28 Jun 1963
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Newspaper
Garland Daily News
Location
Garland, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1963
Page
1
In East Berlin officials prepare a Kremlin reception for Nikita Khrushchev, aiming to rival the welcome given to John Kennedy in West Berlin. Earlier, 600 U.S. troops were alerted in a routine readiness test as tension rises between East and West.
A reflective column mixes Fourth of July anecdotes from a reporter’s circle, recounting odd fireworks mishaps including a dog retreating to safety and a boxer guarding the yard. It recalls a Fort Riley smoke grenade incident, neighbor remarks, and a light touch on wartime propaganda events in Berlin with Khrushchev.
Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with a warm trend through Saturday. Widely scattered thunderstorms after noon with highs in the mid 90s and overnight lows around 70. Light southerly winds persist.
Christine Keeler and Marilyn Rice-Davies testified in a pre trial hearing for Dr Stephen Ward detailing intimate relations with John Profumo and Lord Astor. Keeler said Profumo gave gifts for her mother. Ward shouted denials as testimony painted a procurement picture surrounding the osteopath’s circle.
Pope Paul VI told Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev he prays the Russian people may aid world progress and just peace. In a public message, the Vatican quoted the Pope thanking Khrushchev for his congratulatory note and hoping for prosperity and civil life in the USSR. The message accompanied preparations for a St Peter’s blessing on the eve of Peter and Paul day.
The Optimist Club held officer installations at Wyatt’s cafeteria with Jim Freeman of Zone 1 officiating. New officers include Bill Cody as president and Don Strickland as first vice president. board members include Chas Heed and R. L. Alton. The Junior Optimists formed with Don Strickland as installing officer. officers list includes Jerry Carter and Bill Cody Jr. Three new senior club members are Chuck Oller Sarge Gibbs and Buddy Harris.
City Manager John Luff announced 884 total apartment units in Garland with 421 started since January 1. Major project is M C Coles multifamily development on South Garland Avenue near the Santa Fe tracks, with many units either occupied or under construction.
A tornado tracked from Dexham Road near Miller Road to farms south of Rowlett at 2:15 pm causing about 2300 in damages. It damaged barns outbuildings and trees, injured a horse, and left 13 horses unharmed. No injuries reported. Two deputies confirmed the Dixie County event details.
The Rev. Jerry Don Johnson, former leader in Monica Park Christian Church’s early growth, returns Saturday to celebrate homecoming with the congregation. Now director of Christian Education and associate minister at Woodlawn Christian Church in San Antonio, Johnson’s efforts helped establish Garland’s Monica Park in 1956, according to Rev. Glenn Shoemaker the current pastor.
UPI report says E. B. Hearn Jr and Daryl Gaumer of Longview along with Associate's Drilling Co. face sentencing September 3 for conspiracy and filing false reports with the Federal Petroleum Board after being found guilty but released on bond. Defense lawyer John Glass Sr. of Tyler signals likely appeal.
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