15 Mar 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1961
Page
1
A clouded report describes a fast time robbery at a Lubbock drug store near closing at 10 p m. Two men entered the shop demanding money and fled in a Pontiac after witnesses saw the suspects. One gunman was described as brown haired and roughly 28 to 30 years old.
A government spokesman condemned certain aid schemes as threats to liberty and democracy. The piece quotes President Mamet Prade arguing against ties to communism and tyranny, suggesting sweeping actions could redefine state policy. Mention is made of grand jury foremen and indictments to come in a broader crime view. The report also notes a bank approval milestone.
The Civil Aeronautics Board awarded National and Delta Airlines key west coast routes, a dispute long held by other carriers. The decision follows months of contention and an unresolved omission noted by officials awaiting a final report.
A fragmented note states that a newspaper carrier was named Carrier Of The Year for The Avalanche. It mentions Parrott and a late night escape, with references to a crowd and timing around 5 a.m. The text is garbled but preserves the event as a local recognition.
Opal Dixos reports Rita Williams, an eighth grade speller, won the city spelling bee. The event highlighted increased vocabulary effort and participation from local students.
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