NATO Allies Reaffirm Alliance Despite De Gaulle Rift
The United States and 13 NATO members declare the alliance essential in its present form with or without France. They urge Western Europe security and international peace while de Gaulle presses for troop and base removals and separate bilateral deals. President Johnson plans a follow up message asking how France can remain politically in NATO without integrated military planning.
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Lone Gunman Robs Plainview Grocery in Broad Daylight
A calm muscular man robbed Owen Grocery at 1208 Galveston Street in Plainview Friday afternoon. He hijacked owner J. C. Owen of less than 100 dollars, loitered inside four to five minutes, and fled with the cash after ordering a sack up. Police launched a manhunt for a healthy‑looking 25-year-old suspect. description noted blonde crew cut, white shirt over khaki pants, no mask.
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Wichita Falls Soldier On Viet Nam Fatality List
The Defense Department announced two Texas Army men were killed in hostile action in Vietnam. Staff Sergeant Johnnie M. Tenon, husband of Annie M. Tenon of 3100 June Street, Killeen, and Pfc Billy W. Morton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Morton of Route 4 Box 287, Wichita Falls.
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Vatican Eases Some Rules Governing Mixed Marriages
Pope Paul VI issued a document easing bans on interfaith marriages within the Vatican. The changes drop the required promise that children be raised Catholic and allow non Catholic clergy to attend and offer prayers at ceremonies in Catholic churches. Bishops may waive the pledge, and both Catholic and non Catholic ministers may participate in services with common prayer.
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Plane crash near Cairo kills all aboard in sandstorm
An Exystan airliner crashed and burned approaching Cairo Airport during a sandstorm. About 30 people were reported dead with 25 passengers and five crew members believed aboard. The wreck occurred 12 miles east of Cairo near the Suez Highway.
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Endo de Gaulle Invitation Accepted With Reservation
Britain agrees to enter the common market on limited terms while keeping some reservations. Generals appoint anti communist officials, reducing President Sukarno's influence in Indonesia as power shifts observed in political cabinet changes.
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Prayer Verses Plea for Happiness Health and Rest
A short devotional note titled Today’s Prayer asks for divine guidance to live as God desires and to attain happiness health and rest in this earthly life. Anonymous author offers a quiet supplication for spiritual and bodily wellbeing.
Gemini 8 crew head to Cape Kennedy for debriefing
Astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott fly from Hawaii to Cape Kennedy after a Hawaii rest period. They will undergo three days of debriefing and analysis with NASA officials to determine why Gemini 8 ended early due to an engine oil pressure issue aboard the aircraft that carried them to Hawaii.
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Voter registration soars in Texas ahead of polls
Estimates show 140000 to 230000 qualified for the 1962 non presidential election in Texas with Harris County and Versa County reporting large gains. County officials say the total may top half a million as the deadline nears while poll tax restrictions end March 25 enabling broader voting access.
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Kennedy speaks on Ole Miss riot desegregation row
The New York Democrat Robert Kennedy addressed Ole Miss students at the Campus Coliseum recalling the 1962 riot after a federal court ordered Meredith admitted. He noted Gov Barnett proposed a large marshals show of force and discussed missed chances to prevent violence while recounting long distance talks with Barnett and President Kennedy.
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Weather Map Notes Lubbock Area Mostly Fair and Warmer
A regional weather summary for Lubbock and vicinity reports mostly fair skies and a warmer trend today and tonight. Forecast highs near 0 and lows around 40 with southeasterly winds 20 to 25 mph.
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Ferndale Considers Clear Trash Bags in Suburban Experiment
Ferndale residents debate transparent garbage bags amid a city trial to ease collection and deter tampering. Some homeowners welcome the visibility and easier handling while others prefer opaque bags, with residents noting neighbors already infer contents.
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Exon Humes
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Bruce Garbutt
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