Johnson Approval Nears New Low In Gallup Poll
George Gallup reports President Johnson’s approval at 48 percent as negative views grow nationwide. Critics blame the Vietnam War civil rights tensions and rising spending while supporters cite his domestic programs and effort amid ongoing conflict.
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Sun Chases Some Texas Clouds Away
Weather summary shows bright sunshine replacing rain over Texas after days of storms with scattered thundershowers in the south and east. Reported rainfall statewide includes Blue 4.00 inches and many 1 inch plus totals, while West Texas cotton suffered damage from a Saturday storm and a lightning strike injured a 16 year old hunter near Midland. Tornado sightings were reported north of Amarillo and across Hereford and Easter areas.
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Captain Tests Troops With Grenade Simulators
An unidentified National Guard captain at Ottumwa Iowa detonated three grenade simulators at 3 am on weekend maneuvers at the old airbase to test troop readiness. Airport tower reported a possible break in triggering a police response from state patrol county sheriff and city officers before the incident was cleared.
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Gunman shot dead after five mile chase through two boroughs
A gunman armed with a shotgun and pistol led police on a five mile pursuit from a Bronx cab he hijacked to Highbridge Park in Manhattan where he fired from behind a boulder. A New York officer shot him in the head as he exposed himself to police. The man was identified as Lawrence Lewis, 37, of Westbury, with prior arrests for felonious assault and attempted rape.
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Mills Back Hollywood in Cowboy in Africa
John Mills returns to film alongside Hugh O’Brian in Cowboy In Africa a Western drama set for Hollywood release with Mills and O’Brian headlining the cast and production.
Passing Car Shotgun Injures Two Negroes in Louisville
Two Negro pedestrians were wounded by a shotgun blast from a passing car in Louisville's West End. occupants yelled white power as the auto passed. Steve R. Brooks, 26, hospitalized with non serious condition. Denny Daniel, 19, treated and released. A witness said the car carried at least three white men.
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First Group of Iranian Girls Enlisted in Air Force
Tehran Iran AP reports the first group of 71 girls recruited into Iran's armed forces received epaulettes and joined the air force as technicians in the signal corps becoming regular members of the force.
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Garza Marker Dedication Observed by County Students
Members of the Garzas history class attended the Garza Point marker dedication in Gail County. The History Appreciation Week event featured special awards for those instrumental in obtaining the marker and preparing the grounds. Two busloads of high school students attended Sunday afternoon ceremony.
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