New Texas Disaster Center Born From Carla’s Wake Flag
The state opens a 630000 disaster control center in Austin built after Hurricane Carla. The buried facility with concrete roof and rock base can withstand shocks and supports instant cross-agency communication. It features a 190-person shelter, multiple offices, decontamination areas, and shared funding by state and federal governments.
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Jet Park Rest Area Opens On Interstate 104 Near San Antonio
Texas highway officials debut the Safety Rest Area styled as Jet Park along Interstate 104 east toward San Antonio. The twin 1,200 foot by 107 foot parks feature arbors with fireplaces wood and an incinerator concrete tables benches and planter boxes. Texas plans about 85 such interstate rest areas by 1972 with 3 7 mile spacing and varied designs using native stone.
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Britain May Sell 10 Planes To Red China
London report says Red China may pay 12 million pounds for 10 British Comet jetliners. The RAF uses a converted Comet as a high speed military transport. Earlier in 1961 Britain agreed to sell six Viscount airliners to Red China amid U S protests.
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Ex-Boy Returns to Nostalgic Monett Town
Washington correspondent recalls Monett Missouri on a nostalgia trip. He notes population about 5359, old industries fading, railroad yards transformed, and a 69 member high school class this year, with most graduates seeking opportunities elsewhere.
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