White launches Texas Democratic chair bid under Smith support
Texas Agriculture Commissioner John C. White, backed by Gov. Preston Smith, declares candidacy for party chair as internal debate flares at the State Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Dallas. White argues for unity, cites polling expectations, and notes close party alignment with Ralph Yarborough and Smith.
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Preston Smith
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House Votes Split on Indochina Withdrawal Plan
The House wavered under White House pressure and antiwar sentiment, voting to block a Senate six month withdrawal from Indochina while defeating a Monsfield amendment. Doves suffered a major defeat 219 to 192 as negotiators prepare to resume talks without firm instructions amid administration complaints.
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San Antonio Trash Fee Sparks Public Backlash
San Antonio residents oppose the $1.50 monthly garbage charge with 758 refusals and about 6,000 mutilated bills. Utilities officials note manual handling and 150 daily calls as key costs while debating reimbursement for processing 175,000 billings and bag purchases.
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Associated Press
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J. T. Deely
Front Chills City As Storms Hit Fort Worth Area
A cold front from the Gulf brought heavy rains and tornadoes to Texas. Dallas Fort Worth saw monsoon like downpours flooding streets and cars. A tornado damaged Wedgewood Arms Apartments with roofs torn off and water damage while no injuries were reported. North Richland Hills and nearby areas counted drownings as floodwaters overwhelmed storm drains.
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Harvest Festival planned by Beco in Lubbock area
The Lions Club of Shallowater announces its annual Harvest Festival to be held Friday and Saturday in the Lubbock area. The event aims to serve the community with local activities and food booths.
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Foul Play Suspected In Mesquite Couple Disappearance
Police searched Tuesday for Forrest Covey and Gena Covey a young Mesquite couple formerly of Lubbock who vanished after leaving their children with relatives near a local grocery store. Investigators note a possible robbery and kidnaping with clues including an unlocked store, no struggle, and $67 missing from the till.
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Prayer for police and firefighters blessing today
A reader requests divine protection and blessing for policemen and firemen as they guard homes and families, asking God to look upon them this day.
Train blast in Houston kills firefighter at scene
A freight train carrying chemical tanks derailed and exploded in Houston, killing Inspector J. T. Hathaway Jr. and injuring another firefighter. Twenty eight firefighters, six journalists and two bystanders were hospitalized as a second blast struck the area.
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Nixon seeks broader controls and civil fine plan
President Nixon asked Congress to extend the Economic Stabilization Act for one year to 1973 and to broaden powers to cover interest rates and dividends. A civil fine of 2500 dollars would punish post-freeze violations while treasury officials stressed the time limit does not reflect final duration of controls.
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Fire at Geiger Nursing Home Kills Fifteen In Honesdale
In Honesdale Pennsylvania a fast moving blaze at Geiger Nursing Home killed fifteen elderly patients and injured two others. Coroner Robert Jennings called it the worst fire in Wayne County history as residents, including ten women and five men, perished while the home's attendant Vaudine Lyon suffered undetermined injuries. Firefighters treated a rescue worker for smoke inhalation as owners Harvey and Mrs Geiger were missing at 8 30 pm. Police cautioned casualty estimates fluctuated up to twenty casualties. The blaze struck as patients prepared for bed with the main building's occupants believed to have perished in a flash fire.
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Johnson recalls first full day and push for war on poverty
The former president describes his first full day in office amid crisis and a pivotal meeting with Walter Heller about developing a poverty alleviation program. He outlines three conditions for social change and confirms backing to push the initiative forward as 1963 ended.
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Bomb destroys Haifa bus as passengers flee
A bomb found in a package wrecked an Israeli civilian bus in Haifa while passengers scrambled away. Three people were slightly injured. The attack was one of three bombing incidents reported in Israel and occupied territory on the day.
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Barnes Credited With Steering Texas Banking Bills
Lt governor Barnes says he was absent on the Senate floor when key banking bills passed, but a July news conference quote shows she directed steps to avoid a filibuster. A Sept. 3, 1969 final passage is noted, with Word presiding and Spellings drafting the account for future sessions.
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