Pilot fails to conquer Atlantic drift after 85 days at sea
Hugo Vihlen, 66, returns to land near Miami after 85 days adrift in an urchin-sized boat attempting the Atlantic crossing from Africa. He reports dizziness and bumps as he recovers, with Coast Guard assistance ending the voyage near Port Everglades. He remains disappointed but safe and plans to consider another attempt if needed.
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Grand Jury to Probe Dallas Vote Irregularities
Dallas county to host a weeklong grand jury inquiry into voting irregularities. Targets include the Dick Reed C A Gamma legislative race with recount results favoring Reed, errors in the Democratic canvassing count, and complaints about campaigning among absentee voters. Also to review an election judge declaring herself winner of precinct chairman when recount showed otherwise.
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Hercules Topic At Planetarium
Hercules, the Summer Giant is the topic for Sundays Planetarium show at West Texas Museum on the Texas Tech campus. The public is invited to explore the summer skies in the Planetarium Sundays at 3 p.m. Admission is a cents for adults and 25 cents for students. Preschool children are not admitted. Parking is available in the Museum parking area.
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Bovina Plans Three Day Bull Town Days Festival
The Bovina annual Bull Town Days is set for August 15 to 17 with a three day program. The Bovina Roping Club will hold its seventh annual Quarter Horse Show on August 11. The Bovina Fix-Students Association banquet occurs on the festival’s final day. Reggae performances are scheduled for three nights.
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Bovina Fix-Students Association
Abernathy Masonic Lodge Elects Worthan Worthan Master
Dale Worthan has been elected worshipful master of the Abernathy Masonic Lodge. Other officers include Jack Jackson senior warden Jacok Cox junior warden C. J. Davis treasurer G. D. Clapp secretary Harold Stilwell Tilers and Buford Conn chaphan. Installation set for July 11.
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Buford Connchaphan
Truax Receives Gold Certificate Amid Escape Stopnear Bishop
Thomas Truax serving 20 year term for embezzling 500000 was stopped near Bishop California while fleeing across country. He reportedly passed a highway patrol check with a gold certificate for safety disclosed Friday.
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Thomas Truax
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Bishop Calif
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