U S Presses Free Nations to Aid Laos Independence
The United States issued a white paper calling free nations to aid Laos against Communist aggression and preserve its independence. Britain will lead talks with the Soviet Union to establish an international control commission, potentially recognizing the pro American government of Prince Boun Oum.
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Stewart Hensley Igton
UPI
United States
Wartorn Kingdom of
Laos
U.S
State Department
Soviet Union
Southeast Asia
Britain
Moscow
International Control Commission
Prince Bounum
Souvanna Phouma
Prince Boun ‘Um
Boy Trapped In Old Mine Shaft In Nevada
A youth about 13 to 16 years old known as Larry Gasek from Reno is trapped about 40 feet down in an abandoned Comstock era silver mine shaft near Virginia City Nevada. He told friends his leg may be broken as rescuers work to pull him out by pulley after a rope failed.
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Virginia City
Nev
UPI
Larry Gasek
Reno
Comstock Lode
Borden County votes dry again in precinct ballot
Borden County precinct rejects liquor and beer sales 125 to 62 in first local option since 1907. Gail box votes 31 45 against while Plains 31 79 against. One absentee ballot favored dry. Legal sales would have placed liquor near Lamesa and O'Donnell. Campaigns for O'Donnell and Lake Thomas areas are dropped following the decision.
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Avalanche Journal
jAlorden
Gail
Barden County
Plains
O'Donnell
Lynn County
Lamesa
Borden County
Lake Thomas
Blue Scout I Hurls Space Probe to Radiation Belt
The Blue Scout I rocket, the largest solid fuel booster, launched from Canaveral and delivered a 38 pound payload of measuring devices into the Van Allen belt. All eight devices reported back data as the 1000 mile high flight ended with the payload landing near Antigua awaiting pickup.
Texas Floods and Space Rocket Mishap Reported
Heavy rain drenched much of Texas with up to five inches in parts while officials note radio data and rocket tests near Beaumont and Nacogdoches. A car collision killed several teens as a rocket probe and satellite launch plans faced delays and possible spaceflight impact.
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Air Force
Sahireau
Mint-Shay
Spee
Beaumont
Hamilton
Texas
Nacogdothes
Realignment urged as Thurmond warns third party threat
Senate talk centers on realigning parties to meet 1964 stakes. Thurmond argues a third major group could form if Republicans and Democrats fail to adapt. He cites past runs on the Truman and Eisenhower-era tickets and warns leaders fear shifting labels and symbols more than national unity.
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Frese Ineraavonsy
Ashington
Sen
J. Stromclared
Thurmond
DSC
Rer
Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Cuba Says It Seized Two U S Weapons Drops For Insurgents
The Cuban government announced the seizure of two air drops of weapons from the United States intended for Cuban insurgents. Militiamen captured suspects in target zones in Las Villas province and Bahia Honda. A government communique listed mortars automatic weapons and ammunition as seized. The report ties the drops to a planned invasion, as Castro seeks to keep Cuba on a war footing.
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Ompina Krom
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Condado
Las Villas
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Bahia Honda
Eisenhower
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John F. Kennedy
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Beamtown Officials Hit Over Gambling and Vice Probe
Jefferson County and Port Arthur leaders face a Beaumont Texas House Investigating Committee probe into gambling protection payoffs and prostitution. Dallas lawyer David Witts testified that records show a situation intolerable, while police chiefs pledged a crackdown and possible resignations. Page 10 references indicate broad public demand for cleanup actions.
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Finis Mothershead
David Witts
Dallas
House
Tom James
Jefferson County
Beau- Fook
Jets
Witts
Beaumont
Jim Mul
Long-Buried Skeleton Of Indian Found Near Lub bock
A hunter found a well preserved pipe smoking Indian skeleton estimated at 500 to 700 years old about 12 miles southeast of Lubbock. Sheriff deputies and a hunting party excavated the arroyo as experts note natural death, most teeth lost, and a rocklike pipe with tobacco traces. The skeleton may be moved to West Texas Museum for study and display.
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Everett Groseclose
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Theskeleton
David Kelley
Teas
Tech Fessor
Anthropology
Kelley
Pete Armento
Ave
Armento
Mike Layato
Uide
West Texas Museum
Texas Tech
Tantrum Defined as Child’s Fit and Parental Tone
The word Tantrum is outlined as a child’s sudden temper fit often ending with the mother’s soothing response. The dictionary note emphasizes typical head control and the parent’s calming role in such episodes.
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Fine Arts
Church
Plains Farm
Morning Prayer Message From Rev. Bob Hearn
The Rev. Bob Hearn pastor of Second Baptist Church delivers a morning prayer urging personal improvement and community devotion during worship. He emphasizes self discipline and shared faith as pathways to being better men.
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Bob Hearn
Second Baptist Church
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