Arizona Desert Slaying of Texas Coed Attracts Sheriff Search
Texas Christian University coed Jane Langdon, 21, was found slain in an abandoned Arizona mine tunnel five miles north of the city. Deputies hunted the area for clues as her parents in Fort Worth learned of the tragedy after her arrival for a visit. Her mother underwent a serious operation. Langdon had disappeared from a hotel after arriving by air.
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Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputies
Phoenix
Jane Langdon
Fort Worth
Jack Langdon
Avalanche-Journal News Services
Hoenix—Sheriff’s
Texas Christian University
TCU
Langdon
2Nd Court of Civil Appeals
Jane
John
Miss Langdon
Sky Harbor
Cadillac Arms
End of New York newspaper strike nears resolution
Printers vote to end their strike while photoengravers remain on strike delaying talks with publishers. Mayor Wagner stalls talks and may issue recommendations if stalled, as editors see a potential paper return by Tuesday. Losses exceed 200 million as the longest blackout unfolds.
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New York
Photoengravers
Robert F. Wagner
International Typographical Union
Afl-Cio
New York Gazette
Priest and Deacon Fined for Moonshine in Latvian Church Belfry
A Latvian court fined a priest and a deacon on charges of supplying churchgoers with free moonshine vodka from an illegal still in the church belfry, a Latvian newspaper report said Sunday.
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Moscow
City Child Hurt In Bailey Wreck Dies
A 1960 Monte rey High School graduate Rondall Cobb, 21, died after a vehicle struck the rear of a parked furniture van on 4th Street near Avenue U. The crash also involved Royce Wel don Perser, 21, and occurred before hospital arrival at West Texas Hospital.
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Monterey High School
4Th Street
Avenue U
West Texas Hospital
Rondall Cobb
33Rd St
Royce Weldon Perser
Perser
4Th St
Ave. U
Mayflower
Santos Salinas
Indianapolis
Ind
Tech
Cobb
Texas Tech
Highland Baptist Church
Franklin-Bartley
J. Wayland Edwards
Southcrest Baptist Church
I. D. Walker
Hawkins Funeral Home
Bridgeport
Jimmy Stiles
First Baptist Church
Second Fatality In City In 1963 Traffic Toll
A second fatality in Lubbock this year pushed the 1963 South Plains traffic toll to 26, with thirty others injured in related crashes. A 6 year old boy Lowell Wayne Bell died in Muleshoe from injuries after a two car collision, while another driver died in the same mishap. Three other persons suffered minor injuries in traffic mishaps in Lubbock Sunday. A separate collision on 4th Street involved Perser, who was ticketed for negligent collision after striking a parked Mayflower Van.
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Lubbock
Clay Committee Seen Testifying On Foreign Aid Cut Plan
Congress members expect members of the Clay committee to be invited to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs committees. The panel headed by Gen. Lucius D. Clay urged trimming a 1.5 billion dollar reduction in Kennedy's 4.9 billion foreign aid program. They argued the U S should not do so much for countries unwilling to help themselves. Lawmakers' reactions to the report showed broad agreement with its recommendations.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Lucius D. Clay
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Clay
United States
Historic Texas medallion awarded to T-Bar Ranch site
The Tahoka Chamber of Commerce presented a Texas State Historical Survey medallion to Cass Edwards of Fort Worth for the AHOKA T-Bar Ranch headquarters nine miles northwest of Tahoka in Lynn County. The T-Bar Ranch, later Tahoka Cattle Company, dates to 1883 84 and is one of the Plains earliest long running cattle operations. The Edwards family remains tied to the ranch with Little Cass and Willie Mae Edwards as part owners.
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Pat Jacobs
Avalanche-Journal
AHOKA
T-Bar
Tahoka
Lynn County
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
J. H. (Mutt) Huddleston
Grassland
Cass Edwards
Fort Worth
Plains
South Plains
Edwards
Texas
C. O. Edward
Little Cass
Willie Mae Edwards
Crawford O. Edwards
500 Receive Tech Honor at Texas Tech Recognition
Dr. Robert C. Goodwin, Texas Tech president, urged more than 500 students and over 1,000 guests at the Tech Union to pursue excellence through hard work and self discipline. He warned talent alone is insufficient without development and clear focus on chosen goals.
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Robert C. Goodwin
Texas Tech
Tech Union
Dr. Goodwin
Tech
Brazil Goulart Delays Interference Over Cuba Solidarity Congress
In Rio de Janeiro a planned week long congress of leftists from 78 countries to denounce Yankee imperialism opens with government pledges not to interfere as long as laws are followed. U S officials express concern over potential anti US activity linked to Fidel Castro.
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United Press International
IO DE Janeiro
United States
Joao Goulart
Soviet Union
China
Washington
Fidel Castro
Cuba
U. S
Congress of Solidarity
Goulart
Lord
Bertrand) Russell
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
Hermes Lima
U.S
Brazil
Foreign Ministry
Congress
Prayer note on God’s love and study guidance
The text expresses gratitude for God’s love and asks for help to study the word and praise Jesus. It reflects a devotional prayer tone with personal affirmation and a closing signature Melvin Ratheal.
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Jesus
Melvin Ratheal
Polio immunization totals reach 72000 on South Plains
About 72000 residents across the South Plains received Sabin polio vaccine in Type III clinics. In Lubbock County 46423 people were vaccinated, with 39187 being Lubbock residents. Make-up clinics planned across area. Lubbock Sunday clinics run noon to 4 pm in nine junior high schools. Over 200000 have had Type I and 158000 Type II regionwide. An outbreak of flu in Seagraves reduced totals.
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Leon Fleming
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Lubbock County
Lubbock
Lubbock - Crosby - Garza County Medical Society
Seagraves
Tragedy at Bali Volcano Leaves Mass of Death and Destruction
Indonesian army motorboats scour the seas off Bali for victims of the Gunung Agung eruption which killed about 1,500 and may have drowned hundreds who fled lava floods. Beach villages and farms left desolate. hospitals overwhelmed. death toll uncertain.
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Avalanche-Journal
Enpasar
Bali
Mt. Gunung Agung
Youth Trek to Ahead in Traffic Caution
A light editorial on youth eagerness to advance, noting heightened impatience in traffic. It contrasts youthful ambition with cautious driving, urging better road sense and patience during busy hours. Local tone emphasizes community safety and practical tips for younger drivers.
Choirs Lose 31 Wallets To Looters
Thieves sneaked into three Lubbock churches during Sunday services and stole wallets from 31 choir members across the First Baptist, First Christian, and First Methodist churches on Broadway. Billfolds were dumped later in a parking lot. total loss and remaining contents were not yet determined.
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Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Hieves
Lubbock
First Baptist Church
Broadway
First Christian Church
First Methodist Church
South Plains Electric Co-op
Thhe First Methodist Church
Wayne Hagerman
Teak
Texas Tech
Wells Hall
Jack Mandel
John Ledgerwood
Racing Car Hits Injures Children at Dallas Track
At Devil's Bowl raceway a jalopy went out of control when the steering wheel detached and smashed through a guard rail. Three children were injured, one critically, including Clyde J. Coomer Jr. and Jimmy Jay Coomer, both9 to 11, with Clyde in danger of losing a leg. driver James W. Travis, 25, escaped injury.
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Dallas
UPI
Devil’s Bowl
James W. Travis
Clyde J. Coomer, Jr
Jimmy Jay Coomer
Linda Coomer
Clyde J. Coomer
Garland
Clyde
Baylor University Medical Center
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Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes
el Salvador
Puerto Barrios
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