Flood Toll Rises as Four Die in West Texas New Mexico
The AP reports flood disasters across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. At least four deaths and damage estimates up to 4.1 million dollars amid continuing rains. Dell City and Ve City evacuated residents. 250 forced to leave. Carlsbad and surrounding areas see substantial damage and rescue operations by Army helicopters.
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New Mexico
Hones
Dell City
Texas Highway Patrol
Ve City
Santa Fe
N.M
Jack M. Campbell
Carlsbad
Millian
Jerry Miller
Miller
Campbell
Woman's tight pants cause mill strike in Oregon
In ArdinER Oregon a plywood mill strike idles over 300 workers after Miss Pat Morris refused to wear tighter attire. Union leader Harley Gray links incident to a wage contract clause, while manager EB Meyers says dress code is outside the agreement. The company had warned Morris about her attire and noted other workers wore similar clothing.
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International Paper Co
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Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union Local 2195
Johnson says people generally approve of his aims
President Johnson told reporters he expects no unusual turnover in the November elections and noted a poll showing Democrats favor Kennedy over him. He praised Humphrey, announced travel to Idaho, Colorado and Oklahoma, and described his broader political outlook amid Viet Nam and economic concerns.
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Colorado
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
Viet Nam
New Source Of Revenue Discussed By Texas Officials
Governor Connally pledged to push the 1967 legislature for a substantial new revenue source for Texas cities after a two hour closed door session with mayors and city managers from 18 cities. The group urged refunds of part of any sales tax increase to cities and discussed future funding plans.
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Texas Committee On State and
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Saturn 1 clear for unmanned Apollo test lift today
NASA officials cleared a Saturn 1 rocket for an unmanned Apollo flight to test the first leg of a planned mission toward a December manned launch. If successful, identical craft would carry Virgil Grissom Edward White and Roger Chaffee. weather at Cape Kennedy showed potential delays with a 10 to 20 percent thunderstorm risk.
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Apollo
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America
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Samuel C. Phillips
Opollo
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Kerner to Call Out Guardsmen Over Cicero Open Housing March
Gov. Kerner said he would order the National Guard only if violence loomed as demonstrators for open housing faced heckling in Cicero. King’s marchers paraded through the suburb amid arrests and a photographer beaten. Officials warned of possible disaster if troops entered Cicero. King called the situation tragic and contrasted Southern segregation with Cicero.
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United Press International
Amicago
Oto
Ierner
National Guard
Cicero
Martin Lather King
Robert Lynskey
Kerner
Cook County
King
Mississippi
Guardsmen
Markets rally as Dow climbs after eight session slump
New York stocks advanced in moderate trading marking the first rise in eight sessions. The Dow Jones industrials gained 9.41 to 799.55 while the 60 stock AP average rose 3.4 to 287.1, its best gain since July 6. In Seoul, 28 more deaths from encephalitis or sleeping sickness were reported, lifting the month’s toll to 130.
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Associated Press
Seoul
South Korea
Health Social Affairs Ministry
Marines seize Viet Cong war college on Da Nang mountain
More than 600 U S Marines seized a Communist war college on a 3000 foot Da Nang mountain and battled Viet Cong entrenched troops. Reports say at least 44 Communists killed. Air forces hit targets in southern North Viet Nam while weather limited raids toward Hanoi.
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United Press International
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da Nang
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Viet Nam
Panhandle
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Air Force
Hanoi-Red River
Marine
War’ College
Stricken Texas area sees flood rescue and rail reopenings
In Dell City and nearby towns rescuers work after floods and wrecks. Marine casualties are airlifted as ground fighting and tunnel retreat by Viet Cong and North Vietnamese complicate operations. Newsman Joe Little found dead after floodwaters swept him away. Welch and Ballinger children among the dead. Soldiers from Ft. Bliss aid relief efforts while Southern Pacific restores rail service and a postal helicopter mail run continues.
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Artesia
N.M
KPBM
Carlsbad
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la Mirada
Calif
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Walter Ballinger
Fort Worth
Tex
Little
Welch
Ballinger
62Nd Artillery
Ft. Bliss
Dell City
Cornidas
Ih Paso
Southern Pacific Railroad
el Paso
Texas Highway Patrol
Area Hopes For Dryout
Rain on the South Plains totaled record levels with 1+ inches in spots. Observers urge a dry spell to prevent insect and disease issues while noting minimal property damage beyond localized flooding. Forecasters expect cloudy skies, mid 70s highs, and possible light drizzle.
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Avalanche Journal
Ajeek
South Plains
Lubbock
Weather forecast for Lubboek and Vietnaw
Weather outlook shows cloudy to partly cloudy skies and warmer daytime temperatures. Tonight clears to partly cloudy and not too cool with highs in the upper range and lows in the mid. Winds from the southeast at 10 to 20 mph.
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