Gail hailstorm of 1934 named Texans' worst up to then
In May 1934 a massive hailstorm near Gail Texas left ice packed in water knee deep and caused extreme damage. Witnesses recall marble sized hail and acres of destruction as wildlife, cattle, and crops suffered. The storm remains a stark memory among longtime locals.
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Russell Dorward
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Assailant Shoots Man Kills Self in Cookville Texas
In Cookville Texas two men were shot Friday night. Deputy Mickey Seely said 70 year old Joe Reagan died from a self inflicted gunshot wound after telling doctors he had shot 44 year old James Sargeant earlier. Reagan said he attacked after an incident involving Sargeant’s stepchild.
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U S Appeal Made Again
Secretary of State William P. Rogers held his first public briefing on Friday amid renewed appeal pressures. Reporters noted cautious statements and repeated calls for calm while outlining ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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William P. Rogers
McGovern Attacks Nixon on Environmental Record
Democratic candidate George McGovern accused the Nixon administration of protecting secrets and failing to enforce environmental laws. He released a campaign white paper criticizing staffing and funding for pollution programs and urging tougher industry regulation despite citing a 1970 mobilization for environmental reclamation. The paper notes the administration sought $722 million less than authorized for air pollution programs in 1970–72.
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Girl Injured In Car Wreck at City Intersection
Vickle Redden of 33 N Spruce Ave was treated at University Hospital and released after a crash late Friday at East 16th Street and Quat Ave. Six others involved were out of custody. Bertha Wright, 56, was treated at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital.
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N. Spruce Ave
University Hospital
E. 16Th Street
Qu¢t Ave
Tury
Becerra Eee
Bertha Wright
Lubbock Osteopauitic
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