War Rages as Czechs Resist Soviet Invasion
Reports from Prague and other cities describe heavy fighting against Soviet occupation troops. Clashes kill and wound civilians, with radio stations claiming damages to buildings and calls to rally to reform leaders. The invasion enters its second day as Moscow and Tass deny aggression while curfews spread.
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James 0
Jackson
Prague
UPI
Freedom Radios
Pilsen
Moscow
Tass
Budejovice
Hradec Kralove
Unsti Nad Labem
Communist Party
Dubcek
Kremlin
Pravda
Fires In Wichita Falls Kill 2 Police Officers
Two downtown fires in Wichita Falls caused one million dollars in damage and killed two officers inside a patrol car when the Starr Rooms Hotel wall collapsed. Firefighters battled flames across three vacant condemned buildings. Lt. Carlton was rescued and hospitalized in fair condition. Investigators consider an electrical short as a possible cause.
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Wichita Falls
UPI
Starr Rooms
Robert Fellows
Eddie Rappley
Woods
Bros Atc
Lester
Red” Carlton
Carlton
Wichita Fall
General Hospital
Town Park
Burkburnett
Sheppard Air Force Base
Ed McDonald
Goodgame Rites Held Today in Paducah
Funeral services for Henry Clay Goodgame 88 died in a Paducah rest home were at 2 p.m. today at the Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Don Callum officiating. Burial followed at Buck Creek Cemetery. He moved to Paducah 45 years ago and was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife Eddie. daughters Lottie Black Phoenix Alix Mildred Baldwin Denver Nina Goodgame Fort Worth. sons Lee Vernon Nolan McCurtain Clifton Hobbs Melvin Odessa. 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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Paducah
Henry Clay Goodgame
Missionary Baptist Church
Don Callum
Buck Creek
Henderson County
Goodgame
Eddie
Lottie Black
Phoenix
Alix
Mildred Baldwin
Denver
Colo
Mis
Nina Goodgame
Fort Worth
Lee
Vernon
Nolan
Midland
Clifton
McCurtain
Okla
Mert
Hobbs
N.M
Melvin
Odessa
Reading Awards Ceremony For Summer Program Tonight
Mrs. Charles Reynolds of the Library Board and Charles Evans of the Friends of the Library will present books and certificates to students completing the Summer Reading Program. The event starts at 7 30 p m in the West Texas Utilities hospitality room and the public is invited. All participants and their parents are asked to attend.
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Charles Reynolds
Library Board
Charles Evans
The
Friends of the Library
West Texas Utilities Hospitality Room
Loig Stiner
Friends
Break-in Reported at Mrs Pearl Ward Home North of City
Investigation continues on a break in at the home of Mrs Pearl Ward north of the city. Sheriff’s Department reports entry gained through the back door while she was out of town last week and a adding machine aid desk radio were taken.
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Pearl Ward
Sheriff's Department
Bntry
Oon
Garden Valley Reunion Set For Sunday at Club
The 33rd annual Garden Valley reunion will be held Sunday at the Woman's Department Club. W. W. Heckathorn, president, announced registration begins at 10 a.m. A basket lunch is served at noon and the business session starts at 1:30 p.m.
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Garden Valley
Woman's Department Club
W. W. Heckathorn
Doctor's Degree To Be Awarded Milton Smith
Milton Louis Smith son of Mr and Mrs Gaylon Smith will receive his Doctor of Philosophy degree at the Texas Technological College summer commencement in Lubbock. Dr Bernice Milburn Moore of the Hogg Foundation Austin will deliver the principal address at 7 15 p m in the Lubbock Municipal Auditorium.
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Milton Louis Smith
Gaylon Smith
Texas Technological College
Bernice Milburn Moore
Hogg Foundation
Austin
Lubbock Municipal Auditorium
Viet Cong shell Saigon in heavy new barrage
Viet Cong shelled Saigon for the first time in two months, firing more than 400 rockets at bases, ships, and villages. The attack killed 18 and wounded 72 including three U.S. civilians, with damage at Bien Hoa and the national assembly building among targets.
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Jack Walsh
Saigon
UPI
North Vietnam
Johnson
U.S
National Assembly
Eisenhower Stable After Heart Irregularities Update
Washington reports that former President Pat Doe Eisenhower remains in stable condition as Army doctors note ongoing cardiac irritability and irregularities. A Walter Reed bulletin confirms no immediate change in vital signs while the general shows signs of improved stability through the night.
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Washington
UPI
Pat Doe D. Eisenhower
Army
Walter Army Hospital
Eisenhower
New Industry Prospect Seeks Employees in Childress
A firm eyeing Chil dress for a plant announced by Ross Smith of the Chamber of Commerce says site viability depends on available journeymen machine operators. At least 15 workers are needed. Qualified individuals should contact the Texas Employment Commission at 119 Third Street Northwest.
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Childress
Ross Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Employment Commission
Thrd Street
Minor Injuries in Two Car Accident in Childress
Mrs Fannie Mae Beaver of Childress was treated and released at Childress General Hospital for minor injuries after a two car crash at 4 p m yesterday at the intersection of Tenth Street and Avenue D Northwest. Bartley Lee Rowland of Littleton Colo was southbound on Tenth Street. both cars entered the yard at 911 Northwest. Rowland received a ticket for negligent collision. Police investigator Wayland Wright noted heavy damage to both vehicles.
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Fannie Mae Beaver
Childress
Childress General Hospital
Tenth Street
Avenue D
Beaver
Bartley Lee Rowland
Littleton
Colo
Tenth
Northwest Rowland
Wayland Wright
Olton Rites For Tom Stansell Attended By Local Relatives
Funeral services for Tom Stansell of Olton, uncle of Mrs. Homer Baker, John Forbis and Donald Black, were held at 3 p.m. today in Olton. Mr. Stansell died after a lengthy illness and relatives from the area attended.
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Tom Stansell
Olton
Homer Baker
John Forbis
Donald Black
Baker
Black
Mr.Forbis
Stansell
World Champion Alt Around Cowboy Named at National Finals
Rovee Tippett, 14, son of Mr and Mrs WH Tippett of Tell, won the World Champion Alt Around Cowboy title at the Little Britches National Finals Rodeo in Littleton, Colorado.
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Rovee Tippett
Resolution Demands Reds Withdraw Troops
United States Britain and Western partners finalize a Security Council draft denouncing the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia and demanding immediate withdrawal of occupation troops. The measure, to be presented at an urgent 15 nation meeting, urges Moscow to refrain from reprisals and violence.
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Tass
United States
U.N. Security Council
Soviet Union
Radio Free Prague
Prague
Bruce W. Mann
United Nations
UPD
Britain
Security Council
Czechoslovakia
15 Nation Council
Hungary
Lord Caradon
Canada
France
Park
Paraguay
Brazil
Joao Augusto de Araujo Castro
Poland
Bulgaria
East Germany
Moscow
Memphis Man Arraigned On Worthless Check Charge
Jim Franks of Memphis was arraigned in County Court on a swindle by worthless check. A $500 bond was set after he was picked up by Sheriff J E Benham in the morning.
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Jim Franks
Memphis
Ite
J. E. Benham
Tight Security Clamped on Site Of Convene
Chicago police began the tightest security at a political convention as antiwar and black militant groups planned demonstrations after the Democratic National Convention opens. Some 25 000 security personnel prepared to quell any violence, with strict entrance checks for attendees and press.
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Chicago
UPS
International Amphitheatre
Cnnvention
Canyon Pony Express to Enter World Championship Tourney
Childress Pony Express men's team will join about 20 teams for the World Championship Pony Express Tournament in Canyon, Friday and Saturday. Team members include Freddy Cordell captain Harold Halford Clinton Halford Barney Hutchins Roy Mover Lewis Eaton David Seals and W E Helms. About 40 races are planned nightly starting at 8 p m with teams from Fort Worth and San Angelo. Canyon has held the title for two years and could keep the floating world championship trophy if they win again. Prizes include three belt buckles for first second and third places. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for children.
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Childress
Pony Express
Canyon
Freddy Cordell
Harold Halford
Clinton Halford
Barney Hutchins
Roy Mover
Lewis Eaton
David Seals
W. E. Helms
Fort Worth
San Angelo
Connally Controlled Texas Delegation Heads to National Seat
The Democratic credentials committee in Chicago was set to seat Texas regulars led by Gov. John Connally as liberal challengers battled contested seats from Texas and Georgia. Ralph Yarborough and McCarthy supporters pressed for more seats while complaints of race and minority treatment were aired amid party unity tensions.
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Ers
Alexander Dubcek
Radio Free Prague
Party Central Committee
National Assembly
Chicago
UPS
Texas
Georgia
John Connally
U.S
Ralph Yarborough
Will D. Davis
Austin
Eugene J. McCarthy
Curtis M. Graves
Valmo Bellinger
San Antonio
Tom
Gov. Connally
Yarborough
Davis
Robert Strauss
Dallas
Connally
Bexar County
Albert Pena
Bellinger
Pena
J. C. Martin
Laredo
Rio Grande Valley
Martin
Art Flores
Eagle Pass
Jim Wright
Fort Worth
Hubert Hu
Wright
McCarthyers
Jaycees Set Labor Day Rest Stop In Childress
Jaycees in Childress plan a Labor Day rest stop at the northeast corner of the Court House during the holiday weekend. Chairman Nick Christensen announced at a noon meeting and named four assistants. Teddy Thomas and 7T Harwell will help recruit personnel. Charles Christy handles signs and promotion. Don leads additional duties.
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Karlovo
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Radio Kosice
Radio
Wenceslas Square
Milton Smith
Paris
W. Averell Harriman
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Bien Hoa
Tay Ninh City
Columbus Ohio
New School of Penologists
Ohio State Penitentiary
National Guard
London
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Paul VI
UPT
Hubert H. Humphrey
Commion
Narth
Jaycees
Berry's
Nancy Thw
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