Soviet Union detonates fourth atmospheric nuclear blast
The Atomic Energy Commission reports a fourth Soviet atmospheric test, described as low to intermediate yield, detected east of Stalingrad. Fallout has appeared in Alaska as tests resume, with earlier blasts measured as intermediate and low kiloton sizes.
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Light Rains and Storms Modestly Sweep Northwest Texas
Light rains drifted along the Texas New Mexico line while tropical storm Carla moved in the southeastern Gulf. Curry County Fair opened under a downpour delaying a queen's contest and drawing a sparse crowd. Por tales reported an inch of rain as showers hit Bovina Friona Dimmitt and Muleshoe with up to .75 inch in spots. Local observers noted cloudbursts in Lamb and Hockley Counties and scattered showers elsewhere with Lubbock reporting .01 inch by 5 p.m. Area rain coverage continues on page 12.
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Vicious Punch Is Expected As Carla Hurtles Toward U S
Hurricane Carla churned toward the U S Gulf Coast with 7 mph winds in the advisory, threatening five to seven foot tides near Cozumel and the Yucatan. Gale winds extend up to 200 miles, with Betsy northeast of Bermuda posing no U S threat.
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Titan Roars To 6100 Mile Hit
CAPE CANAVERAL UP I reports a Titan missile test reaching a 6100 mile Atlantic target marking the 28th success in 38 tests. The 98-foot rocket carried a five megaton warhead and was guided to its ocean range target. A capsule retrieved 65 minutes after launch was returned to U S laboratories for study.
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Area fairs open and schedules announced
The listings note area fairs opening with page references for sports scores women’s news editorials markets and more. It directs readers to sections B C and D for detailed reports and featured items.
General Walker charged with trying to sway votes
Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara testified that Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker was reprimanded for attempting to influence the votes of his soldiers and families in the 1960 congressional elections. He noted possible further action, while a prosecutor worried witnesses might not prove the Hatch Act violation.
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Army mobilizes four National Guard divisions for potential call up
The Army moved four National Guard divisions and 475 other Guard and Reserve units into position for possible active duty. About 52,000 Ready Reservists will train with these units to raise readiness, adding two evenings and two weekends of drill monthly.
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Wisconsin
49Th Armored Division
Texas
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Kennedy sets stage for potential nationwide mobilization
The Pentagon placed 475 Guard and Reserve units in 46 states and the District of Columbia on notice for possible call up. Indications exist that up to six regular Army divisions could depart for Germany to reinforce the five U.S. divisions there. Congress authorized the president to call up to 250000 men for a year's service.
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Zoning Hearings Set On 50th Street Commercial Uses
The City Planning and Zoning Commission will hear nine zoning change requests tonight at 7 30 p m in Central Fire Station 503 Ave K including C 3 zoning for the 2300 block of 50th Street and for the 50th Street and Knoxville Ave area Edward W Napier who earlier opposed Avenue Q zoning filed a 50th Street request covering 150 feet on the north side of Avenue W An earlier approved A 3 zone was set for that property Ray C Livesay for the Lynmark Investment Co seeks C 3 zoning see BPOT ZONING Page 12.
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Lynmark Investment Co
Webster's Third Dictionary Tops 2,720 Pages for Sept. Release
Merriam Webster announces Webster's Third New International Dictionary due Sept. 28. The 2,720 page unabridged edition is eighth in the series since 1848 and includes 450,000 entries with 100,000 new words and meanings. It features quotations from the Bible to JFK and cites figures like Kennedy Eisenhower and Roosevelt.
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John F. Kennedy
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Fromer
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Franklin D. Roose
Prayer request and submission notice from Lubbock reader
A Lubbock reader Mrs L C Carpenter invites readers to send favorite prayers for publication. The note asks forgiveness for disappointments dimming love for Thee and asks guidance through deep valleys of love through Christ the Savior.
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Tech staff sets first general meeting for 1960 61 session
Texas Tech faculty will hold its first general meeting of the 1960 61 Long Session at 10 a m Friday in the Union building ball room Wilmer Smith will preside and Dr W M Pearce will deliver the principal address New members will be introduced and fall semester opening announcements will be made Faculty meetings by schools follow at 2 p m Friday Fall semester begins 8 a m Monday orientation for new students placement tests and advanced standing exams run through Wednesday Registration Sept 13 16 with classes starting Sept 18 Enrollment expected in mid 9000s
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Tech Board of Directors
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Tech
Santa Monica
Calif
Leo Carrillo
Texas
Carrillo
Plea Made In Moscow By Nehru
A Belgrade conference dispatch reports Nehru and other leaders urged Kennedy and Khrushchev to negotiate East West differences. The pleas aimed to reduce tensions during the Cold War era.
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Nonaligned leaders urge direct talks to avert nuclear war
Leaders of 25 nonaligned nations issue identical letters to Kennedy and Khrushchev urging renewed direct negotiations to remove the danger of war. Tito delivers copies to Kennan and Jepishev. Nehru and Nkrumah travel to Moscow. Sukarno and Keita to meet Kennedy next Tuesday. Nehru warns war would be illogical and folly. Khrushchev expresses hope for peace as Nehru visits Moscow.
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City-County Project Aims Mosquito Control In Lake Modifications
Lubbock City County Health Department launches a three year program to modify playa sinks for mosquito control and wildlife use. The study will test leveling terracing and water management to reduce evaporation increase fish production and improve sewage effluent disposal. Principal investigators include the health department director and William L Broadhurst chief hydrologist. NIH approved grant of 17600 to begin Sept 1.
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Weather Map Page Seven DUBBED Cloudy with Warmth Across Lubbock
Partly cloudy and warm in the Lubbock vicinity with widely scattered afternoon and night thunderstorms. No significant temperature change expected. Highs near the upper 80s, lows around 62. Light to moderate southerly winds.
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