Lubbock Eyes Minuteman Center and Postoffice Expansion
The Chamber of Commerce and City officials push for Lubbock to be designated a missile center with Reese Air Force Base expansion and the construction of a new central Postoffice. Authorities say the city could gain defense assets, broader trade, and better federal facilities while facing regional nuclear risks. Mayor Casey briefed Washington officials, signaling strong prospects for both projects.
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City Commission 10
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Fort Worth
Roswell
Albuall
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Reese Air Force Base
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Chamber of Commerce
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Federal Court
Washington
David C. Casey
Moon has no craters says Cornell scientist
Prof Thomas Gold argues radio observations show a smooth moon with few rough patches, ending decades of crater theories. The remark risks reigniting disputes without settling the issue as a broader debate continues.
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Cornell University
Thomas Gold
Omar Khayyam
Local Notice From Lubbock June 29 1961
Fragmentary public notice from Lubbock Texas dated June 29 1961 mentions postage paid and Liberty and Justice for all. It shows names such as CHAS W RATLIFF and references to parties and formatting typical of legal notices.
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Laibbock
W. Ratliff
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Texan
Erate Gelage St Stends
Travel Guide to Europe Sparks Controversy and Confusion
A rowdy travel guide by Kay Fielding invites Americans to Europe this summer and mocks official tourism lines. It cites dubious tips and quips about Vienna and Austrian tourism officials, provoking mixed reactions about its legitimacy and tone.
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York
Europe
Kay Fielding
Sloan
Johnny Appleseed
Vienna
Oster Teichisches Framdenverkichrsverbung
Fielding
Bristol
Sacher
The Ups and Downs Comment On Economy
A personal essay mix of shopping and travel in 1960s New York notes 4 percent holiday spending and a humorous car sale tale. It examines leisure trends, luxury purchases, and growing American pursuits from hunting to parachute jumping amid economic optimism and restless curiosity.
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de Revisas Battelle
New York
Rey
Emilion
Larat Velle
Appalachia
Upstate
Supreme Court
Moscow
Delay in anti Communist laws weakens court actions
ARlington special correspondent reports that slow approval of neostat anti Communist statutes has eroded enforcement against Moscow inspired groups in the United States. The piece notes leaders like Gus Hall claim few actual members exist, while officials say tens of thousands sympathize and hidden “front” groups complicate prosecutions.
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Ray Tucker
Aruington
United States
Gus Hall
American Communist Party
Hall
Washington
Moscow
MUCHO
Russia
Pentagon
Congress
Missile work stoppages and defense needs outlined
George F. Sokalsky Speckst outlines the right to strike in defense industries and the risk to national security. He cites Labor to support active bargaining and notes trillions in dollars spent on missiles aircraft and ships. The piece includes figures on contractors unions and the impact of strikes on the Air Force and engineers, with Thurman and McClellan quoted on wartime production and labor practices.
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Europe
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Toledo
George F. Sokolsky
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United States
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Wilton Thurman
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Australia
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Barcelona
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