Christmas Holiday Schedule Updates From Del Rio District
Del Rio schools end classes this Friday with students returning Monday morning February 6. Felipe High School plans a 7 30 pm fine arts review tonight at Alpine High School hosts Christmas carols by third graders at East Side PTA meeting led by Rev Milton Bradford pastor of First Baptist Church.
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Vanguard Explodes On Ground at Cape Canaveral
A Vanguard rocket carrying a U S satellite exploded on the pad at Cape Canaveral at 10 45 am CST after a countdown held up by a leak in the liquid oxygen line. Earlier prep and delays persisted despite resumed countdowns and tests.
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DRHS Students Show Interest in Russian Schools
Del Rio High School biology instructor B Y Dickinson notes rising student interest in Russia and Russian schools based on a recent survey. Librarian H K Pawcett credits increased popularity of space and science fiction books after the Sputnik launch.
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Valley Val Verde County Tax Trends Update
November county taxes totalled 5 761.58 with 2 percent discount saved taxpayers 115.23. Net November receipts reached 185 294.84, about one percent above last year. About 75 percent of the tax roll is collected, December discounts remain one percent. delinquency after January 11.
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O. D. Finegan
Finegan
Del Rio Weather Report and West Texas Outlook
Del Rio and vicinity mainly cloudy with light showers possible this afternoon. Temperatures yesterday reached 67 with a morning low of 56. West Texas forecast mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the east South Plains, colder tonight and Saturday, lows 25 to 35 in the Panhandle and El Paso area.
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South Plains
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el Paso
United Nations likely to back compromise on Algeria
Western observers expect a middle road UN compromise on Algeria as drafted by Latin American and European nations. The move aims to satisfy U S suggestions and proceed in the main political committee today.
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United Nations
Algeria
United States
Europe
South America
Injured Child Klinck III Improves at Home
The 2 year old Klinck child injured in a downtown Del Rio car accident is back home and improving. He was taken to Lackland AFB Hospital for treatment and observation. Doctors note no concussion but a severe injury to the left eye. He remains under medical care at Laughlin AFB where his father serves.
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First Christian Church
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Christian Klinck, Jr
Lackland Air Force Base Hospital
Laughlin Air Force Base
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Klinck
Local Letters to Santa in News-Herald
News-Herald announces Local Letters to Santa will appear starting Sunday December. Readers are urged to write letters to St Nick, place items wished for Christmas on paper, place in an envelope, and mail to Santa Claus.
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Girl Scout Rally At Del Rio Junior High Tonight
More than 300 girls will participate in a Girl Scout Rally at 7:30 tonight in the Del Rio Junior High School auditorium. Laughlin Air Force Base personnel and town residents are invited. H W Monzinga serves as master of ceremonies. The pledge, song sheets, and pin presentations are planned by Mrs. Guy Tidwell and Mrs. G W Ryle.
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G. W. Ryle
Texas Allocates 155000 for Val Verde Highway 277 Work
The Texas Highway Department will spend 155000 in 1958 to improve Val Verde County roads including 277. Projects include 1.8 miles resurfacing for 75000 and 13 miles of similar work for 80000 with little right of way impact.
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Del Rio native Douglas A. Newton serves as district attorney
Douglas A. Newton, a Del Rio native, has led the 63rd Judicial District as district attorney since 1949. He previously held roles as Val Verde county attorney, Del Rio city attorney, and school district attorney, with a background in teaching and local sports involvement. He is married to Lillian Altman with two children, Douglas Jr. and Merry Grace.
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Explosion Victims Searched For After Ga. Gas Blast
Civil Defense crews resumed dawn searches for victims after a gas explosion leveled five buildings in Villa Rica Georgia. 16 were counted dead, 12 identified, 14 hospitalized. The blast hit a busy main street drug store, a popular worker hangout, and may have been caused by a leaking gas line. Guards patrolled to deter looting as Reuters reported a 12 year old, Bobby Roberts, was found in a dentist chair buried in rubble.
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Del Rio Firemen Seek More Toys for Needy Children
Del Rio firefighters appeal for donated repairable toys to aid underprivileged youth. They report the tire repair program is caught up and ask residents to bring salvageable playthings to the fire station for refurbishment and distribution.
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Patrol officers aid in second birth in a week
In Toledo Ohio, state highway patrol officers delivering a baby in the patrol lot helped Mrs Bernard Nusbaum and her husband when they could not reach a hospital. The dispatcher and two officers assisted, marking their second delivery in a week.
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CAP Cadets Hear Chance of Securing Uniforms
CAP Cadets discussed securing uniforms at a Tuesday Air Force Reserve Training Center meeting. Captain Marvin Charlton outlined the cadets program and potential uniforms as Judge Jim Lindsey spoke on recruiting and Captain Sear graves was named liaison for the Cadets at Laughlin AFB. Colonel Willard Beauchamp praised attendance of twenty and noted similar cadet activities in other cities.
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Jim Lindsey
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Laughelin Air Force Base
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Rites Saturday For Mrs Arfman
Last rites for Mrs Henel Gene Arfman 31 wife of Harry Arfman Jr. will be Saturday at 2 pm at First Baptist Church with Rev Milton Bradford officiating burial in Weal lawn Cemetery under the direction of Doran Funeral Home. The Del Rio native died Monday in Sacramento California survivors include her husband and two children Harold Bly Wilhelm and Rebecca Panels parents Jack and Mary Marto Devine and two brothers Tom Martie.
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