Egyptian troops rushed to Syria amid Middle East tension
Egyptian forces moved to Latakia harbor with ships planes and naval units as Cairo aims to bolster Syria under Soviet influence. The move signals solidarity amid U.S. pressure, while Washington and Moscow issue warnings. Officials see no immediate threat to peace but monitor developments closely.
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Deluges Up To 11 Inches Hit West Central Texas
Torrential rains drenched a wide Texas area with up to 11 inches, causing hundreds of evacuations. Ballinger and Eastland saw about 150 evacuees each as the Colorado River watershed swelled, flooding homes and blocking communications.
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Queen Elizabeth Opens Canada Parliament in Historic Ceremony
The queen opens Canada's 23rd parliament in Ottawa with a bilingual address broadcast to Dominion and U S audiences. She expresses pride in Canada and hints she may visit with Prince Charles and Princess Anne during a future trip, outlining plans tied to the St Lawrence Seaway visit in 1959.
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Move Is Viewed Warily In U S
Egyptian troop movements into pro Soviet Syria surprised the United States with no advance warning from Cairo or Washington. State Department officials, cautious pending verification, noted the lack of embassy confirmations as Sabbath watches and staff assessed the bristling Middle East development.
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Texas Lawmakers Start Work Today Special Session
The first called Texas Legislature session since 1954 opens with speed and urgency. Gov Price Daniel aims to press a four fold program including strict lobby controls water program completion and a study commission on law enforcement. Lawmakers unhappy at Austin return prepare quick bill introductions hearings and open rule decisions.
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Ausern
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Lawa
James F. Cox
House
Travis County
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Jordan Iraq Kings Hold Money Talks at Border Station
King Hussein and Iraq's King Faisal met for five hours at an oil pumping station on the Iraqi Jordanian border. A well informed source said the Jordan army budget faces a $20 million deficit and was the main subject of discussion between the two royal cousins.
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Soviet Rejection of Chinese Nuclear Plea Reported
Hong Kong sources say the Pieping regime asked the Kremlin for nuclear arms to match superpowers but Moscow refused. Analysts note Peiping might trigger an Asian atomic war if armed by the Soviets, while U S Matador missiles on Formosa threaten mainland targets.
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Auto Owners Face City and School Tax Fight
UBBOCK residents resist paying personal property taxes on autos while real property taxes are usually accepted. Tax Collector Harvey Austin notes the law requires delinquent auto taxes be collected, despite repeated legislative attempts to replace the personal property tax with higher license fees.
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Fast German Bills Recalled In Red Currency Move
East Germany ordered citizens to swap 18 million holders’ money for a new one at a one to one rate before 9 pm. Police herded people to conversion centers in banks and schools while Western experts warn of tighter state control and private business squeeze.
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Milk From Farms Near Atom Station Under Quarantine
Milk from seven miles of farms around Windscale atomic plant is banned after radioactive iodine was released from a runaway plutonium cartridge. Authorities say milk samples show six times normal radiation. 100 farms supply over 5,000 people. Free medical checkups offered for residents.
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Birthday Calendar Feature Promises Morning Edition
The notice outlines sections of today's paper from Page 1 to Page 7. It mentions Editorial and Sports coverage and a Women's Page as well as a radio and TV program guide. The Dictionary Telephone Directory is humorously noted as carrying alliteration too far.
Travel Agents Fill Madrid Hotels Amid Convention
About 20 American travel agents meeting in Madrid have filled local hotels this week, leaving no rooms for tourists they brought on world tours. The convention began in Madrid on October 14 and is drawing agents from across the United States.
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Hoffa to Face Dual Charges in New York Court
James R. Hoffa, newly elected Teamsters president, is set to appear in federal court in New York to face two charges. He will be arraigned on lying to a federal grand jury probing wire tapping and will stand trial on the wiretapping charges themselves.
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Teamsters Union
Area Harvest Delayed by Weekend Rains Across South Plains
Scattered clouds and warm sun brought smiles as South Plains fields began drying after Saturday rain. Forecast predicts more rain late Tuesday or Wednesday, darkening prospects. Today shows partly cloudy skies with 48 low and 76 high, southwest winds 10 to 25 mph. Farmers survey wetlands from drizzle to a heavy gullywasher.
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Sputnik Launcher's Fate Scrutinized By Vanguard Scientists
The Associated Press reports Vanguard scientists monitor a rocket that aided Sputnik in spaceflight and may burn up in Earth's atmosphere as it loses altitude. Analysts differ on whether parts reached orbit or returned soon. Dr. John P. Hagen says the satellite will stay aloft for a year or more.
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Sputnik
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Smythsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Cambridge
Mass
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John P. Hagen
Tot Is Killed By Auto Near Morton
Two year old Pilarn Charo Jr. son of farm laborers P. M. and wife died after being backed over by his uncle Willie Charo in Morton Cochran County Hospital. The incident occurred as the driver departed from the home to check another hospitalized child. Funeral services planned at the Catholic Church in Morton with time pending.
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South Plains
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Tennessee Gov Clement MFA seeks progress in Little Rock crisis
Gov Frank Clement of Tennessee said he has been in contact with Gov Fate to break the Little Rock integration deadlock. He declined to detail progress citing sensitivity of the situation but remained optimistic while in California on vacation.
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Science Academy for U S Technical Training Proposed
Three Congressmen urged broad new programs to boost U S science brainpower after Russia launched an earth satellite. Proposals include a NATO Manhattan Project to coordinate missile and satellite work, a West Point of the sciences to train youths, and federal student loan and tax deduction steps with no federal interference. Secretary Mitchell warned of a shortage of skilled workers.
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Kenneth B. Keating
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Weather Map Page 10 reveals mild, partly cloudy day with 76 high
The forecast shows a low of 48 and a high of 76 along with southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Humidity around 39 percent, with maximum 70 and minimum 45 noted. Sunrise 6:30 am, sunset 6:01 pm, precipitation data for 44 hours ending midnight reported for several cities.
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