Toll Of Known Dead Climbs In Texas
In Sanderson Texas search parties led by Texas Rangers found three more bodies bringing the death toll to 16 from Friday’s flash flood. about a score of people remain missing as floodwaters washed out roads bridges and rail lines damaging homes and businesses. the Red Cross reported 54 homes destroyed and 18 businesses washed away or damaged with 36 homes mauled and 133 minor losses. nearby residents were fed and sheltered while U. S. 90 traffic was rerouted awaiting repairs.
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Sanderson
Tex
Texas Rangers
Texas
Richard C. White
Rio Grande
Red Cross
Southern Pacific
Texas-Mexico
Fort Stockton
U.S. 90
Longfellow
Here
Sanderson Canyon
Sanderson Commission Co
John Wesley Johnson
Johnson
Terrell County
Lana
Defiant Chicago Protesters Arrested at Downtown Intersection
Civil rights marchers defied Mayor Daley in downtown Chicago staging a sit down at State and Madison streets. Police made arrests. Rev Allen Anderson estimated about 135 were taken into custody while police counted around 500 participants. Demonstrators blocked traffic and chanted for the rehiring of Schools Supt Benjamin C Willis.
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Chicago
Richard J. Daley
State
Madison
Allen Anderson
Methodist Interracial Council
Benjamin C. Willis
Grant Park
Lake Michigan
City Hall
Daley
Albert Raby
Civil Rights Federation
Willis
Madison Streets
Kauffman Named 44th Superintendent at Naval Academy
Rear Adm. Dr. L. Kauffman, noted WWII diver and frogman pioneer, becomes the 44th superintendent of the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis. He salutes under a flag honoring James Lawrence as the ship’s crew stands ready for duty.
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Annapolis
L. Kauffman
U.S. Naval Academy
James Lawrence
De Gaulle and Erhard Open Talks on Common Market Summit
In Bonn after a two day visit De Gaulle and Erhard signaled a possible Common Market political summit for this year aimed at political cooperation among the six nations. Pompidou warned the move depended on future events. The stance showed gaps between France and West Germany on unity.
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Bonn
Germany
Charles de Gaulle
France
West Germany
de Gaulle
Ludwig Erhard
Erhard
Georges Pompidou
Lynda Johnson Tries Archaeology During Arizona Visit
Lynda Bird Johnson visited archeology sites near Grasshopper Arizona under guard as University of Arizona staff kept details private. After escorting Miss Johnson to camp reporters departed. she then met White Mountain Apache leaders at a private dinner and will be honored by about 2000 Apaches with a barbecue and ceremonies next week.
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Grasshopper
Ariz
University of Arizona
Miss Johnson
President Johnson
U.S
White Mountain
Viet Nam Status Uncertain Amid New Government Efforts
In Saigon a civilian regime replacement is debated as military or civilian led. Premier Phan Huy Quat and Phan Khac Suu sustain caretaker roles while outlines of a new government form emerge. Fighting continues with Viet Cong actions near Dong Xoai and a U S pilot killed north of Saigon. US air strikes target North Viet Nam while religious leaders urge restraint.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam Oe
Eee
Camesit
Phan Huy Quat
Phan Khac Suu
Dong Xoai
U.S
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Sanford Girl Wins Miss North Carolina in Charlotte
Penelope Clark renamed Miss Sanford captured Miss North Carolina honors at the Charlotte pageant, also winning Miss congeniality among five finalists. The 19 year old will represent the state in Miss America in Atlantic City, with a $1,000 scholarship and gifts.
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Durham
Mattie Reid Robertson
Patti Page Fields
Orange County
Sharon Finch
Thomasville
Ovens Auditorium
Inside Reading More Workers for High Point
A brief item notes expanding employment in High Point with new positions projected and local business growth on the horizon. It highlights community impact and calls for interested applicants to monitor future notices.
Woman Sails Alone for Hawaii in 25-Foot Vessel
Sharon Sites, 34, a blonde divorcee, sails solo from Los Angeles to Hawaii in a 25 foot sloop with a four inch turtle for company. The trip covers about 2300 miles and has no radio or gasoline for emergencies. Coast Guard warnings call the voyage extremely hazardous and survival relies on rescue by passing vessels.
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Hawaii
Los Angeles
Sharon Sites
Los
U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Wal
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Draper Kauffman
Kauffman
San Antonio
Eliz
Charles Horsely
Thomas Corbbett
Hor
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Sonora
San Angelo
Lynda Bird Johnson
Miss
North Carolina
Penelope Clark
Sanford
Vicki Lynn Crane
Hickory
Janice Lynette Ross
Salisbury
Georgia (Peach) Pearce
Gastonia
Sarah Kay Kittle
Wilmington
Deapo Jo Wells
Asheville
Donna Jean Melton
Havelock
Sally Diane Freeman
Susan Kindley
High Point
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