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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1961

Page

5

Government Urges Fast Ford Strike Settlement

Government urges rapid settlement of the Ford strike as talks compare wage and benefit packages with General Motors. The UAW notes a three year contract with an annual raise and improved benefits while Ford estimates significant daily losses during a stoppage.

Ford Steel Dearborn Reuther Denise Vwo General Motors Ford UAW Amiens Detroit Ups Ford

U S Builds Up NATO Ties Amid Berlin Tensions

President Kennedy received two hours of briefings on U S and NATO plans to bolster military strength around Berlin. Defense Secretary McNamara and General Lemnitzer led the session with Gen Lauris Norstad reporting from NATO, while no White House details were released.

Washington Iap i Kennedy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Robert Ss. McNamara Lyman L. Lemnitzer Jem Chiefs of Staff Farone Lauris Norstad NATO Deca Tusk Wao Nennedy White House Rusk Bates Moreren Nero Tye Rau Bet Wa Seuipey

Prison Free-For- All Hurts Five Convicts

A garbled local item reports a prison free for all incident affecting five convicts. Details are unreadable due to OCR garble, with unclear location and outcomes. No names, dates, or organizations are legible.

Election Called To Fill House Vieanes

A call is issued to fill a vacant House seat with a special election. Local officials announce the process and set a timeline for nominees and voting, detailing eligibility and polling locations.

Vieanes

Gus Grissom Blagged for Hast Driving

A garbled note mentions Gus Grissom and a charge of hast driving. The readable fragment notes an incident involving Grissom and a driving offense with unclear specifics.

Gus Grissom Bor Hast

Fragments hint at a broader US crisis and World events

Disjointed notes reference the United States and international affairs with mentions of Daegu and Atlantic Ocean routes. The text alludes to potential trouble, economic concerns, and public services, but the garbled OCR obscures clear events or dates.

Aapata Banking Charter Okaved

Aata text fragments describe a banking charter decision with unclear references to entities and dates. The readable parts mention authorities approving or denying a charter and potential local impacts. The exact names, places, and outcomes remain obscured by the OCR errors.

Arizonan Notes Cotton Acreage Shifts and Policy

The source discusses 1961 cotton acreage, noting increases over prior year and uneven planting across areas. Morrison argues that higher allotments could reduce per unit costs and lift net income, citing domestic consumption and export expectations. The piece references 1961 marketing quotas, farm opportunities, and district reports as part of policy discussions.

Morrison Department of Agriculture

Local News Briefs From Lubbock Area

Mr and Mrs Audie Tucker return from Columbus Georgia where Mrs Tucker visited her son in law and daughter Sp4c and Mrs Medford B Hunt parents of a son born Sept 9 The baby named Todd Browning Fifty five people from food service attended a leadership workshop at Farrs Cafeteria Fort Worth speaker Dr Hilton Shepherd Homer Presnall led the Lubbock Restaurant Assn district meet A three day Presbytery leadership school opened at First Presbyterian Church with 110 registrants Funeral services held for John Arthur French 21 Denver City killed in a car truck collision near Hobbs Three occupants in Denver City car in satisfactory condition at Lea General Hospital Fire damaged a residence on UWL Ave D occupant identified as Hired das 5 Jesse Charen

Audie Tucker 26Th St Columbus Farr's 34Th St Ave. ‘H Hilton Shepherd Fort Worth Homer Presnall Lubbock Restaurant Assn the Presbytery of the Southwest First Presbyterian Church Lubbock John Arthur French Denver City Hobbs First Baptist Church Lea General Hospital Duxie Gobson Richard Royal Hayes Donald Ras- Terrell

Georgia Youth Trapped In Cave

A brief report notes a youth from Georgia trapped inside a cave with others nearby. Searches and rescue teams are coordinating efforts as the situation unfolds with authorities monitoring progress and potential hazards.

Georgia

Fourteen Rescuers Safely Leave Gulf Barge In Storm

Coast Guard says all 14 men are safe after abandoning a $9.0 million drilling barge in the Gulf of Mexico during a violent storm. The Boutwell cutter headed to Brownsville as crew were rescued by crane and tug assistance amid rough seas south of Brownsville.

Corpus Christi Gulf of Mexico Coast Guard Bo BL Murphy Corpus Christ Boutwell Brownsville Corxe Morpes Saed Ito

Birth announcement with heavy OCR errors

A very damaged notice reports the birth of a baby weighing around 7 pounds and an ounce at a hospital. Names, dates, and locations are garbled but indicate a Methodist hospital birth and family names linked to the baby and parents.

Queen Dies Casts Shadow On Rock Island Homecoming

Kathleen Andrews, a Rock Island High School senior chosen as homecoming queen, died by carbon monoxide poisoning at her home. Authorities linked the tragedy to a defective furnace, stunning the school community as plans to crown a successor were discussed amid mourning.

Rock Island, Hi Rock Island High School Kathleen Andrews Andrews Easytond C. Andrews

Americans Reach Red Square After Moscow Peace March

A West-led peace march ends in Moscow with a Red Square reception as organizers claim a historic crossing for disarmament. Police barred crowds, and two hours were spent handing out pamphlets while soldiers watched.

Moscow Preston Grover Moscow Kremlin Red Square Soviet Union United States Bradford Lyttle Chicago Tloenin Tomb Sete c Cny Ome Mir Saveet Union

Memphis Integrates Schools Surprises City Officials

The article reports Memphis integrating four schools with 1,579 students enrolled as eight girls and five boys from 42 applicants were admitted to white schools after private hearings. Commissioner Armour warned outsiders to not meddle and said Memphis would enforce measures firmly.

Post Ciordon Cena Ptavedie Nesre Phares Bruce Springdale Nevroes Armour Memphis New Orleans Montgomery

UN agency in Berlin debated as nations seek nuclear control

Denmark had proposed placing a UN agency in Berlin to oversee a nuclear control framework. The discussion emphasized UN responsibilities to curb nuclear weapons while noting the burden on the UN system and the need for concrete action beyond concern. Foreign officials referenced Jerusalem’s division and Western inaction amid Palestinian hardship. The report also notes the castor bean plant’s toxicity to humans and livestock but not to insects.

Uptedd Nations Denmark Berlin Geneva Uf Berlin United Nations Malleout Farote Sarah Feets Migipied Cstaukaips Far Annd Arabai Assembly Jerusalem Bertin Palestine

Nasser urges no US recognition for Syria

UAR leader Gamal Abdel Nasser asks Washington to withhold diplomatic recognition of Syria. State Department officials say the United States is studying the Syrian request and no decision is expected soon. Diplomatic ties with Jordan and Turkey were severed over the issue, and UAR did relations remain unsettled with other nations.

Washington United Arab Republic United States Syria Gamal Abdel Nasser Mate Department UAR Joseph Wo Reap Ment USAR Nasser Jordan Turkey Tha Prrately Seaitimr Tunisia

Six Injured in Two Vehicle Crashes Near Slade Road

Six people were hurt in two crashes at the Slade Road and Brownfield intersection shortly after noon Tuesday. Police said one car fled the scene, others were treated and released at Methodist Hospital. Names listed include Moore, Kenneth J,eolidedd, and Taylor.

Moore Kenneth Jeolidedd Accor Wera

Revolt Ties Weak Army to Syrian Crisis

Fragmented text reports a revolt blamed on army weakness in the united Arab Republic era. Key names like Abdel Nasser appear amid references to officers, infiltrators, and efforts to halt military decline. The piece hints at internal dissension and external pressure shaping a regional upheaval.

Eevait Ssaga Apa Republic Puesdas Damascus Seria Eraineh Abdel Foarte Rey Morris

Two Die in Crash Near Littlefield Killing Six Other Family Members

Report from Littlefield on Tuesday night says a car collided with a truck killing two people and injuring six other members of the Boyle family. Ambulances ferried victims to hospital as officials noted uncertain injury details and ongoing assessments.

Iran Boyle Littlefield Ogle Bandick Plashevais Sabing

Okinawa Battered by Typhoon Hilda Racks Island

Typhoon Hilda roared across Okinawa with strong winds and heavy rain causing damage to communications and homes. United States military personnel and dependents faced casualties as the storm churned over the island and surrounding waters.

NASA Okinawa Ihida Werther Bureata

Storm-Scarred Coast Guard Saga Near Texas Coast

A weather system battered the Texas coast with dense low clouds and high seas. Coast Guard cutters patrolled about 100 miles south of Brazosport as a storm pushed waves to near 80 feet with 14 divers at risk in a winter chill.

Nuiridie Plouston Bape Breagnsville Puescina Caverd Texas

Baker Named Young Farmers President

The Ids fon Chapter of Young Farmers elected Rubee as president at their recent meeting. Officers include Jim tiv Tressen View president and Shefhs Seguin among others. The group held its standard meeting on the first Tuesday each month at Ro. om. in the agienitive building.

Tatu Speier Be. Rubee Ids Fon Youngs Farmers

Flag Pole Stolen After Hurricane Strips Brazoria County

Alien D. Faylor of Houston lost his home in a hurricane in Brazoria County. He found only a 50-foot flag pole standing after the storm. Sheriff Jack Marshall said Tuesday that someone stole the flag pole.

Frige Port Capi D. ‘Faylor Houston Deach Brazoria County Jack Marshall Someoane

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