Storm Lashes Wichita Falls Texas With Heavy Rain
A severe storm struck Wichita Falls with winds up to 30 miles per hour and heavy rainfall, damaging trees and roads. Rain totals ranged from 1.20 to 5 inches in the region, boosting Wichita Falls yearly rainfall while other North Central Texas areas reported varied totals and some drought relief elsewhere.
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Perrin Air Force
Shermas
Denison
Weather Bureau
Fort Worth
Civil rights plank eyed for platform committee
Avlanta lawyer Robert R Richardson said a proposed civil rights plank was referred to key members of the platform committee and not yet public. He said it upholds the 1964 Civil Rights Act, pledges rule of law, and favors court action over street protests while aiming for broad party acceptance.
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Heiler
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Five Firms Seek City Fiscal Agent Role
City Manager Fritz Lanham says five firms submitted proposals to serve as fiscal agent. The contenders are Maroney Beissner the current agent First Southwest Co. Rauscher Pierce Co Rowles Winston Co and McClung Knickerbocker nc. Interviews with company representatives are scheduled for Monday August 24.
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Crest of Sand Dunes Crown Colorado Valley Floor
The crest of sand dunes rises 1800 feet above the floor of the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado, making them the highest interior dunes in the United States. The vast expanse underscores the striking topography of the region and draws attention to its geological significance.
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Ee Sunray
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Union Carbide
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Upjohn Drug
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Norvoy
San Luis Valley
Colorado
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Budget figures show district income drop for next year
The ledger notes estimated next year revenue at 10 602 down from 1 817 676 with 3 290 000 from school improvement bonds sale largely for new high school construction. Total revenue from local sources plus state and county funds covers debt service taxes and maintenance costs.
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Cyprus Peace Effort Amid Greek Turmoil and NATO Shifts
Soviet Premier Khrushchev urged Turkey against air attacks on Cyprus as Greece faces Turkish raids on Cypriot towns. The Greek government backs a NATO force presence, with Athens pledging 120,000 troops and extensive air power. Greek defense sources report high-level discussions to move NATO headquarters from Turkish territory to Salonika, while Moscow signals support for Cypriot defense.
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Salonika
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VEFW group disputesVeterans paint project claims
Report notes a local veterans group claiming to repaint curb areas while clarifying they do not speak for VEW. Vets and students issued yellow cards promoting the effort, with Hastings seeking to separate the organization from the action.
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Funeral Services for Scott Caudie in Baytown
Funeral services will be 3 pm Wednesday at Bacthinan Chapel for Scott Louis Caudie 44 of 2622 Highway 144 owner of Course Foog Market who died in Baytown after a WWII veteran. Survivors include widow Evd F Caoyai children Karen Hartless Dian Caudie Scott Kirk Caudie brother Jack Causte Houston and granddaughter Kellye Hartless. Rev Burnette Dogier will officiate. Burial at Cedar Crest Cemetery.
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AFL-CIO Convention Highlights Presidential Election in Texas
In Brownsville 1200 delegates from 182000 union members gathered as AL Barkan of COPE urged funding for political activity. President Johnson spoke by telephone, urging turnout for Democrats. Texas leaders showcased organizing efforts with 25 organizers financed by ten unions, aiming to unionize unorganized labor amid upcoming campaign activity.
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Houston
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Wet Highlands Optimisy Club
Lion Organizing Fund
Highlands Optimists Trustees Approve Staff Changes and Budgets
The board noted the athletic budget nearly matches its revenue deficit, estimating taxpayers subsidize about 80 thousand dollars yearly as gate receipts fall short. Resignations of Mrs Chawning O'Dell and Kenneth J Vaytek were accepted and Vaytek will move to Liberty High as assistant principal. A proposal to expand paid absences to include illness or death of a grandchild was discussed. New hires include Frances Sue Adams Ruth Elaine Compton and Charlies Ed 3foak.
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Burnet Elementary School
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Robert E. Lee High
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Baytown Education Association
Frances Sue Adams
Highlands Elementary
Ruth Elaine Compton
Charlies Ed
Highlands Junior Hi
Chargers loan fullback Bobby Jackson to Oakland
San Diego coach Sid Gillman announced the Chargers loaned fullback Bobby Jackson to Oakland of the AFL. No duration or return terms were given. Rookie linebacker J.R. Williams left the squad for personal reasons, from Fresno State, Bakersfield, California. The Chargers continued two weeks of practice at Arkansas State College in Jonesboro.
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Navy's Don Swarner Named SMU Freshman Baseball Coach
Dallas AP report says Don Swarner, ex Navy athlete and current SMU senior engineering student, is appointed freshman baseball coach at Southern Methodist University. He succeeds Francis Eldredge, who was named sports information director after Eldredge left the coaching post.
Bus Crash Kills Eight Including Roy Rogers Kin
A church bus carrying 45 members crashed head on into seven vehicles on U S 102 near San Clemente California. Eight people died including Deborah Lee Rogers adopted daughter of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans and Debora Russell. About 40 were injured. The driver was Rev Lawrence Elion White 49. The group had been delivering aid to La Esperanza Orphanage in Tijuana. The bus, 21 years old, had no emergency exit and struck a palm tree after careening across the highway divider.
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