Big City vote defeats Texas Senate expansion plan
Texas voters reject a proposal to expand the State Senate from 31 to 39 members with 126163 against and 77049 for from 236 counties. Big cities showed strong opposition while some counties favored expansion. The defeat means no special session to redraw districts and preserves current boundaries for 31 seats.
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Betsy Devastates Miami as Storm Approaches Gulf
Betsy, a hurricane with 140 mph winds, lashed southeast Florida Tuesday night causing severe damage in Miami Beach and hotel row. Thousands fled the Florida Keys and Key Biscayne as the eye neared, with Fort Lauderdale reporting gusts near 100 mph.
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County area backs larger Senate by two to one margin
County and South Plains voters favored a constitutional amendment for a one seat Senate by about two to one. Unofficial returns showed Lubbock County voting 1,197 for enlargement and 1,003 against while several counties in the region reported strong opposition. Overall turnout appeared light with a small percentage casting ballots.
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Churning Waves Hit Miami Beach as Storm Moves In
Storm Betsy powers toward Florida beaches with high surf and damaged seawalls. Reports describe advancing rough seas along Miami Beach and warnings for beachfront hotels as the storm approaches. Affected areas include the coastline near hotels and resorts, with residents bracing for likely impacts.
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Bloody Fight Rages Over Indo Pakistan War
In a fierce daylong air war between India and Pakistan, bombers attacked targets across West Pakistan and Indian cities. Pakistan Air Force bombers reportedly failed to strike New Delhi as Indian defenses repelled the assault and the conflict intensified.
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U S Cuts Off Military Aid to India Pakistan in War
The United States suspend deliveries of military aid to India and Pakistan amid fighting while supporting UN efforts for a cease-fire. Washington warns of a grim path if either side seeks conquest as air battles rage across the subcontinent and China backs Pakistan.
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Canada Leader Calls National Elections
Prime Minister Pearson announced a national election after asking Governor General Georges Vanier to dissolve Parliament. The Liberals seek a new mandate in the House of Commons amid constitutional strain from English French language tensions and a lack of a clear majority.
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Morning invocation thanks the Father for dispelling night and bringing in the day of salvation. The fragment expresses devotion and a plea to draw nearer to God.
Betsy Hurricane Pummels Florida Coast In Opening Fury
The Weather Bureau warned Betsy would unleash a stronger onslaught through today as winds near 140 mph toppled power lines and blew out windows along the Florida coast from Fort Pierce to the Keys. Waves battered beaches, causeways closed, and a tree toppled in Tampa injuring two.
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Viet Cong Evade Hunt On Batangan Peninsula
Thousands of Marines and Vietnamese troops pushed across Batangan Peninsula in the South China Sea, meeting little resistance as Viet Cong units vanished. A Marine spokesman said indicators suggest the guerrillas may have moved. tear gas was used in tunnels and cave areas to clear civilians, who suffered only minor effects. Twelve Bay Jet bombers based on Guam attacked a jungle target near Sai Gon, dropping 730 pound bombs in two waves, part of ongoing strikes around Ben Cat.
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Weather map page forecast for today and Thursday
Clear to partly cloudy today with lighter winds. Tonight and Thursday mostly fair but chilly with southerly breezes near 9 00. Light to moderate wind shifts noted across the region as conditions trend toward high pressure.
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