Pope John XXIII Slips Into Critical Condition
Vatican sources report Pope John XXIII gravely ill with renewed internal bleeding as doctors monitor his status through a seventh night. The 81 year old pontiff canceled his mid day blessing and his doctors warn of potential complications, as faithful gather in prayer outside St. Peter’s Square.
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Associated Press
Atican
Pope John XXIII
Vatican
Rome
Piero Mazzoni
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Antonio Gasbarrini
Bologna
Gasbarrini
Pope
City Youths Held After Theft Spree
Two Southwest Lubbock teenage boys aged 16 and 17 were arrested after a car theft spree between 2 and 3 a.m. on Sunday. They admitted stealing four cars and were jailed or held for transfer to juvenile authorities. A chase by residents led to arrests at a home on 9th Street. Damages included about 200 dollars and radio equipment losses. Separate weekend arrests included three Latin American men suspected of assault with intent to rape and two girls who escaped after being forced into a car. An unrelated report noted cash missing from a service station and water poured into a gas tank at another location.
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Lubbock
Clarence Lowell
9Th St
Bill Morgan
Bill McAlister
42Nd St
11Th St
Elmer Payne
10Th St
13Th St
R. L. McClain
Slide Road
Ward Harrell
Joliet Ave
Earl Ince
Sheriff's Deputies
34Th St
Ave. U
Talks Set Today On Civil Rights Action And Desegregation
A Kennedy administration push moves through legislation and private talks with theater owners and other groups to accelerate desegregation of public facilities and schools. Justice Department officials declined comment while meetings with hotelmen patrons and James Baldwin are noted. The plan aims to curb unrest and head off violence amid mounting pressure for civil rights progress.
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Associated Press
Ashington
Robert F. Kennedy
Mmaajop Violchce
Justice Department
Lkkennedy
New York City
James Baldwin
Congress
Kennedy
Jacob K. Javits Ur-Ny
John Ho Stembler
Theater Owners of America
Survives Falls Durable Seal Is Recaptured
A 100 pound trained seal named Jeff escaped Thursday from Marine Wonderland above Niagara Falls. Caught Sunday on the shore of the lower Niagara River after a nine mile downstream sunning, the seal survived the whirlpools and rapids of the river. A Heyear-old boy found him basking near the shore. The animal reportedly swam through Upper Niagara River before the fall.
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Niagara Falls, Ont
Niagara Falls
Niagara River
Jeff
Marine Wonderland
Falls
Horseshoe Falls
New Deal Child Hit By Truck Tragedy Over Weekend
Five others injured in Sunday crashes near Lubbock. Mata dor resident Maggie Court ney 53 died en route to Lubbock Methodist Hospital after a head on collision on U S 70 three miles west of Lockney. Court ney had lived in Matador with her son Hale Courtney a rancher and tour ist. A separate incident left five year old Patsy Abbott seriously hurt when backing out of a New Deal home driveway. Abbott is at West Texas Hospital with injuries from a pickup.
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Miss Francis
Minicola
N. Y
Mineola Playhouse
Franis
Maggie Courtney
Matador
Amarillo
Lockner
U.S. 70
Lubbock
John L. Johnson
Plainview Negro
Courtney
Hale ‘Courtney
Motley County
Hon
Big Spring
Ruth Jameson
Miss Jameson
South Plains
Patsy Abbott
West Texas Hospital
New Deal
Chambers Funeral Home
Abernathy
James Abbott
Judith Diane Gardner
Woot Seth St
St. Marys Hospital
Motley Page
Service to God stressed at city senior ceremonies
UBBOCK observances drew about 5 000 people as 1 010 high school seniors from Lubbock Monterey and Dunbar completed the first phase of graduation with sermons stressing service to God individual rights to choose and a complete life. Dr C Melvin Ratheal of Trinity Baptist preached at Monterey High and urged seniors to value choice and harmony while Dr J Chess Levern of First Methodist spoke at Lubbock High urging vision with task and responsibility to society.
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Ubbock
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Lubbock
Monterey
Dunbar
C. Melvin Ratheal
Trinity Baptist Church
Monterey High School
Lubbock Municipal Auditorium
J. Chess Levern
First Methodist Church
Lubbock High
Municipal Auditorium
Everest Rescue Sought For Frostbitten Climbers
The American Everest expedition sought an emergency helicopter evacuation for two members with severe frostbite after their ascent of 29028 feet. Rescue was moved up to this morning after aid from U S ambassador Stebbins, with climbers William Unsoeld and Barry Bishop.
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United Press International
Atmandu
Nepal
U. S
Henry E. Stebbins
William Unsoeld
Corvallis
Ore
Barry C. Bishop
Washington, D.C
Grand Jury To Continue Study Of Home Loan Irregularities
The 140th District Court grand jury meets at 9 30 this morning to pursue the alleged home loan irregularities known as double contracting. The jury may report later this week after more than three weeks of inquiry into falsified sale prices and down payment figures. Investigators hint at proposed real estate legislation and say the inquiry will extend beyond the grand jury report.
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140Th District Court
Grand Jury
Reduced Sugar Price Doubted by Exchange Chief
Earl P. McHardy president of the New York Sugar Exchange says sugar prices, after a sharp rise to over 12 cents, will not reverse for a year or two. He contrasts with Congress members who blame speculative profits and with the Agriculture Department's view that the surge is a bubble likely to burst. Three congressional investigations are planned by Senate Finance Committee led by Sen. Byrd and others.
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Harry F. Byrd
Senate Small Business Committee
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Prayer for Faith and Courage in Difficult Times
A brief devotional prayer asks for relief from fear and envy and asks for strength to rise above defeat and discouragement. It seeks renewed faith in God and rest for weary hearts.
Mailman Bites Back After Dog Attacks
Fremont postman Lincicome returns to duty after six dog bites in two weeks and adopts his German shepherd Schann to curb the mutts on his Irvington route. The 28 year old says the canine mascot helps him work, while colleagues also want to borrow Schann to settle scores.
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Ken Linchcome
Lincicome
Schann
Associated Press
Bee Calif
Ken Lincicome
Fremont
Lehann
Lincicorme
Irvington
San Francisco Bay
Beauty Contest Rules Questionable Standards Stir Debate
A description of a page 3 society feature notes a beauty contest where measurements exclude the head. The piece critiques the practice and discusses publicity and gender expectations in page 6 editorial content.
Departure Held Up Asking Haiti to Allow US Embassy Flight
U S Ambassador to Haiti Raymond Thurston returned to Washington for consultations after Haitian authorities initially blocked his DC-3 from leaving Port au Prince. He stopped in Santo Domingo for talks with Ambassador John B. Martin before a brief delay as two Haitian planes blocked the departure. Le Matin later said Thurston was recalled due to State Department displeasure over his handling of events.
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Ashington
Raymond Thurston
Haiti
Washington
Port Au Prince
Thurston
Friendship Airport
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Hart
Dominican Republic
John B. Martin
Santo Domingo
United States
Caribbean
Francois Duvallier
Ai Force
le Matin
State Department
Antics Of Motorist No Laughing Matter
A Lubbock man found a car had driven across his yard on Sunday leaving tracks across the lawn a sidewalk and 60 feet of flower beds. Damage to plants was set out at 20 dollars. The owner reported the incident to police.
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Lubbock
Gary
Patice
Weather fragment for Lubbock and vicinity
Lubbock and vicinity fair with winds from the west to southwest at 10 to 20 mph. High near 87 and low around 68. Additional unreadable OCR text unclear.
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Lubbock
Masthy Fair
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