Slaying Shocks Texas City Secre tary Found Dead At Home
Police flood the normally quiet West Texas town pursuing clues in the brutal murder of 82 year old church secretary Florence Hussey. Rev Jesse Cassie found her body in a pool of blood after visiting her home for work. She was stabbed repeatedly and barefoot prints noted at the scene. State and local officers investigated motive while detailing a bloody, violent scene.
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Charles H. Ballew
Islands Hit By Rains cause widespread death and damage
Torrential rains across Southern Japan and the Philippines left more than 400 dead or missing, with thousands homeless. Japan reported millions in damages to bridges and roads, while floodwaters washed away homes and paralyzed transport. Filipino losses topped 8 million, with tens of thousands needing relief as weather forecasts blamed limited information from China for forecasting errors.
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Two Midland Boys Die in Wreck Near Here
In an auto accident about 8 20 p m near here two Midland youths died. Kenneth Melson and Melvin R J Freeman Jr aged 1 percent in the report were killed when their pickup failed to turn and collided with a embankment. A fire unit from Stel City put out the blaze after more than four minutes.
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Here
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The Owl Kidnaper Basil Banghart Freed On Parole
Basil Banghart, known as The Owl and once a noted jailbreaker, was released on parole after 27 years in Stateville Penitentiary. The escape figure and kidnapper faced a notorious case involving a $100,000 ransom and high-profile targets.
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England
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Soviet Blast Revealed By U S Officials
Washington officials said on Thursday an explosion occurred in the Soviet Union east of the Finnish border. The blast estimated at 50 to 1000 tons of TNT may have been caused by chemical or nuclear forces, with timing or location clarified by foreign reports.
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Houston Man Held In Gambling Crackdown
Houston police detained 51 year old W. Cochran as part of a national gambling crackdown. Agent George Stephens said Cochran violated federal tax stamp laws and awaits further action in the investigation.
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Marilyn Monroe Undergoes Emergency Operation
New York AP reports Marilyn Monroe underwent an emergency operation at Polyclinic Hospital after a gallstone attack. The 36 year old screen icon reportedly tolerated the surgery well and remained in good condition following the procedure.
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Marilyn
Rusk urges flexible path on Berlin crisis
Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged Washington and allies to avoid a dead end over Berlin and to explore all possibilities for tolerable peace. He spoke after a White House NSC session as Khrushchev pressuredWest Berlin. Rusk said the West would take steps in the coming month to show resolve and prevent miscalculation by the Kremlin.
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Kennedy Social Security Bill Clears Congress For Workers
Congress approved a Social Security reform sending the measure to President Kennedy for signature. The bill raises benefits for about 3.7 million Americans effective in September with early eligibility options and higher taxes on trucking and tires to fund road construction. Women and men gain the option to retire at 62 with reduced benefits, rising to 65 for full benefits.
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Grasshoppers Ravage Northern Plains Crops in Drought
Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota face massive crop losses as grasshoppers, drought, and heat lash the region. Governors declare disaster areas, counties draft emergency plans, and spraying is seen as the only control, with cattle withholding for tests after treatment. Local sheriffs report fields swarmed by insects described as popcorn-like, threatening oats and pasture.
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Iere
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Isate
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Medora
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Satellite success and market report highlights
The page outlines satellite success coverage across sections with market reports and sports scores. It notes page allocations for Section B market reports, Section A scores in sports, and editorial, radio, and TV program listings in multiple sections, indicating a broad content spread.
Kennedy orders FBI to probe leak on Berlin plans
The White House and Chicago Sun-Times dispute describe President Kennedy directing the FBI to uncover how a national publication obtained secret West Berlin military information. President reportedly appalled by details in the story as officials decline further comment.
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West Berlin
Road Tax Bill Signed and Berlin Tensions Rise
The new highway tax bill was signed into law affecting auto tires and truckers with penalties set to begin Saturday. Officials cite leaks of classified information to the press as part of a broader intelligence investigation. Soviet Premier Khrushchev pressed for a Berlin settlement by year end 1961, while the United States warned of possible risk to defend commitments in West Berlin.
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Soviet Union
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West Berlin
Ans Maa
Khrushchev
Prayer note from Lubbock girl praises blessings at home
A short, devotional prayer item from a young Lubbock girl expresses gratitude for a warm home and her mother's wellbeing. The fragment mentions offering thanks in Christ's name and invites wonders to find inspiration.
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Lubbock
Farm Wife Quits After 30 Years as Field Hand
Eddy Gilmore reports on Ada Rob erts 63 who testifies she worked 17 hours daily for 30 years since marrying farmer Charles Roberts in 1921. She describes no vacations or new clothes and recalls a cinema visit long ago. After her husband’s death in 19, he left most of his money to charity.
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