Test Ban Draft Held Up by NATO Soviet Pact Debate
U S British and Soviet delegates reached a final draft outline for a nuclear test ban but initialing was delayed amid disputes over a NATO Soviet nonaggression pact. Khrushchev pushed the issue with a letter to African states, while Western delegates pressed for a straightforward pact-free path.
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Cuba Seizes American Embassy in Havana Retaliation
Fidel Castro's government orders confiscation of the American Embassy building in Havana along with all furniture and equipment as a response to the freezing of Cuban assets in the United States. The Swiss Embassy, handling American interests, was surprised and asked to vacate. the mission has managed U.S. interests since 1961 after relations broke.
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Politically Motivated Civil Rights Program Claims Stir Hoffa Split
Sidney Zagri, legislative counsel to the Teamsters, said the civil rights program is politically motivated to aid Kennedy’s re election and would grant broad power to an attorney general involved in pre election strategy. He accused Kennedy and Johnson allies of using federal suits as political tools and noted no Texas suits due to Johnson's home state.
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Delay May Be Ordered On Changes
Ashington reports that chairs of the House and Senate Commerce Committees urged railroads to postpone the new work rules for 30 days to avoid a nationwide strike. Industry spokesmen promised a noon answer, as Pastore pressed for time to consider Kennedy’s plan and warned of Congress pressure if rules go into effect.
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Fourth Foray Raids Target Lubbock Night Spots
Officers led by District Attorney Alton Griffin conducted the fourth raid series on city and surrounding night venues in Lubbock. Seven adults and two juveniles were arrested. total arrests reach 127 across prior operations. A midweek traffic slowdown and prior raids may have reduced club turnout as one suspect and a 17 year old were sent to juvenile facilities.
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Galveston Receives $18,000 Loan for Water Facilities Plan
The Community Facilities announced a loan of 18000 dollars to Galveston on Wednesday to aid planning for water facilities part of a project costing 1545500 dollars.
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Giant 100 Million Stock Purchase By Shipping Tycoon
Daniel K. Ludwig buys 1.34 million Union Oil Co of California shares for 100 539 000 from Phillips Petroleum in a private Friday deal. Ludwig, 66, heads National Bulk Carriers and holds large stakes in shipyards in Japan and the Bahamas plus a Panama refinery and Venezuela ranch.
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Cotton price subsidy bill advances in House Rules
The House Rules Committee approved the cotton subsidy bill amid doubt on timing and votes. The measure would end the two price system by offsetting an eight cent per pound export subsidy, allowing domestic mills to buy U.S. cotton at world prices. Support is strongest in the South, with opposition from Republicans and some Northern Democrats, tied to an Area Redevelopment Administration spending bill.
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Matrimony roles spark daily discord in popular form
A humorous take on marital disputes contrasts a husband's wish for thrift with a wife's demand for higher earnings. The piece lampoons common spousal tensions across household finance debates.
Guatemala Breaks Relations Over British Honduras Dispute
Guatemala severed diplomatic relations with Britain to protest London’s grant of internal self rule to British Honduras. Guatemala has long claimed Belize and view the move as a step toward independence for the territory.
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Prayer of thanks and a plea for peace
A brief prayer thanks God for making all in His image and asks for believers to be instruments of peace. The closing emphasizes inclusive faith and a note about sharing prayers limits.
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Heat and winds lash Texas Victoria and Florida coasts
Violent weather swept across the nation with 99 mph winds near Victoria Texas and a Florida coastline tornado. Texas saw 100 degree-plus heat with Dallas reporting six heat stroke deaths and Seymour hitting 107 as damage ran into tens of thousands. A tornado struck near Huntsville causing trees and building damage and a post office fire at Point Blank. Florida beaches faced a tornado effect with boats capsized and seven rescued from water. Two shrimp boats were wrecked at Savannah R vary with few injuries.
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Shock Kills Tulia Man in 7200-volt Accident
A 23 year old Tulia man, Lewis Grant Nolen, was electrocuted Wednesday while installing lines on an REA pole 13 miles north of Dalhart. He died at Coon Memorial Hospital. Justice of the peace ruled accidental electrocution. Funeral arrangements set for Friday at First Baptist Church in Tulia. Nolen, a Deport native, had lived in Tulia since 1949. survivors include his parents five brothers and three sisters.
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Syncom IS Test Launch Rescheduled from Wednesday
The United States will attempt a new launch of Syncom IS communicating satellite on Thursday after postponement due to technical antenna issues. The earlier Wednesday schedule was forced to delay the mission at Cape Canaveral.
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Heat Wave Stretches On Keeping Lubbock Hydrated
Persistent heat remains for at least another week with highs near 100 degrees and nighttime temps above normal. Area water use climbs as residents in Lubbock and surrounding cities conserve, with only one of seven area cities urging rationing and two high temperature records noted this month.
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Avalanche-Journal
Weather Notes Show Warm July Nights in Lubbock
An excerpt reports July temperatures in Lubbock with overnight lows from 70 to 74 degrees over six of the last ten days. The discussion notes unusually warm days and nights, highlighting persistent heat and high mean temperatures.
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Weather map page notes hot near Lubbock with highs upper 90s to 100s
The Lubbock area forecast calls for mostly fair skies and hot conditions with highs in the upper 90s to around 100. Southeast to southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Detailed hourly readings show temperatures from 1 am to 9 pm with a daytime max near 99 and a low around 74 after midnight. Citywide humidity ranges from 21 to 64 percent. Regional temps include El Paso 102, Elfred 105, Albuquerque 108, Houston 97, Amarillo 99, Dallas 103, Roswell 105, Denver 92, and Las Falls 103.
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