push to consolidate agencies and accelerate a competitive space program.
ETROS Tennessee AP report states five miners rescued alive after a collapse but located another body and others remain trapped under extensive debris. Authorities confirm Charlie Kennedy died, with remains found in a collapsed mine shaft while five others survived.
A Pine Arts News feature highlights local artists and upcoming exhibitions with profiles of several residents. It notes community programs, school involvement, and a calendar of events across town venues. The piece emphasizes accessible arts for all ages and encourages audience participation.
Nikita Khrushchev, in a radio address from Alma Ata, praises horse meat to ease shortages and pledges a swift economic boom. He stresses domestic issues, hints at a peace treaty with East Germany, and notes Kazakh horse breeders claim the meat is tasty, calorie rich, and affordable.
Katanga and Elisabethville report a private plane crash leaving four dead. The scene drew a crowd as authorities investigated the wreckage and identified the victims. No further details on the flight or victims were immediately released.
President Kennedy treats the Vienna crisis as a possible trigger for war. His administration shifts to a tougher posture toward Berlin amid mounting tension with the Soviet bloc at the outset of the crisis, signaling a high diplomatic and military alert.
An unnamed Vanderbilt heir, heir to a multi million fortune, died amid a period of despondency linked to business proceedings and political turmoil. Vienna talks quoted Khrushchev pressing hard on West Berlin status, with U.S. President weighing risks of war while preparing emergency air corridors to maintain access to West Berlin.
Storms lashed the South Plains with high winds up to 70 mph and drenching rains. Tornadoes were reported near Denison Canyon and Colorado City with damage to lines and trailers. Lubbock clocked 62 mph gusts injuring two, and hail measured up to inch diameters was seen in Wichita Falls.
A broad blackout darkened parts of Texas and New Mexico causing fans to flee to shelters and residents near Holloman Air Base and El Paso fearing a war started. Some reported rushing to shelters as authorities coordinated power restoration and safety measures.
Storm winds push a truck, causing it to flip and strike a utility pole. Two people are reported injured as emergency crews respond to the scene. Details on identities and extent of injuries were not provided.
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