Court halts Viet Cong inquiry as judge weighs constitutional limits
Judge Corcoran issued a restraining order blocking a House committee hearing on a bill to bar aid to the Viet Cong. A three judge panel will decide if the committee is constitutional while Rep. Pool vows to press ahead. ACLU argues the mandate threatens free speech and political inquiry.
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Judiciary
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Capitol Hill
Congressional
Speaker McCormack
Congress
Joe R. Pool
D-Tex
Cheering House Coleagues
Dallas
Texas
Viet Nam
Joseph M. Hannon
New Deal
Thomas G
Tommy the Cork
Allen M. Krebs
Walter D. Teague III
Botth
New York City
Krebs
Teague
American Ciil Liberties Union
House Committee
ACLU
Louisiana
Brennan
Pool
United States
Constitutional Amendment Proposed for Texas Hospital Districts
Public notice details a proposed Texas constitutional amendment to Section 9 Article IX authorizing hospital districts across counties with bond powers for hospital buildings and care. It sets tax limits, dissolution processes, and requires voter approval at the November 1966 election with specified ballots for and against. The Governor will issue the proclamation and publication will follow lawful requirements.
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State of Texas
State of
Texas
Cheerleader group earns second place in competition
The squad displayed school spirit while cheerleading and finished second in today’s event. Members include Joy Burkett Jennifer Gooch Sherry Poling Althea Allison and Janet Gloar.
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Joy Burkett
Jennifer Gooch
Sherry Poling
Althea Allison
Janet Gloar
Gallagher murder case linked to secret documents fear
The Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island and Columbia officials initially feared top secret papers might be involved after Gallagher’s murder. Officials later said Gallagher was not engaged in top secret work and no such documents were found.
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Brookhaven National Laboratory
Long Island
Columbia
Brookhaven
Gallagher
Bar Frost Exercise for NATO Forces in Norway
American troops will fly to the Harstad Narvik region in north ern Norway on Sept 29 for Exercise Bar Frost a joint training event with British and Norwegian forces. The move shows rapid reinforcement capabilities in an emergency.
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Washington
UPI
Harstad Narvik
Norway
Defense Department
Joint
Army Air Force Strike Command
Atlantic Fleet
Europe
Childress Index publication details and policy notice
The Childress Index published in Childress Texas lists editors and staff and notes consolidation with the Childress Post on April 1 1930. It includes a retraction policy about misstatements and states the paper is entered as second class matter and published Sunday mornings with weekday afternoons.
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Ain Street
Childress
Texas
Morris Higley
E. J. Huddleston
Hal C. Hiller
Glen Stiner
Childress Post
USDA Tests Eighteen Cotton Insect Controls At Fort Browns
Brownsville reports the USDA entomological research center is testing eighteen insect-control methods on a one acre tract of late cotton. Dr. M J Lukefahr says permission was granted to grow beyond the September plowup deadline and that heavy insect infestation is expected as Valley cotton is defoliated or harvested. Tests include insecticides, insect virus, anti feeding compounds and parasites on a field near a river levee, leased from the International Boundary and Water Commission.
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Brownsville
CPI
US Department of Agriculture
Cener
Fort Browns
M. J. Lukefahr
Lukefahr
International Boundary and Water Commission
Local Women Win Prizes in Treads Threads and Treasure Contest
Two local women won prizes in the national Treads Threads and Treasure contest sponsored since May by the Dr Pepper Co. Mrs. J Walker Green won a Hawkeye Co picnic basket and Mrs. George Johnson won sports apparel, announced by Dr Pepper Co. Childress manager Mrs H W Shirley.
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Dr Pepper Co
H. W. Shirley
Childress
J. Walker Green
Hawkeye Co
George Johnson
Dow Jones Averages at 1 a.m. Key indices slip
At 1 a.m. Dow Jones averages show declines across sectors with the industrials down 6.85 to 828.00, rails off 0.80 to 212.15, utilities 0.16 lower at 128.41, and stocks down 1.66 to 290.85. Market activity reflects broad weakness.
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Dow Jones
A.m
Indus
Treasury Report shows year to Aug 11 withdrawals and deposits
Treasury notes withdrawals totaling 21,124,527,110.94 and deposits of 14,895,934,823.50 through August 11. Cash balance stands at 6,962,367,179,42 with public debt at 319,455,749,935.62 and gold holdings at 13,332,163,261.61.
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Washington
UPI
Treasury
Chrysler Building Tops Near Empire State in Height
The second tallest building in the nation after the Empire State is the Chrysler Building in midtown Manhattan. It rises to 77 stories, while the Empire State soars to 102.
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United Press Internationa
Empire State
Chrysler Building
Midtown Manhattan
Texas Agricultural Tax Amendment Proposed on Ballot in 1966
The document outlines House Joint Resolution No. 79 proposing a constitutional amendment to Article VIII adding Section 1-d. It would tax land used for agricultural purposes based on factors related only to agricultural use, define agriculture, require a sworn use statement, allow local assessor inspection, set a three year use threshold, and impose an additional tax if land diverts from agricultural use.
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State of Texas
Wall Street views on quality stocks and selective buying
The Alexander Hamilton Institute says it is too late to bearish on quality stocks and too early to buy except selectively. It cites potential rate reversals and better bond prices as prerequisites for a sustained equity rally, with earnings strength driving only standout issues. Shearson Hammill & Co notes stocks already reflect bad outcomes, while Thomson & McKinnon notes ongoing uncertainty and focus on cycle-sensitive industries with higher labor costs.
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New York
UPI
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Shearson, Hammill & Co
Texas Water Development Bonds Amendment Proposal
November 1966 election seeks approval of Section 49 d amendment to authorize up to 200 million dollars in Texas Water Development Bonds. It guides use of the Texas Water Development Fund for reservoirs, storage facilities, and related systems with terms set by General Law and two-thirds legislative vote.
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Senate
State of
Texas
Texas Water Development Fund
Texas Water Development Board
State of Texas
United States of America
United States
Texas Water Commission
Ali
Texas Water Development
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