Foundry on South Plains heats up with new Slaton plant
The only ferrous foundry in the area opened 18 months ago in Slaton, benefiting from local owners and a 500 mile buyer radius. Melvin Earsley reports temperatures reach high but plan to air condition next summer. The plant purifies scrap iron into castings for irrigation pumps, farm machinery, and aircraft parts, underscoring the important role of the casting industry.
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Commissioners Weigh Bids for Voting Machines and Staff Salaries
The court discussed bidding on new voting machines and considered salary increases for adult probation office staff. The item on the agenda included rescinding part of a prior salary provision.
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Mideast clashes and Iraqi executions cited in latest reports
Raids northeast of Amman killed and wounded, Israel reported seven border policemen wounded near Metullah after shells from Lebanon. Five Arab guerrillas died in a Golan Heights clash, artillery duels continued by the Suez Canal. Baghdad executed 15 Iraqis on spying charges bringing the year total to 51, including 11 Jews. Abbey Phan condemned Iraq, while Pope Paul VI reportedly failed to secure clemency for the condemned.
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Multiple Birth Notices Create Dated City Births
The notice records several birth announcements detailing newborns from families including Michal Michal Logsdon, Littlefield, Wombie, Upward Cade, and others. Each entry lists parents addresses, hospital, birth times, and father’s or family occupation, reflecting a local birth column.
Deluges Hit Downstate Lifts Crop Prospects Across Plains
Widespread rains boosted moisture for dryland cotton and grain sorghum on the South Plains while irrigation areas saw less impact. Rain totals topped 4 inches in parts of the Panhandle with hail near Amarillo.
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Forces pound Vietnamese border area amid Aug plans
Overnight air strikes hit a major enemy infiltration corridor northwest of Saigon as U S and allied forces press operations around Cambodia. The move follows indications of a new attack push planned near September first while Hanoi marks Ho Chi Minh’s independence anniversary. Pentagon denies talk of a 250000 volunteer force without progress.
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Legislature Sheltered as Bomb Scare Halts House Session
Monday’s volatile day saw legislators and staff evacuated to shelters amid a bomb scare. Reporters were barred briefly for safety as a bearded youth with a giant catsup bottle asked about action. No business was conducted and the constitution requires open meetings except executive sessions.
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Talks Sought on Grievances at Lubbock Union Meeting
An official of a union representing city employees including garbage workers said Monday night he will demand city officials discuss grievances to avoid action. The Laborers International Union Local 1257 leader reported addressing about 200 workers and extending a stay until Thursday night to see if Vazquez can advance talks.
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