Severe Texas storms bring hail and tornadoes amid heavy rains
A Texas tornado tracked seven miles near Agua Dulce and Robstown causing damage to an oil warehouse and outbuildings with no injuries. Northern California and Oregon saw rain from a Pacific storm while Gulf Coast temperatures rose. Rain and flooding affected areas near Mexia and the Trinity River as alerts urged stockmen to move cattle to higher ground.
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DOG'S INGENUITY SAVES MASTER'S LIFE ON AREA FARM
A dramatic incident on a local farm highlighted a dog's clever actions saving its owner. The report appears in a Bee newspaper entry on page 1, with brief mentions of related features and world events on subsequent pages.
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Wallace Meets Alabama Civil Rights Leaders in Hopeful Talks
Gov George Wallace listened to grievances from 15 Alabama civil rights leaders in a one hour meeting. The group urged biracial communications as tensions from a Negro voter drive and violence over Alabama race issues continue. Rev Joseph Lowery of Birmingham said they were hopeful about the dialogue.
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Hold up Hoax Ends With Fined Station Operator
Garcia 71 pleaded guilty to making a false report after a supposed armed robbery at Ince's Fina Service Station on 2316 4th St. He was fined $100 by Judge Dick Taylor. Detective testimony and an eyewitness account tied the incident to a Sunday dispute with a woman in a car outside the station.
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Dirksen Wins Out Over Voting Rights Bill Furor
The Senate clash over the rights bill sees Dirksen rebuffing charges of a Communist influence. Perez accuses the administration of a “stupid” plan to use immigrants as a voting tool, while McKeithen defends the measure and asserts the bill seeks to outlaw voting machines.
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Embarrassing Front Backward Mill Hill Precinct
Police found the new Mill Hill precinct building has its front entrance at the rear and CID offices where restrooms belong. A police spokesman said the mistake happened when foundations were laid, highlighting a construction mix up.
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Chicago hosts first reception for American astronauts
Gemini astronauts Virgil Grissom and John Young were welcomed as heroes by more than a million people in Chicago and New York. Young urged support for the space program saying they have yet to see nothing yet. The pair were named honorary citizens of Chicago at a city council meeting and received medallions after a 14 hour day of events.
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Pentagon plan would cut Texas units to brigades
Area National Guard and Army reserve units reacted with a wait and see attitude after a Pentagon proposal to trim 4600 personnel and reduce the state's 367 units to brigades. Local reservists planned summer camps and training as officials awaited official word.
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Prayer and Defense Cuts Reported in Lubbock Area
The article notes a National Guard deployment impact in the Lubbock area with Bishop, an Army major general, saying the cut is around AB percent versus the expected 2 percent. A Pentagon page reference hints at broader defense reductions.
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Denver
Stronger War Stand Hinted After Saigon Embassy Bombing
Speculation grows that the United States may strike Hanoi in reprisal for the U S Embassy bombing. Toll rises to 20 dead and 175 wounded as South Vietnamese troops demonstrate before the U S Information Agency center in Saigon. Johnson condemns the attack as a wanton act of gullibility and vows to strengthen aid to South Vietnam.
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Lower Vote Age Okayed By House In 103 34 Vote
The Texas House approved a constitutional amendment lowering the voting age from 21 to 19 in a 103 to 34 vote and sent it to the Senate. The measure, sponsored by Rep. W. E. Berry of San Antonio, faced an expected clash over poll tax repeal delayed a week. Senate action also sent portions of Governor’s water program to the House and approved SJR19 authorizing $200 million in bonds for Water Development Board projects.
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Red) Berry
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Johnson denounces Saigon embassy bombing as wanton act
President Johnson denounces the Saigon embassy bombing as a wanton act of ruthlessness and an outrage. He says he will seek Congress authority and funds for a new embassy, while leaving open possible punitive options for North Vietnam. White House aides, including George Reedy, outline the inquiry and ongoing talks with key officials.
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