Fire Hits Graham as 100000 Loss Estimated in Lumber Yard
Thunderstorms and a 300 mile cool front sparked a damaging Graham blaze that destroyed Morrison Smith Lumber Co and damaged nearby buildings. Lightning struck a home causing a minor fire while scattered showers fell across Friona Hereford and Dimmitt. No injuries reported.
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Famed Circus Clown Bozo Dies of Cancer in Denver
Bozo the Clown, beloved by circus fans, died of cancer at Anierwain Medical Center in Denver. AP reports Kevin Cooper 41, a longtime circus performer from Houston, Texas, had no listed survivors. He joined the circus at age nine and performed with Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Show for many years.
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Courageous parachute save on train wreck revealed
The account recounts a WWII veteran from the Parachute Regiment preventing a fatal fall when a balloon exploded during a train incident. He and two other soldiers leapt, with one Lance Corporal Bernard Watts injured but survived beside a comrade who shouted Brace your feet. The trio walked away with minor injuries.
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US probe of mysterious rays launches new satellite
The United States launched a satellite on Tuesday night to study cosmic rays and magnetic belts surrounding Earth. The Thor-Delta rocket carried the Explorer probe, aiming to reveal how radiation and magnetism affect space travel and emissions beneath Earth. Officials from Goddard Space Flight Institute conducted the test for the British Space Agency.
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Texas sales tax bite on budgets explained
The Texas Research Lab releases an Q and A on the new 2 percent sales tax. It estimates the tax costs about 1200 dollars annually for a 3000 dollar income and lists taxable items such as furniture appliances clothing and utilities while groceries housing medical insurance and car fuel remain tax free.
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Air Force Plans 28000 Manpower Buildup Amid Berlin Crisis
The Air Force said it will grow its manpower by 28 000 volunteers as part of a U S preparedness drive. The move focuses on volunteers with possible extended duty tours to meet security needs during the Berlin crisis.
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Kennedy era air force faces selective retention plan
The Air Force will retain about 26,800 personnel and officers and recall volunteers if needed. The plan emphasizes skills in communications electronics missiles maintenance civil engineering medicine space weather and armament for officers and air traffic control radar and aircraft maintenance for enlisted personnel.
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Rioting Prison Fire Claims Prisoners
Sixteen killed or missing as rioters set fire to a prison housing 231 inmates. Firemen recovered 28 bodies from ruins while officials say 10 missing prisoners may be buried in ashes. Remains of another building were found damaged and cause of the riot was not disclosed.
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Hete
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Noo
Berlin Barricade Sparking Western Counter Measures
A West German report says measures beyond theory will be taken against the new East Berlin barrier. Ambassador Grewe said a note to Moscow will likely be dispatched soon and a counter action plan is being discussed by allied officials in Washington.
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Prayer Fragment Refers to Faith and Guidance
Fragmentary religious reflection mentions seeking Jesus and guidance. The text reads like a devotional snippet with scattered phrases about prayer, humility, and trust in divine instruction.
East Zone shows force as East German regime braces for unrest
Report describes a display of military equipment and helmeted troops in East Berlin amid fears of a fan uprising and continued Western world restrictions. It notes internal security aims to quell dissent and maintain control as residents face tightened rules and surveillance.
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Berlin border crisis looms as East West talks stall
Beating warnings from the West, the East German government threatens drastic action to close the 25 mile Berlin border. Bonn and allies resist a trade pact breakdown while warnings spread of retaliation and legal echo from four power accords.
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Milwaukees Unemployed Father Admits Slaying Daughter
An unemployed year old father confessed to police that he fatally stabbed and beat his year old daughter Sandi in the kitchen of their home after returning from work. He said he found her body when he came home. The residence showed a blood spattered scene with a knife and scissors involved.
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Weather Map Page 2-A Report From Lubbock Area
Partial temperature update shows a 90 degree high in Lubbock with a low around 60. Scattered thundershowers expected later with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. conditions vary with location.
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