Americans Urge Flee Hanoi as Vietminh Tighten Grip
Refugees swell Hanoi as Vietminh push south and cut roads. French garrisons defend the Delta while planners weigh evacuation plans for foreigners. Prices stay high, cash-only business persists, and air strikes continue in central Vietnam.
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Haiphong
Saigon
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Paul Ely
Indochina
Geneva
Ely
North Vietnam
Saiin
Hong Kong
Vinh Yen
Vietnam
Tourane
Annam
Tuy Hoa
Rodeo Champs Crowned at Brownfield Western Week Finale
In Brownfield on Saturday night the Terry County Sheriff's Posse won two palmetto polo matches against Hereford Riders 21-6 and 7-0 as Brownfield's four day Western Week concluded. John Burrus Indian Gap and Jimmy Bird Post earned $100 each as calf roping and ribbon roping champions. Cherrie Price Addington Okla triumphed in the cowgirl sponsor contest with 36.9 seconds total for two rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Terry County Sheriff’s Posse
Hereford
Tess Fuller
Terry County
Forrest Collier
John Burrus
Indian Gap
Jimmy Bird
Post
Burrus
Cherrie Price
Addington
Okla
Joan Burros
Indian
Snyder
Harold Thomas
Jaston
Mike Pitman
Tatum
N.M
Jim Sealy
Pion
Car Crashes Injure Five in Levelland
Two accidents within minutes left five people hurt in Levelland. Zella Ray Ruthardt 17 was treated after a head on collision at Avenue H and Highway 290. A Jaycee Junk Car race crash injured David Hawkins 7 and grandfather W F Massey 812 Avenue B.
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Levelland
Zella Ray Ruthardt
Ave. P
Avenue H
Highway 290
Ave. B
H. T. Ha
Masey
Phillins-Dupre Hospital
Ike’s Sister-In-Law Dies at Penn State Campus
Mrs. Milton S. Eisenhower wife of Penn State president died at her campus residence age 49 blood clot cited as cause following a virus pneumonia attack last week Milton S Eisenhower Jr 23 and Dr John H Light attended at her side White House officials noted she was a President Eisenhower favorite and timing of his Bolton Landing governors conference plans remained uncertain
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State College
Milton S. Eisenhower
Pennsylvania State University
Eisenhower
Milton S. Jr
A_ university
John H. Light
Washington
White House
Bolton Landing
N.Y
Aid Plan Vetoed Delays EDC Europe Pact Ratification
The EDC treaty faces delay as France resists ratification over German troop use in a Western European defense community. Italy seen approving after France. West Germany Belgium Luxembourg and Netherlands had already ratified. Congressional debate includes amendments restricting 1954 funds and a Mansfield proposal to end foreign operations aid.
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West Germany
France
Italy
Belgium
Luxembourg
Netherlands
James P. Richards
D-Sc
House
Smith
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Foreign Operations Administration
Mansfield
GOP
Asia
Mendes-France In Talks With Molotov In Geneva
French Prime Minister Pierre Mendes-France conferred with Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov for about three hours in Geneva. He aims to win an Indochina truce by July 20 or resign. Atmosphere described as cordial and encouraging and discussions as very useful.
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Geneva
Pierre Mendes-France
V. M. Molotov
Mendes-France
Postmen End Meet memorials and policy talk mark convention
Postmen End Meet honors deceased members and hears NALC vice president Jerome Keating outline post office bill changes. Keating argues for promotion by ability and seniority while warning the patronage approach. The convention increased voluntary contributions to 200 for anti bill efforts and adjourned with a state board session at 1 30 p m Saturday.
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Texas Association of Letter Carriers
Hotel Lubbock
Frank Eddleman
Lubbock
L. N. Presley
Fort Worth
Dennis R. Lee
Paris
S. H. Hawkes
San Antonio
Dora D. Carson
Waco
National Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lera McCulley
Wichita Falls
Rayoma Presley
Edna Bone
Amarillo
Sarah Moran
Mayme Seay
Dallas
Ava Bryant
Abilene
Carson
Jerome J. Keating
Washington, D. C
NASC
Presley
Carlotta Webb
Mamie Burcham
Frank Abrahamson
L. L. Lindsey
Cornell Smith
Big Spring
A. B. Cross
Corpus Christi
Scriptures
Joan W. Hackersmith
Washington
D. C
NALC
House Post Office and
Civil Service Commission
Keating
Post Office
Agriculture group tour aims and visiting leaders list
An agriculture group tour intends to prevent the spread of Communism, share technical irrigation knowledge, and promote exports. The visiting delegation includes Joao O Silveira of Brazil and officials from Egypt Iran Yugoslavia Greece Italy Turkey Thailand China and other nations, with committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joao O. Silveira
Brazil
Hussein Helmy
Egypt
Manoutcher
Dr. Giesecke
Dave Sherrill
Raymond King
A. B. Slagle
Don Jones
Jack Cree
Charles Signor
H. P. Clifton
Stewart Condron
W. H. Jones
Jim Compton
Dying Dog Brownie Stirs Neighbors Before Journey
Raymond and the dog Brownie shared a close bond after Brownie joined the family at 14 months old. The dog attended a boy's funeral and visited the grave with the family, resisting leaving each time. The pair were a familiar sight in the neighborhood as Raymond rode his bike and Brownie trotted beside him. In a separate report, the Brighton Belle train from London to Brighton split when a coupling snapped at 40 mph, but automatic braking stopped both sections.
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Raymond
Brighton
London
England
Births in West Texas and area hospitals
Congratulations to multiple families on newborns including a daughter 7 lb 3 oz born 3 52 a.m. at West Texas Hospital to O R Phifer Jr and wife and others in El Paso Lubbock and nearby towns with babies ranging from 4 to 9 pounds and various times and hospitals.
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O. R. Phifer Jr
Tohoka Rt. 4
West Texas Hospital
Benton Teal
St. Mary's Hospital
Jack Scott
Cornell St
Abell Clinic
Texas Tech
Thomas Fred Adams Jr
Gh St
Taylor Hospital
Nunn Electric Co
J. H. Milner Jr
25Th St
Tate Moore
N. Flint
H. E. Martin
Lubbock
Wilbur Townsend
Fir Ave
Porter Hospital
Tne
Case Seeks Broad Interstate System and World-Strategic Highways
Case argues for a transcontinental highway from New York to Portland and a mid continent route linking upper Mississippi to the Gulf. He calls for a sea level canal across the isthmus to protect large carriers and warns a single A-bomb could disable the Panama Canal. He cites four 1954 measures boosting federal highways, military construction, public buildings, and D C development.
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Nect
Atlantic and
Pacific
Case
United States
New York
Portland
Oregon
Mid-Continent
Upper
Mississippi
Gulf
Panama Canal
Gatun Lake
Eisenhower
Ike
White House
District of Columbia Public Works and Revenue Act
Farm policy faces debate at governors conference
Governors from 34 states discuss farm policy tax cuts and the fight over price supports with Senator Williams opposing a Senate bill. Thornton supports Eisenhower price plans but warns of gradual implementation and a floor against disaster in farm prices. The conference will cover intergovernmental relations and highway taxation.
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Anderson
Senate
Thornton
Congress
Indochina
Colorado
Eisenhower
Senate Agriculture Committee
Washington
Texas governor race reshapes after land deal questions
Texas campaigners Shivers and Yarborough circle the border state as debates over a Hidalgo County land option and a $450 000 sale surface. The dialogue cites a May 1946 option to buy 13 500 acres at 75 dollars per acre and a December 1946 sale to Texan Realty Co. at 450 000 dollars amid Water Board permit questions. Shivers defends records while Yarborough urges full deposition publication for public learning.
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Texas
Hidalgo County
Yarborough
Lloyd Bentsen
Bentsen
Allan Shivers
Bentsen Development Co
Shivers
Texan Realty Co
Woodville Baptist Church
East
Beaumont
CIO
AFL
West Texas farming and oil drive regional growth
Area growth centers on gas and oil hubs and irrigation districts around Lubbock. Agriculture sustains income with sorghums wheat and grazing. irrigation expands cotton and other crops. West Texas accounts for half of Texas farm income by value, with petroleum providing a large state and national share in 1952.
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Lubbock
Texas
West Texas
Yarborough Deal Cited At Amarillo by Gurley
State Rep. Dorthy Gurley of Del Rio urged Ralph Yarborough to explain the fee he received for representing the El Paso school district in securing a tax contribution reduction. She referenced Judge Yarborough’s past reactions to Allan Shivers' land deal and questioned his recent finances tied to tax levies for public schools.
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Amarillo
Dorthy Gurley
del Rio
Ralph Yarborough
el Paso
Judge Yarborough
Allan Shivers
Burglary at Humble Service Station Reported
A burglary was logged at the Humble Service Station 102 E Broadway. Entry gained via an unlocked window and an undetermined amount of change was stolen from the cigarette machine. ASC Glenn Dale Henry, 19, remained in critical condition after a car crash that killed four others a week earlier.
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E. Broadway
ASC
Glenn Dale Henry
Ave. G
West Texas
Henry
Carswell Afb
Fort Worth
Woman Writer Dies of Thirst in Mojave Desert While Pursuing Saucer Story
Florence Minna Thiel a 40 year old Los Angeles proofreader died of thirst and exposure in the Mojave Desert while en route to Giant Rock Airport to cover a flying saucer enthusiasts meeting. Her body was found 15 miles northwest of Twenty Nine Palms. A note she left asked for water and she left $3 to pay for a window she broke to gain entry to a cabin.
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Palms
Calif
Mojave
Florence Minma Thiel
Los Angeles
Desert
Here
Thiel
Giant Rock
Miss Thiel
Reunion Set Tuesday For Martin County Old Settlers
Stanton July 10 Special Plans are complete for the annual Martin County Old Settler's Reunion at the city park Tuesday night. More than 300 people are expected as a ranch style barbecue and short program are planned. The event will honor the oldest person present and the old settler who traveled the greatest distance, plus a memorial service for settlers who died in the past year. Attendance is open to anyone who has lived in Martin County 20 years or more.
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Mar County
Bridegroom's Woes Alter Wedding Plans At Last Minute
Bridearoom's wedding faced last minute substitutions as the bride's brother was late and the church air conditioner blew out the tapers. Dennis discovered he lacked a ring and the best man crawled in through a window to fetch it from a bridesmaid. The couple now honeymoon.
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Dennis
Editorial cites Yarborough profits from El Paso case
Mrs. Gurley cites an El Paso Times editorial claiming Yarborough and associates earned 42825 dollars for representing the school district. She says after victory he received 10000 dollars to monitor the legislature to prevent anti nullification laws.
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el Paso
Campaigns Review Democratic Executive Plans for Sine Precinct
Voters in the Democratic primary will mark ballots for precinct chairmen for the first time as party officials meet Saturday to set conventions ahead of the July 24 first primary. The article lists Democratic and Republican nominees across multiple Texas counties including Travis, Jefferson, Denton, Bee, Wichita, Potter, Lubbock, and Harris, with many county offices and precincts named.
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Lowes
J. J. Holmes
Travis County
Travis
Allan Shivers
Jefferson County
Dallas
Enemes
Saw
Doug Crouch
Denton County
John Ben Shepperd
Gress ‘County
Ane B
Blanco County
Dudley Fassion
Ceashers
Bee County
Martin Dies
Angelina County
John C. White
Wichita County
Bascom Giles
Conte
Jesse James
Travis Ount
Ernest O. Thompson
Potter County
Robert & Calvert
Supreme Court
J. E. Hickman
Eastland County
Few Brewster
Bell County
Alfred M. Scott
Robert B. Keenan
Gressounty
Clyde E. Smith
Tyler County
Court ‘of Criminal Appeals
W. C. Graves
Dallas County
Sam Davis
Harris
Lubbock County
Madison (Square) Lewder
Geo. S. Berry
Shelton
Emzy Pieratt
Dudley Brummett
Walter Davies
Sam Brown
H. J
Doc) Blanchard
James
Jim) Weeks
Russell Hardin
Louie — Steve-Graa
Curly) Martindale
Geo. G. Green
C. D
Doug) Moore
Ottis Isom
W. C.bil Weems
Raymond H. Tanner
P. M. Jeffcoat
H. H. Price
Fred Gentry
Neton Stokes
Justice of the Peace
J. R. Shipp
D. W. Robertson
G. C. Bishop
Wendell Coffee
W. D. Aycock
John B. Wells Sr
W. H
J. W
O. L
H. Swanner
L. E. Boling
Four reunited couples recall years apart and change
A Roanoke man returns to search for his wife after a Camden mishap memory gaps. He and his first wife reunite with his second wife and her husband at Ft. Eustis, while Mrs. Ferguson and her husband live nearby Warwick. The four reminisce and say they are happy with their new lives and would not return to the old arrangement.
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Nova Scotia
Camden
Roanoke
Tinkle
Ft. Eustis
Tex
Borger Attorney Killed in Panhandle Crash
Jack Alexander, 33, an attorney from Borger, died from injuries after a two vehicle crash two miles west of Panhandle on Friday night. Six other Borger residents were injured in the collision.
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Borger
Tex
Jack Alexander
Panhandle
Newspaper circulation in Great Britain per 1000 people
The daily newspaper circulation in Great Britain averages 611 copies per 1,000 people.
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Great Britain
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