Mellon kin gather to dedicate ancestral Irish home in Omagh
Richard K Mellon sits by a peat fire with Dr Matthew T Mellon as about 50 Mellons travel from the United States to witness the dedication of Camp Hill birthplace in Tyrone County Ireland. The ceremony aims to restore and preserve Scots Irish sites tied to American wealth. Local Mellons mingle with relatives while family ties are teased apart.
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Omagh
Northern Ireland
Richard K. Mellon
America
Matthew T. Mellon
Camp Hill
County Tyrone
Melon
United States
Thomas Mellon
Ireland
Mellons
Blanchard comments on 10 percent surtax risk to Texas session
State Sen J H J Blanchard, visiting Lubbock between Austin flights, warns that federal sur tax and possible defeat of the mini-bottle liquor bill could derail the Texas Legislature's special session. He notes a loss in sales tax would hit revenue and predicts a close liquor vote. Blanchard returns home for weekend business and plans Dallas talks with Dave Parks about a new contract.
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Dave Knapp
Avalanche-Journal
J H. J
Doc) Blanchard
Lubbock
Austin
Texas
Blanchard
Dallas
Dave Parks
Texas Tech
San Francisco 49Ers
Blan- Lee Blanchard
State leaders oppose enrollment ceilings for Texas colleges
Texas Tech Texas A M and the University of Texas spokesmen opposed enrollment ceilings proposed by the College Coordinating Board staff. The hearing criticized the plan for new senior colleges in San Antonio and Houston and expanded junior and graduate offerings in Midland Odessa Dallas Fort Worth and Houston. Committee chair Midland said board evaluation will come in September and UT leaders warned against freezing enrollments.
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Preaes
Austin
Texas Tech
Texas A&m
University of Texas
State College Coordinating Board
Tess
Dallas
Trier
Laredo
San Antonio
Houston
Midland-Odessa
Corpus Christi
Dallas-Fort Worth
Tom Sealy
Midland
Erwin
Berkeley
Sealy
Earl Rudder
8S. M. Kennedy
Texas Tec
Prayer Request for Tolerance and Change
The reader shares a personal plea to abandon prejudices and seek mercy and understanding through prayer. The note frames a desire for compassion and open-mindedness in approaching others.
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Fittie Shay
Senate OKs Surtax After Johnson Push
Congress approves a 0 percent income tax increase retroactive to April 1, cutting take-home pay for most workers. The plan, tied to $6 billion in spending cuts Johnson opposed, raises $156 billion by expiration date and affects a married two-child earner at $150 weekly from $14.70 to $16.10 withheld.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Senate
House
Heat's On Tornado Threat Drenches Texas Coast
Heavy rains and tornado reports surged across South Texas with temps near 107 in Presidio and 106 in El Paso. A 19 year old Harlingen man was killed by lightning at South Padre Island as funnels whipped from clouds over Port Isabel and coastal flood conditions closed streets. Inland, Lubbock hit 90 while other Texas highs ranged from Beaumont 76 to Wink 99, as the nation faced cold snaps and snow in New Hampshire.
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Presidio
el Paso
Port Isabel
Gerald C. McMahon
Harlingen
South Padre Island
South Plains
North Plains
Lubbock
Fl Paso
Beaumont
Wink
Sunmer
New Hampshire
New Finghind
Mt. Washington
New Harmshire
Warren Faces Uncertain Future After Tumultuous Year
Rumors circulated that Chief Justice Earl Warren considered resignation to President Johnson amid controversy over civil rights rulings and the Kennedy assassination probe. Justice Hume Brock was also rumored to be leaving, while Warren’s decisions reshaped schools, confessions, and urban rights.
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Warren
Supreme Court
Johnson
White House
Ats Ce Hk
Iopesiget
George Christian
Huse Brock
Congress
John F. Kennedy
Lee Harvey Oswald
Connie
Tropical storm Brenda nears Bermuda with hurricane potential
A tropical depression strengthened into Brenda in the Atlantic, packing 65 mph winds as it moved toward Bermuda on a northeast track. Forecasters warned it could miss becoming a major hurricane, with gale warnings extending 200 miles east of the storm.
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Bermuda
Brenda
Blarida
Abernathy Man Settlement May Set State Record
Judge William Poshaver approved an order in the Texas district court after a pretrial hearing for a Jan. 25 traffic crash in Abernathy involving Agustin Ceja. The proposed 45000 settlement is described as possibly the largest ever in a single jury damage suit in Texas, with legal fees expected to total about one third of the settlement.
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Sion
Ivolyyte No Siungies
Hareid
Dablas
Yenxas
Toeoanate Tornes
Minal
Shaver
Joarnesy
New Law Draws Nudist Art Protest in Brussels Parks
In Brussels police removed or covered nude murals in galleries and later found several statues in city parks dressed with banners protesting police action. The protest follows a new law affecting exhibition of nude art and involves banners placed on statues as a statement.
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Brussels
UPI
Rusk Presses Paris Talks as Saigon Bombing Seen Blocking
Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged North Vietnam to show readiness to curb attacks on Saigon and to sustain progress in Paris talks. He warned a halt to rocket strikes may be needed for any peace move, while noting cautious signals and the need for restraint on both sides. Rusk announced the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and described ongoing U.S. diplomacy with Moscow and London.
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Sec. of
Dean Rusk
North Vietoana
Senate
Saigon
Rusk
Secrnt
Clark M. Clifford
Averell Tlarrimanino
Paris
Johnson
St. Limitine
North Vietosem
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Husk
Sere Bhy
Vietnam
Athicks
Sadgertt
Judy Po
Mosscow
London
Pus| Sens
Levelland Businessmen Charged In Grain Case
Levelland Texas two businessmen faced charges of violating the Grain Warehouse Act in Whiteface. Mikey Goeters and James Smith posted bonds. Texas Department of Agriculture charged them with renting grain from a public warehouse without return or cancellation of a receipt. A five year maximum prison term is possible. The investigation followed a $250000 potential loss estimate.
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Andoin
Leseliind
Atty Bul Beedeker
Mikey Goetersioh
James Smith
Baer
Consumer Service Division
Texas Department of Agriculture
Roedeker
Crain Warehouse
Chicago street gang linked to national revolt plot and gun arms
Senate investigators heard Ericlas Georce Rose describe Chicago gang the Rangers and other militants plotting violence with aims to assassinate nonviolent civil rights leaders. Rose testified of arms offers from militant groups and contact with figures like Stokely Carmichael and Bayard Rustin, amid grant questions.
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Rangers
Stokely Carmichael
Bare Brown
Snedent Nonviolent Coordin Ins Committee
Ron Karri] QA
West Coast
Weather Map Page Forecast Nearby Highs and Winds
The map shows today’s high around 90 degrees with a low tonight in the 60s southward. Southeasterly winds near 9 to 20 mph are expected today and Sunday outlook indicates continued warm with chances of evening cooling. Atlantic and southern regions show variable conditions with regional temperatures midweek around 80s to 90s and light to moderate winds.
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Dire Chalke
UDG
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