27 Jun 1966
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1966
Page
1
Jo NEW, a local artist from Del Rio, was in a walking cast after breaking an ankle Friday while painting scenes along Devil's River. She dragged herself to safety through mud from recent floods and is recovering at home.
Phil Ricks announced a July 2 deadline to reserve and deposit for a four day Las Vegas itinerary starting July 19 from Laughlin Air Force Base. He will coordinate with the airline for aircraft and provide full details upon request. Examinations for a communications worker and a contract position were announced by the Civil Service Commission with pay ranges listed.
Officials from the city and county met this morning to outline plans to clear San Felipe Creek of cane and debris, a prelude to flood control measures. Officials praised the cooperation and momentum behind the initiative.
President Johnson and three dogs interrupted a White House youth event on national beautification attended by youths from Alabama to Wyoming. Mrs. Johnson urged the crowd to dream idealistic dreams and pursue beautification as a cause, with delegates from 10 youth groups totaling about 20 million members.
The Army faces a manpower and helicopter shortage delaying a second air cavalry division. The 1st Cavalry (airmobile) in Vietnam demonstrates rapid, long-distance strike using built-in air support. About 25 percent of 1,800 helicopters in Vietnam belong to this division. funds were requested, but start date remains undecided.
Weekend incidents include two auto crashes on Avenue F and Canal Street with no injuries in one, a Pontiac and a truck collision, and a Buick versus Chevrolet side impact. Break-ins involved a Flores Service Station soda machine loss of about $10 and two suspects fleeing a Texaco machine at speed. no arrests reported. Police officers names include Sgt. Herman Schafer and Patrolmen Tommy Spencer III and Gustavo Cuellar. locations involve Flores Service Station on Highway 277 South and Texaco Service Station adjoining Margarita Street. vehicles include a 1964 Pontiac, a 1963 Mack truck, a 1961 Chevrolet, and a 1962 Buick. residents include Kenneth E. Selzer, Gerald J. Tulner, Johnny F. Guerra, and Ivy Rose Draper.
City and county leaders approve using four or more trucks to dredge and haul debris from a creek. The plan, backed by both city council and county commissioners, aims to clear debris and improve drainage at the creek site.
Senator Thomas Dodd asks the Senate Ethics Committee to disqualify Senator Wallace Bennett from judging the Dodd Klein case amid claims of bias. Chairman John Stennis rejects the bid as hearings resume with Dodd and his wife set to testify. The panel will focus on Dodd’s 1964 West Germany trip.
New York police report Roslyn Hirsch a 20 year old woman survived a leap from the bridge near Manhattan after being found half nude on rocks below early Sunday. Authorities say she recently left a psychiatric institute and gave conflicting stories about how she reached the riverbank. No one has previously survived a jump from this bridge.
Charles de Gaulle’s stance may have triggered NATO reassessment as Kissinger notes the issue would have remained dormant if not for the French president. The professor adds that the problems would have to be faced sooner or later.
The Vocational Educational Division of the Texas Education Program at Del Rio High School approved a work study plan for four students out of 115 applicants. One of the students will assist Bert Lynch with the program duties at the school.
A teenage male was charged with murder and multiple assault counts in a shooting that killed a girl and injured three others in a quiet neighborhood. The defendant appeared in court as prosecutors outlined the case and possible penalties.
Morning weather note records a temperature around 72 degrees. Sunset listed at 7 47 p.m and sunrise at 5 46 a.m. Southwest area brief mentions time of day factors.
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