France Forced To Cut Franc Electronic Balloting Criticized
Dallas witnesses told the House Election Law Study Committee that electronic voting is easy to tamper with and risky for recounts. Dallas County Judge Lew Sterrett urged audit trails and automatic recounts, while engineer James McKee warned computerized voting could be rigged more easily.
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House Election Law Study Committee
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Sterrett
County Commissioners Court
James McKee
McKee
Explosion damages Jerusalem market. 55 burned
A dynamite laden car exploded in a Jerusalem market injuring 55 people. The blast caused extensive damage to stalls and surrounding structures as emergency crews rushed to the scene. Officials began investigations into the incident and possible motives.
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Jerusalem
Escape Unhurt In Jetliner Splash On San Francisco Bay
A Japan Air Lines DAS Super 62 with 107 aboard ditched in foggy San Francisco Bay three miles south of the airport during an instrument approach. All survived with only wet feet as liferafts were deployed and passengers were rescued ashore near Coyote Point. Pilot Koichei Asah said visibility failed and he could not explain the cause, adding the incident is under final check.
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New York
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Asah
San Frauncisco
Prayer note from Slaton minister in sorrow over war losses
Today's Prayer Our Father text expresses heartbreak over wartime losses. Mrs. Mert Gentey signs the message with a blessing for hope and rest through Matthew 11 28 at Slaton.
Unamerican Adam Eve Comment Sparks ABM Debate in Senate
In a secret Senate session Senator Richard Russell urged proceeding with an antiballistic missile system to deter nuclear war while opponents led by Cooper Fulbright Hart pressed for delay. A censored transcript noted a $5087.4 million defense appropriation amendment defeat as Sentinel and S ABM funding faced GOP and Democratic opposition.
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Washington
Richard B. Russell
Georgia Democrat
Senate Armed Services Committee
John Sherman Cooper
Rikky
J. W. Fulbright
Dark
Philip A. Hart
D-Midhay
Senate
Congressional Record
Cloud Hangs Over City Liquor Vote In Lubbock
County officials question the legal basis for the Local Option liquor election in Lubbock’s Justice Precinct 6. The tally hinges on which general election determines petition strength and turnout exceeds past records as signatures must meet the 25 percent threshold.
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Justice Precinct
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Liquor Page
Miner’s Wife Stays As Birth Nears At Mine Exit
Barbara Toler waits at the Mountaineer Coal mine No. 9 entrance with 77 trapped workers. Her husband Dennis is entombed since Wednesday morning, with two more explosions Friday delaying rescue. She jokes about packing a shirt, vows to stay despite imminent delivery.
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Alamington
Wo Va
Barbara Toler
Dennis
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Mountaineer Coal Co
Brienette
Barbie
Garbara
Smith Opens Door as Governor Adds Title in Texas
Governor Preston Smith, now co chief with Lt. Gov. Gray, pledges an open door to office. John Connally travels to Oklahoma. newly elected lawmakers prepare to discuss issues when Smith moves into the governor’s mansion in January. He plans to act as a consent broker, anticipating a lively session with differing views.
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Sie
Sanith
Indian Summer Spurs Cotton Harvest Weather Plans
Forecasters predict warm, lingering Indian summer across the South Plains this weekend. Friday and Sunday bring fair skies with mild temperature shifts and light southwest to westerly winds. temperatures likely range from 68 to 78 degrees during events at Jones Stadium in Lubbock.
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West Texas
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De Gaulle Birthday Marked by French Franc Devaluation
Paris reports say France devalued its franc amid pressure from speculators and economic weakness. The move, the franc’s 13th trim in 40 years and second under De Gaulle, followed a Bonn meeting on a $2 billion support credit. Officials warned the final extent of devaluation remains unsettled as France seeks balance of payments stability.
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West Germany
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Strauss
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Dewade Petton
Two-Pickup Crash Kills Motley County Couple
An elderly Motley County couple died after a two-pickup collision southeast of Matador Friday. Mrs. Edmondson, 83, died at the scene. her husband died later at Richard Memorial Hospital in Paducah. The other driver, Bends Campbell, was in fair condition. Investigators say Edmondson veered onto Campbell’s lane in ranch country near Devil's Cap. The deaths mark the 80th and 88th highway fatalities in South Plains this year. Funeral services for Mrs. Edmondson will be held Sunday at Joumont Baptist Church with burial in Deirmort Cemetery.
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Funeral commemoration draws crowds at Arlington site
Thousands visit the Arlington burial site on the death anniversary as mourners remember President John F Kennedy and family. The scene recalls earlier ceremonies at JFK grave and nearby monuments with visitors leaving carnations and flowers.
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