Connally Attacks Doves At Democratic Meet
Gov. Connally urges tough stance on Vietnam while criticizing McCarthy and McGovern for soft line policies. He cites 500000 U.S. troops in Southeast Asia and accuses the candidates of equating U.S. actions with Soviet aggression in Czechoslovakia.
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Texas Rebel Delegates Lose Battle at Democratic Platform Session
Gov. Lester Maddox’s regular delegation loses to challengers led by state Rep. Julian Bond in a contentious convention fight. The platform committee drafted tax reform pro proposals to close loopholes for the rich while dropping oil depletion language. Connally criticized McCarthy over Czechoslovakia remarks, urging focus on peace and reform while warning against turning platform writing into a military manual. A drafting panel will finalize planks ahead of full committee approval.
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Airport bonds approved for West Texas airport repairs
Council okays 1.6 million dollars in revenue bonds to fund emergency repairs at West Texas Air Terminal and flight service station. Plans include runway extensions, terminal expansion, and parking upgrades totaling about 2.51 million with half funded by the federal government.
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Walk Off Job Flares In City Sanitation Dispute
City sanitation workers walk off amid tensions with city leadership over overtime pay and 40 hour weeks. Union officials threaten picket lines as talks resume at the Sanitation Barn with City Manager and City Atty. present to press for a settlement.
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Czechs Hit Strike as Soviet Occupation Deepens
The Prague protest escalates with a general strike called for noon Friday against Soviet occupation and the arrest of reformist leaders. Communists Alois Indra Drahomir Kider and Vasil Bilak meet Soviet officers amid curfews martial law and jammed transmitters. Western powers press for UN action while President Johnson and Secretary Rusk urge united condemnation and a peaceful resolution.
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Johnson Cancels Planned Talks With Kosygin Over Czechoslovakia
The Washington Post reports President Johnson canceled a nuclear missile talks meeting with Soviet Premier Kosygin after the invasion of Czechoslovakia was underway. The White House had planned an announcement for 9 50 a m Wednesday.
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Funeral services for W P Howell held in Spur
SPUR William P. Howell 84 died Wednesday at Crosbyton Hospital after an extended illness. A retired farmer and former Kal gary resident, he had lived in Crosbyton since 1959. Services 2:50 p m today at Spur First Baptist Church, with Rev Lee Bolintero and Rev Norris Tastor officiating. Burial Spur Cemetery directed by Campbell Funeral Home. Survivors include four daughters two brothers twenty grandchildren forty eight great grandchildren and sixteen great great grandchildren.
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Guardsmen Alerted For Wichita Duty
Wichita faced three daylight robberies and shootings by Negro youths as police prepared for a possible third night of street violence. Gov. Docking ordered Wichita National Guard to be available if needed as a countywide curfew took effect at 10 p.m.
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Communists Renew Attacks Across South Vietnam
Communist forces launched a dozen ground and rocket assaults on Hue Da Nan radio station and other installations in Saigon and Hue. The predawn rocket barrage on Saigon killed 18 and wounded 72. Allied troops repelled a Viet Cong attack on Da Nan station as U S. bombers struck suspected positions after the renewed offensives.
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Births Read in Paducah Area Hospitals This Week
Multiple birth notices report new babies with weights and times at West Texas and Methodist hospitals. Fathers occupations include farmer, service manager, teacher, and shop owner. Names and addresses listed for parents across Brownfield and nearby communities.
Slaton Woman Georgia Laymanee Funeral Plans
Mrs. Georgia Lee Laymanee, 83, died at 9 20 am Thursday in Methodist Hospital after a 16 day illness. Services Sunday at 2 pm at First Baptist Church with Rev John Cartrite officiating. Burial Englewood Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters Mrs W V Childers and Mrs W L Kendrick and Mrs J C Beaty, two sons Mr J Coua and Mr George Laymanee, two brothers, eight grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.
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Smokers Split by Cancer Status in Roswell Park Study
Researchers compared 974 lung cancer patients with 974 cancer-free men, interviewing them on admission at Roswell Park since 1959 about cigarette brands. They defined low exposure as under 30 years of smoking and high exposure as pack a day for 50 years or more.
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