Romania Border Tensions Prompt Limited Western Retaliation
U S officials say Washington foresees a sequence of limited responses if Romania is invaded by Soviet forces. Potential steps include curtailing trade and breaking diplomatic relations while cultural exchanges are reduced. Pentagon notes a planned 35,000 troop drawdown in Germany continues as planned.
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Rain and heat drive varied August totals across Texas
Rain fell unevenly with up to 2.74 inches in August surpassing normal by 1.06 inches while Lubbock tied a 56 degree August low and Dalhart reported 53. Statewide temperatures ranged from 63 at Alpine to 91 at Laredo as forecasters warned of partly cloudy skies and scattered showers on the South Plains. Roads in the Panhandle canyon were clogged with silt as crews cleared feet of sediment after campers departed while helicopters aided evacuees from Reese AFB to High Plains Children's Home in Amarillo.
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Avidanche-Journal
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Births Chronicle From West Texas Hospital Notes
A sequence of birth notices reports multiple births at West Texas Hospital including a daughter for Fugene Ray Page weighing 2 pounds 2 ounces born at 10 am and a son for Pally John Ward at 23 32 am weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. Fathers hold varied trades from brokerages to tile setting. The notices mention Peanuts growing in 60 Texas counties with a 1966 crop value of 44.5 million dollars.
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West Texas Hospital
Kathey Brokerage
Pally John Ward
Globe Piscount Center
Mro
Cloyee Ray Gilley
Tevelland
Pope
Meo
Jimmy Carroll
Auburn
Gunn Tile Co
Texas
Lubbock Schools Readying for Mixed Curriculum and New Staff
Lubbock Public Schools plan a broad program including Russian language study and trades training across five high schools ten junior highs and nine elementary schools. New equipment, foreign students, holiday schedule, and district concerns about civil rights changes shape the coming year.
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St. Christopher's School
Don the Publish
Lubbock Christian
Ran
Ceylon
Formosa
Israeh
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Humphrey Blasts Protesters and Defends Chicago Officials
Vice President Humphrey criticized demonstrators at the Democratic convention, saying riots were planned and police overreacted. He praised Mayor Daley for protecting lives and defended security measures as justified amid nationwide polling on Chicago’s handling of the protests.
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Daley
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Sindlinger & Co, Inc
Norwood
Networks Deny Police Charge Over Censorship at DNC
The three major networks rebut an undercover Chicago police claim that they informed demonstrators where cameras would be placed for protests at the Democratic National Convention. NBC CBS and ABC said their cameras were restricted to police approved locations and were visible, with hand-held crews following the demonstrations.
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Robert L. Pierson
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Campbell cites gender differences in science interest and work appeal
Campbell argues exceptions exist but concludes women scientists do not share preferences with beauty oriented individuals. He notes Playboy centerfolds show little scientific interest and that admired roles include actress model dancer and even criminal lawyer. Campbell compares 1930s and 1960s groups and says women are becoming more vivacious.
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Playboy Magazine
Why Switch Count Em Why Switch Count Em
The Rev Toivo Hakkenen changes his name to Tom Albin Hope at a citizenship ceremony in U S District Court. He cites Finnish name meaning of hope and spelling difficulties plus resemblance to Bob Hope as reasons. He serves as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Astoria Oregon.
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Obituaries and public notices from Muleshoe and Plainview brief
Services for Sidney M Phil lips 49 and Margarita Sapien Pacheco 54 set in Muleshoe Plainview with local burials. WTTA Mobile Xray unit to operate 8 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Friday for a $1 per Xray. City civil defense siren tests at 10 am Tuesday. Burglary report cites $350 in tools stolen from Vern J Tappan on 42nd Street.
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Plainview Guadalupe Catholic Church
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Amarillo
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Labor Day Activities Open In Lubbock Parks and Events
Stores open and Labor Day programs set in Lubbock with coffee stations and nut offerings for motorists. Jon Will sponsors a 2 p.m. Monday event at Mackenzie Terrace Party House featuring Mark Smith and local union leaders. Swimming pools remain open weather permitting. Maxie and Mackenzie Parks fishing ends Monday for those over 17 with licenses. Labor Day origin notes include Peter J. McGuire and the 1882 parade, with nationwide recognition by 1923.
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Central Labor
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Mackenzie Terrace Party House
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Peter J. McGuire
New York City
Midland officer held in slaying of child
A Vietnam veteran and Midland police officer, Moody, was charged with murder in the death of Lori Margaret Gunn. Police searched Midland with about 800 people. the body was found at a house where her mother, a local columnist, lived. The district set an examining trial for Tuesday.
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Harry L. Gunn
West Texas
Wayne Gideon
Moody
Justice of the Peace
Robert H. Pine
Pine
Ruidoso
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Harold Wallace
Lori Margaret
Gunn
Lyle Reeves
Michael Lee Moody
Lori Gunn
O'Donnell Community Fair Set for September at Show Barn
Harold Wohn announces the annual O'Donnell Fair will run September 12 to 14 at the show barn. Leaders and divisions will be named later, with main divisions including women's craft, agricultural, and livestock categories.
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O'Donnell
Harold Wohn
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Doors Locked Fatal Fire Kills Three Tots in Car
In South San Gabriel California three young children died in a locked car in a supermarket lot after lighting a road flare inside. Enrique Estrada Sr and Consuelo Estrada San Gabriel were away briefly when a bystander tried to force the door open. The family had kept the emergency flare in the vehicle.
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UPI
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Consuelo
Martinene
Enrique
William Zavala
Temple City
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Statehouse upkeep rivals construction cost in Texas
The Texas Capitol costs show maintenance and repairs this year at 442000, nearly equal to 904000 granted for its 80 year build. The pink granite building cost 5744650 to construct with 920037 state funded and 4824613 by two Chicago merchants, Sen. Charles Farwell and John Farwell, tied to the NIT Ranch land deal. Maintenance through Aug 21 totals 194008 with 93000 for improvements, nearing the state’s share of initial construction.
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API
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Capitol
Chicago
Charles B. Farwell
John V. Farwell
Texas Panhandle
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