Rains Bring Heavy Totals Across Texas Plains
A storm drenched parts of the South Plains with up to 3.80 inches as a cool front moved in from Canada. The Weather Bureau forecast for today shows partly cloudy skies with highs in the 60s and a chance of frost by Thursday. Tornadoes in the Red River Valley caused minor damage but no injuries.
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One-Price Cotton Policy Reaffirmed by PCG Leaders
Plains Cotton Growers Inc. rectors reaffirmed a five point cotton policy urging a one price system for domestic and foreign textile mills. The resolution backs the Cooley bill to be brought to the House floor the week of December 2.
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Littlefield approves water and drainage bond issues in election
Voters approve a $998000 water bond and a $148000 drainage program for U S Highway 84 amid strong turnout at city hall. Water bonds fund wells pipes and a 500000 gallon tank to last 50 to 100 years. Other items include cotton program notes and a regional boll weevil research grant.
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Mackenzie JHS Dedication Notes Lubbock School Opening
Red carpet welcome marked the Mackenzie Junior High dedication at 12th Street and Bangor Avenue in Lubbock. Watson Carlock spoke for the board of education, Gordon Deering led the program, and 650 attendees heard student choir performances and remarks on the school’s value to future citizens.
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Rebels strike Caracas as violence peaks in Venezuela
Pro-Castro National Liberation forces storm Caracas amid a wave of terror killing at least 17 and wounding over 70. A Du Pont warehouse in Maracaibo burned after a hazardous device attack while martial law was declared in parts of the capital. Telephone links northwestern were cut as the group aims to disrupt the December 1 elections.
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Plane crash and violence disrupt Caracas elections
In Caracas a terrorist strike crippled by extre mists with bullets and arson. Police patrolled the red district as 7,300 officers kept watch and servicemen suffered injuries during the chaos. A B 52 bomber at Roswell air base burned. four airmen were hurt and one plane left mostly intact. Names of the deceased withheld pending kin notification.
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Hempstead Noise Ordinance Targets Air Traffic Costs
Hempstead Town Council approves anti noise rules risking fines up to 100 dollars per overhead flight affecting around 500 daily aircraft. Officials say over half of the Newark and Kennedy landings over Nassau County cause church, school, and resident disruption.
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Television: A clever device enters homes with films you avoid
A short editorial notes how a new TV apparatus quietly brings into living rooms movies long avoided by viewers. The piece critiques its stealthy influence on daily life and entertainment choices.
Kennedy Texas trip set for Thursday two day tour
The White House outlined a two day Texas visit for President Kennedy with at least six speeches. He travels with Jacqueline Kennedy and will stay Thursday night at the Johnson ranch near Austin. A friction note surfaced as Rep Henry Gonzalez cited tensions between Gov Connally and a Yarborough faction over the trip. The schedule lists a 10 a.m. CST takeoff from Washington and a first stop in San Antonio.
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Today's Prayer Request From The Living Church
Anonymous editor notes invite readers to share prayers while presenting a brief benediction praising God for rich provision. The prayer asks for fellowship through Christ and invites submissions limited to sixty words.
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Tech Aggies honored at 36th annual Pig Roast
More than 90 students from Texas Tech School of Agriculture were applauded at the 36th annual Pig Roast sponsored by the Agricultural Club. Awards and scholarships, some as high as 2400 dollars, totaled nearly 50 000 dollars and covered animal husbandry range management and agricultural education. Thirteen recipients hailed from Lubbock and fifty six of almost 1000 students received some monetary recognition.
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Weather awards boost education scholarships growth
The WEATHER award funds education through foundations industry groups and civic clubs. In under a decade the program expanded from six scholarships totaling 1900 to a 49000 value, announced by Jworth Tuesday night. Eight Texas students including a Red Raider are noted for achievements.
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