Two Children Die In South Plains Road Crashes
Two separate Sunday accidents on the South Plains leave five weekend toll and nine deaths this year. A 5 year old girl, Vickey Gay Murphy, darted into traffic near Crosbyton as foster sisters Barbara Nell and Melba June Murphy watched. In Snyder County, Dee J Walker died in a broadside collision while riding as a passenger with her husband near Robert Lee.
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Fulbright Speaks in Lubbock at Democratic Dinner
U S Senator Fulbright will headline a $15.00 plate fund raiser in the Fair Park Coliseum in Lubbock. Rep George Mahon will introduce him as two congressmen and former Texas Governor Allan Shivers plan brief appearances nearby this week.
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Britons embrace fake beards in quirky dating fad
In London and other cities a craze sweeps youths buying fake whiskers and moustaches as a night stand prank. Dealers report rising demand for Van Dyke styles while prices stay under a dollar for a set and about 21 cents for adhesive glue. One couple left with a Van Dyke while the girl friend waited, smiling despite the awkward moment.
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Nixon Kennedy clash over Cuba topic limit for TV debate
Nixon and Kennedy spar over a fifth TV debate on Cuba policy with Kennedy calling the limit a gag while Nixon says Cuba focus risks Soviet intervention and more. The exchange follows telegrams and Kennedy hints at broader discussion of the record on Cuba.
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The Held In Hog Thefts In Lubbock County
Deputies arrest three men after finding butchered hogs in a car trunk and in Wolfforth. The thefts involved hogs taken from J C Billington farm on FM Road 10 and subsequent butchering in a rough manner. Authorities recovered at least one ham or shoulder and noted the suspects claimed a relative gave permission for the activity.
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West Berliners Hit By Controls
West Berliners face new travel limits as East German authorities bar cemetery visits to relatives in East Germany. Long term passes were canceled and a police permit is now required for any trip, per ADN.
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Eisenhower Lopez Mateos Visit Quiet Border Town
In Ciudad Acuna Mexico the meeting between President Eisenhower and Mexican President Lopez Mateos lasts 29 minutes with a 40 minute luncheon. The visit emphasizes friendship and bilateral concerns not Cuba and features a ceremonial key to the city and a planned Friendship Dam nearby.
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Khrushchev toasts with U.S. ballet guests in Moscow
Premier Nikita Khrushchev and Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson toasted art and friendship after a Soviet tour of the American Ballet Theatre. Khrushchev, in a relaxed mood, invited dancers and Thompson to a private banquet, praising the company and inviting a return trip to Moscow.
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Jail Break Shocks Prison Break From Richmond Jail
A 19 year old known as the "guy" who used a shotgun to resist arrest escaped with three others from a Richmond jail. They overpowered a guard, fled the cell, and ran off as police pursued them. Jennings had previously gained notoriety after fleeing a courtroom scene and barricading himself with relatives.
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Comic Dictionary Defined by Octogenarian Quip
In a light column a veteran jokes about aging and memory with a pun on keeping eighty as long as the speedometer allows. The piece reads as a playful glossary entry from a newspaper humor page.
New York Ferry Bombing Injures Dozens on Staten Island
A blast rocked a Staten Island ferry near the Statue of Liberty on a Sunday, starting a small fire and injuring about 100 people aboard. Police and bomb squads swarmed the terminal as detectives pursued clues in a widening serial bombing case linked to recent Times Square and library explosions.
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Scenic Tour of America at Lubbock Auditorium
The Lubbock audience is invited to a free Photoscenic America slide travel show presented by the Eastman Kodak Company and local groups. An experienced guide leads viewers through breathtaking scenes from 30 states with seats on a first come basis.
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Mobutu Quits City Amid Congo Riots
chaotic mob actions erupt as drink crazed Congolese soldiers riot in Opeldville. civilians flee as soldiers seize weapons, threaten bystanders, and damage property. UN and local authorities face a hands off stance while Pa Lumumba loyalists are described amid ongoing tensions.
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Campaigns Heat Up as Ike Tour Heads Toward Texas
Eisenhower plans to arrive today as Democrats and Republicans race to field presidential slates two weeks before the election. Ike will stop in Del Rio and Houston part of a White House labeled Snow tour, shaking hands with supporters. Former Gov Allan Shivers again backs the GOP ticket while Democratic women push a Kennedy Johnson tea campaign. Senators rally Texas, polls show undecided voters locally shaping the race. Kennedy and Nixon plan return visits to Texas before election day.
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Algerian Rebels Strike In Paris
Algerian Nationalists attacked Left Bank police stations in Paris injuring seven officers and wounding two attackers. Police engaged in gun battle across avenues near the Gare and a driver reported his taxi seized by Algerians. Veterans of the Algerian insurgency were among those involved.
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Weather Outlook for Lubbock Area
Partly steady and mild conditions expected in the Lubbock vicinity with a forecast high near the expected value and early morning low. Southeasterly winds are forecast around 10 to 13 miles per hour.
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