Danube Gorge to be flooded by joint Yugoslav Romanian project
A $300 million plan by Yugoslavia and Romania aims to convert the Iron Gate gorge on the Danube into a giant lake within seven years. The project includes a dam and hydroelectric plant, a system of locks, and chambers to lift ships between the lake and downstream river sections, financed by both governments and other Danube nations.
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Secret Florida Arsenal Bared After Bomb Raid
Boston AP report by John Raymond details secret Florida arsenals, a makeshift air fleet, and gun running by Cuban exiles aiming to overthrow Fidel Castro. It describes a Havana refinery raid, hidden arms caches in Miami, and a clandestine group led by Alexander J. Rorke Jr seeking students for revolutionary actions.
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Violynn IL
Showers Bring Relief To Wide Areas Of Texas
Widespread showers eased drought conditions across Texas with the Weather Bureau noting relief in Rio Grande Valley and South Plains. Measurable rains touched Brownsville McAllen Muleshoe and Lubbock while North Central Texas saw scattered showers. Marfa reports 1.20 inches in 20 minutes with marble sized hail. peanut oil yield noted from a ton of shelled peanuts.
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Texas
Associated Press
Weather Bureau
Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville
McAllen
South Plains
Muleshoe
Lubbock
Wichita Falls
Mineral Wells
Fort Worth
Big Bend
Marfa
Goodwill Bags To Be Returned Next Tuesday
Baytown pupils in 20 schools will return bags of clothing and shoes next Tuesday ending the annual drive. The Thrift Exchange and Goodwill Industries of Houston sponsor the effort to provide free clothing to needy children year round. Last year 349 children received assistance as families were asked to ensure bag return and pickup by a Goodwill truck.
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Goodwill Industries
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Baytown Goodwill
Richard B. Battarbee
H. L. Wert
Texas Briefs Highlighted By Crashes And Appointments
A seven month old infant died and four others were injured in a head on collision near Lubbock. In Houston the Texas Osteopathic convention opens with 300 doctors. Dallas sees 300 taxi drivers vote on union representation as NLRB orders a certification election. Waco lawyer Jack B. McClellan becomes the 15000th member of the State Bar of Texas. Funeral services set for George Cowden in Pearsall. he was a rancher and San Antonio Fat Stock Show director. EH. L. Hunt says he does not back any 1964 presidential candidate. Galveston reports sea trials for the nuclear ship Savannah. Thurman Covey, welfare official, dies from highway crash injuries near Spicewood Texas.
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Antonio Jiminez
Dallas
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters
National Labor Relations Board
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Waco
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Austin
Fort Worth
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Cowden
San Antonio
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Hunt
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State Department of Public Welfare
Covey
Spicewood
iDeer Unwelcome In Philadelphia Area
iDeer have become unwelcome guests in Lower Moreland Township Montgomery County according to residents. The deer reportedly escaped a vacant estate feasting on gardens and fruit trees then resting on lawns. Police and residents discuss handling the situation as a nuisance.
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Philadelphia
Lower Moreland Township
Montgomery County
Lloyd J. Davis
Russell Pletcher
Broadway
la Porte
Lower Moreland
Baylor Plans Staffing Of New City-County Hospital
Baylor University agrees to staff the new city county hospital in Houston. A 70 day dispute between Houston and Harris County blocked occupancy of the multimillion dollar Texas Medical Center project. Moving operations are expected to begin early next week as staffing expands to include the old Jefferson Davis Hospital.
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Texas Medical Center
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Fanfani's Days As Premier Numbered in Italy
In Rome AP reports Amintore Fanfani and the Christian Democrats face a fragile coalition after a weak election showing. The party loses votes while the left gains, raising pressure for a new government as internal splits and external pressures test the alliance with the Socialists and Communists.
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Salen
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Alment
Dredge Bill Advances In Senate Panel
A Senate committee approved a substitute version of a House bill regulating shell dredging. Sen. Culp Krueger said the measure gives the Game Commission permissive authority on dredging applications, while Sen. A. R. Schwartz warned it prioritizes the dredging industry over fishermen and conservation. Bracewell of Houston argued four cement plants rely on fossil shells and need permission to expand markets.
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