Senator Connally Dies at 86 After Long Senate Career
Former Texas senator Tom Connally died of pneumonia at age 86 after a long career in Congress. He was noted for his Foreign Relations leadership and pivotal support of postwar aid programs including the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine. His family said his body would be flown to Texas for burial with services in a Methodist church.
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Officials Withdraw Plea In Lubbock Bond Suit
Attorney for Hayes states the 1958 electric revenue bond lawsuit against the City of Lubbock and First Southwest Co will be officially withdrawn. Commissioners set July 7 1964 as tentative date for a charter amendment election and approved runoff provisions. Bond call of 850000 planned at 1am today with potential $14000 to $11000 interest costs cited.
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GM Profits Top Record
GM reports nine month profits of 1.086 billion dollars on sales of 11.681 billion, the highest for a comparable period. Earnings and sales reflect a continuing auto boom with possible dividend or stock split actions as GM directors meet next week.
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Connally Heroic Record Recalled In Senate Bid Tale
The piece recalls a politician who spent 10 years in the House and served in the Spanish American War and World War I. Despite extensive service he never saw overseas combat, preferring to focus campaigning in the Senate. The tone highlights wartime duties and political fealty.
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Prayer Card Blessings and Shared Gratitude
A brief devotional note expresses thanks to God for kindness and guidance. The text reflects personal reflection on faith and spiritual support amid daily life.
Record Breaking Crowd Attends Cliburn Concert in Lubbock
A sold out Lubbock Symphony Orchestra concert at Lubbock Municipal Auditorium drew a record crowd. Kilgore pianist Van Cliburn performed Tschaikowsky with the orchestra to a thunderous ovation as the all volunteer ensemble rose to new heights under his star power.
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Child dies in auto mishap near Welch
A young boy, son of Ascencion Martinez, died after a car ran off State Hwy 81 five miles west of Welch. The vehicle overturned, ejecting the boy who later died at Medial Avis Hospital. The father was unhurt and funeral plans awaited at Higsin Hotham Funeral Home.
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Women mobilize for United Fund drive in city
An army of women canvasses the city from 6 to 8 p.m. to raise 10 000 for the United Fund as the thermometer climbs from the 81 per cent mark toward the campaign total of 519 91 41 for health welfare and character building agencies. Page 9.
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Cold Front Brings Modest Rain Across Regions
A cold front ended a hot spell across much of the Midwest and South with showers limited in scope. Northern Mississippi and the Tennessee valley saw light rain, while Southern Plains received only a token shower. drouth relief was modest in Missouri and Kansas.
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Weather winds in New England frost delays weekend plans
Read across the sections for weather updates and forecasts. The report notes cooler temperatures with possible rain and a chance of frost in parts of New England this weekend. Local readers are advised to prepare for changing conditions.
Kennedy urges mild civil rights bill to House Democrats
President Kennedy appeals at the White House to a rebel faction of House Democrats to abandon a stronger civil rights bill. He warns the bill is too broad to pass Congress while proponents claim the administration seeks a safer approach. Celler expresses guarded optimism as talks continue, amid pressure from Southern lawmakers and constitutional concerns about overreach.
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Space Chief Shifts Stir NASA Leadership Plans
The article reports a leadership reshuffle at NASA with a native of Maryland named to a key post in the space program as officials prepare for the moon mission. NASA administrator James Webb commented on the change amid ongoing Cold War space race tensions with the Soviet Union under Nikita Khrushchev.
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Report on Beauty's Activities Sparks Capitol Debate
A Senate inquiry opens amid calls for transparency over socialite Mrs Baker and her ties to outside interests. The probe examines whether Baker used influence to press defense contracts, with Mrs Ear mentioned as part of the broader context. The Baker inquiry focus shifts toward business connections and potential conflicts.
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Weather Roundup From Southwest Stations
Fragmented weather note lists temperatures and forecasts for several cities including El Paso Denver and Denver area. Mentions high and low readings and time references in a shorthand regional roundup.
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