El Paso Chamizal near deal before Kennedy visit
Final agreement in the Chamizal talks nears, potentially announced before President Kennedy’s June 5 visit to El Paso. Plan reportedly cedes 430 acres to Mexico and reroutes the Rio Grande with shared river and bridge costs. The Chamizal dispute centers on a century old river course shift creating border real estate.
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Grand jury to study loan fraud and new laws
A 140th District grand jury reconvenes at 9:30 a.m. amid talk it may back laws to curb double contracting in real estate. Dist. Atty. Alton Griffin says two investigators will testify and Phillips may appear again. A lengthy session is expected, with a report likely next week and possibly weeks of continued inquiry.
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Pontiff Appears Much Improved After Illness
Pope John XXIII showed more vigor during a three minute window appearance in St Peter's Square as thousands cheered. Vatican sources say he is vastly improved after transfusions and rest, though he has suffered anemia stomach disorder and a chronic prostate condition since last November.
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Skeleton of man found near Crosby ton
The partial skeleton of an elderly man, believed dead a year or more, was found near a culvert beside U.S. 82 about 4.5 miles east of Crosbyton. Officers found a name and several addresses in a billfold but withheld identification until verified. remains may be 10 months to two years old with bones scattered by animals, water, or a road grader.
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Texas Ranger
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Highway Patrol
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Tom Barnes
DPS
Waters
Khrushchev to Castro vow against war in world communism push
Soviet Premier Khrushchev warned against delirious talk of war to spread world communism at a Kremlin reception after a Lenin Stadium rally with Fidel Castro. Castro complained of U S pressure as unprincipled, while Khrushchev said crisis over Cuba would be deeper than the prior blockade. They planned a mountain seaside rest before Castro returns to Havana, and Castro was awarded Hero of the Soviet Union along with the Order of Lenin.
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Birmingham ends crackdown as new city government takes office
Alabama's city works toward racial peace after a court-ordered transition. About 1,081 Black children return to school while 2,400 Black youths had been arrested in protests. Mayor Albert Boutwell and nine council members take power, replacing a segregationist police chief and a three-commissioner regime.
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South Plains Weather Drenches Region With Storms
Old winter like showers soaked the South Plains with thunderstorm activity in several towns. In El Paso a violent spring storm brought golf ball size hail and heavy rain. Littlefield and Amherst suffered outages as lightning struck transformers. Lubbock saw fog and unseasonably cool temperatures with more showers forecast. Damage estimates put at $100,000 for a warehouse flood in Lubbock and a Red Cross civil defense survey noted several affected homes.
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Childhood Reflections On Pools And Baths In Town
A brief editorial notes the paradox of childhood joy in pool time versus aversion to baths. It reflects on daily life rituals, simple pleasures, and the humor of passing childhood moments. The piece reads like a light cultural aside in the newspaper's lifestyle section.
Sugar price surge hits Texas shoppers across state
Texas housewives faced rising sugar costs as wholesale and local prices climbed amid a global supply squeeze. Sugar refiners discuss voluntary rationing while officials consider hearings. USDA assures ample supply unless hoarding occurs. Notable figures include Eddie Gittinger of San Antonio, W. H. Louviere of Imperial Sugar Co., and Rep. Wright Patman.
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Everest Teams Meet At Summit In Historic Dual Ascent
The Mt Everest expedition announced that two teams reached the summit via the south ridge and another two climbed the west ridge. The four climbers met at the south summit before nightfall, enduring hurricane winds and freezing temperatures without tents or oxygen. Expedition leader Norman R. Dyhrenfurth reported the feat from Santa Monica. Barry C. Bishop and Luther G. Jerstad from Washington DC and Eugene, Oregon, along with William F. Unsoeld of Corvallis and Thomas F. Hornbein of San Diego accomplished peak ascents on the same day.
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San Diego
Connally Rejects Education Outlay Compromises
Gov John Connally rejected legislative compromises on the $3.14 billion appropriations bill delaying a final decision on higher education funding for the next two years. The deadlock threatens to prevent a harmonious session close at midnight as the 58th legislative year ends.
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Trial Deadlock and Education Funding Debate
Connally threatened to veto the spending bill arguing it short-changes education by about 13 million. Conferees offered 4.4 million more for higher education. he sought 7 to 9 million. Senate adjourned after 15 minutes. House backed voter registration if Poll Tax is repealed. In New York, an all male jury failed to reach a verdict in the spy trial of Nelson Drummond after 26 hours. retrial set for June 3.
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Prayer excerpt from Rev. C. Melvin Ratheal message
The reading emphasizes the world’s search for peace and fulfillment through man-made means. It notes that genuine life comes from Jesus and invites all to turn to him, recognizing his still small voice speaking to hearts.
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Tax appraisal revision eyed for Lubbock shopping centers
Jerry Hall reports the ITB commissioners and school trustees studied an independent appraisal showing a 558 510 valuation rise for ten Lubbock shopping centers and agreed the city tax department should revise land values downward to a more representative figure.
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Weather forecast for Lubbock area with warm temps
Lubbock and Vicinus expect partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions. Highs in the upper range with a southerly breeze 10 to 30 miles per hour. A few scattered showers or thunderstorms possible late afternoon.
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