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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1960

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Hurricane Donna Weakens After Storm Lashes Atlantic Coast

The hurricane, once packing strong winds, moved inland from Connecticut to New Hampshire and Maine, leaving 135 dead and minimal damage in New England. Emergency declarations aided evacuations as New York City schools evacuated 2,000 pupils and residents faced flooding and power outages. The storm aimed toward Nova Scotia as it weakened, with gusts recorded up to 140 mph near Boston.

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Lumumba Released and Roars Through Leopoldville

Patrice Lumumba escaped a brief arrest and returned to Leopoldville shouting victory. He toured communes, spoke at the radio station, and sent cables to the United Nations and Afro Asian states seeking arms and a transmitter. Unconfirmed reports floated of Batatela tribal forces freeing him from Camp Leopold.

Avalanche-Journal Eopoldville The Congo Patrice Lumumba Leopoldville United Nations Toops Lumumba Batatela Camp Leopold

Kennedy In Unity Plea At Airport

Kennedy and Johnson arrived at Lub bock Municipal Airport to enthusiastic crowds estimated from 5 000 to 12 000. Kennedy spoke informally amid cotton bales, urging support for the Democratic ticket with Texas leaders backing the campaign.

Kennedy Massachusetts Texas Price Daniel Sen Cong Geo. Mahon Johnson

Demo Nominee Says Church Pressure Won't Guide Him

John F Kennedy told Protestant ministers in Houston he would resist any improper pressure from the church or Vatican. He defended separation of church and state and said he would resign if the church attempted to influence him. About 2900 ministers attended as Kennedy fielded questions on faith and public duty during Texas campaigning.

Mahon Texas United States Alaska Union Washington, D.C Avalanche-Journal John F. Kennedy Houston Pope Kennedy Greater Houston Austin Nixon Dallas Richard M. Nixon San Francisco Association Vatican Cardinal Cushing Boston Philadelphia

Six Youths Die In Car Mishap Near Ripley West Virginia

Six teenagers aged 14 to 18 from Sandyville died when their station wagon spun out of control and struck a tractor trailer on U S Route 21 near Ripley Jackson County coroner Dr C R Kessel said they likely had been joy riding after a 4 H meeting The five girls and one boy were killed instantly when the driver tried to correct and the car broadside the transfer truck.

Ripley W.va UPI Here Jackson County C. R. Kessel Sandyville Kessel

City Elections On Dam Setup Set For Nov. 22

Directors of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority voted to hold elections November 22 in 11 member cities to approve a $93 million federal contract for dam and pipeline construction. The government would fund the project and the authority would repay over 50 years. Tulia sought членership and water share but no action was taken.

Avalanche Journal Lainview Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Tulia Leon Hill Amarillo

Cold Texas Day Delights Readers With Autumn Calm

A cool air mass settled over Texas with Laredo high at 95 and Galveston a low 83. No rainfall in 24 hours ending 6 p.m. Temperatures dipped to 44 at Presidio and Alpine Monday morning, signaling pleasant autumn-like weather. The U.S. Weather Bureau forecasts more fair skies and mild temperatures Tuesday with a five day outlook for similar conditions.

United Press International Texas Laredo Galveston Presidio Alpine U.S. Weather Bureau

Robbery at Jiggs Service Station Ends With Suspect Apprehension

Police questioned a Negro identified by attendant Willard Moire and his wife after a $103.76 theft from the Jiggs Service Station at 1528 East Broadway. A hat and toy pistol were found in his car within an hour of the 9:30 p.m. robbery as officers traced the holdup to the suspect who claimed innocence and past robberies.

Jerry McCarty Avalanche-Journal Olice Jiggs Broadway Willard Moire Moize Maire

Graham vows not to raise religion in sermons

American evangelist Billy Graham told Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy that religion will not be used as a political issue in his sermons. He said he conveyed this assurance in letters to Sethe op aa.

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Kennedy and Johnson Visit Draw Large Texas Crowd

Thousands gathered in Lubbock and the South Plains to hear Jack Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson campaign. A Baptist leader and others expressed mixed support, with some backing Kennedy and others skeptical of his appeal and beliefs. See VISITORS Page 6.

C. W. Ratliff Avalanche-Journal EN. John F. Kennedy Massachusetts Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Lubbock Municipal Airport Kenneth May Lubbock South Plains Jack Kennedy Kennedy

Communists' Travel Permits Halted By Western Allies

The United States Britain and France announced a temporary halt to permits for Germans from East Germany to travel in Western countries. East Germans may still visit West Berlin and West Germany. About 400 to 500 refugees were received at West Berlin's Marienfelde center on Monday.

Berlin United States Britain France East Germany West Berlin West Germany Marienfelde

Waco's Alexander Montgomery Haw Tops Bar Exam List

Alexander Montgomery Haw of Waco led the latest State Board of Law Examiners bar examinations. Haw ranked highest among test takers in the statewide results.

Austin Alexander Montgomery Haw Waco State Board of Law Examiners

Nixon Flails Demo State Across Texas Campaign Day

Nixon campaigned coast to coast and in Texas with Pat Nixon joining him. He urged that Democratic leaders have forfeited voter trust while drawing huge crowds in Dallas and Memorial Coliseum, and he defended limited federal aid to education amid calls for national maturity.

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Weather summary for Lubbock and vicinity

The Weather section reports clear to partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Winds remain light to moderate with no significant precipitation. 24 hour temperature range varies across the region from Amarillo to Dallas and nearby cities.

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