05 Mar 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1961
Page
1
Aid flew into the Congo as fighting intensified with UN forces in Matadi and along the Congo River. Sudanese casualties were reported and a UN cease fire attempt occurred as clashes continued near the capital. Balloting and regional votes were scheduled for upcoming dates.
One man was killed and a firefighter injured as flames and smoke drove guests from upper floors of the Pick Congress Hotel on Michigan Avenue. Estimated damage reached $100,000 with cause undetermined though smoking and bedding are suspected. A university card was recovered from a frightened guest.
Bonn government raises the German mark by about 5 percent in all foreign exchange deals under a banker ministry circular. The move aims to ease dollar pressure and affect prices for exports and imports, pleasing foreign investors while worrying some domestic businesses.
The Texas Senate race nears its filing deadline with 72 candidates listed including interim U. S. Sen. William J. Bryan and figures such as Atty. Gen. Wil Wilson and John Tower as major contenders. A runoff appears likely as candidates vie for the vacated seat by Lyndon B. Johnson. Female hopefuls Martha Tredway and Mary Ja. are among the contenders.
Storm whips through the Midwest knocking out power as hail reaches inches in diameter and winds surge. Severe conditions slow air traffic at O'Hare while lake traffic struggles with buckling, cracking and debris.
Washington reports that Kennedy plans to avoid large manpower hikes while stressing new weapons and guerrilla warfare. A major rethinking of armed forces and doctrine is under White House review with likely total military growth under 100000. Officials say the emphasis will center on small unit, hit and run combat as a pillar of strategy, increasing the importance of guerrilla warfare against communism.
A clumsy OCR excerpt lists newspaper sections and page numbers for CITY news POLICY pages. It ends with an unclear fragment about a dictionary entry and a stereotype description of medieval women.
A short, evocative prayer seeks strength to overcome oppression and harm faced by the meek. The speaker pleads for divine power to endure, restore forgotten sufferers, and overcome the burdens imposed by others.
A tornado struck Chicago causing one death and multiple injuries as it carved a 17 mile path across the south side. Mayor Daley toured the destruction calling it one of the worst disasters since taking office as residents aided by neighbors and emergency services.
A trio of robbers struck Idalou stealing cash and valuables from a local naan shop. Police seek suspects described as young, nearby residents, with the incident recorded on security footage. No injuries reported.
The 2 year old star Elizabeth Taylor aged in the report is said to have pneumonia and an emergency tracheotomy performed Saturday night at a London Clinic. Doctors describe her condition as grave and say Eddie Fisher visited during the operation. A medical statement notes a severe pneumonia attack with complications and says doctors will remain on call through the night.
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