Ice Show Tragedy Rocks Indianapolis Crowd
An explosion at an Indianapolis ice show finale hurled debris into the audience, killing 62 and injuring many as authorities confirmed a high casualty count. The disaster followed a second blast in Marietta, Georgia, earlier, with seven dead and 25 wounded. Red Cross and coroners’ offices tallied 62 dead after checks across six hospitals and mortuaries with 365 listed as injured or affected.
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Indianapolis
API
Ite
United States
Marietta
Indianapolis Isles
Red Cross
Civil Defense
BEAST
Dome completes Harris County Domed Stadium truss
U S Steel's American Bridge Division crew hoisted the final steel truss for the World's first domed stadium in Houston. Dignitaries including AL Porter Bill Eliott Ray Lyons Jr and John J Lyons Jr attended a topping out luncheon as the last piece was raised 200 feet and decorated with an American flag and Colt 45 pennant.
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Fred Hartman Houston
U.S. Steel
American Bridge Division
AL. A. Porter
American Bridge
Bill Eliott
Harris County Judie
Ray
Houstan Ly Association
John J. Lyons Jr
International Association At Bridge
Harris County
Sun Spots Event for Retarded Children
Sun Spots for Retarded Children runs 9 AM to 5 PM Friday at Hore Star Ket 51 Teen Canteen. Horace Mann Teen Canteen hosts a dance 7:30 PM to 3:20 AM Saturday. Weather: mostly cloudy Friday clearing Saturday with cooler temperatures around 92 degrees Friday and tidal information for Saturday.
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Teen Canteen
Horace Mann
Baytown Teens and Local Notables in News Roundup
Baytown students at Sam Houston State Teachers College spent time practice teaching. ROTC sweethearts Ginger Lawrence and Marilyn Huliquist are noted in college life. News snippets include Boy Scout Kenneth Lemmon earning a life scout award, birthday notices, Halloween decorations, naval training updates, and local events from Houston Kiwanis to UNICEF fundraiser results.
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Ginger Lawrence
Baytown
Marilyn Huliquist
Portelare
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Ginger
Marilyn
Kenneth Lemmon
Wooster
Michael O’rear
Nassau
Joseph Connealy
Ann- Duns Edwards
Sandra Barrett
June Mosley
Ollie Redden
Betty Cook
Harold Eltenler
Jane Pool
Joanne
Ernest
Donna Holfpaulr
Minnie Alice Robertson
Ida
Maude’ Haynes
Houston
Cold Front To Lower Houston Area 46 Degrees
The Weather Bureau forecast a cold front from the Pacific moving into the Baytown area bringing a low of 46 degrees Friday morning. Highs near 85 today, with no rain expected. Texas reports its first snow of the season near the New Mexico line and freezing temps across parts of the Panhandle.
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Westher Bureau
Houston
Baytown
Interae Fay Pinhi
Weather Bureau
Pacific
Canada
Texas
New
Associated Press
New Mexico
Dalhartth
Muleshoe
Gulf of Mexico
Ft Larkines del Hin
Texama
Satindas Croening
Panhandie
South Plains
Red River Valley
Figuring town attacks and cease fire order issued
The Kerian forces press Figuring, a Murotean town, in mass but King Hassan I orders withdrawal and signals no counterattack though a cease fire is sought. Secret Union reports a space venture, Kennedy era funding surfaced, and there are pleas for public records access while racial tension flares at public sites.
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Hassan 1
Sips
Gas Blast Kills Seven in Marietta Georgia Store
A gas leak caused a disastrous explosion at a crowded Halloween event in Marietta, Georgia. Seven died and 25 were injured as firefighters and civil defense workers searched for victims. The blast shattered a two story concrete store and damaged nearby shops while hundreds of attendees gathered for Halloween activities.
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Marifta
Ector
Wennan’ Jones
Jones
Georgia
Matrietta
Allanta
Joe Ben’ Aters
Terry
T. Toes
Sture
Ofelia Svatt
Marie Barfield
Raytown jail trusty missing after breakout
A trusted inmate at a Raytown jail escaped after being arrested Wednesday night on charges of running six red lights and driving without a license. A dispatcher said the back door to a car was left open and the man simply walked off. Police are seeking him.
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Raytown
Claby
Bronks
Ater
US Corporation
Barney Lo
Local Grander Exporters Face District Rivalry At Hopper Field
Baytown and Brazosport expect key starters sidelined as Ganders and Exporters renew Tigame rivalry at Freeport Hopper Field. The winner stays in chase of unbeaten Pasallena, while Galena Park 7 also in the mix, with injuries shaping lineup changes.
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Dime Woohns
Sun Sports
Baytown
Brazesport
Fréeport
Hopper Field
VIA
Pasallena
Ancet
Galena Park
Pets Annel
Iback
Kirk Mann
Girona Park
George Rincon
Mann
Halloween Real Quiet In Baytown
Baytown police report a quiet Halloween with over 50 calls but no major incidents. Minor eye throwing complaints and street fires were reported. four youths were arrested for malice mischief, and no fires were found in Baytown streets.
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East Hai
Bay
Baytown
de Partment
EE Pol Tumner
Baykin
Vincent Cast
Wayne
Rurad
Mater
Brigadiers Hope Bubblegum Magic Fares At Homecoming
Wanda Orton reports the Lee Brigadiers perform a spirited Halloween themed routine at the field house as they gear up for Friday’s game. The junior senior band presents geometric formations while the flags and snare sections showcase intricate maneuvers ahead of halftime.
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Wanda Orton Iil
Lee
Der
Brigu- Wiers
Ruth
Karen C Calhoun
Jeannine Lyams
Ditvna Vaughan
Connie Thomas
Mag Heutenanitty
Drummi
Didne Hast
Silat Fean
Vishi
Forquesii
Janelred Visterhuyst
Dane Altai
Ter Eriagor
Role Shved
Nancy Rowe
George Ami
Minday
Jason
Nathy Auie James
Iris Nein
Bart Wilt
Oyster Dredging Battle Roils Texas Coast
Oyster fishermen and dredgers clash as a court injunction fights ongoing permits. Texas Parks and Wildlife issued dredging permits to WO Haden Co for state tracts near Oyster reefs while legal actions challenge the plan.
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Erie
Galveston
Austin
Bednarix
Walt
Suthdgy
Lars Ty Totnbeck
TVS Gystetr Siners Associa
Wetari
Horn
Heck
Lewyers
Texas
Parks and Wildlife
WO Haden Co
Houston
Federal judge injunction on tax split derision case
Bulletin from Americus notes federal judges grant injunction in a tax split derision case. Mention of ReneS prosecution and charges under administration tracts, with references to a fall period and jointis appearing in the text.
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Americus
Ital
Military coup rocks Saigon as Diem regime falls
A revolt erupted in Saigon with a junta of 34 generals seizing the Defense Ministry, naval HQ, and police compound. Diem and adviser-brother Nhu reportedly killed. Saigon palace attacked. Marines surrounded police HQ. U.S. officials in Washington assess the situation as Ambassador Lodge plans consultations.
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State Department
Defense Ministry
Naval
Saigon
Hof
Tokyo
Dien
Neo
Dinh Nhu
Diem
Eltéed i Palace
National’ Police
Navy
Sring
Citi
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Kennedy
White House
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Mim
Sodigon
U.S
Hen Fot Lodge
Repi
South Viet Nam
Lodge
Lone Saiwin
Umill Saturda Sagi
Nam
Harry DD. Felt
Pacific
Southeast Asia
Pentagon orders move of forces to South Vietnam
AP wire reports a Pentagon announcement stating the movement of U S military forces toward South Vietnam is for protection of Americans and to spare evacuation. President Secretary McNamara directs the action, with Joint Chiefs and Admiral Felt issuing the order to protect American lives in South Vietnam.
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United States
South
Pentagon
A.soforres
Viet Nam
Athur
Ivesler
McNamara
Viet-Nam
Pacific
Editorial Outlaw The Poll Tax In Texas Vote
An editorial argues to repeal the poll tax, urging a yes vote in November and noting federal action may end poll taxes for federal elections. It recalls past opposition, the school fund link, and urges broad support across parties, with a call to cast votes for repeal and for a nationwide end to the tax.
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Texas
U. S
Baythen Sun
League of Women Voters
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Eddie
Carver High School
Prairie View Arm College
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Baytown Research Center
Unicef
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
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Don Settle
Retail Merchants Committee
Chamber of Commere
Robert G. Feinberg
S. W. Dobson
Huntsville
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Thelma Morgan
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