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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1961

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Three Die In South Plains Traffic Chain Of Crashes

Three persons were killed in rural South Plains traffic mishaps Friday. A spectacular head on collision six miles south of Plains killed Larry Leon Lindsey of Brownfield and Derothy Delores eté of Plain, both riding alone. John Robert Fowler, 58, of Lubbock, died after losing control on U5 Highway 2 near a loop 41?1 miles southwest of Lubbock. Rescuers freed the Derby woman from her wreckage. inquest was held at Rix Funeral Home by Justice George H. Metleskey. Patrolmen Knox and Clecker investigated.

South Plains Plains Methodist Hospital Fowler Lubbock

73 Federal Judgeships Approved

The Senate voted to authorize 73 new federal judges, the largest single expansion proposed. It would add 63 district judges across 32 states and Puerto Rico and create 10 new circuit judgeships. Debate featured Dirksen opposing a delay as party leaders argued over patronage and docket congestion.

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Buildup of US Forces Forecast

Washington CAPY Immediate buildup in strategic combat gap prompts three divisions for the Army bringing strength to 925000 men and officers in 17 divisions and the Marine Corps to 200000 Leathernecks for three divisions and air wings now required by policy.

Washington Army Marine Corps

Judge questions tale of $21 000 lost in Fort Worth bar

Preston Jr. testified at a preliminary divorce hearing that he flushed 7101 000 in hundred bills down a commode at a Fort Worth club to hide it from his wife and creditors. Judge Craik doubted the story and ordered a hearing to determine disposition of the funds with a 10 a.m. deadline next Thursday.

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Mass graves reported of Allied prisoners by ADN

East German ADN agency reports 500 to 600 bodies found believed to be Allied prisoners executed by German forces between 1911 and 1944. The remains are said to include Soviet, Polish, Yugoslav, and French prisoners.

Berlin ADN

El Paso minister denounces federal taxes as intrusion

The El Paso minister condemns U S tax policy as penalizing success and rewarding inertia. He urges Congress to lower taxes to unlock individual potential while warning that federal action threatens personal freedoms and pushes government into state finances.

EL Paso Tom Eastland Galaiche Journal Stat Nel Paso Vanister United States Idauincey Austin

Cool Front Brings Showers and Cold Chance in Texas

A cold front and strong winds hit the South Plains causing dust and potential showers in parts of the area. Lubbock Weather Bureau forecasts the front to arrive around 5 a.m. with temps dipping to the mid forties and a high near 68 later. Tonight and Sunday to turn much colder with risk of tornadoes, hail and damaging winds in some zones.

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Prayer Note Misreads a Call for Concert Attendance

A fragmented prayer text requests divine blessing for an upcoming concert or event. The lines mention influence, care, and names such as TB, Cardwell, and Labbock, though the overall meaning is unclear due to OCR errors.

Cardwell Labbock

Congo UN Strife Escalates With New Clash in Banana Port

Fighting flared Friday between Sudanese troops and Congolese soldiers at Banana port amid UN efforts to quell civil strife in the Congo. At least one Congolese soldier was killed as Dag Hammarskjold ordered UN troops to use force to hold or retake bases. India offered to deploy about 2,100 troops if transport is available while UN mediators pressed rebels and Congolese leaders toward ceasefire talks in Stanleyville Katanga and Malagasy. Premier Tshombe planned talks with Congo leaders as the UN sought to halt military movements outside Oriental province.

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Suspect Captured After South Texas Poker Party Robbery

A Texas raid at a Lazy Ranch poker party netted one captured suspect after an automobile chase near Mesquite. A second man fled on foot as bandits in gas masks fired tear gas and stole $26,000 in cash, car keys, and seized victims at Beeville and Skidmore locations. Police issued a statewide alert and linked the case to robberies at Melvin Sogarek’s Beeville home.

South Texas Mesquite Friday Skidmore Astra Melvin Sogarek Beeville South Teas Anil Ee Jarek

Havana AP Brief on Paul Row for New York Saturday

An AP brief from Havana reports that foreign affairs and scheduling concerns involve Paul Row, with a note about a New York event slated for Saturday. The text is fragmentary and lacks full context.

Havana Paul Row New York

Editorials and Notices From Multiple Sections

A fragmented newspaper page lists sections including Editorials, Women’s News, Market Quotations, Radio and TV Programs, and notices. It shows page and section transitions with no cohesive report, indicating a mixed content page layout.

Women's News

Air Force pilots recount Barents Sea intercept and crash

Ai Force pilots Astead and McKones described engaging a Soviet fighter before their bomber crashed in flames over the Barents Sea. They denied crossing Soviet airspace and refused to specify the mission details or the fate of Maj Palm. The briefing offered few concrete answers about the bomber’s destruction or the mission’s exact nature.

Popeka Kan Astead John R. McKones Barents Sea M Cralt Dimstead Cleristead Maj. Palm

Adlai Stevenson Calls UN Security Council Meeting

Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson called a U N Security Council meeting for 10:30 a m in Potapee Angola. Stevenson, council president for March, scheduled action on a Friday on a request from Li Ma to address the matter.

Adlat United Nations Adlai EB. Stevenson UN Secure Council Potapee Angola Stevenson Lima

Park killer given life term after partial leniency

Chester Wager known as Rocky was sentenced to life for the Starved Rock murders case. The defense argued for leniency citing insufficient evidence for other charges. Prosecutors decried the outcome and signaled intent to pursue trials for remaining killings. Wager showed no visible emotion as the verdict was delivered.

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