Fresh Chinese troops push toward India as stalemate looms
Reports say Communist Chinese forces moved through Himalayan passes toward India’s northern frontier near Ladakh but halted short of crossing. Beijing extended an ultimatum to New Delhi by three days while Moscow and Rawalpindi urge peace amid fears of a wider Sino Indian Pakistan conflict.
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U.N. Security Council
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Y. B. Chavan
Viet Cong Hold Hill in Central Viet Nam Clash
An eyewitness AP account describes U S Airborne Brigade troops pinned down in the central highlands near An Khe by Viet Cong fire for hours. From a hill they fought to hold position as guerrilla fire impeded airborne landings. A major was wounded in the leg and then struck again.
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An Khe
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Viet Nam
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Niinh
Set
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Clarksville
Tenn
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York
William B. Cutting
Merrithen
Cpl
Cutting
Foes Gain Erhard Led Party Wins Bonn
In West Germany the Christian Democratic Union led by Chancellor Ludwig Erhard secured a four year mandate as incomplete returns show CDU FDP likely maintaining a narrow majority in the 496 seat Bundestag. Social Democrats under Willy Brandt concede a postwar peak vote of 38.5 percent.
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UPI
Ludwig Erhard
Christian Democratic Union
Germany
West Berth
Willy Brandt
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Christian Democrats
Free Democrats
Bundestag
Glance Rendezvous Docking Highlight Gemini 6 Mission
The article highlights Gemini 6 docking maneuvers described as prime missions of the mission and notes late October timing in a Space section. It references potential space program actions and includes broader page references.
Lubbock Floods Rise After Severe Storms Saturday Night
Rain soaked the South Plains with a Venice like scene in Lubbock as streets flooded and parks filled. Official totals reached 1.83 inches in Lubbock with higher amounts elsewhere, while Field Day at South Plains Research and Extension Center was postponed due to standing water. Southwest Lubbock logged 4.25 to 4.50 inches with 3.75 at 50th Street and Avenue A. A creek overflow near Rimrock City closed Farm Pt. 835 Southeast.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Foard County
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College
South Plains Research and Extension Center
Charles Fisher
Tod
Storms bring floods and snow across U S regions
A broad storm system spans the United States delivering two foot snow in northern plains and Rockies. Severe thunderstorms threaten Kansas Oklahoma Texas Missouri Iowa Wisconsin Illinois while heavy rain soaks Oklahoma and Iowa and snow lingers in western mountains.
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Associated Press
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del City
U.S
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Turkish Welcome for Gemini Astronauts Highlights Unease
American astronauts Gordon Cooper Jr and Charles Conrad Jr arrived in Ankara after a six nation goodwill tour. President Cemal Gursel praised their flight as showing courage for Turkey and the world while Izmir and Istanbul offered cooler receptions amid Turkish dissatisfaction with U.S. Cyprus policy. Crowds greeted their Ankara arrival with enthusiasm.
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Revolt Threatens Adjournment Over Taft Hartley Change
Senator Everett M Dirksen warned the administration’s move to repeal Section 4B of the Taft Hartley Act could block congressional adjournment for a long time. Senator Ellender warned that some members may walk out to deny a quorum and halt proceedings.
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R-I
Congress
Ellender
Senate Filibuster Threat Halts 14B Repeal Action
Dirksen warns of extended debate if 14B repeal moves forward as Senate Republicans lock in opposition. Johnson seeks repeal of labor act section H this session while administration contemplates immigration quotas and a 3.2 billion foreign aid bill. House plans action on a 2 billion river harbor flood control authorization among other measures. See CONGRESS Page 8.
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Dirksen
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Jeader
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Congress
Soldier fought with Sgt York. honor finally awarded
Otis B Merrithew of Brookline Massachusetts, 69, to receive the Silver Star for his role in the World War I battle linked to Sgt Alvin York. The Army announced the award after a 47 year delay and plans a presentation at 1st Army Headquarters Governors Island New York on October 8, the battle anniversary.
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Mass
Otis Bo Merrithew
Alvin York
Army
Merrithew
Johnson
York
Stars and Stripes
Merrithen
Department of the Army
France
1St Army
Governors Island
N. Y
Fatal Two Car Crash Claims Floydada Woman
A two car head on collision a mile north of the Cone Community near Floydada left Mrs. Don Probasco 27 dead on arrival at People's Hospital and injured five others including Mrs. Bob Durham and her two daughters D Rene 1 and Dawn 8. Dee Ann Wilson and passenger Robertson were treated at local hospitals. Investigations continue. Probasco’s body was taken to Moore Funeral Home Floydada.
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Avalanche Journal
Floydada
South Plains
Cone
Here
Don Probasco
People’s Hospital
Flordada
Maury
Matt
Hubert Holcomb
Curtis Leatherwood
Lubbock
Richard Wheelis
Crosbyton
Woman Dies On 20th Anniversary
Florence Linde, 70, of Amherst, collapsed at a Clarence restaurant during a 50th wedding anniversary dinner for her and husband William. About 80 guests attended the event when she suffered a fatal heart attack Sunday night, according to AP reports from Buffalo, New York.
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N.Y
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Amherst
Clarence
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Cloudy with scattered showers across region this evening
The area remains cloudy with partial sun and a chance of showers and storms late this afternoon into tonight. Daytime highs near the upper 80s, overnight lows in the low 60s. south winds 10 to 20 mph. Regional weather data shows humidity around 61 percent.
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