Rescue Efforts Delayed by Missing Drill Bit At Mine
In Azleton Pa rescuers faced a 12 hour delay as a 30 inch drill bit needed to enlarge the escape hole for Henry Throfie 28 and David Fellin 58 arrived from Dallas. State Mine Secretary HB Charmbury called it a serious setback but not a derailment of the rescue plan. Louis Bova 42 remains unconfirmed and a smaller drilling rig continues toward a fourth shaft to aid the surface escape.
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Henry Throfie
David Fellin
Charmbury
Dallas
Throne
Follin
Louis Bova
Finn Charmbury
PUE Page & Pershy
U S Moves Nuclear Units From Morocco
The United States Air Force ends operations at three Moroccan bases and withdraws about half the personnel. Morocco will assume control as about 2,000 new workers are posted for Nouasseur and nearby depots. The move aligns with post independence treaties and advances in missile and tanker tech reducing base importance. The withdrawal saves an estimated 14.5 million dollars abroad.
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Associated Press
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Morocco
Defense Department
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France
Spain
United States
Dante
Novasseur
Shimane
Rabat
Benguinir
Atlas Mountains
Nouasseur
Ervi Aurpart
Morocca
Rabat Jn
Pla
Bank musician linked to two southeast Missouri holdups
Jackson man Partridge, 38, director of a high school and municipal bands, confessed Friday to being the stickup man in two bank robberies. Cape Girardeau County Sheriff Crites said $7,100 was recovered hidden at Partridge’s home. townsfolk say the money and the robberies have upset the community. Partridge was arrested after leading his band at a gala concert, with four witnesses identifying him. His wife defended him as innocent while the couple has five children.
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Limited International
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Paardlay
Sina Town
Balding
Friendly Ruch
Burton Parmidge
Jackson
Selig
Missouri
Partridge
Cape Girardeau County
John Crites
Cressid Partridge
Palier
Mney
Bank
Chafee
Advamen
Patridge
Court House
Griffin to Austin Home loan probe data to be discussed
State officials will hear new information from District Attorney Alton Griffin in Austin Monday about home loan irregularities. The grand jury convenes September 2 and may bring indictments. Griffin will be joined by HL Doe and will confer with the state public safety department the attorney general's office and the Texas Real Estate Commission.
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Dist
Alton Griffin
Ine Austrict
Sie Griffin
Sist
HL Doe Anchard
State Department of Public Safety
Attorney General’s Office
Tex. Real He Commission
Sen
Blanchard
Iso
John Connally
G A
Lubbock
Jan Clawson
Friffin
Home Loans
Blackburn named Texas Pavilions general manager at World's Fair
David T. Blackburn will lead the Texas Pavilions at the 1954 55 New York World's Fair on a two year leave of absence from Great Southwest Corporation and Six Flags Over Texas. Angus Wynne Jr announced the appointment saying the pavilions will showcase Texas today and its history with exhibits from oil cattle shipping space tourism and other industries. Blackburn previously ran Lubbock Civic Auditorium and Caliseum and held roles at the State Fair Music Hall and Summer Musicals.
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David T. Blackbin
Pallas
Texas
New York
Angus G. Wynne Jr
John Connally
Blackburn
Great Southwest Corporation
Six Flags Over
Wynne
Civic Auditorium
Lubbock
Flooded Areas Reported in Mexico City and Chihuahua
Seven communities are submerged and over 200 families stranded as waters from the Casay Grandes and Piedras Verdes rivers overflowed, flooding areas in Mexico City and Chihuahua state.
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Mexico
Mexico City
UPD
Chihuahua
Casay Grandes
Piedras Verdes
County Reports First Bale Of Season In Lubbock Area
Melvin Walters of Slaton led with a 374 pound bale after adding a second load to reach 450 pounds. The bale won a $150 prize from the Slaton Chamber of Commerce with $100 and $50 for second and third places to be awarded at the Farmer Merchant barbecue. Walters and wife Missa live three miles south of Acuff and cultivate cotton across 14 acres.
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Charlie Hudtes
Acuff Cota
Melvin Walters
Lubbock County
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Acuff
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Slaton
Walter
Sia
Slaton Chamber of Commerce
Farmer Merchant
Misa
Acuft
Roosevelt High School
Sid
Dictionary Parking Meter
A humorous note from the Market Reports section mocks the parking meter as “the only appliance that requires you to make time payments every hour.”
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Plains Farm News
Deluge Hits Valley As Front Brings Showers South Plains
A weak cool front moving into the South Plains brought cooler temperatures and scattered showers on Saturday. Heavy rains were reported in the Rio Grande Valley with up to several inches, while cities across Texas including Wichita Falls Dallas Amarillo and Abilene logged showers.
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Ted
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Lubbock
Rio Geante
Sone Ares Harhingen
Paver
Wrechita Falls
Childress
Anich
Fort Worth
Dallas
Panhandle
Mineral Wells
Austin
Matattor
Abalene
Lattin
Ton
Roaring Springs
Tula
Hers
Wanford
Friona
Olton
Trent
Fragmentary Prayer Text Opens With Plea for Neighbor Aid
A damaged prayer fragment asks for divine help to ease neighbors burdens and protect the aged and handicapped. The garbled lines reference Heavenly Father and a plea for comfort and guidance.
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Heavenly
Scientists Back Pat on Nuclear Test Ban Pact
A panel of top scientists endorsed the treaty and warned that any resumption of testing would be difficult yet possible with advanced systems. They urged continued U.S. safeguards and noted the pact as a crucial step toward a safer world.
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Defense Department
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Soviet Union
Moseme
Krer
Aetien Agis
Peper
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White House
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Schwetzer
Kennedy
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BAN Asstrances
Youth Protest Sparks Demonstrations in South Vietnam
Reported clashes and demonstrations erupt as students and monks rally against President Ngo Dinh Diem. Life magazine photographers Berth and Lar ry Burrows document scenes while protests demand reforms and reprieve for Buddhist groups.
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Exenum Post
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Larry Burrows
Life Magazine
Alets
Nee Tinh Dien
Iis
Firtease
Catherine
Dnatad
Hess
Valle
Dien 1
Alsin
Ngo de
Police
Neily
Fereus Denmonsina
New Twist to Bury You Slogan Sparks Debate
Article references a controversial chant linked to labor and political tensions. It mentions Western workers, capital, and foreign influence amid a volatile public discussion. Names and places are partially obscured in the text.
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Nikita
Weather and political talk mix in obscure bulletin note
The fragment references a Polish embassy reception and mentions Khrushchev remarks about burying the dead. It notes labor strike context after 1956 and hints at production organization improvements. It includes scattered numbers and garbled place names, with unclear further details.
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