Legal action challenges districting laws in Harris County case
The federal three judge court will hear arguments on a suit filed by Harris County officials challenging state districting laws. Plaintiffs claim the laws discriminate, seeking to strike down congressional and other districting provisions as unconstitutional. Names and locations of many plaintiffs and attendees are listed among court-related details.
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Bo Grin
CAM Purelion
Harris Counts
St Hardton Houston
Heanard
Fort 4H
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Franklin Spears
Sen Ane Imio
Ste Jature
Feder
Houston
Arei Lor Ingraham
John R. Brown
James Noel
Connally Memorial Recalled as Nation’s Giant Leader
U S District Judge Joe Ingraham denied a motion to remand part of the domed stadium work stoppage suit to state court. The case, filed after locals idled on the job, now awaits federal jurisdiction ruling. In memory, Connally is praised for Civil Rights courage and wartime service. His son Ben Connally is a federal judge in Houston. The obituary notes his birthplace in McLennan County Texas, education at Baylor and UT law, and past marriages. The piece quotes remembrances of his influence and character shaped by World War I and Pearl Harbor reactions.
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Waco
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Louise Clarkson
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Ben Connelly
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Morris Sheppard
Texas
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Tyler
Asbury Lenox
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Pearl Harbor
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General Hospital
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Arfis
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Roosevelt
Theft Report Involving Jim Carter Used Car Co Lot
James D. Carter owner of Jim Carter Used Car Co reports the theft of two radios a steering wheel and a two barrel carburetor from a car on his lot. Estimated value about 25 dollars. The theft occurred sometime between Saturday morning and 11 a.m. Sunday.
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Jim Carter
Mayor Urges Bi-Racial Civic Panel In Buy Town
Mayor Lee Liggett urges civic clubs to join a Bi-Racial Committee to broaden city planning and human relations efforts in Buy Town. Volunteers praise government outreach and push for active participation, aiming to form a Human Relations Committee with broader activity and self-help motivation.
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Avtown
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Cougars Win 28-16 Powder Puff Fundraiser
In Mont Belvieu a large crowd watched Barbers Hill High School host a powder puff football game between the Cougars and BH Wildcats to raise funds for the junior class. Carvelynne Leonard and Linda Sue Brazell led scoring with long runs and conversions. Desiree McGinty contributed a 21 yard TD for the Wildcats, Dottie Tilton intercepted and returned a 72 yard TD, and Cyndi Shepard added a 23 yard score. Queen candidates Elton Forbus and Charles Aycock, with Bill Kilgore elected queen, received a ragweed bouquet.
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Linda Sue Brazell
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Wildscats
Dottie Tilton
Cougar
Miss McGinty
Cyndi Shepard
Bill Kilgore
College Plans Expanded Vocational Program At Local Institute
A.B. Stark led a discussion on enlarging the college's vocational and technical offerings to match the academic program in quality. The dean stated 80 percent of high school grads are capable of further training and predicted increased demand for academic and pre professional courses as the program grows. Proposals include extended machinist and welding courses, with space freed by new facilities to be used for vocational training.
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Joe Horeczy
Rundell
Lee College
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World News Roundup From Global Leaders and Local Unrest
Reports place three men trapped in Germany while leaders Ahmed Ben Bella and King Hassan arrive in Mali to discuss border issues. The Vatican moves on Mary doctrine, Playgirl Keeler faces trial in London, journalists push for less secrecy, Philadelphia sees race riots, Goldwater's campaign options loom, Eisenhower chairs the English Speaking Union, Mrs Turner found dead, and Mrs Milton Box named to Texas Republican Women leadership.
Grand Jury No-Bill In Houston Bingo Case
Grand jury finds insufficient evidence to indict in the Houston bingo case. Foreman B G Rice criticizes Briscoe and McGill while noting 19 police involved in the raid and 64 others released without charges. Grand jury operating independently of district attorney and police.
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Grand Jury
Cool Front From Walene Drops Baytown Temps
A cool front moved into Baytown Tuesday night lowering temperatures to around go degrees with forecasters predicting a high near 88 degrees. The system slid south from the north and cooled overnight to a Tuesday low of about 66, with officials warning drought conditions may persist in parts of Texas Baytown area.
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Charges Against 13 GP Youths To Be Set As Pending
Baytown Police Chief Forche plans to recommend to City Attorney Chandler that charges against 13 Galena Park youths, who defaced Memorial Stadium on the 50 yard line during the Baytown Gilena Park game, be placed on pending status. The youths, ages 16 and 17, could avoid charges if they pay for field damage of 350 and commit no further offenses within two years. Eight additional youths were later implicated. district officials estimate field damage at 350.
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Bob Forche
George Chandler
Galena Park
Memorial Stadium
Forche
Galene Park
Baytown-Gilena Park
Stephenson Children Suffer Series of Appendicitis
MOAMI Fla AP The Davis Stephenson three children Karen 11 Brenda 6 and Sigrid 4 all had appendicitis within three weeks. "We couldn't believe it" said Mr Stephenson. Doctors and the insurance company couldn't believe it. The last operation was just a week ago and the three are doing well.
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Davis Stephenson
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Brenda
Sigrid
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Theft at Hughes Trim Shop Sparks Radio Loss
A radio belonging to Don M. Fregia, an employee of Hughes Trim Shop, was stolen from Hughes Trim Shop at 53 M Malo. The radio, valued at $28, was taken sometime between 3 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Monday after a window was broken.
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German beauty linked to Washington controversy
Washington AP report on Rep H R Gross demanding disclosure of a West German beauty identified as Mrs Elly Rometsch who returned to Germany after alleged exploits with Washington figures. FBI probe noted she was not deported. defense minister called the affair harmless while rumors tied her to the Baker investigations and Quorum Club.
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Health Officials Warn of Smoked Whitefish Botulism Link
State Health Commissioner J E Peavy ordered destruction of certain bak or plastic bagged shipments of smoked whitefish after the FDA linked the fish to fatal botulism outbreaks in Tennessee and Michigan. Houston health director Dr C A Pigford said no fish have been found or distributed locally.
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Great Lakes
J. E. Peavy
Austin
Associated Press
Peavy
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Tennessee
Michigan
Houston
C. A. Pigford
I. Peavy
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