Nevada Test Blasts Shake Las Vegas and Beatty Areas
United States scientists triggered a top thermonuclear blast at Pahute Mesa Nevada. Ground motion reached six inches to a foot near ground zero and jolts hit Las Vegas about 100 miles away. The Exchange Club in Beatty was evacuated as officials noted widespread but limited damage.
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Las Vegas
Atomic Energy Commission
Exchange Club
Beatty
Nev
AEC
Ground Zero
Pahute Mesa
Goldfield
Tonapah
Alamo
Lathrop Wells
Nevada
Draperies at Del Rio Civic Center donated for stage use
Del Rio civic life notes Hicks-Ponder donated draperies to the Del Rio Civic Center adding sky blue tones to the stage. Manager Marcos Villa says the new curtains soften the stark appearance.
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del Rio Civic Center
Hicks-Ponder
Marcos Villareal
Civic Center
Burglaries Reported At Local Dress Shop
Two burglaries were reported at the Cottage Dress Shop 405 Main St. An undetermined number of dresses and jewelry were stolen. Entry was gained through a broken window on the roof.
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Main St
Castillo Funeral Services Set pome Monday in a hospital pantel
Castillo funeral services set for 3 p.m. tomorrow at Bethel Temple on Esquivel Street with burial at Oak Lawn Memorial Park under Diaz Funeral Home direction. He lived on Highway 90 East and contracted with ranch workers, sometimes with over 100 laborers. Survivors include wife Juana F. Castillo, sons Alfredo Jose Jesus and Moises Castillo, daughters Alta Garcia Monsivais and Teresa Castillo, all of Del Rio, with many grandchildren.
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Bethel Temple
Esquivel Street
Oak Lawn Memorial Park
Diaz
Castillo
Highway 90 East
Juana F. Castillo
Alfredo
Jose
Jesus
Moises Castillo
Altagarcia Monsivais
Teresa Castillo
del Rio
Weather Update for Del Rio and Vicinity
Clear conditions reported in Del Rio and surrounding area at 5 49 p m with sunrise noted at 7 34 a m. No precipitation or strong weather events listed.
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del Rio
Telectro-Mek Wins Government Training Contract for 22
Telectro-Mek Inc of Del Rio signed a Department of Labor and Manpower Act contract to train 22 unemployed or underemployed workers in electronic assembler and tester jobs. Training up to 26 weeks will target Del Rio and Val Verde County residents with basic electronics knowledge.
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Telectro-Mek, Inc
del Rio
O.C. Fisher
Joe E. Gonzalez
Telectro-Mek
Department of Labor
Manpower and T Act
Val Verde
Ray Vasquez
News-Herald
Three Men Charged With Marijuana Possession
Alvino Medina 20 Marcial Castro 28 and Antonio Ruiz 23, all of Uvalde, were charged with illegal possession of marijuana after agents found a pound and a half in four packages in a model car at the Del Rio International Bridge. Bonds set at 1000 each. defendants released on their own recognizance after appearance before U.S. Commissioner W P Wallace Jr. Sunday.
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U.S
W.P. Wallace Jr
Alvino Medina
Marcial Castro
Antonio Ruiz
Uvalde
del Rio International Bridge
Saturn
Ae Eee
Australia to Boost Vietnam Troops by 1500 Next Year
Prime Minister Holt announced Australia will send 1500 more troops to South Vietnam next year, raising its force to over 6000. New Zealand plans a boost as well, with naval support and an existing 160 men artillery battery in Vietnam.
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Canberra
Australia
UPS
South Vietnam
New Zealand
Harold Holt
Keith Holyoake
Auckland
Vietnam
Postal Receipt Totals Report for December Period
Postal receipts from December 3 through Monday total $20,991, with $59,000 in receipts from the 5-cent Christmas stamp. Letters dispatched since December 3 amount to 360,736 and parcels sent total 7,732, Postmaster Douglas McGraw said.
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Douglas McGraw
McGraw
Red MiGs Fail To Stop Strike In Hanoi Area
UPI reports a U.S. air raid near Hanoi hit the Ha Gia fuel dump 14 miles from the city despite MIG21s and MIG17s intercepting. B52s also targeted DMZ troop concentrations while American losses were described as moderate and no jet downings were reported.
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Hanoi
Bryce Miller
United Press International Saigon
UPI
U.S
Ha Gia
Phuc Yen
Red River Valley
China
North Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
South Vietnam
1St Air Cavalry Division
Saigon
Air
Pentagon
Del Rio Chamber of Commerce Votes New Merchants Committee Leader
Abe Morris Feinstein elected chairman of the Merchants' Committee of the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce. Ballots counted at the CCC office this morning. Max Stool named vice chairman. The group sponsored Santa Claus visit earlier this month. Monthly meetings discuss activities to stimulate business and aid the community. W. B. Jeffery retires, Les Farmer served as vice chairman last year.
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Morris Feinstein
Merchants’ Committee
The
del Rio Chamber of Commerce
C of C
Max Stool
Santa Claus
W.B. Jeffery
Les Farmer
FBI Agent Oglesby Retires After 31 Years of Service
William E. Oglesby retires from the FBI after more than 31 years with 26 years in counter intelligence. His career spans South America to Washington and Florida, including two tours in the San Antonio Division and a final assignment in Tampa. He and his wife Aileen reside in Del Rio, Texas.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
William E. Oglesby
Monda Aleetee
Oglesby
FBI
South America
Washington, D D
del Rio
Tampala
San Antonio
Tampa
Florida
Cuba
Teddy Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Aileen
E. Greenwood
Aie Meta Taeee
Atlanta, Ga
Valdosta
Atlanta
Montevideo
Roosevelt
Texas Bar
U.S. District Court For
Western District of Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
Texas
Texas Rangers
State Highway Patrol
Customs Agency Service
Sheriff’s Office
Police Department
W.E. Oglesby
Fla
Pecan Street Traffic Change To Ease Hazard
One way traffic on Pecan Street from Garfield Avenue to Martin Street will restrict travel to northbound only. Chief J R Koog said the move targets a growing traffic hazard near the Post Office and will begin on a trial basis within days after signs are installed.
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Pecan Street
Garfield Avenue
Martin Street
J.R. Koog
Mt Ie
Pecan
Garfield
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W.K. Jones
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Richard Bryson
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Wallace Shearer
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John Y. Long and Son
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ED Lightner
Laughlin Air Force Base
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Tom McGuire
McGuire
Christ- Lin Air Force Base
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Gilchrist
Simon Torres
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