Texas Heat Wave Bakes Lubbock as Presidio Hits 110
Montan a flood deaths noted while Texas endures a third straight day of extreme heat. Lubbock and South Plains see 98 with 80 mph winds and dust. Presidio tops the nation at 110, with 104 at Wink and 100 at Laredo as a cool front nears Amarillo and Dalhart without rain on the horizon.
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Goldwater Attends Governors Conference Amidunity Talk
Barry Goldwater arrived at the National Governors Conference amid intraparty tensions over his presidential bid. Eisenhower reportedly quashed a last stop-Goldwater effort, as Goldwater returned to Washington for the civil rights bill vote while Eisenhower joined a governors’ session addressing unity and party rifts.
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Blaze at Hancock Manufacturing destroys tires
Fire at Hancock Manufacturing Co. destroys 32 tires with values up to 1600 dollars each. Owner identified as Thomas Rouse of 2808 Bates St. Police note the incident occurred Monday afternoon amid other local blazes and damage, while investigators assess total loss.
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County Commission Tightens Payment Procedures For County Treasury
County commissioners and Judge Wm. R. Shaver approved steps to set uniform receipt and deposit methods for deposits into the county treasury. An additional motion mandates immediate deposits if the county treasurer refuses deposits, with a May 26 memorandum guiding the plan.
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PLANES OVER LAOS PROTECTED BY US JETS ATTACKS
U S Navy jets patrolling Laos after requests from Laos leaders report ongoing air operations over the Plaine des Jarres. Radar guided antiaircraft is cited as a new threat while patrols continue to protect unarmed reconnaissance planes. Ground battles and flood damages in Laos are noted as complicating factors in the broader conflict.
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Loop Work Scheduled for South Plains Highway Project
A $9.5 million highway program for the greater South Plains was announced. About $4.2 million funds the service road portion of Loan 289 and seven grade separations around Lubbock. Additional segments include the loop north of the city and the northwest leg of the loop access road joining Clovis Highway with four more grade separations. The total seven miles and four separations are estimated at $27 million with right of way purchases at U.S. 84 and U.S. 87 in south Lubbock.
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Cloture Vote Wednesday on Civil Rights Amendments
The Senate prepared to vote on a cloture petition aimed at ending three months of civil rights debate. A one hour per senator limit would apply if invoked, with another attempt planned in a week if Wednesday fails.
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Ashington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Barry Goldwater
Arioona
Daily Prayer and Thanks For Mercy and Health
A short prayer asking for mercy health family comfort and guidance in daily life ends with Amen. An editor's note follows mentioning a garbled line about prayers and tone.
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Radio TV Programs and Horoscope Highlight
Editorials and columns discuss media, while market notes and sports scores update readers. A humorous radio program dictionary entry depicts a housewife juggling free time with domestic tasks.
Western Montana Dams Collapse Leaves Thousands Homeless
Western Montana rivers breached three dams on Monday causing massive floods. Civil defense officials warn casualties may be unknown until morning. Eight deaths confirmed with as many as 35 missing in one area. family of 15 reported missing near Swift Reservoir Dam. Evacuations span the Blackfeet Reservation and communities near Glacier National Park as authorities scramble to reach survivors.
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Glacier National Park
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Supreme Court allows anti‑Communist act ruling to stand
The Supreme Court rejected review of a ruling quashing the U S Communist Party conviction for failing to register with the Justice Department. Justice Department officials warned the 1950 Subversive Activities Control Act would be hard to enforce without party registrants. Gus Hall called the decision a major victory for constitutional liberties and said the party could resume political activity as the McCarran Act is challenged.
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