31 Mar 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1961
Page
1
A crashed airship account describes an engine failure and a violently shaken craft. Walker, unable to explain sudden pressures, reports no dashboard warning while the crew attempted a restart after the record flight faltered.
A fragmented report notes a man linked to a 32 year old slaying and references a hit run victim, a steelworker, and an address on Star Road. The text includes garbled remarks on Warsaw Pact measures and NATO, with mentions of West Germany tensions, peace talks, and a demilitarized farm scene.
Lubbock ISD voted Thursday to purchase a city block south of Ellates Elementary School for 4,800. The board approved pay raises for staff, including Gerald Meyers whose coaching pay rose to 3,650 while his base remained 4,100. Attendees included S Willdnsod bogie and Jona.
At Vandenberg Air Force Base California an early Discoverer XXII mission failed to attain orbit after liftoff. The craft was to conduct radiation testing and differed from prior flights by a Thor first stage equipped with a ground control radio system during ascent.
Defense units labeled 72 U S military installations as marked in a sweeping action. The operation, described as among the actin phase, targets bases nationwide with an estimated cost around 220 million dollars. Officials say the effort involves about 3507 plans and aims to mark installations for future actions.
A fragmented report notes snow hail and rain affecting the South Plains with wind and sun in a weather belt extending south to Clarendon and beyond. The garbled text references moisture and wrecked conditions across counties and raises caution for travel and local disruption.
A jury found Peel guilty amid chaotic reporting on military strategy and local incidents. The proceedings referenced overseas bases, casualties, and a judge’s death while detailing an indictment that involved theft of construction materials and rolling asphalt.
Trustee elections are planned in nearly 70 school districts across the South Plains this Saturday. Lockney will vote on integration while Slaton ballots include a Negro candidate. Muleshoe plans a write campaign as Lorenzo consolidates. Lubbock will not hold a trustee election under state law. Silverton trustees decide to pay tuition fees to continue sending students elsewhere.
An explosion at a peace talks venue near Lausanne severely injures and later kills Mayor Camille in Geneva area. Police, AP report the attack targeted the mayor and his wife, details still unfolding as investigators probe motive and suspects.
A brief listing shows where to find scores in sports sections across pages 1 through 5 and highlights radio and TV program guides. The text designates page ranges and sections for reader navigation.
A fragmentary prayer item honoring the Father and the holy name appears with scattered phrases about praise and protection, lacking coherent context or full sentence structure. The readable portions mention Skyline Baptist and general religious devotion.
A disrupted report describes Nikita Khrushchev labeled traitor by Albanian officials amid a tense Red meeting. The source notes strong insults branding him weak, revisionist and dangerous, with diplomatic strains deepening as Mehmet reportedly refused participation.
Weather map notes show cloudy skies in Lubbock vicinity with warmer temperatures. Forecast mentions variable winds and highs near 71 degrees with a low around 29 degrees.
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