Courage and Neighborliness After Tornado Strikes West Texas
Residents of Cotton Center Hale Center Plainview Tulsa and nearby rural areas endure shock after a nighttime tornado. Bud Law Carlton Holland warned City Hall with a siren Joe Ellerd drove streets honking and shouting. Neighbors provide sympathy and material aid as communities begin rebuilding.
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Cotton Center
Hale Center
Plainview
Tulsa
Weather Bureau
Sara
Hale City
Bud Law
Carlton Holland
Joe Ellerd
Proud Moments With Gemini 4
The Gemini 4 mission inspires pride in James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White II as they face risks, refine rendezvous concepts, and gain experience for future flights. The nation watches open coverage and recognizes civilian space effort advances amid challenges and triumphs.
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James A. McDivitt
Edward H. White II
United States
Jim McDivitt
Ed White
Lubbock
White
Americans Still Drawn to Western Australia Appeal
The Perth Chamber of Commerce cites over 50 letters in one week from Americans seeking migration to Western Australia. Stories portray the region as a new California, yet the vast distance likely limits a large influx. Still, the Western lure remains strong among Americans despite the miles.
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Western Australia
Perth
Australia
De Gaulle Calls U.S. an Uncertain Ally
Charles de Gaulle claims the United States is unreliable while a rival figure is ready to repeatedly attack Washington. The remark reflects Allied tensions and ongoing disputes over strategy and leadership.
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DE Gaulle
United States
Charlie
U.S
Court dismisses forged check case over stamped forgery on bill
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals voided a three year term for Roy Lee Ledin after a Lubbock court convicted him for forging a $176 check. The court ruled a stamped forgery word on the check when presented biased the indictment and could hinder future hot check convictions.
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Roy Lee
Lubbock
Payne
K. K. Woodley
Space program questions rile locals as experts seek value
New Orleans report tracks doubts about NASA funding and aims scientific, civic, and domestic impact. Leaders in Houston Huntsville and Michoud weigh the program against cancer research housing and crime prevention needs. Spokespersons promise clearer answers to justify billions.
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New Orleans
Earth
NASA
Houston
Texas
Huntsville
Ala
Michoud
United Appeals Drive
Ricww
Imbert's Grip Tightens in Dominican Coup
Brig. Gen Antonio Imbert Barreras consolidates influence as US Marines and the 82nd Airborne back him quietly. He seeks to preserve power while the Guzman plan stalls and OAS influence wanes, touring the Boxer and coordinating with the Dominican police chief during the revolt.
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Imbert
U. S
Antonio Guzman
Guzman
Uncle Sam
Wessing Wessin
Tony
John Bartlow Martin
Wessin
Congressional Palace
Revolutionary Finance Department
Col
Francisco Caamano Deno
OAS
Red China and Royal Follies Stir U S Debate on Asia and Monarchy
Washington argues China will soon boast nuclear capability and missiles, threatening Southeast Asia. The piece also critiques royal interference in American public life and condemns monarchies as an ill fit for modern governance.
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Washington
China
Los United States
Hanoi
Peig
U.S
Southeast Asia
Peking
Asia
Viet Nam
Southeast
Thailand
Laos
Cambodia
Stevenson Signs Bill Raising Prairie View to University Status
Gov. Coke R. Stevenson signs legislation to elevate Prairie View Normal School for Negroes to university class by designation with no funds for new buildings or equipment. Yellowhouse lodge 841 officers elected for the new fiscal year. Sherrod as worshipful master with Herring, Crawford, Elliott in senior/junior roles. San Francisco UN conference committee backs a 11 member security council to enforce peace and curb future wars.
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Austin
Coke R. Stevenson
Texas
Prairie View Normal School For
C. C. Sherrod
Yellowhouse Lodge
Af&am
B. F. Herring
Morris B. Crawford
Cliff Elliott
L. C. Ellis
Hugh J. McClellan
Burton S. Burks
San Francisco
United Nations
United Nations Conference
Security Council
Runaway Elephant Roars Into South African Bar
A runaway elephant trampled into a bar in South Africa causing chaos and amused patrons. The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of wildlife near human establishments.
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South Africa
Redistricting approved as Texas legislature acts late
The Texas legislature approves congressional redistricting at a late session, with District 17 expanding from 14 to 24 counties. The plan may face federal court challenges, and District 13 includes parts spread from Kent and Dickinson counties to northern Dallas County. West Central Texans express satisfaction with their political fate.
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Texas
U.S
Abilene
Howard
Mitchell
Glasscock
Sterling
Coke, Runnels
Coleman
Concho, Brown, and
Mills
Scurry
Parker
Graham Purcell Jr
Wichita Falls
Kent
Dickens
Lubbock
Dallas County
British firm unveils drip-dry undershirt with protective claim
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes a British company has created an armored undershirt claimed to stop a .45 caliber slug. The article contrasts comfort and practicality, suggesting Americans prefer wearable protection at dinner rather than in the bathroom, amid rising city crime between 1963 and 1964.
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Commonwealth
Greece
Frederika
Paul
U. S
Viet Nam
Fort Worth
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Elizabeth II
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