Destruction Derby heats fuel Jaycees projects funds
Drivers circle the arena and crash for cash prizes and a championship trophy while proceeds from the event finance Jaycees youth programs. Kenneth Ward Ralph Cook and Bill De Busk win the three heats as wreckers haul away battered cars and officials flag no more entries.
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Jaycee
Honts
A&m Jr
Kenneth Ward
Ralph Cook
Bill de Busk
Ward
Daniel
Jaycees
Lubbock Jaycees
Viet Cong not contacted by troops in bombed area
A spokesman said Vital South Viet Nam forces made no contact with Viet Cong after moving into a zone previously bombed by eight B52 jets from Guam. Craters and former mortar positions were found, but no Viet Cong casualties or evidence of clashes were observed.
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Guam
Congress discusses veteran aid and Washington self rule
Senate debate centers on education and loan provisions for World War II and Korea veterans amid doubts over impact on enlistment. Washington governance reform proposals gain traction with LBJ backing, while Vietnam War actions in Pleiku, Route 19, Da Nang, and Mekong confront ongoing U.S. military operations.
Remap battle over Javits amendment and senate fate
The piece discusses the Remap debate with Javits undecided on how he will vote. Dirksen faces trouble if he loses in committee, and a two thirds majority in both chambers is needed to refer the proposal to the states. Humphrey’s camp must assemble one third plus one to defeat it in the Senate amid a potential filibuster by liberals. The city versus rural power clash is highlighted as the National Conference of Mayors opposes the amendment, fearing amplified urban influence and possible shifts from court ordered reapportionment in 1966.
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Pentagon
Kennedy
Senate
House
House Veterans Affairs Committee
LBJ
Congress
District of Columbia
Washington
Johnson
House Rules Committee
Javits
Dirksen
Humphrey
National Conference of Mayors
Supreme Court
Aid Rushed To Stranded Liner
Coast Guard moved to assist the liner Seven Seas after a Saturday night room fire left it disabled distant from New York. The cutter Absecon stood by as 400 passengers and 210 crew members aboard faced no injuries or danger while rescue efforts proceeded.
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New York
Coast Guard
Seven Seas
Absecon
Village Buried Under Viet Cong Fire at Ba Gia
Victims in Ba Gia suffer a brutal Viet Cong attack as villagers, unable to patrol and defend, endure torture and death. A Marine corpsman treats the wounded while villagers bury a body by candlelight. A Vietnamese captain surveys destroyed homes and a burned oil tin marked Donated by the people of the United States. An air force spokesman notes U S strikes follow Vietnamese requests.
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Ba Gia
Viet Nam
Marine
U.S
United States of America
U.S. Air Force
Lat Saigon
Personalized license plates raise questions in Houston study
Houston officials tested personalized plates inscribed with ideas like AKQJ 10 and UT slogans. Professes from SMU submitted SMU 1 and SMU 2 while Elkins notes many orders come from students. Rejections were rare and usually due to existing claims or missing second choices. Plates cost 10 dollars upfront and 10 dollars yearly to keep, with production by county inmates and pickup after surrendering regular plates.
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Houston
Highway Department
Elkins
Southern Methodist University
Motor Vehicle Division
Birth Announcements From Local West Texas Hospital Scene
A series of birth notices from West Texas Hospital list parents, addresses, and infant details. Notable entries include Edwin Thomas Farabee’s son at 6 pounds, 11:51 p.m. Friday. Roy Shepard’s son at 7 pounds 8 ounces. and Norman Runkells’s son at 6 pounds. Fathers’ occupations span Johnson Manufacturing, Travelers Insurance, and other local firms.
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Edwin Thomas Farabee
West Texas Hospital
Johnson Manufacturing Co
Roy Shepard
35Th St
Frank William Kirwim
60Th St
Scott Paper Company
Norman Wayne Runkells
Ave. W
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Richard Rodriguez
15Th St
Frederick March
Detroit
Methodist Hospital
Wayne Matney
2Th St
Lubbock Theatres
Harvey Chambers
52Nd St
Mariner 4 Photos Delay Martian Surface Study
Scientists warn full interpretation of Mariner 4 Mars images awaits receiving all 21 photos by July 24. The delay may push analysis into weeks, with the possibility of re-running the relay sequence for extra data.
Night Rider Shooting Fatal for Willie Brewster in Alabama
In Anniston Alabama Willie Brewster 38 father of two died from wounds after being shot in the back by white night riders on a highway last Thursday. Three shots were fired at Brewster and companions as they left a gas station. A $20000 reward was pledged by about 300 Calhoun County residents for information leading to arrests and convictions.
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Anniston
Ala
UPI
Willie Brewster
Alabama
Viola Liuzzo
Detroit
Lowndesboro
Brewster
Henry Beavers
Calhoun (Anniston) County
Youths Held After Alleged Robbery Attempt Firefight
Witnesses described a pistol firing during an attempted robbery by multiple youths at a Gary training center near San Marcos. Two airmen were shot as police prepared to file assault to murder and robbery by firearms charges. The camp houses about 1,300 youths with hundreds more coming on weekends.
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O. J. Baker
Gary
San Marcos
San Antonio
Baker
Longshore Strike Halts Naples to Palermo Ferry Start
Five ships remained tied up in Naples as longshoremen strike against the Blue Kangaroo ferry. The dispute centers on loading rights for cars versus the ferry design that allows motorists to drive aboard, delaying the service set to begin between Naples and Palermo, Sicily.
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Naples
Italy
UPI
Palermo
Sicily
Carl
Johnson aide heads to Europe on Vietnam aid talks
Eugene Black, economic adviser to President Johnson, flew to Europe from New York to consult officials in Paris, London, Amsterdam and Bonn on participation of West European allies in an aid program for Viet Nam.
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Johnson
Paris
New York
Eugene Black
Euro Sunday
London
Amsterdam
Bonn
Uganda’s Obote Arrives in Tokyo for Official Visit
Prime Minister A Mil to n Obote of Uganda arrived in Tokyo to begin a three day official visit. He traveled first to Yugoslavia and to Communist China before reaching Japan, signaling widened diplomatic engagements with East Asia and Europe.
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Japan
Tokyo
A. Milton Obote
Uganda
Obote
Yugoslavia
China
U S Launches Satellite Trio From Cape Kennedy
Atlas Agena rocket readied for a 2 04 a m CST launch carrying three satellites to expand U S space monitoring of nuclear tests. The mission follows Soviet space activity and includes two nuclear detection satellites and a small satellite to study Van Allen belts. Also reports the Greek freighter Avra sinking after leaks in monsoon seas and Beas rescuing its crew.
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Cape Kennedy
UPS
U.S. Space Watch
Mars
Soviet Union
Cosmos
Earth
Russia
Bombay
India
Avra
Indian Ocean
Bombay Maritime Radio
Beas
Reds Launch Five Cosmos Satellites and Proton I
The Soviet Union launched five small cosmos satellites aboard a single rocket and then placed the 12.2 ton Proton I satellite into orbit, marking a space race move as part of their solar system exploration program.
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Space Research
Russia
Clovis Girl Crowned Miss New Mexico at Pageant
Ellen Growdon of Clovis was chosen Miss New Mexico and will represent the state in the Miss America contest. She entered as Miss La Mesilla, competing against Amy Stoddard Miss South Central Las Cruces and Sandra Lee Van Houten Miss Clovis. Miss Growdon is a New Mexico State University student.
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New
Miss Clovis
Miss Stoddard
Sgt
Arthur L. Stoddard
Miss Houten
Miss Hobbs Crowned Miss Congeniality in Three Day Contest
Mari lyn Leach of Hobbs earned Miss Congeniality as 1961 Miss Growdon was crowned Miss New Mexico. Growdon, daughter of Mr and Mrs D B Leach, performed a humorous Ogden Nash monologue in the three day contest in Hobbs. Marilyn Fish of Albuquerque presented the crown to the winner, with Jane Nelson of Tularosa having held it previously. Growdon, a Pasadena College and New Mexico State University attendee, is a 1961 Clovis High School graduate. The Hobbs Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event, drawing 13 entrants.
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Marilyn Leach
D. B. Leach
Hobbs
Miss Growdon
Ogden Nash
Marilyn Fish
Albuquerque
Tularosia
Jane Nelson
U.S.A
Miss
Wind-Fanned Fire Burns 2000 Acres Near Willits
A wind driven forest fire 40 miles east of Willits raged for a second day as officials called for 120 more firefighters from prison camps. About 241 men were already on scene with 160 inmates. two air tankers briefly aided the effort before leaving due to smoke and gusts. The blaze burned over 2000 acres with no injuries reported.
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Willits
Calif
James Whitlock
Sophia Loren Arrives With Ponti For Moscow Film Festival
Sophia Loren arrives with producer Carlo Ponti for the Moscow Film Festival. The Italian star, a front-runner for best actress, is mobbed by fans outside the Moskva Hotel as she co stars with Marcello Mastroianni and critics note her strong acting despite a cool reception to the film.
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Moscow
Ophia Loren
Carlo Ponti
Miss Loren
Hong Kong Water Taxi Fares to Rise
Hong Kong authorities announce a fare increase for water taxis with state operators confirming higher rates as part of transit costs. Officials say adjustments reflect operating costs and service levels for harbor routes.
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Hong Kong
Kosygin Lectured Harriman on Viet Nam in Kremlin Talks
Soviet Premier Kosygin lectured U S ambassador Harriman in stern tones over Viet Nam during three hour secret talks in the Kremlin. Harriman warned that relations cannot improve until U S stops widening aggression in Viet Nam and pledged aid to North Vietnam. Harriman refused to comment on plans or negotiations.
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Moscow
UPI
Alexei Kosygin
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Viet Nam
Kosygin
United States
Harriman
Kremlin
U. S
Johnson
Soviet Union
Syrian Forces Fire on Israeli Farmers Near Border
Syrian forces fired on Israeli farmers from two posts near Amrat Az Din and Bustar two miles east of Hanon in a border area. Israel returned fire and a UN arms accord halted hostilities about two hours after the incident. no Israeli casualties were reported while an agricultural tractor was destroyed.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
UPI
Ise’rael
Jordan
Negev
Amrat Az Din
Hanon Settlement
Bustar
United Nations Mixed Armistice’ Commission
Damascus
UN Truce Commission
Alcoholism Study Finds Sex Differences in Onset
Philadelphia report from the Marriage Council of Philadelphia shows men’s drinking often known before marriage, while women’s alcoholism tends to develop after marriage. Dr. John Kotis notes a chain of life changes and insecurity contributing to female alcoholism.
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Philadelphia
Marriage Council of Phiadelphia
John.Kotis
Quakes Hit Italy Stir Panic No Damage Reported
Earthquakes rocked Cosenza in southern Italy causing brief panic Sunday. The tremors struck within minutes of each other around 1 45 p m local time with no apparent damage or casualties.
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Italy
Cosenza
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Pleiku
Route 19
An Khe
da Nang
U.S. Navy
Leonard F. Mason
Mekong River
Jaycee Projects
William C. Wilson
Post
Monterrey
Mexico
Jess Hampton
Pioneer Natural Gas Co
Bill Nelson
29Th St
United Supermarket
Daniel Austin
Hickory
Sheppard Afb
David L. Rich
Wolfforth
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Mariner
Murray
Moon
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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William H. .Pickering
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Steve Salas
Marcias
U. 8S
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