Bold Concepts Push Texas Water Development
Dallas reports at the ninth annual Texas Water Conservation Association meeting the federal Bureau of Reclamation proposes a trans Texas canal moving East Texas waters to arid southwest Texas with an estimated cost of 1.1 billion dollars. Senator Lyndon B. Johnson urges careful study while backing federal help and local control. Rep. Kay Bentsen Jr. warns the plan’s cost but highlights potential Gulf Coast benefits. Texas leaders stress local projects and state sovereignty, with Atty. Gen. Shepperd set to speak.
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Nurse helps nab killing suspect in New Mexico manhunt
An off duty nurse and a friend joined state patrolman Andy Arcanas in a late night hunt near Belew New Mexico after spotting a blond man matching the fugitive's description. They drove, found a suspect, and alerted patrolmen leading to the capture of John Wesley Wable. The nurse later learned the man they helped trap was Wable.
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Laredo Air Force Officer Killed in Jet Crash
Laredo Air Force Base officials said 1st Lt. Robert J. James, 27, was killed Monday when his T-33 trainer crashed near Freer, Texas. Maj. Thomas J. Preston Jr., lead instructor, said the plane rolled out of control and dived into the ground. Survivors include his wife Jean Anita James, two young children, and his parents.
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U S Greece strike new NATO base use deal
U S and Greece sign an executive agreement allowing American use of undisclosed Greek air and naval bases. The bases will be open to other NATO members and American personnel will be sent in small numbers to work as specialists and technicians. The pact does not require Senate approval.
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Denied Keys To Car Sparks Fatal Head On Crash
In Farmington New Mexico an intoxicated Navajo man whose wife refused to surrender the family car keys plowed his vehicle into an oncoming car on a highway. He was badly injured and a motorist named Frank Barnes rushed him to a hospital.
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Austria Allows Unlimited Imports of 606 Commodities
Austria now permits imports of 606 commodity items without quantity limits, expanding trade flexibility for businesses. The policy removes prior restrictions and enables broader cross border commerce across multiple sectors.
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Lubbock Travel Service Everywhere to Close Office
Announcement Monday confirms the Lubbock office of Travel Service Everywhere will close Thursday after 242 years of operation in the area. Santa Fe and Albuquerque offices will serve the region. J W Lanigan signs the open letter. Caprock Hotel housed the Lubbock office and the letter notes other regional offices.
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