Smith leads in Texas Democratic governor runoff win
Lt. Gov. Preston Smith defeated Don Yarborough decisively in the Texas Democratic gubernatorial runoff as 73 of 254 counties reported. Smith held 545,721 votes to Yarborough's 406,753 with turnout well below the May 4 primaries, and absentee voting high in some cities.
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Dallas
Tex
Preston Smith
Houston
Don Yarborough
Texas
Smith
Lubbock
Yarborough
Johnson
Blanco County
Ralph Yarborough
D-Tex
Paul Eggers
Wichita Falls
Texas Election Bureau
Memorial Day traffic tolls run below early forecast
The Memorial Day weekend traffic toll through Friday is 353 on the third day, with an anticipated total below the National Safety Council’s initial forecast. Howard Pyle notes the count remains lower than expected, urging continued vigilance as motorists head home. A 625 to 725 range was forecast for the period, with a 608 record from last year.
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Associated Press
Howard Pyle
National Safety Council
Pyle
Wyoming Jurors Excused for Civil Case as Court Schedules Pleas
Wyoming County Circuit Court excused jurors until Wednesday to hear Lonnie Toller versus Kyle Merideth over alleged auto accident damages. Alfred Billy Darnell faces sentencing for breaking and entering, with Monday pleas expected from Benny Toler malicious wounding, Roger Lee Geen breaking and entering, and Paul Davis grand larceny and breaking and entering.
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Wyoming County Circuit Court
Lonnie Toller
Kyle Merideth
D. Grove Moler
Alfred Billy Darnell
Benny Toler
Roger Lee Geen
Paul Davis
Bluefield Daily Telegraph records and publication details
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph, established in 1893, is printed at 412 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia. The Associated Newspapers hold exclusive rights to published dispatches and the publication is distributed for 26.00 per year in West Virginia.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph
Bland Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Associated
West Virginia
McCarthy and Kennedy Clash On Vietnam Policy And Riots
In a televised exchange Kennedy and McCarthy spar over how to handle Vietnam and urban unrest. They fault Johnson's response to riots, while agreeing on de escalation and a role for Communists in a future Saigon government, with sharp exchanges on coalition plans and policy.
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San Francisco
Eugene J. McCarthy
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson
United States
Saigon
ABC
Hubert H. Humphrey
Kennedy
Minnesota
South Vietnam
McCarthy
California
Johnsons Budget Fallout Drives Tax and Spending Debate
Government sources said before the House vote the administration hoped for a $4 billion spending cut but now must live with higher taxes around July 1. Agencies review programs to identify cuts while no cuts hit war spending or debt interest. About $50 billion in defense is outside the Vietnam related cuts and the war costs nearly $30 billion yearly. Civilian programs totaling $39.5 billion face potential controls, including social welfare efforts urged by the Poor People’s campaign.
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Congress
Strikes Hit Alcoa and Reynolds Aluminum Plants Nationwide
About 13 000 AFL CIO Aluminum Workers Union members and 4 150 United Auto Workers members walked out at Alcoa and Reynolds in 12 states amid talks with federal mediators. Steelworkers settle with Alcoa while Reynolds and three others reach deals. Alcoa raises prices to cover higher costs. ingots up 1 cent, fabricated products up 4 percent.
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New York
Afl-Cio
United Steelworkers Union
Afl-Cio Aluminum Workers Union
United Auto Workers Struck Aluminum Co. of America
Alcoa
Reynolds Metal Co
Reynolds
Steelworkers
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Co
Ormet Corp
Olin Aluminum
Boiled Potatoes Tip From Old Boiler Guide
When boiling potatoes add a splash of bacon grease or cooking oil to the water to prevent a sticky ring on the pan. The add-on does not alter the potatoes’ flavor.
Stock market contrarians and timing in crowds
New York observers discuss contrarian investing, noting that crowds move markets but success comes from judging momentum and turning points. Bernard Baruch is cited for timing insights, while experts warn against overreliance on crowd sentiment and data, stressing independent analysis.
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New York
Nana
Bernard Baruch
Stock Exchange
Six Die in Fire at Ile dOrleans Home
Six people perish when a 300 year old house in Ile dOrleans is struck by fire. Victims include four Lachance children aged 22 to 11 and Hermenegilde Vaillancourt, 48. The family, aided by a distant fire brigade, could not save the dwelling after a stove explosion is suspected.
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ST. Jean, Que
Ile d’Orleans
St. Lawrence River
Quebec City
Wilfrid
Agathe
Jeanne d’Arc
Ange Aimee
Reynald
Joseph Lachance
Hermenegilde Vaillancourt
Empires Crack From Within and Trade Empires Rise
Washington article argues empires crack from internal strain while a new maritime trade empire model emerges. It notes Britain and others declined after colonial losses, cites Columbia-Harvard analysis, and highlights Russia building a vast merchant fleet and sea power influencing future global dynamics.
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Nana
Czechoslovakia
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Lincoln Steffens
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Tito
Hiroshima
Columbia-Harvard
Russia
United States
Venice
Genoa
Mediterranean
U.S
Spain Creates Embassy in Singapore Named New Ambassador
Madrid announces the establishment of a Spanish embassy in Singapore and appoints Emilio Beladiez Navarro as ambassador. The move signals closer diplomatic ties between Spain and Singapore.
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Spain
Singapore
Emilio Beladiez Navarro
Deaths and Funerals In Roanoke and Swords Creek Areas
Mrs. Victoria Roberts 60 of Jolo died Friday after a heart attack while visiting a son in Fincastle Virginia. She leaves a large family including eight daughters and five sons. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Church of Christ Rockridge with Rev. A H Baker. burial Roberts Cemetery. Roberta Faye Miller nine died Saturday at home in Kimper Kentucky after a short illness. funeral arrangements pending at Honaker Funeral Home.
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Bradshaw
Helen Justice
Geneva Cooper
English
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Katherine Baker
Opal Bowles
Loraine Munsey
Ed Roberts
Poolesville
Everett Roberts
Rockville
Boyd Roberts
Gaithersburg
Roscoe
Clarence Roberts
Flora McClanahan
Slate
Adam Rowe
Church of Christ
Roberta Faye Miller
Edward
Doris McGhee Miller
Kimper Ky
Swords Creek
Kimper
Patricia
Dana Miller
James Miller
Clarence McGhee
Marion Miller
Honaker Funeral Home
Honaker
Mrs. Rhoda Lee Smith of Norfolk dies after long illness
Mrs. Rhoda Lee Smith 60 of Norfolk Virginia formerly of Vivian West Virginia died in Deep Paul Hospital Norfolk after a long illness. Survived by husband Cecil O. Smith two brothers George Lester Welch and Allen Lester two sisters Oma Sharpe Irvingston California and Alice Costello Logan. Funeral Monday 2 PM Bennett Funeral Chapel North Fork Rev Andy Roe with burial Woodlawn Cemetery Bluewell. Friends may call after 4 PM Sunday. Pallbearers Cecil Sharpe Wilbur Sheets Tony Larkin Sam Sarver Janes Hicks Leo Gattuso Flowerbearers Upland Powhatan WSCS.
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Norfolk
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Deep Paul
Smith
Marion
Cecil O. Smith
George Lester
Welch
Allen Lester
Falls Mills
Oma Sharpe
Irvingston
Alice Costello
Logan
Bennett Funeral Chapel
Northfork
Andy Roe
Woodlawn
Bluewell
Cecil Sharpe
Wilbur Sheets
Tony Larkin
Sam Sarver
Janes Hicks
Leo Gattuso
Richard C Robertson 81 of Narrows dies after long illness
Richard Clinton Robertson 81 of Narrows Virginia died in a Pearisburg hospital after a long illness. Survived by wife Nettie Willis Robertson of Narrows daughter J A Mowles Jr of Harmon son Paul R Robertson two sisters and four grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm Kathleen Memorial Methodist Church Narrows with burial Cedar Grove Cemetery Narrows. Riffe's Funeral Home Narrows in charge.
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Richard Clinton Robertson
Narrows
Pearisburg
Robertson
Giles County
Nettie Willis Robertson
J. A. Mowles, Jr
Harmon, Va
Paul R. Robertson
Earl C. Gibson
Roanoke
Joe Hare
Clifton Forge
Sylvia Suppin Robertson
Kathleen Memorial Methodist Church
Cedar Grove
Riffe
Helen Keller Dies At 87 In Boston Following Illness
The article recalls Helen Keller's long life from birth to death at 87, noting her bed-ridden final years and memories shared by her companion Winifred Corbally. It highlights Keller receiving the Medal of Freedom in 1964 and her transformative relationship with teachers Anne Sullivan Macy and Polly Thompson.
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Miss Keller
Winifred Corbally
Earth
Johnson
Perkins Institution For the Blind
Boston
Anne Sullivan Macy
Miss Sullivan
Miss Kaler
Cild
Mrs. Macy
Polly Thompson
Funerals for Harmon and Clemons Held in Virginia and West Virginia
Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Macie Alma Harmon 72 of Bluefield Virginia at 3 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church with two ministers officiating. Burial followed at Grandview Memory Gardens with pallbearers named. Also today a funeral for Mrs. Blanche Ashworth Clemons 80 of Princeton was conducted at George W Seaver Chapel with Rev. B W John officiating. Burial followed at Monte Vista Cemetery with pallbearers listed.
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Clemons
Blanche Ashworth
Princeton
George W. Seaver
B. W. John
Monte Vista
Henry Warden
Robert Richards
Clarence Butte
Joe Lilly
L. J. Pace
Claude Blankenship
Cleveland Indians top pitching staff earns eight straight shutouts
Gabe Paul, president of the Cleveland Indians, rewards each pitcher with a suit after eight shutouts this season. He aims to build the best pitching staff in the majors and praises the hurlers for their run of shutouts.
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Associated Press
Cleveland Indians
Gabe Paul
Paul
Mars
Christopher Newport College to Become Four Year Institution
William and Mary President Paschall announced that Christopher Newport College will be elevated to a four year degree granting institution by 1970 71 with full third year next year and fourth year in 1970 71 The board asked careful planning for concentration programs meeting faculty library and enrollment criteria and for approval by the State Council of Higher Education.
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Newport News
Davis Y. Paschall
College of William and Mary
Christopher Newport College
Paschall
William and Mary Board of Visitors
Williamsburg
State Council of Higher Education
Eight Players Sign With Philly Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles announce the signing of eight veterans and taxi squad members. The list includes offensive guard Dick Hart offensive tackle Dave Graham and running backs Dan Berry and Jim Bohl among others with defensive linemen Dave Lince Dean Wink Woody Marcks and Fran Molden also signed.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
National Football League
Dick Hart
Dave Graham
Dave Lince
Dean Wink
Woody Marcks
Fran Molden
Dan Berry
Jim Bohl
Mira Signs 1968 Cincinnati AFL Contract
Cincinnati ap Half back Joe Mira the 15th round pick has signed with the Cincinnati Ben gals of the AFL Mira is the younger brother of NFL quarterback George Mira and played for the University of Miami Fla where he averaged about four yards per carry and 20 yards per reception.
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Cincinnati
Joe Mira
Cincinnati Bengals
Mira
George Mira
San Francisco
University of Miami
Fla
Viet Cong Holdout in Saigon Sparks Fighting in Cholon
AP reports remnants of a Viet Cong commando company in the Chinese section of Cholon, Saigon. Government troops and police sealed a five block area as a platoon of 25 to 30 guerrillas faced rangers and police in heavy house to house fighting. An American unit led by S Sgt Larry Goods of Newark destroyed a Viet Cong hideout on the second floor. A 20 minute truce allowed several hundred refugees to escape.
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Saigon
Cholon
John T. Wheeler
Larry Goods
Newark
N.J
Goods
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