Dusty Winds Hamper Texas Crops Across Regions
West Texas faced wind and dust delaying field work while East Texas saw rain stalls. Cotton planting lagged about 10 days in the east, dryland wheat prospects soured in the High Plains, and sorghum planting lagged at 48 percent. Corn made good progress and rice planting reached 83 percent with flax harvest at 24 percent.
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High Plains
Coastal Bend
South Texas
North
East Texas
Southeast
Sam Miller Elected Head Of City Lions
Sam Miller was elected president of the City Lions for the 1964 65 term at the club election. Rieherd 1 Bird and Warner Stevens were named first and second vice presidents with John B. Martin as third vice president. Charley Brown and Truman McFarland were elected to two year terms on the board of directors. Willis Hughes secretary treasurer J D Michie Lion tamer Lloyd Kirby tail twister Fern Maddox pianist. Harry Cox welcomed as a new member. SFC Maurice A Wilson Army Recruiter spoke. a film on special warfare was shown.
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Lions Club
Sam Miller
Miller
Rieherd
Bird
Warner Stevens
John B. Martin
Charley Brown
Truman McFarland
Dick Preston
Martin
W. I. Hughes
J. D. Mic
Twelve Towns Represented in Panhandle Open-Cutting Contest
Twel ve towns participated in the Panhandle Horse Association Open-Cutting event held at the T Bar Tippett Ranch. In opening cutting, ties included Straight Whiskey ridden by Jim Bennett of Gail, Bar Y Dutchers ridden by Bill Morris of Canadian, and Miss War Baby owned by the T Bar Tippett Ranch. Novice first place went to Wimpy ridden by Bill Morris, with Stampede Doll owned by Fulton Stables of Lubbock and ridden by Jack Atkins in second, Stampede Penny third, and Joe Clay East owned by the T Bar Tippett Ranch ridden by Bob Youell of Tell in fourth. The 250 novice saw a tie between Joe Clay East ridden by Jim Vandy and Badger Joe ridden by Jim Garland of Clarendon. Towns represented included Afton, Clarendon, Hedley, Memphis, Canadian, Tell, Dumas, Tampa, Gail, Lubbock, Crowell, and Quanah.
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Tell
Panhandle Horse Association
T-Bar Tippett Ranch
Jim Bennett
Gail
Bar Y Dutchers
Bill Morris
T Bar Tippett Ranch
Fulton Stables
Lubbock
Jack Atkins
Stampede
Penny
Joe Clay
Bob Youell
Jim Vandy
Badger Joe
Jim Garland
Clarendon
Afton
Hedley
Mem
Canadian
Dumas
Tampa
Crowell
Quanah
Red River Valley Translator Association to elect officers
The Red River Valley Translator Association holds an election of officers and directors at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Commissioner s Courtroom at the Court House. All members and non members are invited to attend. Charles Mock invites anyone interested in translator television to attend.
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Red River Valley
XB70 Debuts as Air Force Remakes Supersonic Hope
Palmdae Calif UPI. The XB70 debut marks a turning point in aviation history as the Air Force backs supersonic bombers amid missile debates. North American Aviation and the Air Force unveiled the white dragonfly like craft aimed at 2000 mph and 75000 feet, with taxi tests at Edwards AFB and first flight planned in about two months.
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Palmdale
Calif
UPI
Air Force
Defense Department
Defense
Robert S McNamara
United States
Fred Ascani
North American Aviation
Asconi
Edwards Air Force Base
Edwards
Awviaton
NEA Telephoto
Special Singing Set For Saturday Concert at High School
Featured singers for the concert at 7 30 p m May 16 in the high school auditorium will be the Conn Trio from Dallas the Adair Sisters and Rita Conn from Canyon On May 17 an all day singing will be held in the same location from 10 30 a m to 4 p m
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Conn Trio
Dallas
Adair Sisters
Rita Conn
Canyon
Hufstedler to Receive Degree at Spring Commencement
Denton Texas special report identifies Donald C. Hufstedler of Childress among 750 seniors seeking bachelor degrees at North semester spring commencement. Exercises set for 8 p m May 29 at Fouts Field. Hufstedler is a candidate for the bachelor of science in physical education.
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Denton
Donald C. Hufstedler
Childress
Fouts Field
Hufstedler
Chester Hufstedler
Ave. I
O'Hara Proposes Bill Extending Minimum Wage to Care Workers
Rep James G. O'Hara of Michigan introduced a bill to extend federal minimum wage protection to hospital and nursing home employees not currently covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The measure aims to broaden labor protections for workers in health care settings.
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Washington
UPI
James G. O'Hara
D-Mich
Mahon Heads House Appropriations After Cannon’s Death
Rep George H. Mahon becomes head of the House Appropriations Committee following the death of Chairman Clarence Cannon. The Texan, 63, has led the defense appropriations subcommittee since 1949 and pushed large Cold War funding. Born in Haynesville Louisiana, Mahon built a long career starting in Mitchell County.
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Washington
UPN
George H. Mahon
D-Tex
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Cannon
Mahon
Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
Military Appropriations
Department of Defense
Haynesville
Mitchel County
Tex
City Council Tackles Health Issues In Childress
City health concerns rise as livestock crowding and dirty grounds prompt calls for action. Health Officer Dr Westenburg warns of worsening odor with warm weather and possible ordinance changes. Council plans night dumping lockdown and incinerator study while considering park use schedules and local events.
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Council
Childress
Jo. Westenburg
Dr. Westenburg
Henry Storm
Bud Copelin
Copelin
Jaycees
Childress Road
Resignations and school improvements approved by board
The board accepted the resignations of Mrs. Brownie Kimbrough and Don Howard. Kimbrough will teach at John Brown University in Arkansas, Howard will join Pampa Public Schools. Parents urged improvements at J. J. Rhoads School, including gym dressing rooms, library space, and expanded vocational training. The district plans bids, hires, and budget actions for 1964-65.
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Brownie Kimbrough
Don Howard
Kimbrough
Childress Junior High
John Brown University
Siloam Spring
Ark
Howard
Pampa
J. J. Rhoads School
Boy Scouts Inspect Baylor Lake Site For Summer Camp
National BSA official Don MacDougal inspected Baylor Lake site with Northwest Texas Area Council leaders. The group will review Bowie site next and make a recommendation to the council. Childress officials offered a 99 year lease on up to 700 acres for $1 yearly.
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Don MacDougal
National Scout Headquarters
Mel Smith
Northwest Texas Area Council
Childress
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America
Brunswick
N. J
Baylor Lake
MacDougal
Bowie
Northwest Texas Area Council of Boy Scouts
Wichita Falls
Melvin Smith
Northwest
ICM Issues Rules to Shield Movers Consumers
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued new regulations to protect the public from unscrupulous movers. Companies must notify the commission if actual charges exceed estimated amounts by more than 10 percent and inform customers of discrepancies before delivery.
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Washington
UPI
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Senators Caucus Against Rights in Civil Rights Debate
Southern senators planned to caucus to block further civil rights voting this week despite pressure from Senate leaders. Democratic leaders met with President Johnson as the stalemate continued. A Southerner warned of possible round the clock sessions or a gag rule.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minn
Secondary Job Survey in May Current Population Survey
The U S Census Bureau regional office in Dallas will conduct a May survey to gather data on persons with more than one job. Doris Jean Clements will oversee questions about second jobs, hours, timing, and how second work compares to the primary job.
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U.S. Census Bureau
Dallas
Doris Jean Clements
VFW to Elect Officers in Regular Session
Veterans of Foreign Wars will elect officers in a regular session at 7 30 p m today at the Veterans Building.
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VFW
Wallace's Talk Sparks Cambridge Rioting and Arrests
In Cambridge Maryland eleven integrationists were arrested amid street clashes and two hospitalized after National Guard tear gas quelled a brick-throwing demonstration. Wallace spoke to a whites-only crowd of 1500 at the Fire Arena as curfew was imposed and guards remained through day.
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Cambridge
UPI
National Guard
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Maryland
Dorchester County Business and Citizens Association
Maryland National Guard
Pikesville
Baltimore
Gloria Richardson
Cambridge Non-Violent Action Committee
George C. Gelston
Cambridge Fire Arena
Richardson
John Lewis
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
Mands
Senate
Jace
Ian
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Rio Grande Valley
Trans-Pecos
City Lions
HOUSE
John Nance Garner
Garner
Vital Appropriations Committee
Washington Show
E-O
Fair Park
E. J. Lancaster
Scott Lake
Jake Lawson
Lor Lake
System
I. D. Russell
Wellington
Kenneth West
J. B. Johnson
Ted Wakefield
Guy Moseley
Vocational Agriculture Department
Irby Teague
Band Department
Richard Bird
Littleton Havins
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BSA
Glenn Buckley
Jack Burrus
Morris Higley
J.A. Hamilton
L. V. Keel
Gene Blackwell
Senators
Caucus Against Rights
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