Mexico City Prep School Assaults Amid Unrest
In Mexico City students seized schools near the Foreign Ministry amid protests against President Diaz Ordaz. Gunfire wounded two. police arrested three suspects. Universities and preparatory schools remained tense as students planned large demonstrations with a Sunday mass rally.
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Mexico City
Foreign Ministry
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
National Farm Confederation
Marcelino Garcia Barragan
National Palace
Zocalo
University of Mexico
Nabhed
Javier Barros Sierra
Herberto Castillo
Mexico
Officer Halts Motorist For Scratching Head
Austin report says Joe Barrow was stopped by a traffic officer Wednesday for scratching his head while driving. Barrow told columnist Wray Weddell he was surprised by the stop and noted the officer advised pulling over to the curb if one must scratch their head.
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Austin
Joe Barrow
Wray Weddell
The
Austin Statesman
Barrow
Transportation Division Formed by Texas Attorney General
Atty Gen Crawford Martin announced a new transportation division in his office to coordinate with the Department of Public Safety and the Railroad Commission on enforcement and industry issues. James H. Cowden of Austin will head the division and start Sept 1, with Thomas Sedberry of Lubbock as assistant. Sedberry is an SMU law graduate and engineer, married to Ellen with a son Scott.
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Austin
Crawford Martin
James H. Cowden
Department of Public Safety
Railroad Commission
Cowden
San Angelo
Thomas Sedberry
Lubbock
Sedberry
Marshall
Southern Methodist University Law School
SMU
Ellen
Scott
Reporter's view of convention climate in Chicago
Chicago coverage by Arnold Sawislak describes a grim anti joyful atmosphere at the National Democratic convention with loud booing and tension. The piece contrasts Chicago's mood with Miami Beach where the Republican event felt controlled and ceremonial.
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Arnold Sawislak
Chicago
UPI
National Democratic Party
McCarthy
Humphrey
Michigan Avenue
Miami Beach
Reagan
Ends in jail bout not listed on night’s card
A 34 year old man was jailed after swinging at The Black Inferno as police escorted him to the dressing room following a Wednesday match at Fair Park Coliseum. The bout came as Inferno lost moments earlier to Ricky Romero.
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Inferno
Lubbock
Fair Park Coliseum
Ricky Romero
Thousands View Parade In Ralls Rodeo Kickoff
A Ralls Lions Club Rodeo parade drew about 3000 spectators for the opening night events. Float winners were Ralls Garden Club first, Young Homemakers second, Ralls PTA third. riding club winners were Petersburg first, Floydada second, Garza County Sheriff's Posse third. Thirty six units marched including ten floats and two bands. Beth Logan served as rodeo queen amid the activities. about 1100 people attended the Thursday barbecue.
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RALLS
Ralls Lions Club
Ralls Garden Club
Young Homemakers
Ralls Pta
Petersburg
Floydada
Garza County Sheriff's Posse of Post
Czechoslovaks Seek Asylum in Switzerland After Invasion
Swiss officials report 50 Czechoslovak nationals requested political asylum in Switzerland following the Soviet led Warsaw Pact invasion on August 20.
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Geneva
UPI
Switzerland
Czechoslovakia
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Montgomery
Rive
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Boston
Strom
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Robert Delaney, M.D
Highland Medical Buiding
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