25 May 1961
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1961
Page
1
Reported events describe arrest and charging of individuals linked to the Freedom Riders incident in Mississippi. Articles note minimal damage and no serious injuries as the night spread includes references to highways, radio networks, and communities such as Silverton Hale Center and Clovis New Mexico with storms, rains, and lightning.
The measure passed 41 to 0 in a roll call, advancing toward a conference with House negotiators. The bill totals $12.4 billion and includes funding for defense programs and related initiatives.
A Senate House conference committee failed to resolve disagreements on a proposed state retail tax and related measures. The session ended without a compromise, leaving the tax package and aged assistance in flux as lawmakers face a looming deadline. Debate continued amid reports of pressure from various groups and stalled progress from key figures.
A veteran Navy captain told AP that specifications and data on a revolutionary plane concept were destroyed after Navy leaders feared it could threaten carrier plans. He described a senior officer as in charge of naval material and suggested a coverup or deliberate loss of records.
A 14 year old Snyder boy drowned Wednesday at the edge of the city in a farm stock tank. Two companions Paul Hemansen and services sit were with him when the tragedy occurred. The incident drew immediate attention from local authorities and reported by the Snyder area.
In a disputed divorce, the couple agrees to divide their home equally valued around $8,000. Johnson, 82, and Margaret, a laborer, pursue an even split with the help of counsel and neighbors assisting in the process.
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Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson said with President Kennedy’s authority the United States will make any sacrifice needed to defend against communism in Asia. He stressed there are no plans to send U.S. troops, but pledged aid.
President Kennedy plans urgent discussions with the Senate and House leaders before their weekly conference. The White House aims to brief lawmakers on plans spanning foreign affairs with leaders from 27 countries including South Vietnam and the Philippines, among others. Marilyn Due undergoes surgery in Hollywood.
In Jackson Mississippi two buses carrying 27 Freedom Riders, both white and Black, were halted at the bus terminal by police with dogs. Officers arrested multiple riders, posting $500 bonds each, while National Guard kept watch and cleared the terminal. The tense scene included attention from a Black minister and local officials.
A fragmented note urges delay in a crusade plan with unclear details, referencing Kennedy and a call for wiser travel. The readable text hints at a discussion of timing and travel concerns amid uncertain circumstances.
A dramatic rescue in Lubbock freed a boy trapped after a wreck involving four vehicles near here. Rescuers said the boy was treed from the wreckage and saved in a moment described as one of the most amazing rescues witnessed.
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