Langdon Named Texas RR Commissioner Replacing Murray
Gov. Connally appoints Judge Jim Langdon of El Paso to the Texas Railroad Commission to fill the vacancy left by William J. Murray Jr. Murray resigned after oil investment profits were disclosed. Langdon, 48, has no oil interests and is a former district judge and civil appellate chief. He pledged to disqualify himself from cases where his brother Charlie Langdon has oil ties.
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Langdon
Connally
Murray
Commission
Charlie
Fort Worth
Newmont Oil Co
United Press International
Jack Langdon
Don
New Mexico
Jim Langdon
Ernest O. Thompson
Ben Ramsey
el Paso
Jack
University of Texas
Big Jim
Stephenville
Texas
Cleburne
University of Texas Law School
FBI
Washington
Virginia
Michigan
California
South America
McCamey
112Th Judicial
West Texas
State Supreme Court
Jean Steadman
Wharton County
New Texas Laws Soon Reshape Tax Rates and Driving
In the 58th Legislature Texas sets higher sales taxes from July 1 and removes clothing exemptions under 10 dollars. Auto sales shift to a 2 percent rate raising typical car prices about 12.50. Auto insurance costs rise due to stricter driver responsibility rules. A new Texas Tourist Development Agency is created to boost tourism.
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58Th
Texas
Texas Tourist Development Agency
Tornado Warnings Hit South Texas With Severe Storms
Widespread warnings spread across Texas from Fort Stockton to San Antonio as violent storms lashed the state. Hail the size of lemons struck farms and homes, with at least five tornadoes reported and widespread power outages in several towns including Albert and Stonewall.
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United Press International
Texas
Fort Stockton
San Antonio
Weather Bureau
West
East Texas
Pedernales
Lyndon B. Johnson
Dalharto
Corpus Christi
Presidio
Laredo
Jerry Mack Dorough
Gerald Ray Johnson
Sam Macalusco
Macalusco
Ferris
Kaufman
Slidell
Dimmitt
Cecil Benton
Plainview
Gabriel Chavez
Texico
New Mexico
Lubbock
Clovis
N.M
Rowlett
Dallas
Chico
Jacksboro
Decatur
Winnaboro
Blanco
Tex
Wrecks in Childress Reach Nearly One Daily
Chief Alvis Maddox warns residents of a high wreck rate in Childress with nearly one crash per day. He says stricter fines and jail time may be needed unless drivers show more politeness. He notes city speed limits of 20 mph in most streets and 80 mph on highways.
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Childress
Alvis Maddox
Maddox
Avenue F
Certificate IIs Awarded To Bobby Andrews
Bobby D. Andrews of Childress received a Certificate of Completion from Tarleton State College for completing the basic pre professional curriculum in Agriculture. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W E Andrews.
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Bobby D. Andrews
Childress
Tarleton State College
W. E. Andrews
Resolution Honors J M Crews At Santa Rosa Roundup
A resolution memorializes J Martin Crews vice president and director of the Santa Rosa Roundup and Livestock Association who died July 20 1962 in Childress West Texas. Directors W E Davis J C Randel W T Ross Sam Privitt and Morris Higley were reelected at the Vernon meeting and the annual show is set for June 19 to 22.
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J. Martin Crews
Santa Rosa Roundup and Livestock Association
Way
Vernon
Childress
W. E. Davis
J. C. Randel
W. T. Ross
Sam Privitt
Morris Higley
Martin Crews
Santa Rosa Round
Crews
Light Rain Falls Across Childress County Amid Winds
A general light rain touched most of Childress County Monday night after high winds. Minor damage limited to a few broken tree limbs. River Camp reported only a trace. Clements at Kirkland logged .20 inches, High Point’s Mrs. Floyd Biddy measured .12, the FAA reported 11, and the Childress Index clocked .10 inches.
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Childress County
River Camp
A. B. Clements
Kirkland
Clements
Floyd Biddy
High Point
Federal Aviation Agency
Red River Valley Translator Co Offices Moved
The offices have been moved temporarily until further notice to the Farm Bureau offices at 100 North Main, the announcement said.
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Red River Valley Translator Company
Farm Bureau
North Main
Greenbelt Water Vote Planned This Summer
Dr S H Townsend president of the Greenbelt Authority announced plans to begin work soon on the Greenbelt and Industrial Authority water project. The Salt Fork route was reviewed by engineers from Free Sec, Nic and Endress, with Dr Townsend saying preparations would start immediately.
Engineering Report Signals Vote on Greenbelt Water Project
Nichols reports the Greenbelt water project could be ready for a city vote by August with seven member cities involved. The $9.818 million plan uses water revenue bonds, would take about two years to complete, and aims to provide more reliable water with reduced evaporation at the Greenbelt dam site north of Lelia Lake.
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Eah
Quanah
Wellington
Memphis
Collingsworth County
Little Gyp
Lelia Lake
Nichols
Townsend
Childress
Cr Hedley
Paducah
Texas
Greenbelt
Pope John XXII Critically Ill With Abnormal Growth
Vatican sources report Pope John XXII, 81, suffers from an abnormal gastric growth likely cancer. He endures severe internal bleeding and remains conscious as doctors monitor his condition, with a Vatican communique noting the situation has become critical.
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Vatican City
Vatican
John
Ecumenical Council
Msgr
Loris Capovilla
Battista Roncalli
Bergamo
Italy
Pope John
Sotto
Monte
Milan
Cornere Della Sera
Piero Mazzoni
Pope III
John XXIII
Bear Party Disrupts Yellowstone Scout Trip
A Boneheads group traveling with Explorer Scouts faced a bear incident at Yellow stone Park. The bear tore a tent and ice box, causing a tent disruption. The Boneheads plan to stay in Yellowstone through Thursday and proceed to Canada if the bus starts.
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Yellowstone
Bonehad
Delbert Wasson
Explorer Scouts
Yellowstone Park
Canada
Martin Addresses Lions Club On Hospital Needs And Improvements
John Martin spoke at the Lions Club meeting today about hospital needs and new equipment, noting improvements to the building after returning from a hospital administrators convention. LeRoy Gaines named delegate to Lions International in Miami. Tom Higley to lead Lions Scout Troop 63. Gordon Gravley led the program with Carl Hudson as guest.
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John Martin
Lions Club
LeRoy Gaines
Lions International
Miami
Fila
Tom Higley
Jaycees
Lions Scout Troop
Gordon Gravley
Carl Hudson
McClendon to Speak at 4th Annual Lectureship
Max McClendon will be a youth speaker at the 4th Annual Lectureship of Christian College next month. He is set to speak on June 4 about The Proper Use of Time and will attend the four day conference with Steve Fanning of Childress.
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Max McClendon
Christian College
McClendon
Steve Fanning
Childress
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Atty
Waggoner Carr
Travis County Dist
Austin
UPI
South
Martin Lindig
Albert
Lee Danz
Stonewall
Johnson
Farmersville
McKinney
Saint Jo
North Texas
Bobby Andrews
J. M. Crews
Clarendon
Hedley
Houston
Lee Hollingsworth
Herman Hospital
Hollingsworth
Anna Newberry
Bear
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Martin
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