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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1961

Page

6

U S Troops Back West Rights In East Berlin

U S troops backed West German rights in East Berlin as two Americans in civilian clothing refused to reveal identification to East German guards. A convoy escorted by Military Police faced inspection delays and a temporary travel restriction on private US vehicles to ease tensions.

U.S East Berlin Page One Husky Red Guards West Berlin Bower Brandenburg Gate Atlsy Watson Department of the Army Trousstaners Trai Sire Alan Lightner Jr State Department Benn Ninist Critis Friedtrasse Deckges Mir Allan Ennty Versens Manning Evilianes Cremman West Broehin Moma Ates

Area fires sweep multiple gins across Brownfield region

Fire crews battled spread in area gin yards with several trailers and bales damaged. Brownfield crews reported minimal plant damage at various gins while Seagraves and nearby sites fought yard blazes. Estimated losses ranged up to a few thousand dollars with some gins kept intact.

Brownfield Travis Farmers Coop Seagraves Keaton- Acutt Bingham Five Point Troy Martin Lamesa Adcock Gin

Rayburn and LBJ Ranch Visit Discussed by Vic President

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson visited cancer-stricken Sam Rayburn for an hour on Wednesday and said Rayburn expressed a de sire to visit Johnson at his ranch when he gets better. Johnson also visited his longtime friend at Baylor University Medical Center hours after a hospital raid. Rayburn underwent a second treatment from a two million volt machine that doctors say might prolong his life. The vice president said Rayburn seemed better than a week ago, his fourth bedside visit, and Rayburn is said to want Johnson to visit his central Texas bank before sending a letter.

Vic Lyndon B. Johnson Sam Rayburn Johnson Baylor University Rayburn Central Texas Bbs Bank Pete

Large Grain Loan Given City Firm

Washington Agre Dep Wednesday approves a large grain loan to a city firm. The action signals government support for local agriculture interests and industrial loan programs.

Washington

Whooping Cranes Gather at Aransas Refuge

Interior reports on the Gulf coast of Texas where the Whooping Cranes, the largest and rarest birds in North America, rest at the Aransas refuge. Officials note the birds left their grounds last spring as part of their migratory pattern.

Ye Sranes Great Shoe North America Aransas

Nehru to Begin 12 Day Official U S Visit

New Delhi announced that Home Minister Nehru will arrive in the United States on November 5 for a 12 day official visit with stops in New York and Los Angeles before continuing to Mexico City. The trip marks a high profile state visit and includes cultural events tied to Indian Children's Day.

Washington Apy Daddin Neffen New York Sto United States Mexico State

Taylor Pleased With Vietnamese Teeth Hag Pals

In a clipped report, Taylor expresses satisfaction with recent Vietnamese relations while noting unexpected allies. A local observer comments on cultural exchanges and a shared interest in trade, signaling minor progress amid broader diplomatic tensions.

A Test Detonated Amid Reports of Radiation Impact

The report notes a U S atomic test with the detonation near the Pacific proving ground. It states the resulting radiation would be contained within permissible limits and monitored by scientists. The White House supports the peaceful use of atomic energy and expects further research and safeguards.

Telephone Company's Earnings Above 1900

A historical report notes earnings above 1900 for the Telephone Company, highlighting financial strength and growth in the era. The document references early telecommunication profits, signaling industry expansion and investor interest in the period.

Telephone Company

Unclear text fragment on housing authority bids and sums

A garbled OCR snippet mentions Welling 8 100000 blaze seek TSS and Maesen Weetmastey Coef Pochard Madey ted bes at 101000 voning Chamber of Cane Housing Authority. Names and details are incomplete.

TSS An

Calmy Work Rushed At Carlsbad For December Atomic Test

In Carlsbad workers rush to finish surface construction and seismic instrument holes for an upcoming underground nuclear test linked to Project Plowshare. The site, 23 miles east and ten miles south of Carlsbad Central, was set for December with dust only from a 500 pound TNT surface charge. Official time and specifics have been elusive as preparations continue amid limited public updates.

Project Gnome Kennedy Atomic Energy Commission Carlsbad U. S Ahafty Sven March Yates Drilling Co Sia Sra Humber Wedrip

Full Throttle X-15 Test Plans Prompt Debate

A garbled report hints at a high speed X-15 full throttle test with references to May dates and a plan involving a string of fallout shelters linked to highway construction. It mentions President Kensal and a public safety proposal tied to federal and state infrastructure efforts.

Lashington Kensal A8

Birth announcements and hospital notices mix in crowded record

A stream of fragmented notices chronicles births and hospital stays with names such as Mr and Mrs, a nurse or doctor, and locations like West Teune Hox tal Tne. Several times reference ounces weights, specific times, and multiple infant names amid garbled venues and dates, creating a dense, unreadable jumble of early 20th century public notices.

Jenkire Seon Beth of Akon Weahtirg Wales

Child Fears For Santa's Safety

A letter to President Kennedy from Marine City Michigan expresses concern over Russia bombing the North Pole and Santa Claus. The note, scribbled by a third grade student named Michelle Hoctian, requests action and ends with a plea for Santa’s safety. The item reflects the era’s public anxieties amid Cold War tensions and holiday lore.

Washington Kennedy Marine City Mich North Pole Santa Claus Holy C Michelle Hoctian

Six Men Die In Train Car Wreck Near Miles City

A troop train carrying 403 members of the 22nd Infantry Wisconsin National Guard struck a 10-ton gravel truck two miles east of Miles City Montana killing six soldiers. The dead include Howard Henry Charles Thomas K P Richards Louis Everling Eugene Sims and W G Davis all identified as service members from Chicago Terry Montana and Chicago origin. Two train cars derailed and two telescoped across the Milwaukee Road tracks. Rapacki Meets With Fanfani

Miles City Mont 22Nd Infantry Division Consin National Guard Red Arrow Division Milwaukee Road Howard Henry Pullman Chicago Charles Thomas Porter K.P. Richards Louis R. Everling Terry Eugene A. Sims Chiewso W. G. Davis

Survival Odds None Too Good If Bomb Falls

Washington reports detailed Atomic Energy Commission analysis of a 30 megaton nuclear blast. Within two miles blast survivors likely die from radiation. burns could extend to 55 miles, and fires and destruction reach far beyond. Fallout radiation can persist for years.

Washington Ground Zero Atomic Energy Commission AEC

Searbeck Trial Verdict Awaited

Washington AP A federal court jury in the Irvin C Searbeck case remained deliberating late Wednesday night after seven hours without reaching a verdict. Deliberations resume at 9 20 am EDT today. Searbeck, former second secretary, faces up to 33 years and a $2000 fine if convicted on a four count indictment for passing embassy documents to Polish agents. He heard the judge charge the jury then spoke briefly with his wife Saren 37 before she left for Dusseldorf. Their three children stay with her mother and sister.

Washington Irvin C Searbeck Leonard P. Walsh Ue Fury Saren Dusseldorf Germany Ther

Young Mother Abduction Shocks Columbia Community

Police report a young housewife and her infant were abducted from Muh weed Street near a department store. An abductor in his early 20s, about 130 pounds, forced the woman to drive to Beltin Boulevard before escaping with the infant. The assailant tied and assaulted the mother during the ordeal.

Columbia COPE Muhweed St Aleve Jian Beltin Boulevard

Guiana President Sees Hope From White House Aid Talks

Guiana President Cheddi Jagan, after a 90 minute White House session, said he is encouraged about U S aid prospects even if Guiana pursues socialism. He noted U S war problems are viewed with sympathy and aid is possible, outlining a broad discussion of political attitudes.

Washington Peenaor Cheddi Guiana Lattista Fter U.S Jasin

Soviet Objections Block Nuclear Test Debate in UN Meeting

Debates at the United Nations feature Semyon Tsarapkin arguing for a treaty with effective controls to resolve the nuclear test issue while criticizing silent allies. Ambassadors in Washington and Moscow face procedural clashes as Mehdi Vakil of Iran pushes for an eight nation resolution and a temporary postponement. The voting bloc includes the Soviet Union and allies, with nations like India and Yugoslavia abstaining or opposing. the session ends with a 51-20 vote and 22 abstentions amid charges of obstructionism.

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