Britain halts pound speculator losses with international plan
Federal Reserve details a coordinated move by nine nations to back sterling on Sept 10 driving speculators to cover their short positions. New York banks bid nearly 24 million and the pound rose to about 2.7934 dollars, with Bank of England action stabilizing markets over months, aiding Britain’s debt payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
France
Charles A. Coombs
Federal Reserve
Roonths Coombs
Coombs
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
New York Exchange
London
New York
Britain
Coormabs
Teachers Strike Scheduled Friday in New Orleans
In New Orleans AP reports the American Federation of Teachers announces a planned strike for Friday. Bill Caider notes union members demand higher pay and better school funding amid ongoing labor tensions.
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By Bill Caider
New Orleans
The
American Federation of Teach
Ers
Afl-Cio
Deep South
C. H. Hursey
Nnrth
Hursey
Donald Burton
Burton
Charles Hatfield
Local District Court Records From Lubbock Area
A garbled courthouse notice lists marriages and divorces in Lubbock and surrounding districts. Names include Tyrie Marie duittte James A. Ellie and Lynn Garrett with actions for divorce paternity and property, plus filings related to a matter against an Associated Corporate entity.
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Lubbock
TNS District Court
Victor H. Lantsey
Tyrie Marie Duittte
Ytth District Court
James A. Ellie
Dodze
Poeseme Ang
Jane MeTs
Cola Cael
Fet
Tisadernest
Aseot
Lynn Garrett Agarat
Govaree
Ethel Doawaon
Margaret Lesuiee
Gainal
Ancerser
Mae Giennegainst
Rrity Corp
Divorce and court actions span multiple Texas districts
A mash of entries lists actions from 14Aorth District Court and County Courts, including divorce granted for several couples, a variety of appeals and motions, and notices from districts like Kerrick J. Shew's court. The long docket includes divorce grants, estate matters, and public-school strike context in New Orleans.
Hamlet Station Agent Bequeaths $5 Million
Bed ward W. Winslow 90 of Berkley died Feb 1 and left an estate valued around $6 million. Bristol County Probate Court allowed the will on Tuesday. The widow Lena Winslow received the bulk of the estate. Morton Hospital Taunton got $100000 and the Myricke Methodist Church Endowment Fund received $15000. Winslow retired in 1949 after 40 years with the New Haven Railroad at Myricks station.
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Taunton
Mass
Bedward W. Winslow
Berkley
Bristol County
Lena
Winslow
Morton Hospital
Myricke
Premonition Of GI Proved True
Jersey City Demboski Stanley T 20 was killed in Vietnam on Friday The paratrooper of the 1st Airborne Division died from a gunshot wound in the head during a skirmish at Tuy Hoa South Vietnam He had written home before leaving for service last Christmas Eve.
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Jersey City
Stanley T. Demboski
Viet Nam
Stanley J. Demboski
Tuy Hoa
South
1St Airborne Division
Floyd County Junior Livestock Show Highlights and Winners
Floydada special report details the Floyd County Junior Livestock Show judging in lamb swine and steers, with grand and reserve champions named. Neil Mitchell’s eight pound Angus won steer grand champion, Teresa Colston and Mitch Probasco led swine divisions, followed by numerous class winners across breeds. Banquet honors set for Thursday at Floydada High School cafeteria hosted by local Farm Bureau and banks.
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Floydada
Floyd County
FFA
Floydada High School
Floyd County Farm Bureau
First National Bank of
Teresa Colston
Mitch Probasco
Flovdada +H
Hampshire
Jim Kropp
Lockney
Lambs Finewool
Lee Eingr
Jim Krogp
Daniel Hale
David Batey
Lee Siner
Mark Merrei
Shropshire
Robert Moody
Mark Prevage
Southdown
Judy Probasco
Wotca Provancs
FCC Issues Cable TV Rules as CATV Growth Curbed
The FCC issued formal regulations governing 1600 CATV systems as part of the Fed. 15 order. A temporary freeze on expansion in the 100 largest markets requires hearings, with Feb. 1 subscribers unaffected and hearings planned by the House Commerce Committee.
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Washington
FCC
Two Texas Marines Killed In Viet Nam
The Defense Department identified 44 U.S. servicemen killed in action in Viet Nam, including two Marines from Texas. Pfc. William Johnson of Dallas and Pfc. Ravee G. Scoggins of Tioga died in action as their unit faced heavy casualties. Scoggins wrote in a final letter, I don’t think I’ll make it Pop, the platoon is too small.
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Texas
Viet Nam
Washington
Defence Department
U.S
William Johnson
Hattie Johnson
Meyer St
Dallas
Pile
Ravee G. Scoggins
Eula M. Mitchell
Tioga
Castro pleads clemency for four in Cuban plot trial
In Havana Prime Minister Fidel Castro urged a five member military court to spare four men charged in a Madrid plot to assassinate him. Prosecutor Jorge Serguera sought death for several defendants, then proposed 30 year terms for four and 10 years for another. Castro called the plot cowardly and urged no death penalty while noting the revolution is strong.
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Isaac M. Flores
Havana
Fidel Castro
Castro
Jorge Serguera
iSerguera
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
Juan Pelaez Canan
CIA
Miami
Cubs
Serguera
Rolando Cabelas
Ramon Guin
Jose Luis Gonzalez Gallarreta
Alberto Blanco Romariz
Juan Alfina Navarro
Guillermo Conill Alvarez
Angel Herrero Veliz
Cuba
Cabelas
Gallarreta
Cunill Alvarez
Herrero Veliz
Cubelas
Cubeles
Guin
Juan Alsins Naverro
Guillermo Cunill al
Angel Herrerro
Boy, 4, Killed While Playing With Pistol in Victoria
A four year old boy in Victoria died after a pistol discharged while he handled it in an automobile shed. Authorities said the weapon was taken from a bureau at the boy’s home. The incident prompted an official inquiry and raised concerns about firearm safety.
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Victoria
Both Drivers Die As Car and Pickup Collide
A head on collision on U S 77 nine miles south of Wanahachitie killed Frank E Gilmer a Dallas resident age about 65. Trucker Charles Elliott Steel 23 of Avalon died several hours later in a Dallas hospital. The wreck occurred Tuesday at Forreston.
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Forreston
Frank E. Gilmer
Dallas
Charles Elliott Steel
Avalon
Here
U.S. 77
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Avalanche-Journal
Bert
Sterling
Goer
Richard L. Graves
Tork Baettpeye
Post Office Department
New York City
American Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Carter
Aati Carter
Fees Watigge
Lares
Rene Gorge
Robert H. Bean
Pent Davis Lewin
Cannes Lewin
Véwin H. Bowicker
Fingimout
Repass Inc
David Lo Yoourn
Amate
Peter
Kerrick J
Divorcfa
Mary Helen Maerroffa
Pamor L. Marrulis Lelera Jean Melemore E
Garnar
Letmure
Amarilia Heport
Teras
Bebe
Euemittel
Junmiy Kay Willams Ve C.rsarron Innoanen Co. Tee
Renearing Montons
Maren
Hyrum Hate
Clyde Ho Hoitz
Mura
Iyrum Helin Et Aloes
Lyde Ho Hoita
Ford
Iron Parmer County
Sun Mission
AY & Hemphill
Texan
Walter Adame
Hemioni County
Joan Hell Jrooetoux
Area Council
Aflcio
Hatfield
Hamlet
Bequeaths
Arterly
Late QV and Loan Association
Broadway PO
Floyd Livestock Sale
Poland
China
Wei Mutcheil
Mitchell
Bob Kropp
Mark Probasco
Berkshire
Hetha Jordan
Lyie Miller
Berk
Dora Fawver
Wayne Tack
Chester Write
Wl S2syor
M Kropp
Waite
Rick Mee
OR. Leatherman
Duree
Unday
Yeas
Lee Binor
Jack Deluard
Neil Miche
Carlton Johnson
Drylgt
Mrs Bunpeon
Kay Russell
Sponsored BY
South Plains Coin Club
Holiday Inn
Pelaez
Anis Pelaez
Anis
Movement of Revolutionary Reconstruction
Pamon Guin
Madrid
Sapin
Odeon Alvarez de la Campa
Aula
Paul Ortiz Jr
Tehran
Iran
Clopaedia Britannica
Elgin
Baylor
E. N
Faylor
Speidel
Broadway & Caprock Shopping Center
Pioneer Natural Gas Company
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