Twisters Rip Across Dixie as Bombers Strike Continue
A Birmingham Alabama tornado cut a 20 block path causing thousands in damage and one death Nora Peeler 59 and at least 100 injured none seriously The storm also produced heavy flooding six foot water in some areas with power outages and debris flights The Weather Bureau warned of more twisters as other tornadoes hit Louisiana northern and eastern Texas and Fayette County Alabama
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Spies Film Promos Trigger Boston Theater Riot
A pre dawn sneak preview of a spy spoof at the Sack Savoy in Boston drew 15 000 disappointed moviegoers. Police under Deputy Supt Joseph Saia used riot squads and dogs to quell a three hour riot. About 30 injured, several stores looted, cars smashed, 15 arrested. The crowd sought a free screening of Casino Royale sponsored by a radio station. The manager kept the film running amid two fires and a broken fire hose soaking the audience.
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TEACHER VICTIM Driver Dies in West Slaton Crash
A two car collision at US 84 bypass and Cemetery Road in west Slaton killed John Clayton Shedd 32 a former distributive education teacher in Slaton and injured 11 others in a county wide crash spree. Clarence Wylie 85 was treated for injuries at Mercy Hospital Slaton police reported the wreck occurred about 1 50 pm when Shedd traveling northwest on US 84 and Wylie east on Cemetery Road collided broadside both drivers were alone and transported by Williams Funeral Home ambulance. Shedd a Mesquite TE teacher and Navy veteran survived by wife Paula his mother and four brothers. Page 14.
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New Raids Hit Region Near Laos
In northwest South Vietnam near Khe Sanh and the Laos border U S. forces report a sequence of air strikes and ground action. Marines battled to seize Hill 881 North while B 52 raids hit bunkers and troop positions. Casualties and targets across Vietnam include cargo barges rail infrastructure and antiaircraft sites.
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TOUPEE DICTIONARY DEFINITION MAKES WIGS SEEM NATURAL
A reader notes in a comic dictionary that a toupee is a hairpiece worn by men that sometimes looks so natural you cannot tell it from a wig.
Lynda Bird Johnson Escort Incident Prompted by Colombia Police
In Barranquilla Colombia security police escorted Lynda Bird Johnson after a clash with two Colombian reporters. Gen Luis Leyva cited police involvement, while EL Tiempo blamed U.S. escorts for the incident. Johnson apologized and continued to Lima, Peru, on a McCall's assignment. no charges against Colombian guards.
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Tech Students Rally Support Name Change Amid Lubbock Protest
About 500 Texas Tech students marched to back a college name change. a later demonstration by ex-students at the Tech Day barbecue at the Lubbock courthouse scene became noisy. TSU stickers appeared on Tech decals, and one leader sprayed TSU on doors while others taunted police.
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State House session ends amid dissension and bickering
The Legislature nears closing three weeks from Monday with ongoing strife between Lt. Gov Prestan South, a Senate majority, Gov. Connall, and the House. After a quiet spell, controversy returns as the teachers pay raise and tax questions loom, forecasting a unsettled finish to the term.
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Two Remain Hospitalized After Arkansas Wreck
Two Lubbock men injured in a truck car crash near Harrison Arkansas Friday remained in hospital Saturday night. Doug Howell 52 was in critical condition at St Vincent's Infirmary Little Rock. L D Whiteley 48 of 5418 40th St was in fair condition at Boone County Hospital Harrison with chest injuries and conscious. Elves of both men have gone to Arkansas.
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Today's Prayer Dear Lord Reader Thought on Charity
A reader offers a devotional plea to balance abundance with generosity. The note underscores the need for inner reflection and concern for the less fortunate when one’s purse is full. The message blends faith and social conscience.
Soviet warnings rise over U S air raids on North Vietnam
Moscow signals may boost aid to Hanoi in response to intensified U S bombing of North Vietnam while stressing the aim to raise the cost of Hanoi’s drive against the South. Soviets focus on saving the North Vietnamese regime and warn of consequences for U S relations.
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Khiva Shrine Ceremonial Draws 1500 Shriners to Lubbock
More than 1,500 Shriners and their ladies gathered in Lubbock for the Khiva Shrine Temple Spring Ceremonial. After parading downtown, colorful units and motor patrols planned an annual charity football game at Jones Stadium with Texas Tech facing a rotating slate of opponents including Texas A&M and Arkansas freshmen squads.
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Paramedic responds to Shriner parade collapse in Clovis
About 68 year old Woo MacGregor collapsed during the Shriner parade around 11 25 am Saturday in Clovis. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Methodist Hospital shortly after.
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Shrine event at City Hall with bands and motorcycles
A downtown gathering formed at City Hall on Main Street and Avenue KK and Broadway with lively band music and roaring motorcycles. Shriners emphasized the serious work for crippled children as a nurse and child participated. At noon Shrine leaders met with Texas Tech athletic director Polk Robison to complete arrangements.
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Weather Map Page 10 C Lubbock Mostly fair with highs in 80s
The daily weather map for Lubbock and vicinity shows mostly fair skies today and tonight with a high in the middle 80s and a low in the mid 40s. Winds are variable up to 20 miles per hour.
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