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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1961

Page

4

States reverse trend Texas collects more revenue than spends in 1960

Census figures show Texas and the 50 states recorded higher revenues than expenditures in fiscal 1960. National totals: revenue billions, expenditures 32.5 billions. Texas ranked seventh in both revenue and spending with 1.44 billion in income and 1.3165 billion in outlays. Per capita taxes and education funding highlighted the year.

Congressional Quarterly Washington Texas Hiquor

Expert Says Missiles Aboard Train Were Non Explosive

Alfred Barnes of Amarillo Air Force Base said five hours of demolition work dismantled two Falcon rocket warheads found in a baggage car fire near McLean. He stated labels were destroyed by heat and there is no sure way to tell if a warhead is live from the outside. The rockets, in metal containers, were sent by Hughes Aircraft to Tindall Air Force Base. Cause of the blaze remains undetermined and mail was destroyed.

McLean Here Alfred Barnes Amarillo Air Force Base Barnes Hughes Aircraft Co Culver City Calif Tindall Air Force Base Fila

Hobbs DeMolays State Ceremony Installations

Hobbs DeMolays in Hobbs prepare for state ceremony at the Masonic Hall at 7 30 p m. Donnie Spivey will be installed as master councilor with Richard Ledinski as senior councilor and Bill Wood as junior councilor. Additional officers include Benny Gardner Bill Ray Stuart Graves Lloyd Williams Donnie Conaway George Gourt ney Sam Whitley Brett Watts and Perry Barham with installing officers Keith Johnson Bob Wride Bob Lowry Kent Lance and Bill Marsh.

HOBBS Donnie Spivey W. G. Spivey The Order of DeMolay Masonic Hall Richard Ledinski Bill Wood Benny Gardner Bill Ray Stuart Graves Lloyd Williams Donnie Conaway George Gourtney Sam Whitley Brett Watts Perry Barham Keith Johnson Bob Wride Bob Lowry Kent Lance Bill Marsh

Open gates and carts spark a feud over Killarney estate

The article recounts McShain locking gates and blocking jaunting carts on his Killarney property after a sign inviting tours appeared. He dug trenches to deter carts while keeping extensive open areas accessible by foot and cart, drawing Irish and American reactions to commercial intrusion.

Yosemite McShain Iplace Killarney Coney Island

14 Year Old Boy Steals Trailways Bus Ride

In Norfolk Virginia a 14 year old boy stole a Trailways passenger bus Friday and rode a solo stretch before another Trailways bus overtook him and forced a stop. The boy described as small for his age said he often gets an urge to conquer big things and had a packed suitcase. Police withheld his name under juvenile privacy law.

Norfolk Trailways Virginia

President Kennedy back at Cape Cod for Labor Day weekend

President Kennedy returned to Hyannis Port Massachusetts for Labor Day weekend. Air Force One landed at Otis Air Force Base at 6 01 p m after a 57 minute flight from Andrews. The president traveled to his summer home by Marine helicopter accompanied by brother Robert F Kennedy and aides Kenneth O’Donnell Janet Travell and Donald Wilson.

Hyannisport Mass Kennedy Cape Cod Air Force Otis Air Force Base Andrews Air Force Base Washington Robert F. Kennedy Otis Kenneth O'Donnell Janet Travell Donald Wilson U.S. Information Agency Hyannis Port

Radar Nemesis To Aid Drivers On City Streets

Police Chief J. T. Alley says a radar unit will be set in the Coliseum parking lot at 4th Street and Boston from 3 to 5 p m today. The unit lets drivers check speedometers and see how radar works. He notes speedometers may be inaccurate and calibration helps verify speeds.

J. T. Alley Coliseum 4Th Street Boston Alley

Fowl Theft Reported at Shallowater Hatchery Area

Shallowater area thefts include a broken window screen at Vance Hatchery and losses from several homes and vehicles. Nancy Landry reported beef stolen from a deep freeze with $65 loss claimed. Bert Vernon noted oil and bedding items taken from his truck. Ace Sheet Metal trailer tires worth $60 stolen. A door glass shattered at W C Perry residence.

Shallowater Vance Hatchery Sheriff's Nancy Landry 17Th St Bert Vernon Sk. Broadway Ace Sheet Metal W. C. Perry 2Nd St

Brazil President forms group for emergency development

Brazil's president creates a working group to oversee emergency development projects aimed at speeding infrastructure and social programs. The move signals a focus on rapid execution and oversight to counter economic strains and public needs.

Sao Paulo Brazil

Williams Assailant To Be Prosecuted In Rhodesia

In Lusaka Northern Rhodesia a white man who punched G Mennen Williams will be prosecuted, police said. The assailant, unnamed, attacked Williams outside an airport bar after allegedly hurling rotten eggs. Williams, escorted by the party including British Governor Sir Evelyn Howe, endured the incident with little injury and received apologies from authorities.

Lusaka Northern Rhodesia G. Mennen Williams U.S Williams Evelyn Howe

Rita Hayworth Sues For Divorce From Fifth Husband

Actress Rita Hayworth sues producer James Hill for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. They separated last June with a property settlement reportedly reached. Married February 2, 1958, Hayworth has prior spouses Ed Judson Dick Haymes Orson Welles and Aly Khan.

Santa Monica Calif Rita Hayworth James Hill Miss Hayworth Ed Judson Dick Haymes Orson Welles Prince Aly Khan

Kennedy Says Rowley Deserved Promotion

President Keane promoted James J. Rowley to chief of the Secret Service after a White House career spanning 22 years without a presidential loss. Rowley, 52, succeeded A. E. Baughman who retired, having led the service since 1948.

Washington Keane James J. Rowley Secret Service Rowley White House Kennedy Treasury Building A. E. Baughman FBI

Tokyo reports 172 percent jump in electric computer output

Tokyo announces a 172 percent rise in electric computer output, highlighting strong growth in Japan's tech sector and signaling expanding production capacity for computer hardware domestically.

Tokyo Japan

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