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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1961
Page
7
Syrian leader moves to expel Egyptians as tensions rise over the break up of the United Arab Republic. Iraq's Premier Kassem urged peace and loyalty among Arab brothers while Western Europe watched for new dangers and potential Communist gains from regional upheaval.
Cairo reports show demonstrators in capital praising Nasser while opposing separatists as Syria opens its border with Lebanon and allows some diplomats to depart. Premier Kuchari abolishes censorship and calls for Arab unity under UN charter while Syria seeks rapprochement with Egypt and Jordan amid regional upheaval.
Rain fell across several states with Iowa Wisconsin and Oklahoma reporting heavy totals while five people died in Indiana in a private plane crash during a rainstorm. Gale warnings issued for Leeward Islands near Guadeloupe with tropical storm activity anticipated.
A gin yard worker died after an on site accident at a local area gin in Busia. Emergency crews transported the casualty to hospital where he later succumbed to injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the mishap. Funeral arrangements are private.
In Maddock North Dakota? Georgia? armed men abducted a bank president and his son on Saturday keeping the woman hostage while forcing the bank to open. The family was freed hours later. Robbers fled with an undetermined cash sum in Jones County.
Local civic leader Scotty Sampson is praised for WWI county agent service at large, promoting fairs and agriculture. He has judged many fairs, supported 4-H and FHA, and influenced numerous Young people now successful. Messages from state leaders honor his lifetime dedication.
A chaotic OCR style fragment discusses hydraulic changes on a DC-8, FAA involvement, and pilot experiences. It references an airliner and emergency handlings, with mention of pilots and a Saturday event amid unclear details. The passage reads like a damaged historical aviation note with scattered proper nouns and agencies.
The article reports Chow Partai, a Chinese Communist leader, urging peaceful coexistence and friendship with people worldwide and criticizing U S hostility. It mentions calls to uphold world peace and cooperation with other nations, amid tensions described as driven by U S policy.
Officers find a collection of National Bank checks and groceries during a Saturday morning sweep at Lub bock Auto Co. The page notes a suspect's name appears in the ledger and a potential link to the alleged fraud, with further details described across the continued report.
United States officials warn that delaying a major mobilization near Berlin may provoke a Soviet response. The warning suggests that any buildup risks escalation and could threaten Western security in the early Cold War context.
The U S Navy withdraws Beirut visit plans citing broader Arab affairs. Reports indicate the Mediterranean fleet reviews deployments as tensions rise over Syria and the Arab split. Several U S units may be moved to Europe while domestic aims focus on force readiness. A minor traffic accident in Boston area is noted in the same item.
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