PCG Group To Name Directors In Lubbock Meeting
The Lubbock County unit of the Plains Cotton Growers will elect two directors at a luncheon today at Underwood's Cafeteria. George W. Pfeiffenberger will report on the cotton legislative situation. Current PCG directors include W. O. Fortenberry and Roy Forkner. Officials urge cotton growers from the county to attend. program is brief.
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Lubbock
The
Plains Cotton Growers, Inc
Underwood
Mth
George W. Pfeiffenberger
Lubbock County
PCG
W. O
Bill) Fortenberry
Roy Forkner
Fortenberry
Echo I Passes Third Year Mark In Orbit
Echo I, the U S balloon satellite, marked its third year in orbit, completing its 13th orbit. The wrinkled beacon has traveled about 425 million miles, maintaining an altitude near 750 miles as scientists doubted it would last beyond two weeks. Acknowledgement of reception came from Cedar Rapids Iowa to Dallas, confirming a message from Collins Radio Co. of Dallas.
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Dallas
UPI
Echo I
U. S
Earth
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Collins Radio Co
The Professional Eye Medication Advertisement
An early 20th century style ad touts a crystal clear fluid to relieve eye irritations from colds fatigue glare and allergies. It claims to clear bloodshot eyes and promotes immediate effect with phrases like The Professional Eye Ree Medication.
Plains Farming Details Traced For Grain Plan
U S Department of Agriculture outlines the 1964 feed grain program with changes in diversion limits and payment rates. Top diversion rises to 30 percent with 30 percent maximum payment, and payments may not exceed 20 percent of land value. Certificates will pay for both diversion and non loan price support. National price supports remain at 32 cents per hundredweight with a $1.77 loan rate.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
High Plains
Charles G. Bragg
Lubbock
Lubbock Farm Bureau Queen Contestresses Named
Two of about ten contestants for the annual Lubbock County Farm Bureau queen contest are Rosemary Newcomb and Myra Suzette Stephens. The event starts at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Slide Road Clubhouse in Lubbock. Contestants and their parents will attend dinner today at the New Johnson House Restaurant in Idalou.
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Lubbock
Israel to expand army amid Nasser threat
Israel plans to strengthen its military forces in response to President Nasser of the United Arab Republic warning of a larger army. Prime Minister Levi Eshkol, speaking at a municipal election rally in Beersheba, said Israel must continuously bolster defenses against Egypt. Nasser in Alexandria defended UAR arms and hinted at future force growth.
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Beersheba
Israel
UPI
Levi Eshkol
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Arab Republic
Egypt
Eshkol
Nasser
Alexandria
UAR
Palestine
Baath Party
Iraq
Syria
Yemen
Dallas Debates Pool Hall Rules and Licensing
Dallas city leaders consider regulating pool halls amid claims they attract crime and juveniles. A new state law imposes a per table license fee of five dollars and a two fifty city fee, with debate on minor access and enforcement. Police report a massage parlor unlawfully operated under existing rules.
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Dallas
UPI
Rio Grande Valley Cotton Harvest Down
The Rio Grande Valley cotton harvest reached 191 307 bales by Monday, far below last year’s 357 435 bales at the same point. Valley Farm Bureau survey shows machine harvesting and stripping accounting for 90 95 percent of the harvest with only three weeks left in the season.
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Mercedes, Tex
UPI
Rio Grande Valley
Valley Farm Bureau
East German Courts Sentencing Political Prisoners Daily
The Free Jurists Investigation Committee says Communist East German courts sentenced at least two political prisoners daily since the Berlin wall’s construction. Don Wilson, Jack Benny's CBS sidekick, worked as an announcer and singer before comedy.
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Berlin
UPI
Berlin Wall
Free Jurists Investigation Committee
Jack Benny
CBS
Don Wilson
Taft Backs State Boundary Shifts For Federal System
Rep. Robert Taft Jr. proposed constitutional amendment to shift state boundaries to better fit economic realities and oppose federal court reapportionment. He criticized Supreme Court rulings, urged limiting court jurisdiction over state districts and warned assembly measures would centralize power away from a balanced federal system.
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Chicago
Robert Taft Jr
Ohio
Taft
U.S. Supreme Court
American Bar Association
Congress
Executive
Legislative
Balloon to Rise 100000 Feet for Meteorite Study at Palestine
A 290000 cubic foot helium balloon will lift from the National Balloon Flight Station west of Palestine for a 100000 foot ascent. Station manager John Sparkman says it will trap meteorite particles with an expected heavy meteor shower, aiming for an extreme impact zone about 40 miles west of Palestine. The balloon stays aloft nine hours in a Dudley Observatory sponsored project.
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Palestine, Tex
UPI
National Balloon Flight
Palestine
John Sparkman
The
Dudley Observatory
Albany, Nuy
Haitian Troops Active Near Santo Domingo Border
Haitian army units were reported active in the border area near Santo Domingo Monday amid speculation they hunted insurgents from last week’s abortive invasion attempt. Actress-writer Dale Evans donates proceeds from her books to welfare of retarded children.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
UPI
Dale Evans
Roy Rogers
English couple separated by crash on wedding parade
A London couple spent their honeymoon in separate hospitals after a crash during a wedding parade through the village injured them and disrupted celebrations.
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London
Constipation Relief Promoted by New Colonaip Tablets
A newspaper ad touts Colonaip tablets as a remedy for nerve related constipation. It claims a unique colon nerve stimulant plus bulking action returns bowel function overnight and promises gentle relief. Introductory size priced at 43 cents.
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Boot & Western Store
Broadway
Mexico
Tony Lama
Cowtown
Wellington Boots
Lyon
France
Plains National
Lubbock’s Convenient Bank
National Bank
FDIC
50Th Street
College Avenue
Galveston
Texas City
Savas Saragoza
19Th St
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