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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1960

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Victorious Congolese Attack UN Personnel and Vote

Congolese troops beat and arrested United Nations officials in Kinshasa during a bloody push to oust Ghanaian diplomats. Col. Mobutu announced Kasavubu won a seat at the United Nations as protests flare worldwide.

Avalanche Journal United Nations Ghana Nathaniel Welbeck Congo Joseph Mobau Kasavubu General Assembly Joseph Kasavubu Russia India Guinea Welbeck Mobutu

Maid of Cotton crowned as Texas Tech wins crops contest

Texas Tech placed first in the Intercollegiate Crops Contest in Kansas City, setting a new team record of 5,924.8 points with three members tying for first in individual scores. Joan Wienke, 19, a Tech sophomore, was named Maid of Cotton for the South Plains.

Joan Wienke Monterey Texas Tech South Plains Miss Wienke Tennessee Iexas Tech Kansas City Tech Mulan Hill Abernathy Don Adams Oden Glenn Robinson Hereford Gary Mathis Loraine Wi State Wyoming Nesota Penn State Washington State Don Adams Bee Bob Horton Avalanche-Journal Weiler Municipal Auditorium Lynda Elmore Ethel A I Glasscock Monterey High L. L. Wienkes Joan L. L. Wienke Petersburg Anton Lakeview Idalou Nixon Nassau Bahamas Richard M. Nixon United

Zoning Board Rejects Plans For Tahoka Produce Building

The City Zoning Board of Adjustment denied Claud Ellis a permit for a vegetable produce building along the Tahoka highway after reviewing area photos and deeming the request unwarranted. The panel also granted four other requests including ratifying remodeling of a garage apartment at 2013 14th St while noting prior nonconforming use and lack of permit.

Kennet May Avalanche-Journal Weiter Tahoka Highway City Zoning Board of Adjustment Claud Ellis Marion Key Gordon Gaines 14Th St Gaines Key

DVOTE CHARGE AIRING WOMEN'S NEWS AND SPORTS BRIEF

A clipped page item notes DVOTE charge airing and women’s news in Section B. It references sports scores and market items, with brief mentions of radio and TV program listings. The fragment hints at ongoing payment plans and dictionary credits.

Household Pony Wins Court Battle in Clearwater Suburb

Circuit Court Judge refuses to evict Copper Masterpiece the Shetland pony from the Darrow family home in an upscale area near Clearwater. Neighbors sought a temporary injunction citing deed restrictions on livestock and pigs. The pony, described as a household pet, roams with four Darrow children and four dogs, sleeping in the house and sometimes dining with the family. The judge ruled no irreparable damage, allowing the pony to remain during the lawsuit.

Associated Press Learwater Fla Robert S. Darrow Clearwater Jack F. White Darrow Robert $. Darrow

GOP National Group Delays Key Meeting

The Republican National Committee postponed its December 9-10 meeting to January 6-7 citing schedule conflicts and ongoing vote recounts and fraud investigations in several states. Prime Minister Harold Macmillan told Italians that the West is ready to meet Soviet Premier Khrushchev if a reasonable settlement can be reached.

Washington Republican National Committee Rome Harold Macmillan Khrush_chev

Canadian River dam project wins broad support in panhandle vote

Eleven Panhandle Plains cities backed the Canadian River dam and 322 mile water pipeline in Tuesday elections. The plan costs about 96 million with 93 million government loan over 50 years. Cities Borger Pampa Amarillo Plainview Lubbock Slaton Tahoka O'Donnell Lamesa Brownfield Levelland voted 28 452 to 1 019 in favor.

C. W. Ratliff Avalanche-Journal Panhandle-Plains U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Amarillo U.S. Bureau Bureau Borger Pampa Plainview Lubbock Slaton Tahoka O'Donnell Lamesa Brownfield Levelland Govt. Ccrmwa Agst Law Or Donnell Ainview el Staton Jess Jonn Bonn Britain U.S. Treasury Wa- Washington U.S North Atlantic

Tuition hike urged by Texas Education Commission

The Texas Higher Education Commission recommended higher tuition for state colleges and universities to raise about 5 million dollars annually. Resident tuition would rise from 100 to 150 dollars for a nine month term, with nonresident rates increasing from 400 to 500 dollars. The proposal heads to the 57th legislature in January for final action.

Austin Stae Colleges

Shivers Weighs Senate Run After Johnson Departure

Former Gov Allan Shivers said he is considering running for the Senate seat to succeed Lyndon B Johnson but will decide in 10 days to two weeks He discussed the possibility with Wichita Falls Republican John Tower who polled over 900000 votes against Johnson Other potential candidates include Regin Wright and Martin Dies Jr with Johnston resignation timing uncertain.

Garth Jones Astin Allan Shivers Lyndon B. Johnson Shivers John Tower Wichita Falls Johnson Tower Senate Shivws Texas Democrats Nixon Lodge Republican Et Regim Wright Testis Martin Dies Jr Austin

Slaton Settles December vote on water authority contract

Slaton will vote December 13 on its water authority contract while Lamesa waits, aiming to secure water from the Upper Colorado River project. O’Donnell led the tally with 170 to 0 for both contracts. Ama Villlo and Lubbock totals show strong approval in regional results. Dunbar and Hutchinson school boxes favored the government and authority contracts in Lubbock.

Slaton Lamesa Colorado O'Donnell Amavillo Lubbock Dunbar Hutchinson School

Garner 92nd Birthday Reflections From a Storied Career

Former vice president John Nance Garner marked his 92nd birthday with humor and memories of 38 years in Washington. He spoke of living half public and half private life, cautioned young politicians on promises, and recalled his long service and the end of his Roosevelt era.

John Nance Garner Franklin D. Roosevelt Cole Briscoe Dolph Briscoe Lue Cactus Jack Archer Kennedy-Johnson Roosevelt-Garner Garner Washington FDR Tam Hill Beans United States

Weather Map Page 5-A Lubbock Forecast Summary

Today's forecast fair with warmer afternoon temperatures. Low around 25 degrees high near 58 with northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Variable or unclear text remains unreadable in portions of the page.

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