27 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1961
Page
1
President Kennedy appointed General Maxwell D. Taylor to a new post on his White House staff. The four star general will be recalled from retirement to advise on military and intelligence matters. The move follows the Cuban invasion context of last April.
Grand m a vows seven tots won t enter orphanage while Taylor faces a sensitive appointment tied to U S capabilities in intelligence and guerrilla warfare. Allan W Dulles backs the move though cautions quick adjustment remains. White House and Pentagon outline limited authority and advisory links as Roosevelt and Truman era policy stance remains guidance. Eleanor Schaefer story adds a separate human note with a hopeful family scene.
President Kennedy invoked the Taft Hartley Act amid an 11 day maritime strike. He set up a three man board to investigate the dispute between the Seafarers International Union and shipowners and said more flexible procedures are needed to end the national disruption. Union leaders warned the action could worsen a possible fall shutdown and pressed for bargaining progress. Ralph Casey of the American Merchant Marine Institute called the move good news.
U S and allied generals studied steps to defend Berlin as Nikita Khrushchev renewed warnings. Plans reportedly include moving divisions to West Germany, increasing draft calls, mobilizing National Guard units, and using commercial airliners to airlift paratroops.
Revolt leaders seized a barracks at dawn but were crushed within hours. At least 16 rebels were killed. 10 people were wounded, including Police Director Lander and two loyalist soldiers. Authorities seized five military and 19 civilians, sending them to Caracas amid fears of further unrest near Caracas.
A Olton High senior Gay D. Copeland about 17 died in a collision two miles west of Halfway Monday night. Four others were critically hurt including Kenneth Hooper about 17 and Jimmy Davis 33. Police blamed a tractor and two autos in the fatal wreck, with victims ejected from vehicles.
Flooded homes force families to flee in Wichita Falls while a Texas freight train derailed near Roanoke after heavy rain. The U S Weather Bureau warned of more rain as the storm spread across the state, hindering transport and raising flood fears.
County Commissioners sold 500000 dollars of road bonds at an effective interest cost of 125685 after a 15000 premium reduction. Ten other bidders offered lower net interest costs with top bids around 135408. The main bidder was Merchants National Bank with an alternate rate of 3.28169 percent. Voters in the county are set to decide May 15 on the bond sale.
A northbound elevated train rammed a second eight car train in Chicago injuring 39 people. Emergency crews filled four hospitals as power was cut and several rush hour trains were stranded.
The piece defines a witneys witness stand as a place where humor and judgment meet. It notes readers ponder what lies ahead for clever asides and sharp quips in the newsroom voice.
The Kalamazoo gathering features a mulligan stew banquet and a traditional ball as the convention ends Friday. A bureau of missing persons and aid projects for Te pco and underprivileged groups are planned, led by 78 year old Jett Davis known as the king of the bobos. A cigarette tree serves as a message fix for passing hoboes, with letters read to attendees.
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