Alberta name fuels blame in door lock report
In a local note, C. L. Combs blames Alberta for a door locking incident after the husband usually calls her Bert. DRT seeks more artifacts from Texas history for a new Alamo museum opening this fall, asking donors to contact Mrs. Douglas Marley at the Alamo. A separate line mentions a driver avoiding a collision with a dog as a pickup truck rolled on.
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Bob Cantrell
Alberta
C. L. Combs
Bert
C. L
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Texas
Alamo
DRT
Museem
Alamo Museum
Douglas Marley
San Antonio
Firemen Hope Rain Breaks Dry Spell
Volunteer firefighters say the hot dry spell could spark prairie grass fires if it continues. George Munger warns that in a couple of weeks a rash of grass fires may occur as people test for burn. Business has been dull for the firemen in recent weeks.
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George Munger
Water well site debated in rural Fannin County
Tom Melbulmes of Trenton voices concern over the proposed water supply well for the Southwest Fannin Water Supply Corporation. He notes locals question the site just north of Trenton and mentions Arthur Latimer, famed for his water witching, claimed not to be consulted on the exact location. Latimer says he was not brought in to choose the site. In past times drilling relied on a water witcher to assess producible locations.
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Tom Melbulmes
Trenton Tribune
Southwest
Fannin Water Supply Corporation
Fannin County
Trenton
Arthur L Atimer Witeh
Latimer
August Will Be Cooler Month
The weather bureau predicts the eastern two thirds of the nation will be cooler than usual this month with heavier precipitation on the east coast and in the south. The west is expected to be hotter and drier, with near normal heat along the Atlantic seaboard and northeast and subnormal rain in the northern plains and northern Mississippi valley.
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Washington
Rate Hike Granted for Rail Freight by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved rail freight rate increases totaling about 300 million dollars annually, averaging roughly 3.5 percent. The last rise was 1.7 percent in 1960 as railroads cited higher operating costs and lower profits on invested capital.
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Washington
UPI
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Riots Erupt Near White House Arrests in D C and Six Cities
Riots broke out near the White House and in six other cities. United Press International reports four dozen arrests as racial violence flared nationwide. Milwaukee saw the worst violence with three dead in the night. Other flareups occurred in San Bernardino California West Palm Beach Florida Erie Pennsylvania Providence Rhode Island and Portland Oregon. More than a dozen youths were involved.
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United Press International
Whtte
Milwaukee
San Bernardino
Calif
West Palm Beach
Fla
Erie
Washington
White House
Paratroops Leave Detroit After Riots
Federal paratroopers from the 101st Airborne began flying out of Detroit as Gov. George Romney lifted the city curfew and opened bars. About 1,500 troops were slated to depart. 82nd Airborne remaining, while National Guardsmen patrolled streets. Riots, fires, and looting had marked the prior days across several cities.
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Detroit
API
Geroge Romney
101St Airborne Division
Selfridge Air Force Base
Here
John Throckmorton
82Nd Airborne Division
Ft. Brage
N.C
Selfridge
State Fu
Romney
U.S
Milwaukee
Newark
Michigan
George Romney
Jhhnson
Providence
R.I
Erie
West Palm Beach
Fla
Washington
Johnson
Impromtu
Plans Modified For FM Road Due To Timber Creek Bridge
The Texas Highway Commission revised farm-to-market road plans at the Jake Bonham Timber creek site. New designs propose bridges across the reservoir at a cost of 352000 dollars, with funds not yet available. The road will follow the existing White Shed road route.
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Texas Highway Commission
Jake Bonham
Timber Creek
White Shed
Firemen Injured In Warehouse Fire On West Side Square
Two firefighters were hurt Monday night while tackling a small blaze in a rear warehouse near Mcliver’s and Duke and Ayres. Fire officials suspect arson, noting a trash box fire along the south wall. witnesses denied starting the fire. The fire damaged the ceiling and smoke spread to adjacent businesses.
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Mionday Nent
Billy Joe Nelms
Hop Bethel
Marshall Fergnson
Mcliver's
Duke and Ayres
Duke and
Ayres
McIvers
Fergus
Bill Hembree
Milwaukee
Arab Leaders Gather in Beirut to Smooth Rivalries and Plan Summit
Representatives of all Arab states met in Khartoum to ease long standing feuds and organize an Arab chiefs summit. Ben Gurion urged mass resettlement of captured Jordanian lands to secure Israeli control. UN truce chief began a third round near the Suez Canal to fix a cease fire line.
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Khartoum
Israel
David Ben-Gurion
U.N
Suez Canal
Crirg
Middle
Arrab League
Palestine Liberation Oragianization
PLO
Arou
Ben-Gurion
Israel Astso
Hebrew University
Mount Sc
Lake Bonham project clears hurdle with dam plan approval
The Texas Water Rights Commission approved Timber Creek dam specifications allowing bids for the entire project including dam, treatment plant, storage tanks, and water lines. The Economic Development Administration must still sign off, with bids set after publication. completion aimed for mid 1968. The project totals seven contracts and will supply about 7 million gallons daily once finished.
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Lake Bonham
Timber Creek
Texas Water Rights Commission
William E. Berger
Bonham Municipal Water Authority Board
The
Economic Development Administration
Lake Authority
EDA
Austin
Water Authority Board
Walter Hicks
Wisenbaker, Fix and Associates
Oor
Lake Board
Hooper& Rosser
Bonham
Jones Field
North Bonham
Storms Forecast for Bonham Area Amid Heat Wave
The U S Weather Bureau warns of possible thunderstorms in the Bonham area late tonight or early Wednesday with a slight temperature drop expected Wednesday. Bonham saw light showers and a 101 degree peak Monday, while Sherman reported damaging lightning and a rapid 104 to 68 degree drop. Heat records tied across Texas as cooler air moves in by midweek.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Bonham
Sherman
Texas
Commitments To Be Eyed
Washington (UPI) congressional fears of another Vietnam grow amid Congo and Mideast crises. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Fulbright introduces a sense of the Senate resolution to require affirmative action by both executive and legislative branches before a national commitment. The proposal, discussed in a closed meeting, aims to recapture Congress’s foreign affairs power and could influence presidential conduct.
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Washington
Allies Break Viet Cong Offensive in Mekong Delta Drive
About 15 000 American and South Vietnamese troops struck 60 miles south of Saigon, crushing a Viet Cong offensive. Officials say roughly 350 Communists were killed, 18 Americans killed and 16 wounded, with Viet Minh casualties higher. Prisoners estimate a unit of 700 decimated.
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Saigon
API
Mekong
U.S
Fred V. Weyand
Asia
Weyand
Big Men
Evidence Begins In Fannin County Broad casting Co. Suit
Evidence started Tuesday morning in the civil case of Fannin County Broadcasting Co. Inc. versus Ray Wells and Ray Wells doing business as Station KFYN. A jury was selected early Tuesday after Monday afternoon was spent questioning prospective jurors.
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Fannin County Broadcasting Co., Inc
Ray Wells
KFYN
Spokane and Yakina Named After Indian Tribes
Spokane and Yakima in Washington were named after local Native American tribes. The attribution reflects historical naming practices by early settlers and regional authorities.
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Spokane and
Yakina, Wash
Trenton-Randolph State 12 section completed in Texas
The 7.3 mile Trenton Randolph segment of State 12 was completed July 28 by R W McKinney contractor. Work began Aug 15 1966 at Trenton intersection with US 69 and includes 44 foot wide right of way and two 13 foot lanes with 9 foot shoulders.
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Trenton-Randolph
State 12
Bonham-Randolph
Lewis W. Clement
Texas Highway Department
R. W. McKinney
Nacogdoches-Leonard
Bonham-Randulph
Trenton
Dalph
Collin County
Randolph
Burns Cemetery
Tne Foundation Geuese
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Henry W. Maier
Maier
By Walter Logan
Regi
Leathernecks
Mekong Delta
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