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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1961
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment describes youths detaining students, with unclear actions and unclear participants. The text references rough handling and disruption, but essential names, places, or dates are missing.
A tumult near a church ends with a mob attacking a group of approx 1500 to 2000 people including freedom marchers and onlookers. Police and bystanders, amid shouting and chaos, tried to separate combatants. Several individuals were injured as the crowd surged onto sidewalks and streets.
A Floydada obituary notes Nelson funeral arrangements with 39.3.0. McBrien and Hollie Bands serving as pallbearers. The report references local authorities and a state patrol presence during the investigation, with details about the deceased and family.
A garbled report notes House hesitation to take up the Senate sales tax plan. Ambiguity surrounds concurrence efforts, veto threats, and calls for a special session as lawmakers discuss funding needs projected for 1902 1565, with confusion over dates and names in the fragment.
The article outlines House discussions on a state franchise tax and a two year increase in certain rates. It notes potential revenue figures of about 5 thousand dollars for one item and 7139 dollars for another. The report mentions adjournment and expected Senate actions, with references to specific representatives and procedural steps.
The article notes Adams Roberta and others discuss a policy shift toward a favorable move in government. It mentions cabinet changes and references names like Barr, Risstror, and Yar Sei rer. Nicaragua is cited with higher duties on socks made of sympathetic fibers in a related line.
Visitors witness a KC-135 Stratotanker display and a simulated Marine attack in the hangar. Notable exhibits include 161mm and 13mm artillery, anti-tank and anti missile weapons, and a Matador missile display from Holloman. Lt Doyle Stout oversees teen visitors amid flyovers by FAM and Marine Corps units.
Severe weather swept the South Plains with tornados and heavy hail. In Ropesville area Richard county residents reported cloud formation and a suspected tornado southeast of town about 9 PM. Local gin owner A. B. Roberson said fields flooded and cotton damaged. Citizens described waterlogged roads and ruined crops as crews assessed damage.
A late day storm caused power outages and disrupted communication in the Os the state area. Civil defense officials reported slowed service and emergency signals failing in several communities including Olton Edmonson Halfway and Sewcat mains with trees down and travel hindered by wind damage as crews prepared to restore service.
Premier Fidel Castro disclosed that a U S patrol craft disappeared May 6 with 17 aboard after striking an unidentified object. He claimed the submarine was sunk by a Cuban navy unit near the central region, citing a claimed interception by a nearby squadron.
An AP report describes U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk leaving Geneva to join President as they discuss policy shifts and international concerns. The narrative mentions flood relief, levee protection, and U S aid through machinery and funds, with references to Miami News and public service associations in Lubbock.
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