Savage weather lashes South Plains with tornado scare
A strong storm system produced a tornado near Lubbock and torrential rain across the South Plains. Golfball sized hail battered crops and closed roads from Plains to Seminole, with water flooding highways and stalled vehicles. More storms were forecast as a weak cold front lingered.
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Dubcek Appears in Moscow as Prague Turmoil Deepens
Alexander Dubcek arrived in Moscow for talks with Soviet leaders amid Prague occupation killings and mounting tension. Czech Foreign Minister Hajek urged Security Council that Soviet forces invaded without invitation, while 20 dead and 300 injured were reported with ongoing troop redeployments.
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Dems Brace for Convention Battle Over Unit Rule and Vietnam Plank
Delegates face bruising fights over the unit rule and a Vietnam policy plank as Johnson seeks unity. McCarthy and McGovern back a peace agenda calling for bombing end and swift withdrawal, while Humphrey clashes with the plan committee on terms and timing. Georgia's governor campaigns for delegation seats amid credential disputes.
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Johnson not a candidate for anything says Texas papers
The Associated Press reports President Johnson insists he is not running for office, though papers in Texas note talk of a possible convention showdown. Delegates and Texas officials weigh the unit rule and a potential shift that could affect who is nominated in the Democratic push.
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Unborn Girl at 16 Plans Heart for Transplant
A 16 year old Houston girl and her 18 year old husband arrived at St Luke s Hospital as Dr Denton Cooley s team prepares for possible heart transplant of the unborn child The head anomaly makes survival unlikely and no immediate recipient is available for the heart Proceedings note the child may be born soon without a chance of living.
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FT Hood Soldiers Put In Stockade After Rioting Protest
Soldiers at Fort Hood were placed in a stockade after protesting possible riot duty. Page 9 reports the incident details and ensuing disciplinary actions.
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Prayer Pear Lord Urges Prayer Not Prey Among Men
A reader from Maele Lake signs a note asking for collective prayer for others and for protection, framing the request in Christian wording and ending with Amen.
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Studies End For 925 Tech Grads At Lubbock
Avalanche Journal reports 925 Texas Tech summer graduates filled the Lubbock Municipal Auditorium. Dr Bernice Milburn Moore of the Hoge Foundation urged graduates to shape the world with new knowledge and spoke of freedom and responsibility as Glenn Barnett introduced her. The crowd overflowed into the foyer and steps as the speaker highlighted Aug 20 as a turning point in a nation’s promise.
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Tech board approves budget for museum center project
Texas Tech directors adopt a 4.9 million operating budget and approve phase one construction for the ICASALS complex on a 70 acre site at 4th Street and Indiana Avenue. The package totals 2.516 million with 82 million in outside contributions to fund core facilities and galleries.
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Security Tightened For Democratic Convention In Chicago
Delegates prepare to open a national political convention behind barbed fencing in Chicago's packinghouse area. 26,000 security personnel guard the Stockyards district as Mayor Daley aims to prevent disruptions while the Franklin Roosevelt tune is promised but unlikely to set a festive mood.
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Doctors say Ike remains in critical condition at Walter Reed
Army doctors reported Saturday night that there have been no further episodes of heart irritability but Eisenhower's condition stays critical. They noted two brief episodes of rapid heart action caused by centricular fibrillation during the morning bulletin, with no recurrences since. Mrs. Eisenhower visits him regularly as he rests.
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California Fire Fatal To Kight
Glendora California fire officials reported two firefighters killed and three injured as a brush blaze in San Gabriel Canyon spread on Saturday. The blaze began Friday and was still out of control with about 6 000 acres burned by the weekend.
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City Warns Garbage Workers Amid Strike. 150+ Idle
More than 150 city employees walk off the job after a refusal to pay overtime. City Manager Blackwell threatens removal from payroll if they do not return by Monday. City Council extends emergency garbage service with volunteers filling vacancies as talks resume.
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Weather Map Page Forecast Near Vicinity
Per the weather map, widespread clouds today with scattered puffy clouds. Tonight expect partly cloudy skies with mid 60s temperatures and light winds.
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