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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1961

Page

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NATO chief says forces to rise 25 percent by next year

General Lauris Norstad told the NATO parliament conference that U S and allied forces in Central Europe will grow by over 25 percent since the Berlin crisis. He urged quicker action to meet Eastern pressure and strengthen Atlantic unity beyond fear of defeat.

Yaris Lauris Norstad Elvis J. Stuhr U.S. 7Th Army Europe United States Kennedy NATO Nier Norstad

U S and Britain Push for Restart of Test Ban Talks

The United States and Britain urged the Soviet Union to return to Geneva to resume atmospheric nuclear test ban negotiations stalled for two months. Moscow shows little sign of agreement, with Valerian Zorin stating a ban must fit broader disarmament. The UN General Assembly backed resuming talks, voting for a test ban treaty.

Associated Press Ashington United States Britain Soviet Union Geneva Moscow Valerian Zorin United Nations Russia State Department Kennedy U.S United Stats UN General Assembly

Bahamas Cruise Tragedy Claims Six Aboard Blue Bell

Six people died when the ketch Blue Bell out of Fort Lauderdale capsized after a mast collapse and explosion near Nassau. Only Julian Harvey of Miami survived after being found shocked and exhausted on a tanker tow. Harvey’s wife and two other couples were among the dead as authorities continued to identify the victims and recover bodies.

Ssau (Ap Bahamas Fort Lauderdale Fla Julian Harvey Miami Philip Brown Nassau Harvey

County Officials Move To Widen Southwest Lubbock Intersection

Lubbock County Commissioners moved to widen and install traffic controls at a southwest Lubbock County intersection after two fatal crashes. The court authorized condemnation of Hodges estate land needed for right of way and approved funds for equipment. State Highway Department plans include a median divider and traffic lights as preparations continue.

Y Kenneth Oresh Avalanche-Journal FM. Issane Slide Arch Lamb Commission State Highway Department Lamb Hodes

Doctor Reports Rayburn Weaker

The condition of House Speaker Sam Rayburn 79 worsened as doctors warned he was less alert and struggling to breathe. A statement from Dr Joe A Risser said no visitors were seen Monday besides family members as Rayburn remained under care.

Pony AM UPD Sam Rayburn Joe A. Risser Ray Farm Risser Asburn Russer Ray Burn Bee Lass Clus

Courtship Quotation About Mothers-in-law

A witty quotation notes the courtship period as a time when a young man must be careful in choosing a mother-in-law. The comment reflects light commentary style typical of the era's editorial pages.

Doctor Discovers Virus Clues In Search Of Cold Cure

A newly found trio of respiratory viruses linked to colds and croup in children and runny noses in adults was reported. Dr Robert H Parrott said the viruses infect 6 to 19 percent of patients and that vaccines could prevent severe illness and reinfection. The viruses may circulate year round.

Sud Monday Robert H. Parrott Children’s Hospital Washington, D.C Parrott American Public Health Association

Prison Newspaper Reveals IRS Tax Billing Confusion

In a Columbus Ohio issue the prison paper notes an Internal Revenue Service action affecting inmate funds. The article mentions new tax forms and procedures for the year and the handling of federal fees.

Columbus Publicstion Ohio Penitentiary Internal Revenue Service Ce Cerminder Sluke Ember

Time to Reach Shelter Examined in Libby Series

An article fragment discusses whether there was time to reach shelter during an attack while children were at school and a bus bar was at work. It references Prof Willard Libby and a page 9 Sec A feature on atomic survival.

Willard Libby

Legion Leader Urges Firm Stand Against Communism

Bacon national commander of the American Legion called for a firm hard and patriotic stance against international communism and nihilism in a Monday night address. DAN MARTIN and Stan Weller are noted in connection with the plea.

American Legion Allen Bros American Ave Charles E. Bacon Kansas City Aubrey J. Bullard Gamenville Texas Department Bacon Bullard Joe L. Matthews Fort Worth Nations Stan Weller I Bu

Ten Homes Burn as Coast Blazes Flare Anew

Wind driven brushfires sweep Southern California burning ten homes and damaging more in hills and canyons northwest of Los Angeles. Fires race through Kiniel Canyon and residential areas as crews battle to stop spread. several firefighters suffer serious injuries.

Aseed Los Angeles California San Fernanda Valle Les An San Gabrial Mountann Kiniel Canyon Lapeg Caasyaty

Wintry storm hits New Mexico and Texas plains region

A severe winter storm dumped up to two feet of snow in New Mexico stranding hunters and delaying traffic. The system spread to the South Plains with up to five inches near Muleshoe, halting highways and knocking out power for hours. Strong winds and drifting snow disrupted travel and left several communities in darkness while officials warned of continuing adverse conditions.

Hankins Aalinche-Journal Stall Weller Ame New Mexico South Plains New Mexican Besaisent Houston Lubbeek Sianth Dennis

Blue Law Cases Filed In State Courts

Report outlines several blue law prosecutions as two stores face charges for Sunday sales and unsigned certificates. Citiations reference multiple shops in Leunesa and Mt Ned with authorities enforcing closures and penalties.

Adesok Leunesa Sindy

Fragmented prayer fragment from unknown source

A garbled prayer text references gratitude for land and breath with unclear phrasing. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, or events are readable, making details impossible to confirm.

Education chiefs warn on foreign study programs

A five month report presented to the annual meeting of the American Association of Land Grant Colleges and State Universities calls for drastic reforms in the selection and placement of fifty thousand foreign students studying in the United States. Dean John McConnell of Cornell University chaired the study, which urges federal support to screen and direct students to suitable U.S. schools, ensure English proficiency, and create programs for both hosting and studying abroad to reduce anti American sentiment among entrants.

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Weather map notes show light snow and fog across regions

A weather map page reports cloudy conditions with light snow possible in several areas. Moderate fog reduces visibility at times. Temperatures hover around mid forties with light winds from the west.

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