Amarillo health unit hunts for dangerous cracker balls
Sanitarians sweep fireworks stands near Amarillo to stop sale of balls resembling candy that could cause serious injury or death if eaten. June marks record rainfall in Amarillo with 10.73 inches at the air terminal. Wilson peace mission debate and Johnson’s supersonic airliner pledge noted in briefs. Heires s Gamble Benedict marries Thomas F Gallagher amid high profile society press.
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Thomas F Gallagher
Houston Slaver Hunted
Tex as Rangers sheriff s deputies and posse men with bloodhounds hunted three southeastern Texas counties for Donald J Davis a 21 year old ex grocery clerk suspected of killing police officer Floyd DeLoach. Davis tied to earlier theft allegations and fled after shooting the officer in a bowling alley parking lot. Investigators found his ID in the scene.
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DeLoach
Onne
Huge posse hunts for Davis near Tomball
A large hunt around Tomball north of Houston concentrates as searchers span two counties beyond Harris. No sign of Davis yet. Mrs. Davis and her two children were moved to Houston area shelters. DeLoach, slain earlier, was a security guard. authorities suspect he questioned Davis before the shooting.
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Don’t You Miss Out Don’t You Miss Out
The notice advertises a vacation pack from the circulation department DR6-4488 to keep subscribers from missing comics and other features while away. It urges callers to arrange the pack before leaving to ensure uninterrupted service.
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Florrie
Mercy Flight Poised To Aid Ailing Macaw
Glenn the macaw, loved by 36 boys at Boys Ranch, heads to Texas A&M for an operation to remove a fist-sized tumor at the base of his right wing. Amarillo vet Dr. Dana Beckley cites 50 percent risk at local surgery and notes Texas A&M’s veterinary college may offer better treatment options.
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Lubbock Proposal Defeated at Texas Bar Convention
At the 83rd annual Texas State Bar convention in Fort Worth a Lubbock Bar Association bid to oppose popular election of judges failed in the resolutions committee by a 50 to 24 vote. The panel also advanced three other resolutions while electing new leaders for various bar sections.
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Ed Napier
Jearl Walker
Joyce Cox
Huff
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General Assembly
State Bar
A. A. Semaan
San Antonio
Emmett Colvin Jr
Dallas
Clair Getty Jr
Houston
Truck Strikes Down Legislator on Road
Rep. T Ashton Thompson D La 49 dies after a state trooper stops his 1965 Cadillac on Interstate 85 near Gastonia North Carolina The accident also injures Thompson’s wife their two children a maid and the patrolman The truck driver suffers severe back pains and stays in hospital Thompson a 13 year congressman was en route from Washington to Ville Platte La for the July 4 weekend with Eveline Poullard 25 The trooper investigated the three vehicle wreck and cited speeding officials provided a partial account of the incident.
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Eveline Poullard
Ville Platte
Jack Stewart
Interstate 85
C. Goodin
Thompson
Stewart
Gold Supply Dips Sharply Amid IMF Transfers
The U S monetary gold reserve fell by 359 million this week led by transfers to the IMF and the stabilization fund to cover dollar to gold conversions. The drop reduced the total reserve to 13.9 billion the lowest since 1938 with IMF holdings rising and France and Germany as major recipients. The IMF share totals 258.75 million under new legislation while the stabilization fund covers conversions for foreign governments.
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Cong Used Daring Surprise in Attack
The Viet Nam AP report describes a surprise guerrilla attack on a major air base at 1 30 a m causing over 5 million dollars in damage. A young U S air policeman fired on the attackers, killing one raider and preventing greater loss.
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U.S
Love Daddys Words Go To Grave
Houston AP report details the funeral of Raymond Sheffield a 26 year old longshoreman shot after a lounge fight His 9 year old son Mike wrote notes and placed them in his fathers coffin hiding a touching message until later revelation at the service
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Tex
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Sheffield
Judy
Mike
Pat
Doddie
Bert Walton
Push Button Alarm Protects Gwen Cafritz Jewelry
A Washington hostess uses a purse alarm to deter a thief targeting Gwen Cafritz. A push button triggers a preset voice alert and police contact, stopping the robbery before the swag can be taken. A burglar at a swank haberdashery would also trigger police alerts.
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Gwen Cafritz
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