City Banks Report Higher Deposits in March Call
UBBOCKS five banks posted an 11.2 percent average rise in deposits since April 12, 1961, totaling $237,254,054.81 with declines from year-end highs and a March 26 call listing deposits and loans by bank. Strong entities include American State Bank and First National, with notable gains across the sector.
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White Named to Supreme Court by Kennedy Edge for Liberals
President Kennedy nominated Byron R. White an ex football star Rhodes Scholar and a corporation lawyer to replace retiring Justice Whittaker. At 44 White would shift Court balance toward liberals creating a six Democrats three Republicans lineup. White described as liberal and praised by leaders Mansfield and Dirksen, with Ribicoff resigning from consideration. Page 10.
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Solid Fuel Plant Explosions Injure Ten in Texas
Three explosions at the Longhorn Ordnance plant in Karnack, Texas injured ten people. The plant, which produces solid rocket propellant for the U S Army, reported five workers hurt and five kept for observation. Authorities said a casting building explosion occurred and security restricted civilian access.
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Youth Gets Life In Girl's Slaying
In Palo Pinto Texas a jury convicted former Golden Gloves boxer Dickie Don Wood of murdering Patricia Peaster a 25 year old Wichita Falls divorcee and sentenced him to life in prison The verdict came after closing arguments and a courtroom reaction from Wood's family led to tears in the courtroom
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Absentee votes set new high in city race
Absentee voting broke records with 174 ballots for the upcoming municipal election, far surpassing the 38 from 1960. City secretary Lavenia Lawe notes the 12-candidate field across four commissions, with all qualified voters voting in every race, and observers predicting turnout between 10,000 and 11,000.
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Polaris Destroyed In Failure At Canaveral
A Polaris missile shot out of control was destroyed in flight by the range safety officer at Cape Canaveral. No injuries or property damage were reported by the Defense Department. Several large fires started in palmetto and brush areas but were quickly controlled by firefighters.
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City races promise insights from 15 Lubbock candidates
The Avalanche-Journal previews next Tuesday's Lubbock municipal election with 15 candidates' views after extensive questioning by veteran reporter Jerry Hall. Sunday's paper will feature their answers, a staff rundown of area elections, and a study of the past cotton crop, under the headline ALL the NEWS ALL the time.
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Kenneth May
South Plains
Plan to Halt Federal Funds Halts Segregated Schools
The administration moved to halt payments to segregated schools under the impacted area program. Secretary Ribicoff indicated lawsuits may desegregate districts receiving federal funds. The plan could cost Texas over 4.5 million annually, with 1.6 million children affected nationwide.
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Abraham A. Ribicoff
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Texas
Ribicoff
House
MecSpadden Free On $25,000 Bond In Estes Case
MecSpadden, tied to Billie Sol Estes, was released in Lubbock after posting a reduced $25,000 bond. Estes and two Amarillo men remained jailed as a broader civil suit filed in Amarillo seeks at least $2 million against Estes, McSpadden, Superior Manufacturing, and Amarillo officials. The Pacific Finance Co suit also targets 16 others with contracts in default.
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Pecos Stunned By Estes Arrest Shocks Town
Residents of Pecos talk of weather and highway traffic but Friday the town was shaken by the arrest of Billie Sol Estes, a Pecos millionaire accused of conspiracy to transport altered and counterfeited securities. Banks noted no direct Estes ties. officials fear indirect impact on loans and town prosperity as Reeves County jail holds him awaiting further action.
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Defense Rejects Legality Of Cuba Trial By Captives
About 1,182 prisoners on treason charges reportedly reject court- appointed defense and challenge the proceedings. Families say the men pleaded guilty and waived defense. Cuban radio hints three sentencing groups with possible executions or hard labor, while others face political indoctrination. Some observers doubt mass deaths will occur despite the charges.
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Brazil Plans Takeover of Canadian Phone Firm
Rio de Janeiro governor Carlos Lacerda moved to seize the Brazilian Telephone Co. of Rio de Janeiro, claiming its service failed the city of 3.5 million. A decree declared public necessity and social interest, signaling expropriation steps for the firm that also operates in SacPaylo.
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Tape Measure A Device To Size Up Movie Talent
A brief item notes how a tape measure is used to gauge the acting prowess of movie stars. The quirky feature blends humor with show business lore, reflecting a columnist’s light take on Hollywood metrics and celebrity stature.
Talks planned this spring on outer space cooperation
In New York CAP President Kennedy and Soviet Premier Khrushchev's chief negotiators said they will resume talks this spring on an expanded basis. Negotiations could occur in Washington or Geneva as both sides seek closer space cooperation.
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Prayer text about love as freedom and peace
A devotional plea asking for guidance to love in daily life. The author seeks to cast out inner evil and realize that love is the sauce of freedom and peace. The prayer emphasizes using love as a key to purpose and understanding in life.
Eddie Fisher pleads to Liz Taylor as rumors flare
The Associated Press reports Eddie Fisher, from a New York hospital, made a dramatic appeal by phone to Elizabeth Taylor in Rome to reaffirm their love. Taylor reportedly declined, amid ongoing divorce rumors and links to Richard Burton. Fisher, 33, denied plans to divorce Debbie Reynolds, stating false courtly gossip.
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