West Coast Clears Storm Debris After Rain Surfaced
The West Coast recovered from a brutal storm as Oregon and California faced fresh rainfall. At least 47 died across the region, with Oregon Gov. Hatfield estimating over 150 million dollars in state losses. Oakland was declared a disaster area as debris cleanup began.
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Stevenson Optimistic On Congo Settlement After Talks
United Nations Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson told reporters in New York that he is hopeful a Congo settlement may be reached as Katanga leader Tshombe could move toward alignment with Kinshasa. He said no emergency exists and Kennedy is keen on developments and Cuba talks. Page 10.
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Crash Kills Floyd Man
Santos Lares a 21 year old farm laborer was killed when his pickup overturned at least three times near Floydada. He was ejected and died at the scene with funeral services set for 5 p.m. at the local Catholic Church. The driver of the truck, Cleo Boles, said he had not given permission for Lares to drive the vehicle which rolled on FM Road 784 after Lares apparently lost control on a curve. Burial will be at Floydada Cemetery. The fatality increases the area traffic toll to 131 for the year.
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West Berlin Free City demand resurfaces amid Berlin crisis
The Soviet Union renewed calls to turn West Berlin into a free demilitarized city as East Germany presses for a German peace treaty and economic modernization. West Berlin's Willy Brandt warns Moscow of potential anti Communist backlash while Schroeder meets U.S. officials for crisis talks.
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Cuban militiamen flee attack seek U S asylum
Two wounded Cuban militiamen from Cay Sal claim their patrol boat was sunk by a larger vessel and they were rescued into British waters. Suarez Lima and Cao Mendina, both wounded, were brought to Cay Sal and then to Key West for questions as six others were also detained. The Cuban Armed Forces disputed the account, reporting a pirate attack near Cayo Blanco.
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Slaton City Hall To Lose Top Floors In Modernization
Slaton replaces the old city hall built in 1922 with a one floor modern structure. The top two floors once housed a city auditorium and boxing nights to fund high school athletics. Enemy boxers from Lubbock sparked notable matches in the era.
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Plane Crash Kills Four At Amarillo
Four military personnel from Amarillo Air Force Base died in a rented airplane crash early Sunday near Amarillo. The victims were pilot Marvin T. Bell 27 and crewmen Jack D. Eldridge 19 James B. Sullivan 18 and Perry L. Cook 33. The white and gold aircraft took off from Amarillo municipal airport around 11 p.m. Investigation continues.
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New Tropical Disturbance May Spur Fifth Storm
A squall area in the southeastern Bahamas showed signs Sunday of becoming the season s fifth tropical storm. The low was centered near 23.8 N 73.1 W about 100 miles east southeast of San Salvador Bahamas, roughly 480 miles from Miami. Winds of 30 to 35 mph were observed in squalls 100 to 200 miles north of the center as a Navy plane flew in to investigate.
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Prayer for blessings on America and unity from Rev Ratheal
The prayer thanks God for the land and the people who made America and asks help remembering the nation is made of many nations with equal rights. Readers are invited to submit favorite prayers under a specified word limit.
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Cox To Speak At Large GOP Rally In Lubbock
Jack Cox, Texas governor candidate, will headline a major rally at 7 15 p m in Lubbock Municipal Coliseum. Cox arrives by private plane with Adrian Burk as master of ceremonies. Cox is the sole speaker in a bid to boost GOP support in the area.
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Baby Delivered To Mother Dead In Auto Crash
Berlin New Hampshire report of a fatal auto crash in which Ceetle Berthiaume 28 died driving to mass at St Josephs Church. An eight pound baby born alive after the crash survived with recovery likely aided by medical care. Berthiaume leaves four children and a husband Gerald. Cecile named for mother.
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Combc Dictionary Spring Gardener’s Season Theme
The notice highlights spring as a time for amateur gardeners and mentions the phrase husband under her green thumb. It reads like a light, witty seasonal aside in the newspaper’s feature sections.
Auto crash kills six near Schaffenburg
Five American soldiers and a German girl died when their car crashed into a German truck near Schaffenburg Germany. Police said the car failed to stop at a stop sign and burst into flames Saturday night.
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Yeggs Nabbed After Bell Dairy Break-In
Burglars used a welding rod bent as a fishing pole to remove a night depository box from Bell Dairy Products Inc located at 201 College Ave. They fished eight money bags from the vault and left cash and checks scattered on the floor. Detectives linked the case to a February 1961 weekend burglary with a similar method and suspect the same culprits. The company did not know the total loss by Sunday night.
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New Jersey Hosts Schirra Fete with Parade and Park Dedication
Walter M. Schirra Jr., America’s six orbit space hero, arrived in Newark Sunday to applause from about 2000 people. Born in Hackensack and raised in Oradell, he planned to stay with Oradell's mayor and receive a formal welcome featuring a parade and a park dedication in his honor today.
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Weather Map Page 4 A Lubbock and Vicinity Forecast
The page reports fair today with continued warmth and partial cloudiness. Tonight becomes cooler with a high of 88 and low around 90 in Lubbock, light to moderate southerly winds.
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