Texas Tech Homecoming Parade Crowds Cheer Queen and Float Entries
Texas Tech celebrates homecoming with Miss Beth Johnson crowned on the Science Building steps amid pep rallies. A parade precedes a noon luncheon, with 21 float entries and sponsors Furrs Super Markets Dunlap's Dept. Stores Frontier Stamps. Rice Owls visit Jones Stadium for a Southwest Conference clash as ex-students gather downtown.
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Tanner Laine
Avalanche-Journal
Jackie Howard
Albuquerque
Nancy Yherrell
Houston
Kay Woods Laurbbook
Linda Lockets
Palx Robison
Spirit
Texas Tech
Broadway
Municipal Coliseum
Furr'’s
Super Markets
Dunlap’s Dept. Stores
Frontier Stamps
Jones Stadium
Texas Tech Raiders
Rice Owls
Cal Lideanon Southwest
Johnson Defends Arsenal Strength in Nationwide Speech
Vice President Johnson declares U S nuclear stockpile vast enough to deter Soviet threats and vows not to be scared by Russia while criticizing hotheads who sow discord He warns Soviet leaders know their oversized bombs cannot force an invasion and calls for unity against communism during Texas Tech homecoming events.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche Journal
Mierica
Russia
Limndon B. Johnson
Alllidles
Tech Century Club
Soviet Union
Johnson
U Thant elected UN secretary general in unanimous vote
The General Assembly elected Burma's U Thant as secretary general and he named Dr. Ralph Bunche of the United States and Georgy Arkadevy of Russia as principal advisers. US and Soviet officials signaled ongoing differences over Thant's remaining cabinet, following Hammarskjold's death in an African plane crash.
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General Assembly
Burma
Uo Thant
Ralph Bunche
United States
Georgy P. Arkadevy
Russia
U Thant
Genetha Hammarskjold
Hewever
Bunche and
Arkadey
Trnka
Uo Thant Sani Bunehe
Scr
Lars Peperal Thas
Cdso
Thes
Thant
Sub Triggered Three Missiles on Secret Test Cruise
At Cape Canaveral the nuclear submarine Ethan Allen launched three advanced missiles during a secret test. The USS Ethan Allen fired rockets to targets about 1500 miles away near Antigua Island over three hours. Navy officials withheld comment while sources noted dummy warheads hit the marked targets.
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Cape Canaveral
UPS
America
Tech Board Approves 33.4 Million Dorm Project
The board approved a campus residence hall project costing 3 450 001 including furni ture and equipment to house 776 women on the south side of campus near Boston Ave and 19th St. Low bid for general construction was 1 660 000 to H A Lott Inc. Houston with major subcontracts to R G Farrell Odessa 477 500 and Charles Nelson Co Laid bork 21 00 for electrical work and Hunter Hayes Elevator Co Dallas 83 968. Also approved a 606 117 intercollegiate activities budget for 1961 1962.
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R. C. Goodwin
H. A. Lott Inc
Houston
R. G. Farrell Co
Odessa
Boston Ave
19Th St
al Allison
Levelland
Sec Tech
Lyndon Still In Best Form In Stumping Politicking
Lyndon Johnson appears in top form in stump speaking as he campaigns with West Texas Democrats. A public reception in the Pioneer Hotel Colonial Ballroom is planned from 9 30 am to 9 30 am with hundreds expected from West Texas and Eastern New Mexico before he heads back to San Antonio to prep for a Democratic run.
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Moy Labies
Waden Baines Johnson
Macy Tongs
West Ber
Lubbock
Pioneer Hotel
Sever Hundred
West Texas
New Mexico
San Ambon
MARKET QUOTATIONS AND BROADCAST NOTES
Market quotations and radio TV program notes summarize trading activity and listings for the day. The column lists stock prices and broadcast schedules with brief commentary, highlighting notable movers and upcoming programming.
British Foreign Secretary Warns Reds of Atomic Might
Lord Horne said England has enough nuclear striking power to wipe out most Soviet cities while not brandishing bombs. He and Air Secretary Amery urged restraint and responsibility in use. Kennedy asserted US superiority, noting potential atmospheric tests if needed.
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Arsube
Scotland
Lord Horne
England
Soviet Union
Home
Kennedy
United States
Lord Home
Khrushchev
Russia
London
Julian Amery
Fingland
Dingland
U.S
Moon Campaign Launched to Hire 2000 Space Experts
The Space Agency launched a nationwide campaign to recruit 2000 scientists and engineers to support planned moon flights and other projects, aiming to keep missions on schedule or advance them.
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Wallington
WPL
Space Agency
Prayer Faith and Guidance Sought in Loving Trust
A prayer by Gladva Walker of Lubbock asks for strength in love and faith to lean on God and follow His will. She seeks ongoing guidance to help others and pray for the salvation of lost souls.
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Heavenly Father
Gladva Walker
Lubbock
Boy Hit By Car Killed In Tragic Accident
A boy was struck by a car and died after being thrown onto the roadway. He was transported to Medical Arts Hospital in Lith Gela where doctors pronounced him dead. Funeral arrangements were noted at a local funeral home.
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Dover
Dion Taerasy
Spode Stephen
Apts
Medical Arts
Gela
Bean Mons
Koy
Museum Plan Moves Forward Amid City Charter Review
A garbled OCR fragment outlines a museum plan tied to city charter changes and a public pageant. It mentions officials in the county and city planning, with uncertain references to governance and community engagement.
Princess Delivers Heir as Royal Baby Arrives at Clarence House
News reports confirm the birth of a son to Princess and her husband at Clarence House. The infant, unnamed at birth, weighs 6 pounds 4 ounces and is fifth in line to the British throne. Crowds gathered, banners proclaimed the arrival, and the parents and family welcomed the new heir with brief public visibility.
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Nimas
Eure Ag
Muarreiige
Westminster Abbey
Antony Armistrong Jones
Snowilon Ao
Dag An
Clarence House
Cold Snap Moves On Across Texas
A new cold front continues to sweep through the region bringing snow and freezing conditions as forecasters warn of sharp temperature drops. The system affects major cities and rural areas with gusty winds and potential travel hazards into Friday.
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