Young swimmer Leonore Model breaks Channel record in 1964
In 1964 eleven year old Leonore Model became the youngest person to swim the English Channel. She completed the 20 mile route from Cape Griz Nez to Dover in 15 hours 27 minutes. The World Almanac notes Captain Matthew Webb first swam the channel in 1875, taking 21 hours and 45 minutes from Dover to Calais.
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Mower Slash Fatal in Corisicana Tractor Incident
Silas Pace, 46, died after a deep slash across the back while operating a tractor and mower in Corisicana. Officials say he sustained fatal injuries Wednesday and died at the scene or shortly after.
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Harrington Makes Science Exciting at Highlands Junior
Johnella Boynton profiles Glenn Harrington Highlands Junior School earth science teacher who engages students with a reverse time clock, barometers, a dinosaur rock mass, a chalked canyon display, and handmade teaching aids. Despite passion and master’s work, Harrington earns $6,320 yearly, drives a bus after hours, saves to buy shoes, and contemplates counseling or industry work while planning a Sierra backpacking trip with his family.
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Glenn Harrington
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Sierras
Rains Fall Over Valley and Storms Across Border
Thunderstorms drenched the Lower Rio Grande Valley with up to 3.42 inches of rain in Rio Grande City and strong winds damaging homes and businesses. Customs officials reported high water on the Rio Bravo near Roma blocking roads toward Miguel Aleman. Readings peaked at 97 degrees in Presidio and 95 in McAllen as forecasts called for more showers.
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Peanut Perritte Benefit Playday Honors Young Pony Rider
Five year old Kathleen Peanut Perritte, known for riding her Shetland pony, is unable to compete after a brain tumor and spinal meningitis. Doctors say she has two years to live and treatment has ended. North Texas Area Riding Clubs stage a benefit playday Saturday with Peanut as honor guest.
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Pasadena Forms City Ambulance Service
Pasadena city council votes to start a city ambulance service after legal advice says subsidizing private firms is illegal. Off duty police will run two ambulances, Colonial Funeral Home donates them, and a $20 base fee plus mileage charges are planned.
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al Funeral Home
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Rambler To Double Production In Future
Detroit American Motors Corp plans to boost Rambler American output by 40 percent this month and double production further within about 30 days. The plan raises weekly output from 3,200 to 4,800 units as plant layout and material flow are optimized. G. C. Meyers, VP manufacturing, announced the measures.
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