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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1961
Page
6
A storm envelops a wide portion of the state, bringing violent weather and disruption. Communities brace for power outages, downed trees, and hazardous travel as officials monitor conditions and issue notices. Local agencies coordinate sheltering and prevent travel in affected zones.
A severe weather outbreak lashed the region with winds up to fifty miles per hour and torrential rain. Reports from Las Vegas and surrounding areas described flooded streets, damaged power lines, and telephone circuits downed as the storm swept eastward across the Panhandle and South Plains.
A fragmented AP copy quotes Dr. E. C. Hall of Central State College Oklahoma arguing that education programs fail to raise teaching quality while universities urge state teacher and medical examinations to enforce standards. The discussion centers on improving teacher preparation and accountability through formal testing and program requirements.
Summary unavailable due to fragmented source text. The readable portion notes a list of twenty five marked for deaths tied to events on July 4. Further details are unclear from the provided OCR snippet.
Funeral services were held in Austin for State Railroad Commissioner Olin Culberson who died at 74 after a heart ailment. Culberson, longtime oil regulator and friend of the industry, was buried at the State Cemetery with Masonic rites. Governor Price Daniel expected to appoint a successor next month, with tributes from Commission leaders and state officials.
Abilene faces four formal complaints challenging a city ordinance on movie censorship. The nine member board has placed the film under restrictive classification, prompting Attorney Beverly Turpley and local church leaders to push for law revision.
Administration officials led by Dean Acheson weigh a Berlin solution tied to NATO buildup in West Berlin. The plan aims to deter war through force while keeping options open for a military response if needed, amid Vienna discussions and calls for broader allied consultation.
Nevada officials Grant Sawyer Atty Gen Roger Foley and State Controller Keith Lee plead innocent to a misdemeanor charge for violating the 1960 open meeting law. A newsman filed the complaint after a closed Highway Board meeting. Aug. 29 trial date set for the case.
London AP reports a trooper faces a career setback as military discipline actions halt his modeling work. The fragment notes unclear motives and a conflict between duties and public image, with no further verifiable details available.
Frank Rogers, 42, former vice president and manager of Bank tinex, pleaded guilty to falsifying bank books amid a missing up to 300000 dollars. A U S Commissioner set bond at 75000 dollars. Rogers was arrested by the FBI at a Myrtle Beach resort hotel. He had led the bank since its founding 13 years ago in a tobacco region, with a lavish lifestyle noted by neighbors.
TALSA Special two wheat trailers hit by Santa Fe trains in Tulsa Saturday morning. No injuries. Star Grain Co. trailer driven by Dennis White of Tulia damaged 1500 to 2000 dollars. wheat loss 200 plus. Market Poultry and Egg Co. truck from Ansm struck near Houston Elevator. trailer destroyed, tractor undamaged.
A prisoner delegation continued explaining Castro's position in Havana and Miami actions. Letters flood the post office with 5 000 to 70 000 pieces daily as tractors for freedom are discussed and the committee disbands after Castro rejects humanitarian offers.
A Tatum area crash about 15 miles west of town Saturday afternoon killed two airmen from Walker Air Force Base Rowwell. The T34 loop failed to complete, the plane burned after impact, and witnesses described a second aircraft circling the scene before heading west toward Roswell. Bodies were taken to Roswell. weather was clear at about 2:30 pm.
Wildfires driven by wind sweep across northern Newfoundland provinces forcing Dover residents to flee. Dover, 120 miles northwest of St John’s, seeks refuge as 600 villagers evacuate and boats pack the harbor. Authorities report 141 square miles of spruce and fir at risk with 700 to 2,000 firefighters expected to bolster efforts.
AP notes South Africa parliament’s lower house approved a contentious bill on a 68 to 19 vote amid strong government backing. The measure aims to authorize government actions though details remain disputed.
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