Floods hit Corpus Christi region after Edith rains
The Nueces River crested well above flood stage and floodwaters swirled across a 50 mile Nueces corridor from Three Rivers to Corpus Christi. Thousands evacuated, shelters crowded, and authorities warned of continuing heavy rain and widespread flooding across the Lower Rio Grande Valley and coastal areas.
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Edith
National Weather Service
Nueces
Tilden
Sulallen
Corpus Christi
Russell Moreney
Mozeney
Nueces River
Rio Grande Valley
Roma
Charlie Rankin
Valley Agriculture
Valley
Cecil Palmer
Weather Service
Brownsville
Rio Grande
Rio Grande City
Mexico
Falfurrias
de Mises
Corpus Christ
Robstown
B. D
Driscoll
Atlantic
Caribbean
Giner
Attica riot details highlight hostage deaths and guard casualties
The report cites hostages killed by gunfire and castration, with Oswitht and Edland noting executions by assigned executioners. Guards died or were wounded, including Carl Vatone, and rioters reportedly used rifles, pistols, and shotguns. Authorities warn outside militant groups may have influenced the revolt.
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Carl Vatone
Vatone
Ann ‘Aly
Geesee Memorial Hospital
Edland
Baltimore
Shall
Henry B. Parks
Cleveland
Cuyahoza County
Alticn
New York
Auburn
Ossining
Attica
New York City
Department
Ed-land
Wim van Eckeren
Albany
van Eckeren
Corrections — Department
Jerry Houlihan
Traffic Mishaps Injure Three in Lubbock
Three people were injured Tuesday in Lubbock traffic incidents. Michael Pace Lester, 17, of 1611 57th St, underwent ankle surgery after a car motorcycle crash at 16th Street and Avenue X and was listed in fair condition. Gary Parks, 23, of 2902 3rd Place, was hurt in a two car crash at 4th Street and Elgin Avenue. Ricky Diaz, 12, son of Daniel and 217 N. Boston Ave, was struck in a car pedestrian collision on 2600 block Cornell Street.
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Lubbock
Michael Pace Lester
57Th St
Methodist Hospital
16Th Street
Avenue X
Gary Parks
Ricky Diaz
Parks
4Th Street
Elgin Avenue
Diaz
Daniel Diaz
Boston Ave
Cornell Street
Stock Probe Decision Due Soon
The SEC pursues a stock manipulation scheme to aid politicians and steer banking bills. Central figure is Sharp among 28 defendants including individuals and corporations. Sharp sought immunity via guilty pleas in Houston before the SEC suit against South Atlantic Co. He denied prior agreements, stating his only commitment was to tell the truth if called to testify.
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Sharp
Houston
SEC
The
South Atlantic Co
Sudger
Buss
Gerald J. Boltz
Fort Worth
U.S. Atty
Anthony Farris
SIC
Department of Justice
FBI
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Bass
Morton Susman
Jerry Hill
Susmith
Texas Liquor Deals Draw Scrutiny From Officials
Officials clash over private club loopholes and permit rules as Texas enforces a new mixed beverage law. Agents report cases of non members buying drinks at clubs. applicants face a strict six page questionnaire and background checks to keep criminals out.
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Humphreys
Texas Restaurant Association
Humphrey
Frank Hildebrand
Texas Tourist Development
Appli
Legis
W. Price
Dallas
San Antonio
Houston
Alcot
Mexicoco
Price
Control Board
Adelita Pageant Troop Competes at Independence Day Festivities
Nine girls vie for Adelita title as judging occurs at 7 20 p m with outdoor presentation after the parade during Mexican Independence Day events at Guadalupe Park. Dancing booths and games accompany performances by Los Poures and Cahunta bands under Juan Madrid Thursday.
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Clovis Road
Adelita
Guadalupe Park
Los Poures
Northeast Pennsylvania floods leave dozens missing and towns flooded
Chester and Norristown endure 15 foot flood waters from Chester Creek and Schuylkill tributaries after four days of rain from tropical storm Heidi. Six killed in Delaware and Montgomery counties. four missing. thousands evacuated as water reached second stories. Rescue crews worked through high water and collapsing walls.
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Chester
UPD
John V. Lindsay
Nelson A. Rockefell
Water Up
Staten
Thain Hamar
Heidi
Delaware County
Montgomery County
Media
Norristown
Here
Chester Creek
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia
Bart Stedden
Grand Jury Indicts Five in Officer Shooting Case
A grand jury indicted Willie Johnson 27 Myrtle Lee Beatrice Johnson 2 Dorothy Faye Lewis 19 Cherry Ann Hightower 22 and Louis Charles Humphrey 35 for attempted murder of a police officer in a separate shooting at a police tank in the 1700 block of E 15th Street. A 15 year old was also apprehended.
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Willie Johnson
E. 2Nd St
Myrtle Lee Beatrice Johnson
E. 15Th St
Dorothy Faye Lewis
Cherry Ann Hightower
Louis Charles Humphrey
E. Connell Ave
E. 15Th Street
Pettit man fined after weapon carrying conviction
Pete Guajardo 38 was convicted by a six man jury in County Court at Law No 2 of carrying a prohibited weapon a pistol and was fined 200 with his attorney noting an appeal. In other actions bonds were set for four defendants in County Court at Law No 1 including Denver Everhart Johnny Rangel Mrs David Wooten and Eddie Thompson on various charges. James Byrd 34 of Levelland pleaded guilty to DWI in County Court at Law No 1 receiving 125 fine costs 15 days jail and 12 months probation.
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Pettit
Pete Guajardo
Denver William Everhart Jr
Wayfarer Motel
Apt. 5
Johnny Rangel
Grinnell Sr
David Wooten
Clovis Road
Eddie G Thompson
6Th St
Dwi
James’ Monroe Byrd
Levelland
Aspermont Names Homecoming Queen Nominees
Aspermont High School announces homecoming queen nominees Pam Jones Cyndi Mancille Patti McAnally and Stephanie Frazier. Homecoming is Oct 9 with Aspermont Hornets hosting Throckmorton High School in Aspermont.
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Aspermont
Aspermont High School
Pam Jones
E. F. ‘Jones
Cyndi Mancille
Bessie Ruth Mancille
A. R. Mancille
Patti McAnally
Dean McAnally
Stephanie Frazier
Frank Frazier
Aspermont Hornets
Throckmorton High
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Attica State Prison
Oswitht
Oswald
John F. Edland
Monroe County
Sail
Genesee County Laboratory
NN Reet
Austin
Costa
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Department of Public Safety
Texas
Aruba
Netherlands Antilles
New Delhi
South Celestial Pole
Paul Trier
Venice Gardens
Fla
Hector
Game and Freshwater Fish Commission
Lake LaGorce
Pennsylvania
Grand Jury
Are Aco
Helen Hodges
1701Th St
Alvis Ray Sanders
Ave
Wilbert Lee Deary
Quirt Ave
Billy Charles Woods
Ifth St
Pedro Nerios
Hale Center
Nerios
E. Broadway
Ernest Nerios
Broadway
Lester Sherman Stevens
Tulane
Stevens
University
Eulala Garcia
West Texas Hospital
Stedden
Valerie McIntosh
Leola Stuart
Sherman Kay Morrison
Beech
Joe Navarette
Cornell
Austin Baldwin
Weber Drive
Kenneth White
28Th St
Bill Johnson
Robert Soto Vargas
Rt. 4
Alva Euart Campbell
820 Ave. Q
Larry Dee Gordon
18Th St
Tommy Bozeman
E. Auburn
Buddy C. Howell
Bangor
Dan Hobgood
Floyd Ellis
William Tom Jones
Dover
Joe Don Davidson
32Nd St
Janette Davidson
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