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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1960

Page

7

South Texas twister packs fierce punch with floods

A Sunday storm battered South Texas as heavy rains and flash flooding swept across the region. Reports describe high water along Gulf Coast corridors, with numerous counties grappling with rainfall, road washouts, and power outages. Deaths were feared as the system crossed from Laredo to Corpus Christi and toward Beeville and Kingsville, while emergency services scrambled to assess damage and shelter stranded residents.

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Desp ite Mother's Appeal Cuban Shoot Americans in Cuba

Report covers a chaotic sequence as Cuban forces shoot Americans, refuse to yield, and move toward a confrontation around the Guantanamo naval base. Castro accuses U S plans to provoke incidents as a pretext for intervention. court actions and political rhetoric frame the aftermath.

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Louisville Courier Journal backs John Kennedy for president

The Louisville Courier Journal endorses John F. Kennedy for the presidency. The editorial notes Kennedy’s stance on domestic and foreign policy, highlighting a return to national leadership and a strong stance against communism, while recalling past endorsements for Adlai Stevenson and Democratic figures in Senate races.

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German Reds Hint At New Berlin Blockade

East and West German tensions rise as Communist bloc warns of blocking traffic to West Berlin. Statement by trade chief Serge Gjertsen quoted in official newspaper denounces potential Allied trade routes and signals a harsher stance on Berlin access.

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Mews Briefs From City: Accidents, Hospitals, and Officials

Fragmentary notices report Sandra Bhinlock 22 at 320 St St in injury condition after hospital treatment. details unclear. Robert O Brown 31 injured in a crash with tow and hospital treatment. driver of other car identified. Local officials, safety boards, and public meetings are referenced amid scattered names and places.

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Crosbyton Crash Claims Waggoner In Rural Intersection

A two vehicle collision on a farm road near Crosbyton ends in the death of Waggoner, who died en route to Lubbock. Downs’ car traveled into the westbound lane, with Warrener killed at Crosbyton Clinic Hospital. Funeral plans set for Spur Baptist Church with Rev. Fucitt and Rev. Martin officiating. survivors include a wife and two daughters.

iDowns Ditect Hagans Waggoner Farm Road Warrener Crosbyton Clinic Lubbock Ollie Wagusener Allen Auto Supply Spur South Plains Spur Furst Baptist Church Riley Fucitt John Martin Monterey Baptist Church Oat Campbell Mre Marviene Cunthiv Lindy Wagiener Heme Mian Stockton Tommie Vernero Myra May Woods Garehbenade Lafard Measco George Price

Nixon Praises Alert Secret Service Guard on Carousel Stage

In Springfield at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Nixon praised Secret Service officer Jack Sherwood who shielded him during a backstage scare when stage lights sagged and sparked. The incident, recalled from Caracas in 1958, left Nixon unhurt as Sherwood shoved him to safety before the show continued.

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Kennedy Discusses Formosa and U S Policy Amid Campaign

The article recounts a television interview in which Senator Kennedy defends the President, argues the offshore no-action stance toward Formosa is not worth risking American lives, and urges stronger economic policy and civil rights initiatives. He criticizes the administration on inflation and domestic enforcement.

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Teel's Judging Team Fourth in Kansas City Event

Teel's senior judging squad placed fourth overall at the Kansas City meet. Tech team finished fifth in one contest, with Boat Shepard earning high honors in the center, while Don Pirandenberrer led a San Saba contingent. Stanton Westbrook of Pennsylvania and Brandenberger highlighted a strong show, as Illinois topped the field with 4159 points and Texas Tech followed. Wilfred Stevens, 60, sold his 1904 De Dion Bouton for a record 3080 pounds at Beaulieu.

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Births reported in distant Texas hospital notes many families

A garbled OCR notice lists numerous birth announcements across West Texas hospitals. It mentions a daughter weighing around pounds, a father described as a bricklayer, and several families including Mrs Fran Bh. Hunter and Mr and Mrs Jesus arty RY 2 Staton. The text is fractured with multiple misspellings and incomplete details.

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Elvis Presley Breaks Finger During Guitar Strum

Elvis Presley suffered a broken finger on his guitar strumming hand Sunday at his mansion. He underwent surgery to set the bone and was admitted for an overnight stay. The incident occurred during a football related moment with a ball carrier, and Presley stated he did not feel much pain and only realized the break after a friend noticed the bend.

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