Space Heroes Describe Advert At News Conference
Gemini-4 astronauts McDivitt and White recount their spacewalk on a world stage at Houston Manned Spacecraft Center. They praise NASA, discuss family attendance, and outline plans including visits to Chicago Ann Arbor Jackson Houston and Johnson Ranch. The event highlighted their historic 12 day mission ahead of Johnson’s visit and a parade.
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Manned Spacecraft Center
Bonnié Lynn
Pearance Stronauts
Chicago
Ann Arbor
Jackson, Mich
San Antonio
Tex
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United Press International
Robert R. Gilruth
Space
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Space Center
Houston
UPI
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McDivitt
Pat
Man
Earth
Johnson
Frank Borman
Presi- McDivitt
MccDivitt
Jim Lovell
Robert C. Seamans
NASA
Space Agency
Ment
Washington
Texas
President Johnson
Astronauts Center
Johnson City
LBJ
Seamans
MecDivitt
Uss Wasp
Weeksonville
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OF Rio News-Herald
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Pinewood derby marks boys’ project and weigh in rules
Cub Scouts from Comstock Brackettville and Eagle Pass join Del Rio Cubs for a pinewood derby on June 19. Cars must weigh 5 ounces or less and a weigh‑in will ensure compliance. family helpers from mothers and fathers participate in the collaborative building effort. Amalia Cirilo Jr 11 from 211 Bridge Street is recovering from ear surgery in San Antonio and staying at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Eagle Pass repurposes the old Federal Building as a library remodeling funded by warrants of 23500 dollars, with the lower floor set for library use and the city noting the new post office as a smaller structure on a side street.
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Comstock
Brackettville
Eagle Pass
del Rio Cubs
Amalia Cirilo
Cirilo Jr
Bridge Street
San Antonio
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Del Rio Weather Summary From Saturday Forecast
Del Rio and vicinity expect partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thundershowers on Saturday. Tonight low around 72, Saturday high about 88 to 90, southeast winds 12 to 22 mph, rain possible up to 0.50 inches per hour. Sunset 7:43 p.m., sunrise 5:43 a.m. Southwest Texas area north of Pecos River remains cloudy with Saturday showers and a 20 percent morning rain chance in some parts. Temperature steady tonight 66 to 75, Saturday high near 75 to 80.
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del Rio
Texas
Pecos River
Del Rio Hosts Mexican Delegation Registration Slow
Del Rio hosts a two day social gathering with nine invited Mexican cities led by John Garcia. Only about 20 registrants by noon, a death in Nueva Rosita delayed plans, with events including a free barbecue, coffee at the Kennedy Room, a tour to Amistad Dam and a women’s style show at Guadalupe Gym.
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del Rio
The
Del
John Garcia
Acuna
Nueva Rosita
Sabinas
Allende
Zaragoza
Morales
Musquiz
del Rio Civic Center
Guadalupe Gym
Kennedy Room
Amistad Dam
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Flooding From Eight Inch Rains Hits Sanderson
In Sanderson flooding from eight inches of rain triggers water breaches across streets. Two hotel guests die in a blaze at the Victoria Hotel complex in Plainfield New Jersey. One body found in a third floor bathtub. another victim named Mercia identified only by surname. Fire alarms and rescue efforts delayed by the hotel’s size and layout.
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Michael Petii
Mercia
Victoria
Town Isolated By High Water In Texas
Residents were stranded on rooftops as creeks and draws flooded the town near Del Rio. Thunderstorms blocked air aid, two light planes turned back, a helicopter stood by at Laughlin AFB, while word reached J. W. Clark of Southern Pacific that houses and cars were washed away at Sanderson. A westbound train arrived in Del Rio as rain continued.
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Texas
del Rio
Comstock
Laughlin Air Force Base
J. W. Clark
Southern Pacific Railroad
Sanderson
Del Rio City Commission Considers Water Rate Changes
The Del Rio City Commission took no action on a proposed water rate increase from the utilities commission. Arranaga favored keeping the 10 000 gallon minimum at $1.50 and eliminating the 10 cent per thousand tier beyond 35 000 gallons. the utility proposal would set a 15 cent rate beyond 20 000 gallons. The panel also approved the current year's tax levy of $1.10 and reviewed annexation plans for Highway 90 west.
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del Rio
Utilities Commission
Sion
Manuel Arranaga
H. Conger Jones
Utilities Commissions
Arranaga
J.R. Koog
Leo Mark
Way
Jose R. Gonzalez
City of
George W. Cox
Westlawn
Masonic
Sacred Heart
St. Joseph's
Civic Center
Andrew
Airport Zoning Approved by Del Rio Board
The Airport Zoning Commission of Del Rio International Airport approved zoning rules and adopted a zoning map. County Attorney Cris Aldrete said final steps include orders by the county and city commissions to enact the regulations and map.
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del Rio International Airport
Wie
Belldine
Cris Aldrete
City Commission
Tions
Oman Baize
Hallmark Academy Inc
Hallmark Academy
Taylor Reports On Viet Crisis
UPI White House reporter says Gen Maxwell D. Taylor told Senate foreign policy leaders there is no advantage to declaring war in Viet Nam. Taylor planned to brief the House Foreign Affairs Committee before meeting President Johnson and top advisers. Senators called his testimony frank and effective.
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UPI
White House
Washington
Maxwell D. Taylor
Senate
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Foreign Relations
U.S
Saigon
National Security Council
Taylor
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Viet Nam
Johnson
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Aiken
Joint Chiefs of Staff
White
Viet Cong beaten at Dong Xoai in fierce battles
Government troops drove the Viet Cong from Dong Xoai in a brutal fight as U.S. casualties rose. An estimated 31 Americans were killed or missing there, with up to 500 feared dead in the action and a crash killing eight more Americans. Viet Cong losses were not counted.
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Ray F. Herndon
United Press International Saigon
UPI
Dong Xoai
U.S
Lernment
Xoai
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