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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1961
Page
1
At Wards Air Force Base California the rocket plane X-15 hit 3920 mph in a test flight. Pilot Joe Walker used the air brakes to prevent the craft from overspeeding while approaching the record run. The report notes officials considered delaying the super bomb test plan.
The report outlines a 50 megaton Soviet blast and NASA X-15 flights reaching higher speeds and temperatures. It notes the Soviet claim of a 100 megaton superbomb was not pursued and cites Khrushchev blaming Western tensions for resumed testing.
Vaughn Hendrie reports on Lubbock area boards warning of overcrowded classrooms as enrollment climbs. projections show Wilson Junior High at 1022 students next year from 965 this year, Bayless Elementary needing 33 rooms with only 24 permanent rooms plus two portables, and Evans and Parsons additions balancing capacity. Three recommendations include hiring 22 more clerks and assigning librarians extra clerks to free teachers for student work.
The White House urged Moscow to reconsider a 50 megaton nuclear test saying such weapons are not essential to U S military needs and that full scale testing is unnecessary. Khrushchev announced a halt to the mega yield plan but conditioned a peace treaty timeline.
Allan elf former dancer, locked up Tuesday as jurors in Reis case delay. Jurors dismissed at 4 01 p m dine r served in county jail jury room resume deliberations at 10 a m today. Staudenmeier predicts verdict based on evidence. Witnesses mention a bomb killing three men and loot from a safe valued at 1780.
Bonn reports Chancellor Adenauer will retire before the next four year election cycle. Vice Chancellor Erhard backs a bridge to a coalition with Erich Mende if Adenauer steps down after a defined period.
City Planning and Zoning Commission members Tuesday night avoided a decisive position on a study group program. Their advisor warned it could lead to scammers slums, while the panel endorsed further inquiry and edited the 16 page special committee report. Chair L G Pierce Jr. noted uncertainty about potential gains from the proposal.
Tech aims to pursue a research role in space with leaders like James Webb and the National Aeronautics Space Administration. Dr Bradford requests coordination through Tech Engineering Dean to align IT resources with national research programs and security considerations.
Former President Eisenhower said the 130 Sabre jet sale to Yugoslavia was in the United States best interests, citing DOD approval in 1960 and a 1961 transfer. Kennedy aides disputed, while Eisenhower denied official approval details and promised a fuller comment after review of any document.
A short test suggests which young man is best suited for a business run by his father. The exercise highlights traits linked to managerial potential and enterprise, indicating likely success in family business settings.
Report states Rayburn remains in serious condition after incident involving a two million volt X ray device. Authorities continue to investigate circumstances surrounding the event.
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