Two Dead In Montana Shooting At Plentywood Court
In Plentywood Montana Duane Falk 33 opened fire in the city courtroom after his assault conviction killing Mayor Ludvig Tande and wounding Justice of the Peace William Denikas and officer Ole Fiske. Fiske then shot Falk in the head as he tried to shoot again. Denikas and Fiske were hospitalized in serious and satisfactory condition respectively.
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Associated Press
Mont
Plentywood
Duane Falk
Lyle Medders
Falk
Ludvig Tande
Justice of the Peace
William Denikas
Ole Fiske
Ben Holt
Fiske
Holt
Denikas
Robert Lee
Airlines contract vote to restore major carriers after strike
The International Association of Machinists expected to approve a new contract that would put five airlines back in operation after a 24 day strike. A temporary injunction by Judge Edmund Palmieri urged Trans World pilots to return if ratified, as four other lines United Eastern National and Northwest anticipated planes to fly within hours.
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Washington
International Assn. of Man
Chinists
Trans World
Edmund Palmieri
United
Eastern
National
North-west
White House
Johnson
Heat Wave Unchecked In Texas
Heat lingered across the South Plains with only spotty showers dampening the heat. Lubbock reached 96 with humidity 70 to 80 percent as scattered rainfall totals stayed under an inch in several towns. Forecasters expect continued hot and humid conditions with limited shower chances.
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South Plains
Plains
Lamesa
Welch
Hockley- Cochran
Texas
Dixie
Virginia
Pacific Northwest
U.S
Andrews
Crosbyton
Denver City
Morton
O'Donnell
Seminole
Snyder
Spur
Brown- Lee
Motley County Hosts 75th Anniversary Event With Matador Ranch Tours
A celebration of Motley County's 75th anniversary features Matador ranch tours set for next weekend. The event highlights community history and regional ranching heritage with planned tours and local attractions.
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Motley County
Prayer Urges Faith Paired With Righteous Life
The message warns that salvation requires both true faith and a righteous lifestyle. Anonymous.
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Anonymous
Former Presidents Truman and Eisenhower Hospital Stays
Both living former presidents were treated as hospital patients. Truman, 82, admitted to Research Hospital in Kansas City for annual checkup after stomach upset, resting comfortably. Eisenhower, 75, still under observation for arthritis at Walter Reed Army Hospital, no change in condition.
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Asociated
Ansas City
Harry S Truman
Research Hospital
Kansas City
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Washington
Gettysburg
Truman
Wayne Connery
Collection of 1928 Lubbock Directories Finds New Home
Sam Mye Koonce, a Southwestern Bell employee, saved old Lubbock city directories from a storeroom and displays them in the district manager Clyde Dickerson's office. The collection traces Lubbock's growth and includes a 1930 issue later offered by a donor. Koonce has worked 18 years in Lubbock, 14 as business office secretary to the district manager.
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Sammy Koonce
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Lubbock
Sammye Koonce
Clyde Dickerson
Miss Koonce
Laibbock
U.S. Military Build-Up Surpasses Target Ahead of Schedule
The United States reached the 3,093,000 active duty goal for armed forces a year early as Pentagon officials indicate the buildup will continue. Viet Nam drives the pace, with troop totals rising from 280,000 to about 400,000 by year end and potentially higher next year. If Viet Nam demands more forces, recruitment and unit expansion will accelerate to fill garrison and replacement needs.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Washington
U.S
Pentagon
Dep. Sec. of Defense
Cyrus R. Vance
Vaneno
Viet
Nam
Viet Nam
United States
Congress
Sec. of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Bold Trio In Daring Robbery At Monahans
In Monahans three men wearing red handkerchiefs robbed a home of Mrs. John I Fitch. They bound the housewife, looted about 5000 dollars in cash a mink coat coins and two pistols then escaped in a car about 530 pm. The victim freed herself after more than an hour and alerted police.
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Monahans
UPI
John ‘I. Fitch
Bombers Hit Demilitarized Zone in Viet Nam Conflict
American sources report B 52 Stratofortresses bombed Communist troops and posts inside the demilitarized zone separating North and South Viet Nam for a second day. The raids supported Marine operations near the border, with reports of heavy enemy casualties and multiple explosions indicating hits on ammunition storage.
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United Press International
AIGON
North
South Viet Nam
Guam
No Man's Land
Indochina
Hanoi
Hastings
Leathernecks
Central Highlands
Saigon
Qui Nhon
Viet Nam
Bryce H. Terrell
Tampa
Fla
U.S
Five Die In Head On Crash Near Port Arthur
Five people died when two cars collided head on near Port Arthur. Victims: James Alpha Orra 54 of Houston, Charles Livingston 25 of Port Arthur, Hilda Jo Slayton of Nederland, and Camil Herrington 39 and his wife Pauline 39 of Groves. No survivors reported.
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Port Arthur
Port
Arthur
James Alpha Orra
Houston
Charles Livingston
Hilda Jo Slayton
Nederlands
Camil Herrington
Pauline
Iof Groves
Refugee reunion hoped for for Crespo family in Lubbock
A Cuban mother and son in Lubbock celebrate after receiving a letter from Juan Jose Crespo Sr. promising a medical exam July 5 and visa on August 6. The note follows a year of letters to the State Department and to President Johnson seeking family reunification with Crespo living in Santander Spain and the family in the United States.
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Gordon Avalanche Journal
State Department
United States
Lubhback
Pilar Crespo
Canton Ave
John
Crespo
Lubbock
Juan Jose Jr
Johnson
Santander
Spain
See
Capt James N Rowe Captured by Viet Cong
Army notes indicate Captain James N. Rowe was captured by Viet Cong forces during operations in Vietnam. Details remain scarce as officials confirm his status and ongoing efforts to locate him and secure his safe return.
Missing Son Nick Rowe Held by Viet Cong Since 1963
Mc Allen parents Mr and Mrs Lee Rowe keep faith as their Army officer son Captain James Nicholas Rowe 28 remains unlocated after being captured by Viet Cong in October 1963 while with the special forces. The couple, whose other children died years ago, hold a private cheering section and receive monthly Army notices with no new word yet. Their longing stands against a calm acceptance as they await any news and mourn their losses.
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Associated
Rowes
Mary Alice
Richard
West Point
Bowes
Nick
Rowe
Rawes
Army Adjutant General's Office
Weather Outlook for Lubbock and Vicinity
Partly cloudy warm and humid today and tonight with a chance of few light thundershowers this afternoon or evening. High in the middle 90s, low in the middle 70s. Rain probability ten percent. Light to variable winds.
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Lubbock
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