Johnson visits Austin for warm campaign tour in Texas
President Johnson arrived at Bergstrom Air Force Base aboard Air Force One after a three hour flight from Andrews. He greeted about 100 dignitaries including Gov. Connally and Austin Mayor Akin. A crowd of several hundred lined a 165 yard fence as he shook hands along the length of the line. Johnson praised friends and carried his infant grandson Lyn Nugent during the event. He then flew to his Hill Country Ranch likely staying through Tuesday for Lynda Bird Robb birthday observances.
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Twins win grand honors at Garza County Junior Livestock Show
Twelve year old Cindy and Lindy Bird, twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Jim Bird, topped the grand championship with their 897 pound Hereford steer. The steer sold for 736.45 to Giles Dalby, including a 50 premium and 226.49 floor prize. Other champions included Eddie Gannon with grand lamb, Mark Terry reserve lamb, Jimmy Kemp grand barrow, Theresa Sims reserve barrow, Donnie Blacklock grand gilt, and Mark Beavers reserve gilt. The overall trophy went to Johnny Pennell and spartanship to Dennis Ray. Over 120 animals were judged by Bill Roach of Snyder. Christine Morris was high point youth winner in the Garza County Fair youth division, Loucille Morris in the adult division, Graham Home Demonstration Club won best educational exhibit.
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Mark Beaver
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Snyder
Scurry County
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Loucille Morris
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Retired Memphis Man Found Dead In Truck
MEMPHIS Texas UPI A retired milk distributor W A Smithee was found dead Saturday of a gunshot in his pickup near his home A 38 caliber pistol believed to be the weapon was found in the truck Smithee had retired as a distributor for the Borden Co
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Riots Clashes Rock Rome University Left Right Students
Riot police repelled clashes at Rome University with bottles stones and fire hoses. Over 200 people were detained or hospitalized as leftist and rightist students fought amid damaged buildings and seal off of the main campus by twilight.
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Army tests new barbed tape obstacle for quick defense
The Army unveils a razor toothed barbed tape obstacle stored in a doughnut container. Weighing about 40 pounds, it can roll out to create a 76 foot by 234 foot barrier in seconds and is reusable. The device may be sent to Vietnam for combat trials amid guerrilla infiltration concerns.
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