Record 900 000 Bales Of Cotton Forecast For Plains Area
A 1.9 million bale forecast for the South Plains area sets a record projection, with an estimated value near $313.4 million to growers. Rains boosted prospects while Cotton Growers and Lubbock Cotton Exchange compiled estimates from 23 counties as of August 1.
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Duane Howell
Avalanche-Journal
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Lubbock
Massive Rio Ammunition Dump Blasts Spark Evacuation
A long series of explosions near Rio de Janeiro devastated an Army ammo dump, injuring workers and civilians with flying debris. Officials reported no deaths, while about 30,000 residents fled an adjoining area, and hundreds of homes and stores were damaged or destroyed.
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Seven Crown As Car Plunges Into River
A car carrying nine people from two El Paso families plunged into the Sacramento River near Princeton California. Seven bodies were recovered. Survivors were Antonio Garcia 14 and Mike Aguilar 2. Deputies and CHP investigated the crash and suspected the vehicle followed a ferry road down a steep bank into the river.
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U S Recognizes Iraqi Regime Amid Nuclear Test Row
The United States formally recognizes Iraq’s new Revolutionary regime in Baghdad as President Murph y arrives for talks. Two U S Marines held in custody are released as Washington extends recognition based on assurances of adherence to UN Charter and Baghdad Pact.
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New Mexico Lawmaker Urges Texas County Annexation Plan
New Mexico Representative Fred Cole proposed in a letter to The El Paso Times editor that eight West Texas counties join New Mexico. He said he will push a January resolution to include El Paso Hudspeth Culbertson Loving Reeves Jeff Davis Presidio and Brewster, extending New Mexico’s eastern boundary to the Rio Grande. Cole claims most Senate members favor the idea and expects House support, citing potential population gains and economic benefits. See NEW MEXICO Page 13
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Eisenhower plans concrete peace proposals for Middle East
A high U.S. official says President Eisenhower will present concrete Middle East peace proposals at a potential summit. Proposals are being prepared and may appear if a meeting occurs, with Aug. 12 eyed as a possible start date. Site likely Geneva. discreet advance disclosure planned.
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Arlington Girl Is New Miss Texas
Miss Arlington Mary Nell Hendricks, 22, won the Miss Texas Contest Saturday night. Second was Miss Houston Janet Ruth McMullin, 19, and Miss Dallas Carroll Ann Currie, 18, finished third. Finalists included Karen Rae Hartley of Beaumont and Myrna Jo Phillips of Odessa. Hendricks, a brunette with measurements 35 22 36, will compete at Miss America in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Sept. 1-6.
Divorcee Confesses to Killing Wealthy Lover After Near Death
Minnie Connie Nicholas emerged from a two day coma and told detectives she shot and killed Forrest Teel, 54, a drug firm executive, outside the apartment of his new amour Laura Mowrer, 29. She said Teel roughed her up and she fired to scare him, possibly two or three times. Funeral rites followed as the murder rocked Indianapolis high society.
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Army Medical Center Copter Aids Crash Victims Near Shiner
A Brooke Army Medical Center helicopter flew 86 miles from San Antonio to Shiner before dawn Saturday to assist crash victims after two cars collided on a bridge west of Shiner at midnight. A 4%4 month old girl Rose Duncan died in the crash, while Lynwood Duncan Betty Lou Duncan and their 18 month old son David were injured but not seriously.
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Atlas ICBM achieves first successful space flight test
The 100 ton Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile launched from Cape Canaveral on a full power ascent using boosters and a sustainer. Officials said the flight appeared normal with propulsion delivering over 350000 pounds of thrust for a 15,000 mile per hour path.
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Church News Briefs and Notices
The page provides short church notices and community updates from local congregations. Readers find event calendars, service times, and announcements of baptisms, weddings, and meetings across multiple churches with brief notes on speakers and dates.
Dulles Heads to Brazil to Tackle Aid for Latin America
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles departs for Brazil to address the difficult issue of economic aid for Latin America, signaling a high-level push on bilateral development and regional stability.
Dennis Loses Convention Reins Harmony Keynotes Demo Meet Here
Dennis ousted as county Democratic chairman amid unity appeals at Lubbock convention. Ralph Yarborough supporters and Governor Daniel factions eased tensions as Lubbock Democrats elected L. D. Whiteley as permanent chair with about 400 delegates present at the 99th District Courtroom.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Price Daniel
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