Minimal Shakeup as Texas Districts Map Receives Backing
United Press Internationals report says the House Redistricting Committee will likely approve a Texas congressional map this week designed to satisfy federal courts. Chairman G. Po Mintscher of Brenham emphasizes no incumbent will be drawn into one district and no new districts created, with each district within 3 percent of ideal population.
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Henry Gonzalez
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Mortars and Rockets Hit U.S. Bases in Vietnam DMZ Clash
Communist mortars and rockets struck four American strongpoints along the DMZ in Vietnam before dawn. Wounded included 15 Americans at Gio Linh and Camp Carroll, with Con Thien repelling a ground assault and Dong Ha taking mortar fire. U.S. positions near Gio Linh and Camp Carroll reported casualties and ongoing artillery support from Long Toms.
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Supreme Feed Mill Fire Destroys Laton Plant
Firefighters battled a major blaze at Supreme Feed Mill Inc. in Laton, with winds driving flames through the metal structure. The site housed offices, equipment, and a stock of finished feeds. estimated loss around 250000 dollars, mostly insured. The cause was unknown as crews containment efforts continued. The firm employs about 24 people and plans to rebuild once possible.
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Fire destroys Sherman Texas Hotel and damages exceed a million
A fire at the ancient four story Texas Hotel in Sherman began around 6 30 p m and raged for more than three hours destroying nine downtown businesses and damaging others. Firefighters from Sherman Denison and Perrin Air Force Base responded as crowds gathered. Two injuries reported among volunteers and fire crews with official losses expected to exceed one million dollars.
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Cement Carrier and Oil Tanker Collide Off Salonika
A Greek cement carrier and a tanker collided in dense fog miles south of Salonika. The vessels spilled cargo into the sea endangering northern Greece beaches. Greek officials ordered the operators of the cement carrier Stavros B to take immediate steps to prevent beach pollution if possible.
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Prayer for Families of Disabled Children
A devotional plea asks for faith, hope, and strength for parents and loved ones of children who will never walk or talk. The speaker names God and asks for comfort amid ongoing hardship.
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City Rally Marks Senior Citizen Week Kickoff
Tech freshman Bert Hofman urged adults to guide youth during Senior Citizen Week at Lubbock Municipal Auditorium. Churches sponsor activities as Lubbock High's Westermaires provide music. week continues with city events through the week.
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Tornado Report Passes Through South Carolina Affected Areas
Severe weather persisted in the South with reports of a tornado spotted by the South Carolina Highway Patrol near Monks Corner. The tornado touched down causing minor damage as a tornado watch remained in effect from southeastern Georgia to Southern Virginia.
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Lunar Orbiter 4 set to join moon orbit mission
Lunar Orbiter 4, launched to photograph large lunar areas, will enter an ecliptical orbit after a velocity burn beneath the moon, joining Lunar Orbiter 2 and 3. The mission, from JPL, aims to map the moon's surface while previous orbiters remain tracked.
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Coyote Matriarch Outlasts Hunters Near Buffalo Springs
A legendary old female coyote near Buffalo Springs outside Lubbock eluded every trap and hunt for years. Ranchers paid bounties, government trappers pursued her, and she allegedly warned rivals with howls under full moons. Descendants recall her feared presence across the Wilson area and beyond.
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Vigil Ends Hobo Finds New Home at Tatum Ranch
The stray black doe named Hobo formed an unlikely bond with an elderly cow on a Texas ranch near Vatu. After two years of faithful feeding by Mound Mrs. Neil Jones of Tatum, Hobo finally moved to town when another dog spurred a move, ending a nationwide tale sparked by The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
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Eisenhower Hospitalized After Gastroenteritis Attack
Former President Dwight Eisenhower was admitted to Walter Reed Army Hospital after an overnight episode of ram ming and stomach cramps. The hospital said the provisional diagnosis is acute gastroenteritis and that his condition is satisfactory with no further report planned until today.
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