UPI Capsule: Congressional Surtax Extension and Apollo 11 Prep
Washington votes final approval to extend the 10 percent income tax surcharge through mid 1968 and 5 percent for early 1970, while Cape Kennedy counts down to Apollo 11 lunar mission with a 113 hour rehearsal. London reports Prince Charles seeks a commoner bride. Texas governor warns new district courts could threaten existing convictions.
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Heat waves and snow hit Chicago and Yellowstone
Heat topped 96 in Chicago as pavement buckled on Kennedy Expressway and a sunstroke death was reported. In Yellowstone National Park 12 inches of snow fell with chains required at eastern entrances as tourists navigated winter weather. Tornadoes and strong winds lashed parts of the Midwest, with a squall line from Upper Michigan to Central Oklahoma.
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Masonic Lodge 695 to Install Officers Saturday
Officers of Masonic Lodge 695 will be installed at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Lodge Hall. The event was initially reported for last night. Master Masons, their families and friends are invited. a brief program will be followed by refreshments.
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Ben Het siege called stupid move by commander
U S cargo planes drop 40 tons of supplies to the Ben Het Green Beret camp as 2 000 North Vietnamese surround the fort. Lt Col Andrew Marquis says the siege achieves nothing while B52 strikes and air support whittle down the enemy.
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Dayan Warns Arabs of Reserve Mobilization Over Truce Lines
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Dayan warned that Israel would mobilize reserves if fighting escalates along cease fire lines in the Middle East. He accused Arab governments of growing influence and criticized the Big Four peace talks while signaling possible new tensions and a Sinai war risk. Jordan asked the U N Security Council for an emergency session to halt what it called Israel’s annexation of Jerusalem, as border clashes and air raids continued near the Sea of Galilee and Dead Sea areas.
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Graveside Rites In Quanah For Freeby Infant
Infant Ro bert V. Freeby Jr. was given a graveside service at Quanah Cemetery at 9 a.m. Thursday. He was born Wednesday in Quanah hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Freeby. Survivors include grandparents Richard V. Freeley of Childress and Tom Felty of Quanah.
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Knowles Out Of Running For Top US Health Post
Dr. John H. Knowles will not be named assistant secretary for health and scientific affairs at HEW. Sources say President Nixon decided against nominating the Boston hospital administrator amid opposition from Senate Republicans and pressure from the White House.
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Jail Terms for Campus Troublemakers Passes Assembly
The California State Assembly approved a bill by Assemblyman Frank Murphy to jail illegal demonstrators at the University of California and state colleges. The measure passed 54 to 10 despite protests from some lawmakers, including Assemblyman John Miller who said it would not deter militants.
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Ten Arrested For Possession Of Dangerous Drugs
A coordinated narcotics raid by local and state officers found an extensively equipped chemistry lab in Bryan Texas. Two Texas A M students James Stephen Moore and Barbara Marie Wells faced charges for sale and possession of dangerous drugs. They were held on $10000 bond. Eight others named include Randall Edward Fair James Vincent Skrhak John Albert Hunn Billy Morris Sinclair Richard A Glascow and Richard Gomez.
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Vernon official Draughon promoted to Arkansas post
Edwin Draughon, Vernon Social Security branch manager since its January 1966 opening serving Hardeman Childress Foard Knox and Wilbarger counties, is promoted to assistant manager of the Social Security District Office in Fayetteville Arkansas. The move effective around September first leaves a Vernon successor to be chosen.
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Car of Bob Cagle Found Abandoned on Highway 70
The automobile owned by Bob Cagle was found abandoned Thursday on Highway 70 near Clarendon. It was towed to Childress, according to the sheriff's department.
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Lobbyists Spend Over $59,000 To Entertain State Legislators
Final reports show lobbyists spent $59,545 to entertain lawmakers during the 61st Texas session.industry groups report much higher actual totals, with petroleum interests leading at $11,608. The figures exclude many unofficial events lawmakers say are not reportable.
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Original Denver Zephyr Auction Draws New York Gallery Interest
Parke Bennet Galleries of New York plans Oct 20 auction of the 1936 stainless steel Denver Zephyr including a diner parlor lounge car and several coaches, with a bidder potentially paying up to 150000. Buyer must provide own locomotive. The Zephyr originally ran Chicago to Denver and later became the Texas Zephyr on Colorado and Southern lines until 1965.
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Nixon to mark St. Lawrence Seaway anniversary with Trudeau
President Nixon flies from Washington to Massena New York to rededicate the Eisenhower Lock and honor the 10th anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway with Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. The trip includes a Montreal visit for Expo 67 site events and a planned tram ride to Place des Nations.
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Bill Heatly Honored During Munday Vegetable Festival
In Munday Texas Rep Bill Heatly longtime legislator and chairman of the House Appropriations Committee will be saluted as Outstanding Veteran Legislator of 1969. Gov Preston Smith House Speaker Gus Mutscher and Agriculture Commissioner John C White attend as guests. The event coincides with the Vegetable Festival festivities opening tonight with a festival queen crowning.
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Johnson predicts Democrats will move mountains again
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson ends five months of silence with a letter to Democratic lawmakers saying the party must unite and build on past gains. He notes divisions exist but cites monuments to progress as motivation and urges focus on the work ahead.
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Four Die in Victoria Highway Collision Linked to Thunderstorm
A thundershower contributed to a fatal crash near Victoria Texas on Highway 59. Frank S Rodriguez 28 his wife Maria Lupe 23 daughter Marcia 1 and sister in law Anabelle Gonzales 10 died when their car spun broadside into a truck. Patrolman Morgan Miller cited slick roads after the brief shower. Other showers affected North and Northwest Texas with more forecast.
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Satellite Day Care School Closes for Two-Week Vacation
Satellite Day Care School will close starting today for a two week vacation and re open July 14. Upon return students will prepare window displays for the Old Settlers celebration July 17 to 19 in downtown stores, according to volunteer coordinator Mrs Saundra Christy.
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