Moon Surveyor lands on Sea of Storms and returns high quality photos
United States reports a successful Surveyor soft landing on the moon with 144 high quality images showing rocks and dust. Scientists note rubble over a wide area and confirm the surface can support weight. The event follows Luna 9 and is hailed as a major space race milestone.
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Kearney Bothwell
United Press International
Pasadena
Calif
Surveyor
Project
L. Jaffe
America
Russia
Moon
Jaffe
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Propulsion Laboratory
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
England
Bernard Lovell
Lovell
Jplee
JPL
Goldstone
California
Mojave
Canberra
Australia
Lunar
Earth
Gemini 9 Launch Expected Friday Amid Fixes and Weather
UPI reports space officials are hopeful for a 9 39 a m EDT Friday Gemini 9 launch after replacing two logic modules and confirming the countdown weather window. Astronauts Stafford and Cernan study flight plans as shroud status could affect rendezvous with the 1 700 pound target satellite named The Glob.
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AL Rossiter Jr
United Press International
Cape Kennedy
UPI
U.S
Surveyor
Tom Stafford
Eugene Cernan
Stafford
Cernan
Air Force
Electronic Space
Stafford and
Donald K. Slayton
Spears Needs Big Vote in San Antonio
United Press International reports in the Texas race for attorney general that Spears must win San Antonio by a large margin to overcome his 100,000 vote primary lead. He noted only 58 percent in Bexar County and planned a mass turnout on the West Side while touring Dallas. Martin charged Spears avoided the public and press, arguing his experience as former state senator and secretary of state makes him best for the post.
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United Press International
Crawford Martin
Franklin Spears
Texas
Spears
Martin
Bexar County
San Antonio
West Side
Dallas
Dallas-Fort Worth
Final plans for Red River Kids Fishing Derby
Final Derby plans will be made at a Red River Sportsmen's Club meeting Monday night led by Robert Johnson. The gathering at the West Texas Utilities building begins at 7:00 p.m. The Derby is set for Saturday June 18 at Fair Park Lake.
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Red River Sportsmen’s Club
Robert Johnson
West Texas Utilities Building
Fair Park Lake
Court Creates New Hospital District Today
The measure to form a county wide hospital district and fund a 75 bed hospital passed with 641 to 617 in Saturday's vote. A hospital board will serve until the first Saturday in April when elections will select a full board. Members include C R Dugan Truman Webb Russell Jones Christine Menefee J Frank Inman Clinton McGhee and Mrs J A Stinnett. Tax roll review found only four or five potential qualified status concerns.
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Commissioners Court
Childress General Hospital
C. R. Dugan
Truman Webb
Russell Jones
Christine Menefee
J. Frank Inman
Chamber of Commerce
Clinton McGhee
J. A. Stinnett
Donald Black
B&PW Members Leave Today For Convene
Seven Childress B and P W members depart today for the state convention in San Antonio. Delegates include Bille Fleming Grace Powell Beatrix Robinson Louise Bowers Lois Stiner with Mamie Green District Director and Alyeen Ater Past State President. State President Carroll Haber man will preside over workshops elections sessions and Memorial Service. Mrs Helen Krauss Leslie of St Petersburg Florida national federation president will speak at the Presidents Banquet.
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Childress B&pw
San Antonio
Bille Fleming
Grace Powell
Beatrix Robinson
Louise Bowers
Lois Stiner
Mamie Green
Alyeen Ater
Carol Haberman
Helen Krauss Leslie
St. Petersburg
Fla
National Federation of B&pw
Cuban exile group says guerrilla executed near San Eduardo Beach
North Coast of Cuba reports one guerrilla killed by Fidel Castro's troops on May 24 in a cemetery near San Eduardo Beach. Hermene gildo Breijos Bestas, 28, is said to be the 32nd member to die for the exile organization. Breijos Bestal and four others were betrayed by a sugar mill worker and executed immediately.
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Miami
UPI
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Hermenegildo Breijos Bestas
Breijos Bestal
San Eduardo Beach
General Rain Recorded in Childress Area
A general rain with strong winds occurred early this morning west and southwest of Childress. Areas reported between .10 and .60 inches. Tell, Northfield, FAA airfield, and local gauges provided various measurements. No damage was reported though rainfall varied across nearby towns and fields.
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Childress
Tell
U. S
Northfield
H. E. Davis
FAA
Air Field
Kirkland
Cee Wee
High Point
Possible Summer School Considered for Seventh and Eighth Grades
The district may offer eight weeks of summer school for seventh and eighth graders who failed one or more subjects in 1965-66. Students may register 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Monday at the school administration office. Tuition would be 30 dollars per student and depend on turnout.
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Supt
J. W. Hamilton
Fire destroys house at Baylor Lake belonging to Rey Hines
The Baylor Lake dwelling owned by Rey Hines was completely destroyed by a fire at 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to the local fire department.
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Baylor Lake
Rey Hines
Rio Grande Valley Farms Hit by Picket Line Action
Farm workers led by Eugene Nelson picketed three major Rio Grande City area farms seeking higher pay. They demand a 1.25 dollar minimum wage, up from 50 cents, while farmers say current wages are near their limit. Nelson was jailed after stopping a train at the depot amid picket activity.
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William Gorishek
United Press International
Riogrande City
Tex
UPI
California
Eugene Nelson
Rio Grande City
Nelson
Modesto
Calif
Delano
Hue
Balaguer claims Dominican presidency as Bosch refuses to concede
In Santo Domingo Joaquin Balaguer, leading with unofficial national totals, announced victory and a 70 percent final vote share. His rival Juan Bosch declined to concede, while U S observer Rep Henry B Gonzalez offered congratulations and supported national unity. Balaguer said he felt assured of victory after first returns.
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Balaguer
No Summer Meetings for Hospital Auxiliary
Hospital Auxiliary members are reminded there will be no meetings during the summer months. The group will reconvene in September.
State House Candidate Henry Fletcher Shot in San Marcos
State Rep. Henry Fletcher of Luling was grazed by a bullet while putting up runoff campaign posters in San Marcos. He said a white or gray sedan fired at him around 1:15 am, he crashed his car, and fled into brush before seeking help. Fletcher, 32, is in a runoff with Gerhardt Schulle Jr. for District 56.
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San Marcos
Tex
UPT
Henry
Hank) Fletcher
Luling
Hays County Memorial Hospital
Fletcher
Bob Scott
Gerhardt Schulle Jr
Cheatam Street
Keep Children Out of Streets Keep Children Out of Streets
Chief Alvis Maddox warns of child street danger after a mud puddle incident on South Main Street. He urges drivers to observe speed limits and parents to teach children to stay away from roadways.
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Alvis Maddox
South Main Street
Maddox
Miss Childress Entrants Meet Tonight for Pageant Prep
Miss Childress pageant entrants, chaperones, and committee members are to meet at 7 30 p m in the Jaycee Room on the second floor of city hall. The event proceeds to 8 p m June 11 at the high school auditorium with advance ticket sales starting at the meeting. The pageant will be televised with Channel 10 Amarillo guiding viewers on time and day.
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Childress
Paul Vinsant
Miss Texas Pageant Corp
Barry Hall
Mary Lou Butler
Florida
Louisiana
Kansas
Nebraska
George Petrek
Fort Worth
Jaycee Room
Jaycee
Jim Cribbs
Amarillo Og
Bartlett Kin's Uncle Laid To Rest In Hollis
Funeral services for Charlie Merida 70 of Hollis Oklahoma uncle of Mrs. James Bartlett of Childress were held at 3 p.m. in the First Methodist Church Hollis with Rev. Charles Mitchell officiating. Interment followed at Fairmont Cemetery Hollis. Merida died at 3 20 a.m. Wednesday at home a Kentucky born World War I veteran and retired farmer. Survivors include his wife Cubie sons Paul of Altus and Floyd of Amarillo brothers Jim of Hollis Bill of Tulsa and Clint of Soper sisters Mrs Bill Ladyman of Modesto California and Mrs Harve White of Soper and three grandchildren.
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Charlie Merida
Hollis
Oklo
James Bartlett
Childress
First Methodist Church
Charles Mitchell
Fairmont
Merida
Kentucky
Cubie
Paul
Altus
Okla
Floyd
Amarillo
Jim
Bill
Tusla
Clint
Soper
Bill Ladyman
Modesto
Calif
Harve White
Election Tonight in Childress Council Meeting
The Childress Council and Chapter convene at 7 30 p m at the Masonic hall for the election of officers.
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Childress Council
Masonic la Hall
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la Casita
Los Puertos
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