Weatherfront Brings Severe Storms Across Texas Panhandle
A stationary cold front spurred violent weather as winds gusted beyond 50 mph and hail the size of marbles hit Midland. Amarillo saw light drizzle with temperatures near 58, while Lubbock and Dallas reported heavy downpours and strong winds. Farmers welcomed the rainfall despite the turbulence.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Lubbock Municipal
Panhandle
Amarillo
Mercury
Midland
Permian Basin
Marbles
Dallas
Brownwood
Wichita Falls
Henrietta
Bellview
Corsicana
Sherman
Oklahoma Line
Smithville
Hebbronville
Austin Town Lake
Bastrop
Buchanan Dam
Gatesville
Kanawha
Midland-Odessa
Beaumont
Metropolitan
White Rock Creek
Trinity
Texas
Paris
Waco
Comanche
U.N. Talks Push Middle East Crisis as Thant Calls Menacing
Thant plans urgent Cairo talks after a 40 minute session with U.S. Ambassador Goldberg in New York. He warns the Middle East situation is more menacing than since the 1956 Suez crisis amid reports of Egyptian forces moving and the Palestine Liberation Army taking Gaza.
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New York
Cairo
Middle East
Thant
U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
United States
United Nations
Palestine Liberation Army
Gaza
West Texas Hospital births celebrate several families
Congratulations to multiple couples on newborn daughters and sons. Names include Billy Wann Gafford and family at West Texas Hospital. Herman Walker and family at Methodist Hospital. Eberhardt family at Methodist Hospital. Pat Reyes and family at Methodist Hospital. Sammy Derstine and family at Methodist Hospital. Robert Martinez and family at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital. Each baby’s birth weight and time are listed along with fathers’ occupations.
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Billy Wann Gafford
47Th St
West Texas Hospital
Stonecall
Herman Walker
Lave. R
Methodist Hospital
Paddle Inter. Manufacturing Co
Pat Reyes
Sammy Derstine
Jack Harvey Company
Robert Martinez
Ave
Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital
Lubbock Manufacturing Oy
House Passes Bill Amid Gov Veto Replacement Battle
The House approved a bill by a 108 to 5 margin on Saturday to replace a vetoed measure by Governor John Connal. The debate centered on adding facilities and addressing the governor’s objections.
Plainview Births and Parade Winners Highlight Cold Wave Event
Plainview marked a birth amid a cold wave and showcased a parade with trophy winners from junior riding clubs Hart, Boy's Ranch Riders, Lub bock Rangers, and senior clubs Petersburg, Golden Spread Appaloosa, Floydada. Civic floats Belles & Beaux Square Dancers and Plainview Garden Club. Schools and youth groups Lockney Cheerleaders Lamar Elementary Fourth Grade. Antique cars won best all around 1910 Rambler Bill Whitesides Plainview best pre 1916 auto 1909 Pierce Arrow Ben Roney Hale Center and best post 1915 auto 1923 Willis Knight Don Vinson Plainview. Reception for pioneers featured Associate Justice Meade F. Griffin, Austin. Hale County pioneer locals attended.
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Hart
Boy's Ranch Riders
Lubbock Rangers
Petersburg
Golden Spread
Appaloosa Club
Floydada
Belles & Beaux Square Dancers
Plainview Garden Club
Lockney
Lamar Elementary
Plainview
J. Adelle’s School of Beauty
Bill Whitesides
Pierce Arrow
Ben ‘Roney
Hale Center
Best
Willis Knight
Don Vinson
Helikopter crash off Sicily kills crewmember
An Italian Navy helicopter crash off the Catania base in Sicily Saturday killed one crewman and injured three others. The incident involved a Portuguese seize helicopter during a training or operation, with investigators reviewing the circumstances.
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Catania
Sicily
UPD
Portugal
Middle East tensions rise amid threats and mobilization
Reports cite Hafez of Syria warning of more than repelling Israeli aggression and launching a liberation operation as Arab states including Jordan and Lebanon pledge readiness to fight. Washington notes Soviet alignment and regional flux amidst unsettled border tensions.
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Miltaat el Assad
Syria
Israel
Jordan
Iraen
Lebanon
Algeria
Sudan
Lcos
Middle East
Solons Clash Over Higher Education Funding Plan
Gov. John Connally criticized the Senate bill for short funding and urged completing the master plan study with $250,000 for higher education. Conferees, including Rep. Heatly, discussed in public and private sessions as they work to resolve appropriations with House and Senate leaders.
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College Coordinating Board
John Connally
Senate
House
Barnes
Sena
Appropriations
Vietnam War Air and Ground Actions Report
Report describes a U S air raid on North Vietnam docks near Wantl and a clash in the Central Highlands where elements of the 4th Infantry Division faced a large North Vietnamese force. Heavy mortar and rocket attacks followed, aimed to overrun a position but were repulsed in intense fighting. Jets supported the action with bombardment.
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North Vietnam
Highlands
U.S. 4Th Infantry
Sohaor
Attitudes Split as Men Weigh Women Roles in 1960s
A survey shows mixed views on modern women, with 80 percent of husbands calling marriages happy while many see women as good wives and mothers yet worry about femininity and rising independence. Respondents from California to Alaska discuss marital norms, pay equity, miniskirts, and changing domestic expectations.
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California
Detroit
Seattle
Alon
Springfield
Mass
Reuther Warns UAW Aims for Full Economic Justice
Walter P. Reuther head of the United Auto Workers told Ford Council delegates that the union will strike unless it secures full, fair economic benefits from auto companies. He emphasized the union seeks all listed goals and warned readiness to act if justice is denied. The talks precede Sept. 5 contract expirations with Ford, GM, and Chrysler as the UAW targets a demanding agreement.
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Detroit
Walter P. Reuther
United Auto Workers Union
Ford Council
Heather
Reuthes
Lahe
Reuther
Es Iential
UAW
Ford
General Motors
Chrysler
Lit
T-33 T-Bird Marker Unveiled At Reese AFB
A pedestal mounted T-33 aircraft was unveiled at Reese AFB with speaker Anthony W LeVier, Lockheed flying operations director and first T-Bird test pilot. Reese Class 5¢F graduated March 18 1959, the last class 64-B on Sept 11 1963. Air Force officials and local leaders attended as the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce presented the marker. LeVier has long pursued flying since Lindbergh's Atlantic flight.
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Reese
Anthony W.levier
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Air Force
Ernest T. Cragg
W. D. Dub) Rogers Jr
L. E
Jack) Davis
Armed A ‘Committee
W. English
Fance Relations
Sue Couiniti
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