House Battle Seen in Slim Committee Approval of Natural Gas Legislation
Rep. Staggers and a coalition clash over a natural gas bill in committee as the Harris measure faces amendments. The coal industry backs the Harris bill. Staggers signals it could fail on the House floor without changes.
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Minister Wharton Dies During Prayer at Andrews Church
The Rev. John B. Wharton 68 pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Andrews dies after a heart attack during a revival service. Rites set for Monday at 10 a.m. with Rev J A Thomas officiating. Burial at Lamesa Memorial Park under Singleton Funeral Home. Survivors include wife two sons Arlie Blythe and Bill Wharton two sisters Minnie Isabell and Lille Brown. He served as pastor here six years and 30 years in West Texas churches.
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Noted Actor Hampden Dies After Stroke in Hollywood
Walter Hampden, 75, renowned stage screen and television actor, died at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after a Thursday stroke. The Shakespearean veteran came from New York to star in a film and had begun work at MGM on Wednesday. He was stricken in a taxi en route to the studio and later did not respond to treatment, according to Dr. Gerald Blankfort.
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Civil Defense to Hold Surprise National Alert
Denton Texas June 11 The Remon 35 headquarters of the Federal Civil Defense Authority announced its personnel will take part in a surprise national alert between 10 am Wednesday and noon Thursday. The test aims to gauge Civil Defense effectiveness against an enemy air attack with at least one simulated strike on a Region 5 critical target city. The Region 5 area covers Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma and New Mexico. About 1450 federal personnel will observe with support from state and local agencies.
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Midland Medal Of Honor Winner Honored By Korea
George H. O'Brien Jr. received Korea’s Order of Military Merit Wharang with a gold star and citation for the Oct. 27, 1952 assault in which he led Marines to retake a strategic hill despite multiple injuries. He is the son of Midland residents Mr. and Mrs. George O'Brien and now lives in Midland.
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Field's Daughter Weds Cold Spring Harbor Man
Phyllis Field daughter of Marshall Field married Hernando Samper a United Nations official from Bogota Colombia in Cold Spring Harbor New York on Saturday June 11.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur T. Duncan
Mrs. Arthur T. Duncan 76 of Spur died Friday night at an Eastern Star meeting. Services are set for 9 a.m. Sunday at Spur Methodist Church with Rev. Cal C. Wright officiating. Burial will be in Hico Cemetery. She was born September 29, 1878 in Hico and married in 1898. Survived by her husband, three sisters in San Angelo, and one niece. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
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Homecoming of Methodist Hospital Nurses Alumnae
About 200 nurses attended the homecoming of the Methodist Hospital Nurses Alumnae Assn at Asbury Methodist Church. The day included a breakfast for graduates from Ohio and Michigan, a hospital business session, a noon luncheon, class reunions, and a barbecue. The nursing school began in 1917 at Lubbock General Hospital with the first homecoming in 1927. current membership reaches 450.
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Youths Attack Three On Galveston Streets Saturday
In Galveston a trio of men including two Oklahoma doctors were assaulted early Saturday while walking downtown. Dr. John Tallant, 30, and Dr. Kieffer Davis, 42, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, were beaten from behind with a pipe or chain. The incidents mark the fourth such beating in recent weeks.
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