Estes Named Commander of the Military Air Transport Command
Gen Estes 49 will lead the Military Air Transport Command rising to four star rank, replacing Gen Kelley who retires. The shift follows a broader Air Force leadership overhaul with other generals moving into new posts.
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Ashington
YY Johnson
Howell M. Estes Jr
Military Air Transport Command
Joe W. Kelley
Estes
Johnson
Air Force
Lubbock
Flood Ravages Montana After Record Highs
The Falls area faced catastrophic floods with at least 30 deaths and many missing, while hundreds were left homeless. Authorities expect damage to exceed millions as President Johnson declares a disaster area and flood-ravaged districts receive federal aid.
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Montana
Robert Fatz
Black Eagle
Vaughn
Mont
Great Falls
Montiriccdheert
Johnson
Texas Gulf Sulphur Claims Denied Timmins Land Fight
Claude QO. Stephens president of Texas Gulf Sulphur Co said claims by other parties to lands near Timmins Ontario where the company made a large metal discovery are completely without merit.
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New York
UPI
Claude QO. Stephens
Texas Gulf Sulphur Co
Timmins
Ont
Texas Gulf
Johnsons Now Worth Over Nine Million in White House Era
Washington Evening Star reports Lyndon B Johnson Lady Bird and daughters possess wealth exceeding nine million dollars, with gains from television and radio holdings and land. FCC ruling last April could boost value further, as Cable firm battles opposition allied with the Johnson camp.
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White House
George Washington
Washington
John F. Kennedy
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Johnson
Washington Evening Star
John Barron
Veteran City Lawyer Honored in 50th Year in Lubbock
George W. Dupree a longtime Lubbock attorney marked his 50 years of practice honored at a reception in the First National Bank building. About 75 people attended as Dupree recalled his 36 years in Lubbock and his 48 years with his wife Sarah, praising the bar and community. He noted the growth from 25 to over 200 local practitioners and received a plaque from the Lubbock County Bar Association.
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University of Texas Law School
George W. Dupree
Lubbock
First National Bank
Dupree
Sarah
haKeh Es
Texas
Lubbock County
Paul M. Hardwick
Ave. Q
Lubbocks
Caprock
50Th, St. and
Flint Ave
New Bee
Tech gets 24474 NASA grant for study work
Texas Tech officials announced a $24,474 grant from NASA. The funds will support research on techniques related to the project and address ongoing contentions surrounding the grant.
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NASA
To Tech
Texas Tech
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Area crop damage feared in 102 degree heat across Texas Panhandle
The area faces crop damage as heat peaks reach 102 degrees on Tuesday afternoon with winds easing but sub soil moisture depleted. Lubbock reports the day’s high around 102 while Midland and Childress hit the mid to upper 100s. Officials warn replanting may be needed in heavily affected spots. irrigation and subsoil moisture will influence cotton stands.
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Lubbock
Présidio
Midland
Childress
U.s.weather Bureau
Lee H. Mcfilroy
Here
New Mexico
McElroy
Romney Declines Nixon Plea On Barry Goldwater Stance
At the National Governors Conference in Cleveland Richard Nixon urged Gov. George Romney to become an active candidate to counter Barry Goldwater. Romney refused, leaving both men in their tentative positions while Goldwater holds a sizable convention lead. Nixon said Romney could help moderate candidates by running.
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Assecated Press
Romney
Nixon
San Francisco
Goldwater
Prayer and Politics Lead to Candidacy Sparks
The piece notes anonymous progressive calls to Roumey and Nixon to enter political fray as governors urged him to run. Gov press secretary Richard Milliman was seen at the press headquarters amid mounting political pressure.
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Roumey
Nixon
Richard Milliman
Gov
Governors
Private school promises manners while aunt mistaken as doorman
A quirky line suggests a private school shapes young men though the narrator finds his aunt misidentified as a doorman. The fragment hints at humor across sections titled HOROSCOPE EDITORIALS WOMEN'S NEWS SPORTS MARKET REPORTS RADIO TV and COMIC DICTIONARY MILITARY ACADEMY.
Senate Debates Cloture Amid Civil Rights Bill Fight
The Senate defeats three amendments to the civil rights bill as a filibuster showdown looms. Sen. Byrd begins an all night talkathon while leaders aim to secure cloture to end the 74 day Southern blockade. Amendments on jury trials and education funding are voted, with several defeated or approved by narrow margins.
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Fran
Byrd
Senate
Byri
Sen
Thruston B. Moreton
R-ey
Sen. Norris
Catton
Cr-Nhi
Page
Missile Fired From Vandenberg AFB California
The Air Force launched a Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missile from Vandenberg Air Force Base aimed at a point over 5,000 miles down the Pacific Missile Range. Preliminary data show the missile on a low course for its preselected target area.
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Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Apc
Air Force
Arget
Bridge Bom Stirs Furor On Border
Japanese visitor Sato Akira, 30, stranded after visa expiry, sat atop a battered trunk in the middle of the International Bridge between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. Officials from both sides closed traffic as agents searched for explosives after an anonymous bomb scare.
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United Prose Internationaly
AREDO
Texas
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
International Bridge
Border Patrol
U.S
Sato Akira
BOM
Lubbock Savings and Loan Sold to Austin Investor
A Lubbock savings and loan association with assets around 21 million was sold to RW Gregory of Austin. The deal reportedly included 31.75 percent stake or 204000 shares with Gregory taking personal holdings and controlling interest in related firms. About 300 public shareholders holding 40 to 56 thousand shares remain, as Gregory expands holdings to 68 million in total assets across several institutions.
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Lubbock Savings and Loan Ae
RW. Gregory
Austin
Gregory Wes
Association
Austin American
Gregory
First Plains
Financial Corn
Hoame Savings Association
Dallas County
Garland
Hele
J|amar Savings and Loan Association
Lubbock, Savings and Loan Association
Weather Map Page 7 A Lubbock and Vicinity
Mostly fair weather in Lubbock area with little temperature change. High near 100 degrees, winds light to moderate from the south and southwest.
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Lubbock
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