Pope John XXIII Dies After Long Illness at Vatican
Pope John XXIII died at 7:49 p.m. after a four day battle with stomach cancer and peritonitis. He had led the church through years of repair and the Ecumenical Council stalled by his illness. Officials described a slow, painful decline as Vatican Radio reported his unconsciousness and fading strength.
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Kennedy Outlines New Civil Rights Program
President Kennedy unveiled strong civil rights proposals to Democratic leaders aiming for a long congressional session. The plan reportedly includes a public accommodations law to bar racial discrimination in interstate commerce tied to hotels restaurants and theaters. Vice President Johnson met with House leaders after the White House briefing as executives were invited to discuss civil rights demands.
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D Atty Griffin to Meet Gov Connally on Home Loan Reform
District Attorney Alton Griffin will confer with Governor John Connally in Austin on Wednesday to explore legislative steps to curb double contracting inflating home values to secure up to 100 percent loans instead of the 70 to 90 percent limit.
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Fire damages Terrace Motel summer house restaurant
Fire swept the Terrace Motel summer house restaurant in Austin on Sunday causing considerable damage. Several firefighters were blistered and one was cut on the hand. No other injuries were reported.
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Clements Dies In Childress Hospital At 79
W. J. Jud Clements a Childress realtor and farmer died at 9 35 am in Childress General Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Childress Church of Christ with burial in Childress cemetery. He was born May 20 1884 in Mission Ridge Georgia and lived in Childress County since 1900. He married Emma Schluter in 1901, then Nennie King in 1927 after Emma’s death. Survivors include his widow, a son A J Clements of Amarillo two daughters Mary Wilhite and Flora Keith six grandchildren two great grandchildren three brothers three sisters.
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Hamilton Youths To Wyoming Today
Lyle and Ray Hamilton sons of Mr and Mrs J W Hamilton left for summer work with the United States Forestry Service. Ray is assigned to Shoshone National Forest at Dubois Wyoming and Lyle to Bighorn National Forest with Sheridan as headquarters. They plan to return by September 1 to register at McMurry College in Abilene where Ray will be a sophomore and Lyle a senior.
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Government Asks Injunction To Block Wallace Campus Gate
The Justice Department seeks a federal injunction to stop Gov. George C. Wallace from blocking integration at the University of Alabama next week. Wallace planned to stand in the doorway but was not present at the hearing. his attorneys argued for his representation only. Vivian Malone and David McGlathery were scheduled to enroll under court order at Tuscaloosa and Huntsville, respectively, as Alabama schools remain unintegrated.
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Four 4 H Rifle Team Heads to Texas A M State Meet
Three district winners Billy Cross Johnny Priest and Alfred Stephens lead the Chil dress 4 H Rifle team as they depart at 5 am Tuesday for the State competition at Texas A M. Team supervisor W M Cross accompanies the convoy of 4 H delegates from the area.
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Charter Election Set in Waxahachie Voters to decide tax questions
Voters in Waxahachie head to the polls Tuesday to consider two charter changes. One proposes a maximum $1.65 tax levy while the other asks whether to abolish or retain the city poll tax requirement.
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Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Childress Area
Forecast from the U S Weather Bureau warns of a line of severe storms with large hail and damaging winds across 66 miles centered near Childress and extending to Oklahoma. Reports show notable rainfall totals across multiple towns with unconfirmed tornado sighting near Cee Wee and widespread impact on communications.
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Record Memorial Day holiday traffic toll tops previous highs
United Press International tallied 524 highway deaths over a 102 hour Memorial Day weekend, the highest on record for a summer holiday. The total included 524 traffic deaths, 121 drownings, 15 boating fatalities, and 104 other deaths, with California leading the toll at 63. Rhode Island and South Dakota had no holiday deaths.
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Tornadoes Rake South Plains Severely Damaging Crops
Six tornadoes were sighted across the South Plains with one touching ground near Lockney and others west of Shallowwater Hale Center and Spade. Hail storms battered Hale Center and surrounding towns causing crop destruction over 10 square miles. Public shelters were ordered as a severe weather alert covered Northwest Texas.
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National rally backs Goldwater 1964 presidential bid
The Draft Goldwater Committee plans a July 4 rally in Washington to urge Senator Barry Goldwater to run. Speakers include Sens. Tower and Ashbrook and Gov. Fannin. actors Brennan Wills Lundigan Zimbalist Jr. will entertain. The event aims to gather petition signatures to nominate Goldwater. Continued on Page 4.
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Missing Plane Found After Memorial Day Crash in New Mexico
The four victims, three from New Mexico and one from Texas, died when a single engine plane crashed near Clines Corners after reportedly exiting heavy cloud cover. The CAP located wreckage along U.S. 66, with Miles, Engman, Lindsey, and a fourth passenger among the recovered remains.
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Verner in Critical Condition After Wreck
Arthur F. Verner, a retired railroad man, remained in critical condition after a two car wreck Saturday east of the city. He is said by his attending physician to be holding his own with a fractured skull and other head injuries.
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City Briefs Highlight New Trash Truck And Upcoming Meetings
City Manager Louis Sally says the new trash truck will be more efficient after placing the line on its bed. The city board of equalization, with members C. E. Richardson Claude Hipps and Dick Bellah, meets this week. City Court reported a quiet weekend with three weekend guests. The Fire Department plans a 7 p.m. City Hall meeting Tuesday and the Red River Shores Club meets at 7 30 p.m. at the Chamber offices.
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