FM 273 Widening Plans Announced in Fannin County
County Judge Choice Moore announced right of way deeds from the Veterans Land Board and eight channel easements totaling 102 instruments for FM 273 improvements in Fannin County. Instruments cover from Lamasco Road to Telephone, with 84 deeds and 10 Veterans land Board deeds noted.
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County to widen farm road FM 273 pending right of way
Judge Moore reports the State Highway Department approved FM 273 widening from SH 78 at Kueckelhan's corner to FM 1396 but the county has not started. Two tracts remain to be acquired and officials will seek signatures on deeds and easements. The county bears all right of way costs.
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Editorial targets young male drivers in Texas policy push
The Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs forwards a San Antonio Express editorial criticizing males ages 16 to 25 for risky driving. It cites higher insurance costs, 8 400 annual deaths among unaware drivers, and urges education, restraint, and better driving manners to lower crash rates.
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Texas Delegates Instructed To Demonstrate For Johnson
Texas delegates to the Democratic National Convention received instructions on how to demonstrate for Senator Lyndon B. Johnson as the nominating session opened. Governor Price Daniel urged support for George Smathers and Robert B. Mayer as backers to aid their candidates. Daniel noted the platform was hard to swallow but could help their ticket and cited Southern carry potential. He also said Delaware would back Johnson all the way.
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Cooling System At Convention Delivers Ice For Delegates
Engineers from Carrier report the Memorial Sports Arena air conditioning can supply a 100 pound block of ice for every delegate and spectator at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.
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Adlai Wins Rowdy Welcome at Democratic Convention
Adlai E. Stevenson partisans hailed the rousing reception at the Democratic National Convention as proof he would be nominated again. Kennedy backers cried foul while Monroney predicted a Stevenson Kennedy ticket by the fourth or fifth ballot. DiSalle accused Stevenson supporters of packing seats in the arena to stampede the gathering.
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Showers Forecast In Bonham Area
Widely scattered thundershowers are forecast for the Bonham area through Thursday with slightly cooler maximums. Tuesday's high reached 99 degrees, just under the century mark, the season's high so far. Thunderstorms dumped heavy rains on parts of the Texas Panhandle and Plains and may move into central and eastern Texas tonight and Thursday. Temperatures remain near normal for five days. Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers in the south portion Thursday night.
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Belgium Sends Troop Reinforcements to Congo Crisis
Belgian Prime Ministers Lumumba and Kasa Vubu order troops to protect Belgian nationals and Europeans in the Congo as 14 companies totaling about 3000 men are flown in. Gen Georges Cumont takes command, while U.S. seeks 3000 troops to help restore order amid mutinous Congolese forces.
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Khrushchev Seeks Latin Visit Before Cuba Trip
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev seeks invitations to visit at least one more Latin American capital before fixing a date for a possible Cuban visit. Cuban officials recently returned from tours behind the Iron Curtain say he may come during July 26 celebrations, but sources expect he wants broader Latin American outreach first.
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Democrats Back Civil Rights Platform At Democratic Convention
The Democratic Party endorsed a strong civil rights plank at its 1960 convention, widening the North South rift. Southern delegates resisted but did not walk out, hoping to protect Lyndon B. Johnsons presidential prospects while Kennedy supporters urged a firm commitment to rights for Negroes and other minorities.
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Delegates Begin to Lose Former Apathy at Democratic Convention
At Los Angeles the Democratic national convention opened late in the afternoon with Lyndon B. Johnson attacking Kennedy's wealth and his father's stance on Hitler while Kennedy fought to hold the lead as delegates milled. First ballot tallies showed Kennedy with about 736 votes of 761 required, Johnson around 424, Symington 80, Stevenson 67, with many votes uncommitted as talks of defection swirled amid a charged nominating session.
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Tougher Attitude Stern Warning Sent To Russian Premier
The United States delivered a stern note to the Kremlin warning that Russia would face serious consequences if it shoots down more U S planes over international waters. The note followed the July 1 downing of an RB 17 over the Barents Sea and demanded release of two captured crew members and access to survivors, bodies, and wreckage for joint search.
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U S Ships Avoid Troop Deployment Amid Congo Crisis
Washington reports Eisenhower opposes sending American troops to Congo even for a U.N. police role. The United States rushes the aircraft carrier Wasp to protect nationals while preferring airlift support from regional countries. Congo authorities seek UN aid and 3,000 U.S. troops immediately.
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UT Oil Lease Auction Draws Million Dollar Bid Sum
The 42nd public sale of University of Texas oil and gas lands drew about 1.3 million dollars from bids on 70 tracts. Texas Gulf Producing Co led with bids totaling 2.01 million for two Cane County sections, as bidders targeted tracts across Andrews Pecos Ward Loving Kerr counties and a 26284 acre block in Apache County. George Apple of M-Kinney acted as the auctioneer and spokesman for the bids.
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Mexican Students Demonstrate Against U S Actions in Mexico City
Thousands of students marched past the U S Embassy and burned an American flag before the presidential palace in Mexico City protesting U S intervention. riot police used tear gas to disperse the crowd after at least seven arrests. Demonstrators targeted a hotel popular with American tourists and reached the Zocalo near President Lopez Mateos residence. No injuries reported.
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Four Men Eager For Weep Nod
LOS ANGELES, UP I Sen John F Kennedy kept alive VP hopes of three midwestern governors and a western senator all eager to be his running mate. Kennedy also eyed Sen Stuart Symington for second spot though Symington favours the presidential race. The candidates acknowledged were Gov Orville Freeman of Minnesota Gov Hershel Loveless of Iowa and George Docking of Kansas and Sen Henry M Jackson of Washington.
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Commies Inspire Student Riots In Mexico City
Police said communists joined a student demonstration that blew up a U S flag and attempted to burn another flag in front of the National Palace. A U S flag was rescued by police as students trampled and tried to burn it. The protest followed a U S State Department demand for explanations of a Mexican congressman's pro Cuba remarks. Police dispersed the crowd with tear gas.
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Southern leaders back Johnson for Democratic nomination
Southern states plan to back Lyndon B. Johnson through the convention with Virginia Tennessee South Carolina Louisiana already in his camp. Georgia Arkansas expected quick endorsement while North Carolina Alabama may delay until a floor vote. Florida backs Smathers on first ballot. Mississippi delegates lean Johnson but Gov. Barnett urges a favorite son for a later ballot.
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