Tornadoes and storms sweep seven states from Rockies to Midwest
Avalance Journal reports a wave of tornadoes and severe storms across seven states from the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest. Denver roofs torn off and trees felled, cars moved by winds with no injuries. Panhandle hail and high winds continue as shower activity rises in Texas. Wyoming also reports roof damage near Casper. Iowa endures fifth straight day of heavy rain and violent winds.
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Avalanche-Journal News Services
Rocky Mountains
Midwest
Denver
Panhandle
Texas Panhandle
Texas
Wyoming
Casper
Iowa
Kansas City
Orm
Illinois
Moline
Indiana
South Plains
U. S. Weather Bureau
Lubbock
Canadian
Pampa
Shamrock
Tech Delays Decision On Light Poles At Jones Stadium
Texas Tech officials will reopen discussions with the Campus Planning Commission and Athletic Council over damaged light standards at Jones Stadium. Final decision withheld pending further study as planners seek adequate field lighting while eight of nine poles may be rearranged.
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Texas Tech
Campus Planning Commission
Athletic Council
Jones Stadium
Marshall Pennington
Tech
Avalanche-Journal
Pennington
Avalanche Journal
J.T. King
Stay Cairo Group Urges Syrians Israelis In Cease Fire Violation
AMAL ABDEL Nasser surrendered the Egyptian presidency Friday amid military disaster and wavering support. United Nations called for a cease fire as fighting raged, with reports of bombardment of Cairo and clashes near the Sea of Galilee. Israel denied attacks on Cairo and Damascus while tensions rose over Syria and the Arab world.
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Cairo
Avalanche-Journal News Services
Amal Abdel Nasser
National Assembly
United Nations
C.S
Middle East
Egypt
Israel
Sea of Galilee
U S Should Focus One Vietnam and Middle East Problems
The piece argues for addressing Vietnam and Middle East issues sequentially to avoid overextension. It cites U S and Soviet roles in seeking peace terms in the Middle East and notes ongoing memorials of world affairs across sections.
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Dean Ruse
U.S
Vietnam
Middle East
Soviet Union
United States
Teen bumper sticker call dad drives teen safety push
The Lubbock Citizens Traffic Council introduces a bumper sticker reading If My Driving Is Bad Please Call My Dad as part of a summer traffic safety program. About a thousand stickers are available free at 5th and Ave J, aiming to encourage responsible teen driving and invite a positive view of teen motorists.
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Traffic Council
van McVay
Citizens Traffic Council
5Th
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McVay
Connally Attacks Farm Organizers At Rio Grande Banquet
Governor John Connally urged Texans of Mexican descent to resist efforts by itinerant organizers to divide the community. He spoke at a League of United Latin American Citizens banquet in Laredo as 80 pickets booed outside and Cesar Chavez and UAW leaders were noted among demonstrators.
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United Press
AREDO
John Connally
Rio Grande Valley
Connally
League of United Latin Americans Citizens
Civic Center
Webb County
Cesar Chavez
United Farm Workers Organizing Committee
Delano
Calif
Roysters
Citizenship and Legislative Ce
United Auto Workers
Oenesieet
Suez Crisis Forces India to Cut Grain Rations
New Delhi AP reports Food Minister Jagjivan Ram told Parliament that India will trim state grain rations due to ship delays from the Suez Canal closure amid Arab-Israeli fighting. He noted 250,000 to 800,000 tons monthly imports rely on U.S. Atlantic ports with ships en route when Suez closed.
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New Delhi
India
Jagjivan Ram
Suez Canal
U.S. Atlantic
Ram
Suez
United States
Postal Meet Ends Today in Texas Convention Climax
Texas postal inspectors gather for the convention closing as Acting Assistant Postmaster General Amos Coffman urges rapid reforms to the postal service. He notes sweeping changes proposed to Congress depend on operators controlling daily workloads and resources. The address cites nearly 9 million mail pieces in fiscal 1968 and stresses limited control over workload and facilities.
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Texas
Amos J. Coffman
National Association of Postal Inspectors
Postal J
Uts
Postal
Lockney Class of 1917 to reunite with all grads attending
The Lockney High School Class of 1917 gathers for a 50th year reunion. Fifteen graduates—thirteen women and two men—are alive and plan events at the Hotel Lodge Hall. Retired Indiana judge Goldie L Burns leads the program with speaker Loretti Wiggins from Boulder, Colorado. Other participants include Dr. Lawrence F Hill of Colorado Springs and Dr. Earl S Sparks of Plainview.
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Tanner Laine
Avalanche-Journal
Ockney
United States
South Plains
Lockney
Lockney High School
Bee High
Thetel Lodge
Indiana
Goldie L. Burns
Loretti Wiggins
Boulder
Colo
Lawrence F. Hill
Colorado Springs
Earl S. Sparks
Plainview
James
Soviet Bloc Demands Israeli Withdrawal Unfolding Crisis
The Soviet Union and seven European communist states issued an ultimatum via Tass calling Israel to withdraw from all Arab territories seized this week. They vowed a resolute rebuff and aid to Arab nations, while not ruling out military intervention.
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Moscow
Israel
Soviet Union
Sharm el Sheik
Gulf of Aqaba
Nasser
Henry Shapirooscow
Hungary
Poland
Bulgaria
Czecholovakia
East Germany
Yugoslavia
Tass
Death toll of 33 seen aboard Liberty after Middle East attack
Petty Officer Virgil Brownfield described the 15 minute assault by Israeli planes and torpedo boats on the USS Liberty off the Sinai Peninsula. The attack left 33 Americans dead and 75 wounded. Marines and helicopters evacuated the wounded to the carrier as two destroyers moved to assist.
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America
Virgil L. Brownfield
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Towa
Liberty
U.S
Brownfield
Sinai Peninsula
Davis
Massey
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