Dolphins Win Camp Little 500 on Flooded Course
A four member Dolphins team from Texas Tech swam to victory in the shortened Little 500 bicycle race held Saturday. Thunderstorms halted about half of the scheduled 40 laps, dampening riders and spectators. In the women’s division Alpha Delta Pi claimed first and second, Gamma Phi Beta finished strong, while the Dolphins retained the traveling trophy and Phi Kappa Psi earned the first place trophy.
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Slaton Voters Decide Ward Posts Tuesday
Four candidates vie for two Slaton city posts in Tuesday elections. Ward 2 features Dr. David Hughes and Emmett Waldrop plus incumbent Earl Reasoner not seeking re election, with voting 7 am to 7 pm at the Community Clubhouse. Ward 4 pits Rudy Dominguez against Arthur Carnegius at Stephen F. Austin School. Dominguez seeks re election.
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Irish Electrical Walkout Settled
A wildcat electricity workers strike in Ireland ended after 11 hours of bargaining. More than 1,000 workers participated and up to 180,000 were laid off due to power shortages. The employer sought equal pay with skilled workers and a graded pay scale. emergency TV broadcasting limits were in place during the dispute.
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Defense Dept Boosts M16 Rifle Production Ahead of May Increase
The Defense Department ordered a rise in M16 production from 30,000 to 50,000 rifles per month starting in May, sourced from Colt’s Industries of Hartford. The Army is selecting two additional producers to hit required output as quickly as possible. The Missouri state flower is the hawthorn.
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Auto Collision Kills Kilgore Girl
Kilgore police report 2 year old Sonja V. Cline died in a two car crash on U.S. 258 two and a half miles north of Kilgore. Jim Ed Cline 48, her father, drove the other car and was injured along with four others, none seriously. Patrolman Billy Davis identified the victims and injuries.
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Padre Island Clears Red Tape for National Seashore Dedication
After years of land acquisition and road work, an 8 mile section of Padre Island will become a National Seashore on April 8. Ernest Borgmann says 5 000 to 10 000 spectators are expected for the dedication with Lady Bird Johnson and Stewart Udall likely to attend. The island, the longest National Seashore in the United States, dates back to 1853 with treasure ship wrecks and Padre Balli’s land grant.
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Actress Mia Farrow to Return for Secret Ceremony Set
Actress Mia Farrow, 22, who fell ill after a London hotel party hosted by Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, is expected back on the set of her new film Secret Ceremony at Elstree Studios on Monday. A spokesman said she was feeling fine this weekend.
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