Mine cave in site nears final rescue bid for trapped worker
State officials report a last effort to reach Louis Bova trapped 13 days in a 304 foot shaft near the mine. Microphones and a 22 inch hole camera were used as volunteers prepared to descend while rescue crews consider abandoning the search if no sign of life is found. In Hazelton, miners Henry Throne and Dave Fellin awaited release after being kept underground since their rescue earlier.
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Qhefpton
Pawrence
Louis Bova
H. Beecher Charmbury
Charmbury
Pomona
Calif
Hazelton
Henry Throne
Dave Fellin
Exhibition Mishap Kills Daughter During Trick Shot Fiesta
Milo Ploof of El Centro accidentally shot his 15 year old daughter during a balloon target stunt at a dove hunters fiesta in Calexico California. The event drew 300 spectators. The girl died at Calexico hospital. No charges planned pending further investigation.
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Alexico
Calif
Milo Ploof
el Centro
Andy Delira
Mari
Debira
Dick Montesano
Calexico Hospital
Los Angeles
Ploof
Ceremony Set Modern New Ward Store Opens Today
A new Montgomery Ward & Co store at 50th St and Boston Ave prepares for its official opening at 9 am with dignitaries including Rep George Mahon Lubbock Bobby Layne and sports figures. Attendees will include Si ney A McKnight W L Hudgens Sen J J Blanchard Mayor Jack Strong and George Wilson from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. The 110000 square foot store will open after the program at 9:30 am with R B Alexander serving as master of ceremonies.
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R. B. Alexander
Montgomery Ward & Co
50Th St
Boston Ave
Mahon
George Mahon
Lubbock
Washington
Congress
Bobby Layne
University of Texas
Detroit Lions
Pittsburgh Steelers
Siney A. McKnight
Kansas City
W. L. Hudgens
Oklahoma City
J. J
Doc) Blanchard
Jack Strong
George Wilson
Mexicans Given Glowing Report From State Address
Mexico City AP report covers President Adolfo Lopez Mateos saying the nation is politically and economically stable with booming industry and strong prospects for further progress. He highlights expanded international influence and notes the El Chamizal return to Mexican control as a diplomatic victory aided by President Kennedy.
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Mexico City
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Mexco
Lopez Mateos
el Chamizal
el Paso
Tex
Kennedy
British Move Against Terrorists In Sarawak
British military authorities linked Indonesia to a force of 60 terrorists operating in Sarawak. Troops were looted and transport disrupted as Britain acts against raids on villages in the Borneo territory while Indonesian and Philippine delegates arrive for a UN inquiry on Sarawak joining the Malaysia federation. Cholera kills five at Bangkok border during the week.
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Kuching
Sarawak
UPD
Indonesia
Transpapore
Borneo
United Nations
Malaysia Federation
Bangkok
Thailand
Midayan
Teran
Area Rains Drench Lamb County On September First
A rain laden storm dumped up to three inches in Lamb County from Littlefield to Amherst within 50 minutes on Sunday. Winds to 60 mph, reduced visibility, and brief power outages were reported across a wide area while Odessa logged up to two inches. No damage was reported in Littlefield though some lines were down and water covered parts of streets. Rain totals varied from a quarter to over two inches in surrounding areas, with Amherst noting 2.25 inches and small hail north of town. Two storms struck Lamb County during the day, bringing much needed moisture to dry cotton.
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Littlefield
Littefeld
Amherst
Lamb County
South Plains
Lamb
Odessa
Texas Highway Department
Went
Paice
Cna
Charles Tue
Sudan
Southwestern Public Service Co
U.S. Hwy
SWPS
Bill Kimbrough
Dictionary site process wears on nerves and fades illusions
A brief editorial notes that the dictionary site activity exhausts nerves as years pass and illusions fade away, reflecting on aging and changing perceptions. It ties to sections on editorials and columns, signaling a reflective piece about information, time, and belief.
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Comte
Alexandra of Greece in coma after overdose in Italy
Alexandra of Greece wife of exiled Yugoslav King Peter, 42, was rushed to a Venice hospital in a coma after taking 16 sleeping tablets with notes found at her bedside. She and Peter, parents of 18 year old Prince Alexander, were staying with Princess Aspasia in the palace district.
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Associated Press
Venice
Italy
Alexandra
Greece
Peter
Yugoslavia
Aspasia
Princess
Scanal City
United States
Paris
Alex Jandra
Prince Paul
Paul
Alexander
Britain
Prince Alexander
Matador Gallows Story: Town's Western Charm
Motley County Texas tale notes Matador Ranch timing and the 19th century town that grew with cowboys. The old jail houses a gallows never used, a legend titled The Cowboy They Wouldnt Hang. Caprock foothills and cattle drive a backdrop to the era, with modern business on the square and progressive residents.
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Tanner Laine
Avalanche-Journal
Motley
Texas
Ballard Springs
Caprock
H. H. Campbell
Pever
Grand General Land Office
Dansby
Gallows
Labor Day Observance Dims City Offices and Schools
Labor Day closes city and federal offices in Lubbock. About 32,000 area school children resume classes Tuesday as most retailers stay open. Utilities banks and several firms suspend operations. Driver License Division and City Hall also close for the holiday.
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Lubbock
Een
Child Dies At Spur When Struck By Car
A 3 year old boy, Mike Douglas Gannon, was killed in Spur when a car driven by 17 year old Jim Tom Archer struck him after he dashed from in front of a parked vehicle. The accident occurred in front of his grandparents home at 2 p.m. Local police labeled the incident unavoidable as the boy was knocked about 40 feet by the impact. Funeral services are set for Spur First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday with local pastors officiating.
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Ferom
Bernice
FFIC
National Safety Council
Texas
Spur
The
Safety Council
Howard Pyle
California
North Carolina
New York
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Mike Douglas Gannon
Don Gannon
Spur Memorial Hospital
Bill Stone
Jim Tom Archer
Stone
Spur First Baptist Church
John Jenkins
W. V. Bentley
Assembly of God’ Church
Williams
McReynolds
Pas
Teller assails treaty as false hope for peace
Nuclear scientist Edward Teller criticizes the Kennedy administration and supporters of the limited test ban pact for basing peace on false hope. He argues true world peace requires continued military strength and warns the treaty lacks safeguards if violated. The piece notes related Senate actions, school schedules, and post office holiday operations.
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Washington
UPI
Edward Teller
Soviet Union
Collec
Thomas J
Dodd
D-Conn
Dean Rusk
Senate Foreign
Rusk
Earl Mundt
Frank Lausche
Ohio
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Rtowa
State C of C Council Backs Foreign Aid Cut
State C of C council backs reduction in foreign aid arguing a 15 percent cut aligns with prior years and cuts in President Kennedy's aid program. The panel urged narrowing the $45 to $49 billion proposal toward a $3.5 billion allocation, citing domestic fiscal balance and international payments, amid GOP opposition.
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Lucius D. Clay
House
Senate
Congress
Law Appropriations
Alata
Congressional
Race car wrecks claim five lives weekend
Across the United States weekend crashes killed five people in car racing incidents. In Roseburg Oregon a driverless car leaped into the grandstand killing two spectators and injuring 18. driver Bud Osten survived. Others died in Hartford Michigan, Fort Worth Texas, and North Wilkesboro North Carolina.
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Associated Prost
Roseburg
Ore
Hartford
Mich
Fort Worth
North Wilkesboro
N.C
Bud Osten
Ray Piersol
Orval Ray Bell
Winston
Roger Mills
Osten
Norman Nelson
South Haven
Nelson
Odessa
Hart Ted Arnold
Arlington
Tex
Green Valley Raceway
Archie Dale Vickers
Wilkesboro
Prayer for travelers and safe return home
A brief prayer asking Heavenly Father to bless travelers, guide them along the right path, and bring them safely home, affirming that the way of life is through divine guidance and care. The plea emphasizes protection on journeys to see loved ones.
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Heavenly Father
Mr Conservative Barry Goldwater series begins Sept 3
A one part profile by Jack Bell appears in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal starting Tuesday September 3 and continues in successive morning editions. The Washington columnist presents Barry Goldwater as a pivotal figure of the era for readers of every political persuasion.
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Barry Goldwater
Jack Bell
Y Our Times
Washington
Lubbock Avalanche- Journal
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