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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1969
Page
4
Storms and heavy rain swept across much of the nation with Kansas City recording a historic 6.19 inches in a 9 19 hour period as high winds battered Shamrock Texas. The Panhandle town saw extensive wind and water damage to a hospital and multiple businesses amid showers and thunderstorms.
Legal notice dated July 2 1969 cites widespread weather activity from the Rockies to the Atlantic with a Texas tornado watch in effect until 10 p.m. CDT. The Weather Bureau identified heightened tornado and thunderstorm risk near Austin to Lufkin, while Camille edged toward Cuba and Cuba coast winds. Notary public George W. Graskamp records readings across the nation including rainfall in Tulsa Aniston and Savannah as heat and humidity dominate except cooler Northwest.
Washington reports researchers propose a weekly low-cost hay fever treatment using a partial pollen protein to induce lasting immunity. In early trials 44 patients showed significantly greater improvement than 20 controls, with many gaining substantial reductions in allergy susceptibility and some becoming nearly immune.
Washington reports a sixth straight drop in housing starts as tight credit and high costs depress the real estate industry. Commerce data show July starts at 1,336,000 annualized, down from June’s 1,464,000, with single family units at 739,000 and multiunit structures slipping. Industry officials urge credit controls be eased to revive construction.
Secretary Melvin R. Laird plans to ask Congress for a multibillion dollar military pay raise within about 60 days as part of moving to an all-volunteer force. The Air Force Times notes the need to attract many volunteers rather than merely satisfy minimal pay.
A collection of items notes Lloyd Shearer on artificial grass in Parade and concerns about youth protests and school life. It mentions This Week magazine trends toward high schools, plus a Sierra Leone Peace Corps feature. The piece invites readers to enjoy Sunday reading in the Mercury News.
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