Reporter recalls Fern's impact from Freeport to Matagorda
Edmund Glen Johnson of United Press International chronicles a dawn drive from Freeport to Matagorda during Hurricane Fern. He notes flooded roads, 40 mph winds, breaking clouds, and early damage including toppled porches, missing roofs, and scattered debris as residents gather for storm updates and supplies.
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Edmund Glen Johnson
UPI
Houston
Freeport
Matagorda
Fern
Walter Kilgore
Second Street
Texas 35
Braporia
Brazoria
Wadsworth
521
Lake Austin
As It Looks From Here by Bob Aldridge
Fond memories of Hallettsville and Lavaca River swimming holes from early 1900s to mid century. Recounts coyly naked swims, creek adventures, friends, and local shops while recalling a bridge, a wild river surge, and a bareback ride on horses in rustic small town life.
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Bob Aldridge
Lavaca River
Hallettsville
Farley Turk
Neuhaus
Rosenburg
Willie
Oscar
Timm
Lela McCutcheon
Adele Heye
Lavaca
Wavaca
Veteran protester Robert Simpson arrested at 91 outside California Capitol
In Sacramento 91 year old Robert H Simpson was arrested for the 45th time while prowling the Capitol halls with a peace sign and a criticising sign aimed at the governor. He calls his one man patrol legal lobbying. The report also notes the Colon Theater in Buenos Aires as a renowned opera house.
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Sacramento
Calif
UPI
Robert H. Simpson
Simpson
Capitol
Lega
Cuero Escapes Major Carla Destruction On Tuesday
Cuero endured Carla’s pass with minor damage despite winds. About 200 evacuees stay in Cuero until Thursday as coastal areas recover. Auxiliary Police Chief Jimmy Demert reported the event. Farm-Bilt Mills, Inc. suffered the loss of a 120 ft elevator tower, with damage estimated between eighty thousand and one hundred thousand dollars.
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Cuero
Jimmy Demert
Air Force pilots chase mysterious round object at 900 mph
Two jet pilots report chasing a round flying object at an estimated 900 miles per hour for 30 miles but could not catch it. District Judge Howard P. Green cleared more than 150 old civil cases from the 24th Judicial District Court. Seven Cuero FFA Chapter boys received special awards at the first assembly of the Cuero School.
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Air Force
Howard P. Green
Cuero Ffa
Cuero School
Sharp rise in Southern deer population since 1940s
The deer population in the South grew from 304000 in the mid-1940s to 2405000, signaling a substantial wildlife rebound. The increase reflects changing habitats and conservation efforts across the region.
San Antonio Weekly Livestock Prices Report
Cattle and calves show mixed movements with slaughter yearlings up to 1.00 higher and cows mostly steady. bulls down 50 while slaughter calves remain scarce. Feeder stocks near steady with good demand. hog prices mostly steady with sows down 2.00 to 2.50. sheep lack price test. Goats steady with Spanish billies around 7.00 per head and billie kids about 6.00.
Duranko to Miss Broncos Opening Games After Knee Surgery
Denver Broncos defensive end Pete Duranko, weighing 256 pounds, will sit out the first three NFL games of the season following knee surgery on Thursday. Duranko's injury prompts coaching adjustments as the team prepares for early matchups.
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Denver Upi
Pete Duranko
Denver Broncos
Inflation virus and nature's catastrophe raise alarm
President Nixon told a joint session that the nation will take all steps to prevent a relapse of runaway inflation. Scientist Thor Heyerdahl warned that human conquest of nature could bring catastrophe, speaking to UPI's Editorial Board.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
America
NEW York—Explorer
Thor Heyerjah
UPI
Poisoned corn kills pets in Pico Rivera neighborhood
A sheriff spokesman reported 12 dogs and three cats died after eating poisoned corn spread in a residential area in Pico Rivera California. He warned a child could be affected as well.
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Pico Rivera
Calif
U S Faces El Salvador in Olympic Soccer Playoff
The United States national team meets El Salvador in a first round Olympic playoff elimination in Kingston Jamaica on September 19 after two prior draws.
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Ited States
el Salvador
Kingston
Jamaica
U.S
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