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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1960
Page
5
West Berlin authorities registered the 50 000th refugee from Communist East Germany in 1960. Observers note the surge reflects East Germany's farm collectivization push and political pressure. The influx included 158 refugees last year with the latest crossing noted July 24.
A fragment recounts a legend that the Pentagon hides a scandalous truth as a U 2 era tale ends with the assertion that a spy satellite named King Midas circles the globe exposing Pentagon secrets.
Brownfield Independent School District votes today on an $885000 bond issue to finance a new northeast Brownfield elementary school and repairs at Jessie G. Randal Elementary and Brownfield Junior High. Proposals include an additional Keatley School improvement, paving, future site purchases, and equipment.
Pack 156 held its final school year meeting in the Overton School cafeteria. Cubmaster Jimmie R. Williamson introduced new officers and awards for Den 2 and Den 1. Webelos recipients Jimmie Elkin and Steven Angle advanced to Boy Scouts with Troop 12 under Earl Robinson.
Chittagong, the region’s largest port, handles tea shipments up to 25 000 tons annually, underscoring its role in East Pakistan’s trade.
The Dawson County Old Timers reunion for residents of 30 years or more will be held at Forrest Park Community Center. Lunch and a program are planned. Committee chairs include Mrs Gordon McGuire registration Jess Merrick entertainment Mrs T F Vaughn invitations Speck Miller transportation Mrs Sam Singleton decorations Frank Robinson publicity Mrs Erie Barron hostesses Mrs Clyde Branon memorial Henry Norris finances and Mrs Alpha Dugger gifts.
Washington AP reports L S Harris of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators warns drivers to be cautious during Memorial Day weekend. He says the best way to avoid accidents is to drive defensively and stay alert for dangerous drivers around you.
The government plans a costly transition to a decimal coinage system starting 1961, aiming to overhaul counting machines as Johannesburg reports the changeover will cost millions.
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