Texas Panhandle cool front brings relief with 20 degree drop
A weak cool front slid through the Panhandle and South Plains lowering temperatures by over 20 degrees from Monday’s heat. Measurable rain remained scarce with 1.70 inches in two days at Brownfield and Snyder, while other spots logged minor showers. Forecasters expect a brief cooling trend followed by gradual warming into the middle 90s with only a slim chance of storms.
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Doctor Cites Whitman Tumor as Possible Factor
A pecan sized brain tumor found during Whitman’s autopsy was cited as a potential indirect influence on his mass killing at the University of Texas tower. Doctors stressed it did not affect the brain regions governing logic. Expert testimony described Whitman as troubled yet capable of normal interaction before his outburst.
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Planes Hit Near Port in Haiphong Raid
U S Navy bombers hit a major oil depot on Haiphong's edge, two miles northwest of the city, in a third strike this week. Reports say smoke and a large explosion followed, with no American losses. The depot stored most of North Viet Nam's fuel and included above ground and underground tanks.
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LSD fuel way-up woman attempts to fly from window
An unidentified 29-year-old woman in London, high on LSD, leaped from a fourth floor apartment window flapping her arms as if flying. She was hospitalized in serious condition with multiple injuries after witnesses described her screaming and claiming she had taken LSD to fly.
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Freeman to speak at research foundation field day Halfway
Agriculture Secretary Freeman will address a research foundation field day at Halfway highlighting agricultural programs and new developments. The event gathers farmers researchers and officials to discuss crop science and rural economy prospects in the region.
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Oil Recovery By Flooding Denied In Area Suit
District Judge M C Ledbetter ruled Sun Oil Co may not automatically use underground fresh water for secondary oil field flooding. Sun sued to stop farmer Earnest Whitaker from interfering with a water well drilling on Whitaker’s land to flood eight wells. The decision could affect many South Plains farmers and drillers, though SunOil officials expect no wider impact.
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Cattle Feed Pens Sold in Lewter Plant Deal
Duane Howell reports the Lewter Feedlots purchase by Lubbock Feedlots with 30 000 head capacity. Gardner Crofoot and Earl Brookover lead the venture aiming to fill the lots within a year, starting on a custom feeding basis. About 50 to 70 workers will be hired. cattle and feedstuffs sourced mainly from West Texas.
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Eisenhower May Return Home in a Day or Two
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower may leave Walter Reed Army Medical Center within a day or two after admission July 24 for routine heart and arthritis examinations. A hospital spokesman provided the update on the condition and planned discharge.
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Canadian Pipeline Project Aims for 422 Mile Aqueduct Feat
Engineers estimate a water stream could traverse the Canadian River aqueduct from Sanford Dam to Lamesa in about 60 hours if leaks are minimal. Delays slowed progress between the dam and Amarillo causing a 50 day wait to test flow. The Bureau of Reclamation works on the Texas project for the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority with future time estimates pending further findings.
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Government forms truancy squads in Central Africa
The Angut government said it will form squads to arrest unemployed Africans who have not yet understood the need to work. Those arrested will be given land to cultivate or assigned to work for the common good.
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Williams Wins Democratic Senate Nomination in Michigan
Former Governor Williams captures the Democratic senate nomination in Michigan defeating Detroit Mayor Cavanagh. Williams leads with about 60 percent of the primary vote as returns show 241,968 of 5.71 percent reporting. Other primaries in Kansas and Michigan feature multiple candidates and party contests across governor and congressional races.
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Search Suspended As Storm Halts Dover Coast Rescue
London officials suspend air and sea search after a freak storm off the Cornish coast. A vessel with three passengers vanished during Sundays gale forcing a pause in the rescue mission.
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President Urges Rapid Action on Firearm Controls
In the wake of the University of Texas tragedy President Johnson asks Congress to pass strong gun control laws quickly. He argues limits on firearm sales could reduce avoidable harm though some lawmakers warn no law can prevent all tragedies. Other officials press for swift passage of regulation amid calls to curb access to firearms.
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Prayer for Nations by Trovty Baptist Leader
Today's Prayer Dear faords Many peerate come from oether countries to find the secret of Americas greatness They find people speedy mineral, and wate less. Help dha peeapte to find ways of showing the love, kindness and joy that comes from serving Thee, the only Inang Savior The Rev Melvin Ratheal. Pastor, 'Trovty Baptist Church
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Weather Outlook for Lubbock Area Today
Fair to partly cloudy conditions with warmer temperatures and a 10 percent chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Highs in the 90s, lows around the low 70s. Winds variable. City and regional temperature readings listed for nearby locales.
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