Texas Future Hinges on River-Sized Canal
Texas officials and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Floyd Dominy urged a state spanning canal to secure long term growth. He argued water from East Texas streams would flow through a statewide canal to boost East and West Texas irrigation, floor control, and industrial expansion, warning Texas growth hinges on the project.
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Austina
Texas
Floyd Dominy
Bureau of Reclamation
Erxas
Dominy
Doeming
Fair Trial Issue Eyed By Senate
Senate subcommittees open four day hearings on protecting fair trial rights without stifling press freedom. Morse proposes a $1000 contempt penalty for obstructing court proceedings by releasing information before proper filing. Witnesses include Morse, Atty. Gen. Vinson, and AP and ASNE spokesmen as debate broadens across courts and press groups.
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Washington
Senate
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Morse
Fred Vinson
Associated Press Managing Editors Association
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Dixie Flyer Ends 30 Mile Run From Atlanta to Evansville
One of the nation’s first long distance passenger trains, the Dixie Flyer, makes its final 30 mile run from Atlanta to Evansville on Sept 71. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad said the train, dating to 1885, runs at substantial losses. The trip took about 20 hours.
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Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
Evansville
Ind
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Figer
World Bank approves larger loan for Liberia roads
The World Bank announced an increase of one million dollars in the five million loan it granted Liberia in January 1964 to build and improve roads.
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Washington
World Bank
Liberia
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