Tech Advances Scholarships and Funds Across Texas Tech
Texas Tech reports record gains in scholarship gifts and a growing foundation fund drive. W. H. Butterfield notes 60 percent of the $250,000 library building fund raised and total commitments near $150,000. Enrollment tops 10,000 as stadium expansion and legislative appropriations shape the 1961 picture.
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Burglar's Scent Has Painful End
A police dog tracked a burglar who fled to a roof in Indianapolis and injured the suspect by falling or being forced down. The incident ended with the suspect sustaining injuries and the dog credited for locating the felon.
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United Fund Kick Off Luncheon Set for Tuesday
One thousand persons expected for the United Fund kick off luncheon at noon Tuesday in the Coliseum. Final preparations are underway as organizers, led by Keen and Lubboe, coordinate special music and program details for the event.
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Mil Korea Officers Arrests Prompt Clean Up Move
A military unit in Korea announces arrests of officers appointed to oversee a cleanup drive. The action aims to curb corruption and restore discipline within the armed forces as the operation proceeds.
Lawyer Bleeds for His Client in Tacoma Incident
Tacoma Washington AP reports attorney Patrick Steele fled after leading his client, Tom Gemmell, 2, to court then to a blood bank. Gemmell was refused blood donation due to having just eaten breakfast. Steele rode with him, attempted to secure a pint of blood amid a reckless driving case and a suspended sentence.
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Federal Attorney Appoints Wayne Speck to Western District
San Antonio AP reports U S Attorney Ernest Morgan announces Wayne Speck of Waco a former secretary to Rep W R Poage is named assistant federal attorney for the Western District of Texas Speck 28 fills a San Antonio vacancy per Attorney General Robert F Kennedy His parents are Mrs Jeeli Speck and the late R C Speck of Waco He is married to Nelda Crane of Waco and they have a two month old daughter Delynne
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Australian Town To Be Destroyed
Melbourne reports Yallourn is to be demolished by the State Electricity Commission to clear 200 million tons of brown coal beneath the town. The decision follows discussions among residents and authorities about relocating the community east of Melbourne.
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