Nation pauses to honor war dead on Memorial Day
The nation observes Memorial Day to honor the war dead, noting about 3,500 Americans killed in Vietnam to date. The Associated Press highlights the ongoing Viet Nam conflict as part of the remembrance.
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K-9 units help nab suspects in Lubbock early Sunday
A 22 year old Lubbock man crawled from a Shamrock Service Station break in at 3324 4th St and was captured by Officer James Little and his police dog Dusty after dropping a metal coin box with $44.35. Burglary charges are expected. A second arrest followed when Officer A W Hall and his dog Fritz took three window peepers into custody in the 3600 block of 27th St. Other morning incidents included five stolen letters from a car at First Methodist Church and a Bowman Lumber Co break in with nothing missing.
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Soviets Renew Pledge To Aid Cuban Defense
Moscow reported by Tass a renewed Soviet pledge to aid Cuban defense and support for hero Cubans amid tensions around the Guantanamo base. The Tass dispatch cited Havana correspondent Ruslan Khayev describing fortifications and armed units as Fidel Castro declared a state of alert.
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Cambodian gunboat shelled Thai village Hare Lek
Cambodian gunboat shelled the Thai village Hare Lek last Thursday, Thai military officials said Sunday. No injuries or damage were reported.
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Hurds Honored At Breakfast in Lubbock Event
Mr and Mrs Peter Hurd were the guests of honor at a breakfast hosted by Mrs W G McMillan Sr at 4901 19th St. The gathering of Texas Tech officials civil leaders and friends honored the New Mexico artist who received an honorary doctor of fine arts at the Tech commencement Saturday night. About 40 people attended before the Hurds left for their San Patricio New Mexico ranch.
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Birth notices from West Texas area families
Mr and Mrs Wash Coleman welcome a daughter born at 6 20 a.m. weighing 6 pounds 11 4 ounces at West Texas Hospital. Father is a barber at Benskin Barbershop. Mr and Mrs Cledys Rauhoff report a son born at 1 56 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce at West Texas Hospital. Father self employed. Mr and Mrs Julian Guerrero announce a son born at 3 45 p.m. at Lauf Clinic weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Father unemployed. Mr and Mrs Joe Davis celebrate a son born at 7 18 p.m. at Methodist Hospital. father works at Shallowater Co Op Gin. Mr and Mrs Frank Canales announce a son born at 6 06 p.m. at Methodist Hospital weighing 4 pounds 2 ounces. father is a laborer. Mr and Mrs Marvin Colmer report a daughter born at 5 29 a.m. weighing 5 pounds 0 ounces at Methodist Hospital. father is an electrician with Brandon and Clark Company.
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Cowboy piano tale ends with questions at Fort Sumner
A lone cowboy named Willie plays a grand piano found in a cobwebbed ranch house. Joe flees in fear as a ghostly concert fills the prairie. Another cowboy arrives, praises the music, and the pair ride away together and are never seen again.
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Buddhist Protests and Self Immolations Roil Saigon Hue
Buddhist protests outside Saigon landmarks turn deadly as a nun self immolates in Hue and another fires rises. Teens clash with police while monks and nuns linger near barbed wire barricades amid U.S. marines and paratroopers.
Unknown Soldier Buried in Nation’s Capital Honored
The funeral procession honors a fallen hero with Pershing, Wilson, and President Harding in attendance. Generals and foreign dignitaries gather as the casket is draped with flowers, medals laid at the bier, and Taps ends the solemn tribute.
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Settlers Reunion Plans Discussed in Levelland Chamber Meeting
Hockley County and Area Early Steelers' Association organized reunion plans at the Levelland chamber of commerce. Committee reports outlined trophies from the fiddlers contest and two new prize categories for the oldest attendees from 1925. Floats may be entered by businesses groups or individuals and parade riders invited. A combo band division is being considered.
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Charges Pend After Two Die In Smashup
Officials said charges were pending against a man after his car struck a motorcycle on U S 54 late Saturday killing two Fort Bliss soldiers. The dead were Roger Ullen, 23, and Elton Greer, 20, both serving with the 62nd artillery units.
Mrs Barbour's Rites Scheduled
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Rae Barbour 64 longtime Tulia resident who died Saturday in a San Angelo hospital will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church Tulia Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under Wallace Funeral Home direction Survivors include husband H E three sons Dan Ray Dr Larry Barbour Wheeler a daughter Mrs Stewart Kirkpatrick Tulia three brothers Walter Glen Leicht Bell Garden Calif Lester Leicht Lawton Okla a sister Mrs Pat Hammitt Dalhart 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Mrs. W. J. Gentry Dies In Hospital
Mrs. W. J. Gentry, 59, of 4400 Ave X, died at 9 15 p m Saturday at Highland Hospital after a lengthy illness. She had lived in Lubbock on and off for 20 years, moving there two years ago from Las Vegas New Mexico. Body transferred to Fort Worth. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Survived by one son John W De Camp Independence Missouri. two daughters Mrs E W Cecil Dallas and Mrs Charles Kimak Laguna Beach California. eight grandchildren. Local arrangements by Sanders Funeral Home.
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Mrs Jack 78 Wins Northwestern Degree After Night Classes
Queen Jack of Waukegan Illinois who turned to study after tiring of women’s club routine will receive a bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University next month. The 78 year old has commuted from Waukegan for night classes since fall 1946 as part of a program for more than 2,000 graduates.
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Vacationing Families Stay Close to Home in 1965
The National Automobile Chamber reports over 80 percent of U.S. families vacationed within 500 miles during summer 1965. The note recalls Aristotle hosting a natural history museum while receiving zoological specimens from Alexander the Great sourced from conquered lands.
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