Dutch to Bolster West New Guinea Stand with Warships and Troops
The Netherlands announced troop and warship reinforcements to West New Guinea amid ongoing dispute with Indonesia. Four warships and marine units were ordered to reinforce positions as Indonesian infiltrators and torpedo boats were pursued along the southern coast.
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Thre Hague
Netherlands
West New Connea
Tnonesia
Paci Island
Indonesia
Limburg
Gronigen
San Diego
West New Guinea
Zewiceus
Datfitn
Messcan
Mancanulo
Safh
Defense Ministry
the Hague
Republican Primary Call Urges Texas Voters
Senator Tower backed call urges Texans to vote in the May 5 Republican primary as a stand against Democratic leadership and liberal policies. The message portrays the vote as a pivotal stroke against deficits and foreign aid, stressing Texas influence on national outcomes.
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Isa Jonan
Wiettenturs
Trevis
Johnnl Tower
Atrestloneon Texas
Tewas
Woman Dies After Plunge From Hospital Ledge
Florence Dillon 41, hospitalized after being transferred to Parkland from another facility, broke bonds and crawled onto a sixth floor ledge. She toppled to a two story roof, died three hours later in Parkland Emergency. Husband Dr John Dillon rushed to help. Psychiatrist and attendants had attempted containment.
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Dallas
Eta
Parkland Memoral Hospitals
John L. Dilloan
Parkland
Townsend
A. H. Scheidt
Webb Outlines Plans for New Astronaut Selections
Administrator Webb said new astronauts would be chosen from experienced applicants with a likely lower age ceiling. He noted the first group, all military men, was picked in April 1959 and that the U.S. aims to reach the moon in tandem with or before the Soviet effort.
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Washington
Jaude L. Webb
Yoo
Spice High
Webb
John Ho Glenn Jr
Texas candidates roam West Texas and Gulf Coast in campaign push
Democrats Turman Baker and Secrest visited Levelland Lubbock Odessa El Paso for lieutenant governor events while O W Hayes and Preston Smith campaigned around Houston and Harris County. Carr Beavley Procter Weslaco Mercedes Harlingen San Benito Brownsville Raymondville Wood McDonald James CAMIDARENE Dallas. Joe Pool spoke in Madisonville opposing cattle controls. Giles Miller urged state sovereignty. Johnny Freeman named Harris County campaign manager.
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Page
Dallas
Denison
Sherman
Gainesville
James A. Turman
Robert Baker
Jarrard Secrest
West Texas
Turman
Levelland
Lubbock
Baker
Midland
Odessa
Secrest
EL Paso
Gulf Coast
O. W. Hayes
Preston Smith
Gulf Coast Area
Hayes
Houston
Smith
Harris County
Wexgoner Carr
Tom Beavley
Austin
Jas Procter
Weslace Mercedes
Harlingen
San Benito
Brownsville
Raymondville
Judge Wood
McDonald
Court of Criminal Appeas
Tom James
Warren G. Moore
San Angelo
Democratic Club
Husself Po van Kreuren
Hillshire Village
Su J
Texas
SUATC
Tex Joe Pool
Rusk Pushes Space Weapon Ban at Disarmament Talks
Secretary of State Rusk and Canadian Foreign Minister Green push to ban placing weapons of mass destruction in outer space and halt the nuclear arms race. Gromyko urges rapid adoption of the Soviet draft disarmament measure while arguing for verification limits. The talks face mutual distrust as both sides claim progress but resist full inspection.
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Apna
Gromyko
Wester
Rusk
Howard C. Green
Green
Gromykyo
United
Soviet Union
Kherushchev
Rabbits and Personal Items Missing in Local Burglary
Police report two burglaries and thefts Tuesday night. Seven rabbits were stolen from Bill Lamprecht’s residence Monday night and five more in recent days. Effie Mae Scott reported clothing, a wedding band and a diamond engagement ring valued at 200 dollars missing from her home. Ann Saunders said 45 dollars in cash and cigarettes were taken from her purse Monday night.
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Bill Lamprecht
Ann Saunders
36Th St
Kate Smith Undergoes Minor Surgery in New York
Singer Kate Smith underwent minor surgery at Doctors Hospital on Tuesday. Hospital officials said her condition was good. Miss Smith, a veteran of radio, television and motion pictures, entered the hospital Saturday. Ted Collins, her longtime associate and manager, said doctors reported no malignancy and the nature of the surgery was not divulged.
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New York
Airman Ferguson dies in Hereford crash after AWOL
A third class airman, Ferguson, who had been AWOL since February, died when his small plane crashed near Hereford. Investigators say the craft likely ran out of fuel. flames were seen from Dimmitt. Ferguson was last seen after dinner with the Pittingers and planned to visit an aunt in Okinhersa City. Local authorities believe he escaped from a stockade prior to the flight.
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Etin
Atkanses
Pittinger
Ferguen
Ernest Torre
Hang
Hereford
Ferguson
Reeves
W. W. Hill
Ralph Hastings
Dimmitt
Here
Brooklyn swindle case lands man a three year term
Santiago Fred, 37, of Brooklyn, sentenced to up to three years for swindling welfare funds of more than $6,000. He ran six businesses and had a complex family setup with five aliases, multiple partners, and ten children.
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NEW York
Brooklyn
Welfare Department
Santiago Fred
Kings County Court
John F. Starkey
Fred
Murder trial of heiress begins in Houston
Six jurors are seated for the murder trial of Margery North Pir long Furlong, heiress, accused of killing her third husband William Harrison Furong III at her River Oaks home on August 9 1960. Prosecutor Howell Stone and defense counsel Joe Newman questioned jurors on capital punishment and self defense while a Crosby secretary objected to the death penalty.
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Houston
Margery North Pirlong
Furlong
Sam Davis
William Harrison Furong III
River Oaks
Asst. Dist. Atty
Howell Stone
Frank Kominek
Crosby
Stone
Joe Newman
Veniremen
Mistrial Declared in Theft Trial of Local Youth
A mistrial was declared about 7 30 p m Tuesday in the 99th District Court case of 18 year old Billy Ray Thomas charged with theft over 50. Jurors deliberated about 21 hours before reporting they could not reach a verdict. Thomas was indicted in connection with the theft of four suits from Shopper's Paradise at 50th Street and Booston Avenue last September 8.
Ant Colony Roles Show Females as Warriors
In colonies the female workers lead defense and foraging while males remain largely absent from daily duties, serving primarily roles related to reproduction and dispersal.
Marriage Licenses Listed In City Registrar Records
The city registrar notes licenses issued to Quy Pasts 34 and Misa Joann Pounds 0 208, Wenda Sat Bebiouk, Leon and SNene, and Elizabeth Hollins 29, all of Lib. DOK, with details reflecting residents seeking marriage.
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Quy
Misa Joann Pounds
Wenda Sat Bebiouk
Leon
Snene Deny
Mrsony Filizabeth Hollins
Dok
Lubbock Courts Hear Wide Range of Civil and Divorce Actions
District and county dockets show promissory note suits by United States agencies and private banks, multiple divorce actions including Ray Tatum and Daisy Lane, and workers compensation appeals. Amarillo Court of Appeals actions list motions, reversals, and insurance cases, alongside numerous building permits and property developments in the region.
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Lubbock
Joseph B. Dooley
Ducise
United States of America
George Turnbow Jr
C. W. Callaway
George Cochran Co
Farmera Home Administration
Jack D. Locke
General Accounting Office
Ott Bray
Obelia Bray
Narvel Edwards
Lillie Fidward
Amarinia
Court of Die Appeals
Supreme Judiccial District of Texans
Amarilla
Noah Dawson
City of
Lewter
Charles Parker
Plains Mig. & Equipment Co
Lubbecka
Texas Employers’ Insurance Asse
Ernest Ed. Morrell
Dalham Co
Traffic death reductions span many Texas counties
The list names numerous counties including Runnels San Augustine San Jacinto San Patricio Sherman Sterling Val Verde Van Zandt Wharton Wise Wood Zavala and others with reductions up to 33 percent. Awards relied on Department of Public Safety city classifications and official records. The 1961 figure was compared with the three year prior average.
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Runnels
San Augustine
San Jacinto
San Patricio
Sherman
Sterling
Val Verde
van Zandt
Wharton
Wise
Wood
Zavala
Blanco
Brazos
Chambers
Comal
Crosby
el Paso
Galveston
Hardin
Harrison
Hidalgo
Ifill
Jasper
Jim Wells
Kaufmann
King
Lavaca
Moore
Newton
Reeves
Refugio
Shelby
Taylor
Titus
Waller
Ward
Williamson
Young
Department of Public Safety
Earth Tremor Jolts Niagara Falls Area
An approximately ten second tremor or very weak earthquake startled Niagara Falls area residents on a Tuesday night. Seismologists report no injuries or property damage, with hundreds awakened as homes were shaken in both the United States and Canada.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Inhabitants From 70 Nations Enrich Jerusalem Section
A newly opened Jerusalem section welcomes residents from seventy nations, highlighting diverse cultures and international presence in the city. Community leaders celebrate the multicultural milestone and anticipate broader exchange across neighborhoods and services.
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Jerusalem
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