Threat to Guantanamo Naval Base Sparks US concerns
The article warns that Castro may attempt to seize the U S naval base at Guantanamo Cuba, stressing its strategic value from Puerto Rico to the Panama Canal and stating the U S would respond with force if Castro acts, with Nixon era rhetoric blaming Moscow and imperialism.
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U.S. Naval Base
Guantanamo
Cuba
Castro
Revolucion
U.S. Navy
U.S
Caribbean
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Panama Canal
Guantanamo Base
Panama
Puerto Rico
United States
Spain
Moscow
Russia
Sam
West Texas Weather Forecast From Smithsonian Associate
Smithsonian Research Associate C G Abbott foresees a wet winter and spring in 1961 for Abilene and nearby West Texas, followed by a dry summer, with similar patterns in 1965. Lubbock may feel effects though not listed. Weather cycles and long range forecasts introduce uncertainty as West Texas climate remains hard to predict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Instituttion
C. G. Abett
West Texas
Abbott
Washington
Abilene
Lubbock
Abiléne
Senator Walter Jones Finds Confidence After Naming Bill
A New Jersey state senator faced a momentary pause when his name was called to discuss a bill. He quickly recovered and quipped that if he is sponsor ed it implies the bill is good. The piece emphasizes political self‑confidence and contrasts knowledge with claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Walter Jones
Lubbock Morning News Ad and Masthead From 1960
The fragment shows a Lubbock Avalanche-Journal page with publishing details and pricing from March 26, 1960. It lists Parker F. Prouly, A. Guy Publisher, and staff credits, plus subscription rates for Morning and Evening editions and a pledge of allegiance.
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South Plains
Independent Democratic
Delos
Texy
Associated Press
United Press International
Texas
Parker F. Prouly
Estora
Chae. W. Ratlis
Eadito
Caiio Lubbock
Lapbec
United States of America
Sec
Lubbock
Tex
Avalanche Journal
Considine on the Line Missiles and Color in Pictures
A collection of vivid notes on missile fuel, rocket power, and space travel, plus insights from Everett Gellert on growing color photography markets. The piece links space age thoughts with historical voyages, citing Prince Henry the Navigator and the opening of the Indian Ocean trade as a parallel to space exploration. It notes rising camera sales, color film dominance, and a large federal workforce, mixing tech forecasts with speculative governance ideas.
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Bob Considine
EW York
Everett Gellert
Portugal
Prince Henry the Navigator
Indies
Europe
Prince Henry
Africa
Indian Ocean
Fading From Tables Sweet Potato Sours
In a light essay Inez Robb argues Americans underconsume sweet potatoes, outlining a campaign to glamorize the yellow spud. She rails against marshmallow-topped casseroles while praising baked, glazed, whipped, and souffle preparations, noting historical cultivation by Indigenous peoples and urging regular consumption.
Runaway ships and unions clash over foreign flags
Unions lead a drive to organize American firms that register their ships abroad or relocate overseas to cut costs. The dispute touches 3000+ corporations with $30 billion in foreign investments and has implications for oil firms, plant owners, and pay scales abroad. The Supreme Court and NLRB diverge on the approach as Commerce Department data looms.
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Ray Tucker
Ashington
Supreme Court
National Labor Relations Board
Tucker
Middle East
Latin America
Europe
Canada
Panama
Honduras
Liberia
Britain
Japan
Commerce Department
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters
Joseph Curran
International Maritime Workers
Husky Longshoremen's Organization
United States
International Maritime Union
Philadelphia
NLRB
West India Frit & Steamship Corp
Peninsular and Occidental Steamship Co
Connecticut
Miami
Havana
Seven Seas
Zoning map displayed in city council chamber
A framed color map showing proposed zoning ordinance impacts is on view in the council chamber per Mayor Carl E. Slaton who invites observers to study it. L. Wesley Read chairs the zoning committee. The report also notes cotton ginning results on the South Plains with Lubbock leading in 1939 40, and weather forecasters predicting uneven spring warmth across regions.
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Council Chamber
Carl E. Slaton
L. Wesley Read
Lubbock
Lynn County
Bureau of Census
Lynn
Lamb County
Hockley
South Plains
Cured Cancer Club Praised by George Sokolsky
A columnist discusses the Cured Cancer Club founded in Washington by George Sokolsky. He compares it to Alcoholics Anonymous, notes around 15 clubs nationwide, and warns against unproven cures peddled by naturopaths. He urges readers to consider medical therapy and shares a personal hospital memory with Dr. George Slaughter.
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George E. Sokolsky
Cured Cancer Club
Washington, D. C
CCC
ICC
FCC
FTC
Sokolsky
Washington, D.C
Alcoholics Anonymous
United States
George Slaughter
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Truman To Keynote Mock Political Meet
Former President Harry S. Truman will keynote Washington & Lee University's mock political convention in Lexington Virginia on May 2. Truman will address attendees then help dedicate a Barkley memorial plaque and take part in a pre convention parade. The event marks the party out of power tradition at W&L with students selecting the rival party candidate in prior years.
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Lexington
Harry S. Truman
Washington & Lee University
Alben W. Barkley
D-Ky
Truman
Barkley
W&l
Gates Visits Austria for Four Day Defense Tour
Vienna Austria AP Secretary Gates arrives from West Berlin for a four day visit to inspect Austria's 50 000 strong armed forces and military installations.
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Vienna
Austria
U.S
Thomas S. Gates Jr
West Berlin
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Qdorning Fiction
Considine’s
California State Bar
James W. Briscoe
Supreme Administrative Council
Inez Robe
Ife
Uncle Sam
U.S. Department of Interior
Air Force
Aneies
Midwest
South
Chicago
Arkansas
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Great Britain
Ben Nevis
Scaffell
Snowdon
Er, Hall
Oelong, Indy
Fred Je Hnson
The
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Sixth Street
N. W
D. C
Gates
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