Johnson pledges peace tour across states and world leaders
President Johnson circuited three states promising to meet anyone anywhere to seek peace while condemning belligerent voices. He opened doors to summit talks with Khrushchev or other leaders, denied naming specific partners, and visited El Paso, Texarkana, Eufaula, and Oklahoma City for dedications and speeches.
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Johnson
Khrushchev
Lbj Ranch
Johnson City
el Paso
Mexico
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Texarkana
Kennedy
America
Eufaula
Okla
State Fair Grounds
Oklahoma City
Barry Goldwater
Tulsa
Viet Nam
Lee Johnson
Flood Crest Forces Mass Evacuation Near Laredo
The Rio Grande surged to a decade high flood crest as nearly 1,200 people were moved from homes. Trucks and private vehicles ferried refugees to schools and emergency shelters in Laredo and nearby Piedras Negras, while authorities prepared for possible renewed rises and closed bridges.
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United Press International
Rio Grande
Laredo
State Highway Department
Mmik Cst i
Texas
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Piedras Negras
Daniel Hernandez
Hernandez
la Villita
Saltillo
Eagle Pass
Chacon
Zacate
Santa Barbara Fire Held by Winds as Losses Mount
A massive 3.5 million dollar brush fire in Santa Barbara County burned 82 000 acres, killed one firefighter, injured 41, and destroyed at least 78 homes. Gov Brown and the SBA declared the area a disaster, with 2 100 firefighters still contending the blaze as winds slowed and fronts in Ventura County backed off.
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Associated Press
QANTA
California
Edmund G. Brown
Federal Small Business Administration
Santa Barbara County
Ventura County
Ojai
Matilija Dam
Casitas
Ventura River
Ventura Canyon
Big Game Set As Texas Tech Faces Texas At Jones Stadium
Lubbock readies for a sellout crowd at Jones Stadium for the Southwest Conference showdown between Texas Tech and defending national champion Texas. Weather forecast improves by game time with mid 60s, no rain, and southerly winds. Gov. Connally, Rep. Mahon, and Lt. Gov. Smith expected for pregame dedication of a Litton plant. KFYO to air a 7 p.m. pregame show. Tickets near exhausted with standing room only.
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Ubbock
Austin
Jones Stadium
Texas Tech
University of Texas
John Connally
George Mahon
Preston Smith
Litton
Lubbock
KFYO
Mildred Wright
Modern Novel: A Form of Literature on Morals
An editorial blurs lines between fiction and ethics, defining the modern novel as a realm where characters adhere to rigid codes of morals. The column debates how authors reflect society through strict conduct and its consequences.
Goldwater Urges Unity in East Campaign Push
Senator Barry Goldwater appealed for Republican unity in New England New York and Kentucky predicting victory if the party unites. He spoke to about 16 000 in Freedom Hall and noted he and running mate William Miller stirred the country early in the campaign. He faced heckling in Burlington Vermont and held a positive rally with a Republican Women’s convention audience. He later met with foes Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Senator Kenneth Keating.
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Associated Press
Otisville
Barry Goldwater
New England
New York
Kentucky
Gle Nis Arvat
Freedom Hall
Goldwater
William E. Miller
Arizona
East
Burlington
Gov
Nelson Rockefeller
Sen
Kenneth Keating
Bombs explode at Natchez mayor's home
A bomb exploded Friday night at the home of Natchez Mayor John Nosser. No injuries or house damage were reported as details remained unclear.
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Natchez Natchez, Miss
John Nosser
UAW Strikes General Motors Over Dignity Issue
The United Auto Workers launched a nationwide walkout at General Motors affecting assembly lines for 1965 models. The strike targets what UAW President Walter Reuther called lack of human dignity, while pay and benefits were largely settled with Ford and Chrysler.
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Associated Press
Etroit
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Walter P. Reuther
UAW
Reuther
Ford
Chrysler
Uaw-Gm
Prayer Invocation Blesses Faith Through Joy and Service
A brief prayer asks the Father in Heaven to keep hearts joyful for life and gratitude for gifts while guarding faith from being harmed by pleasure. The request is offered in Jesus name.
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Jesus
Warm Texas welcome to four strong Texas leaders in Lubbock
In Lubbock three top Texas officials Gov. John Connally Lt. Gov. Preston E. Smith and U S Rep. George H Mahon receive a warm welcome. The piece predicts overwhelming support for all three with re election seen as assured and praises Attorney General Waggoner Carr’s service.
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Lubbock
John Connally
Preston E. Smith
U. S
George H. Mahon
Connally
Mahon
Smith
Washington
Austin
Texas
John
George
Preston
Abbock
Five Die In Georgia Car Crash In Lawrenceville
Five persons were killed and two injured when a car smashed broadside into another in Lawrenceville Georgia on Friday. Victims identified by Deputy Sheriff Rex Greene include Billy Martin and his wife Elizabeth of Lawrenceville J W Daughtry Howard Daughtry and Roy Farmer believed from North Carolina.
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Lawrenceville
UPD
Gwinnett County
Sher
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Rex Greene
Billy Martin
Elizabeth
Lawrencesville
J. W. Daughtry
Howard Daughtry
Roy Farmer
North Carolina
Litton plant to dedicate new facility in Lubbock today
Litton Industries will officially dedicate its new Lubbock plant at 10 a.m. with U.S. Rep. George Mahon Gov. John Connally and Litton board chair Charles Thornton among participants. A 2 500 guest barbecue follows, then open house Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. Visitors will see full operation before defense work begins. If rain this morning forces change, the event moves to Lubbock Municipal Coliseum.
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U.S
George Mahon
House Appropriations Committee
John Connally
Texas
Charles Bates
Tex) Thornton
Litton
Walter Jetton
Fort Worth
Lubbock
South Plains
Robert G. Walker
Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
Weather map page reports cloudy to partly cloudy conditions
The bulletin notes Lubbock area cloudy today turning partly cloudy this afternoon with warmer temperatures Saturday. Tonight's football game should be partly cloudy with 60s temperatures and southerly winds around 20 mph. Temperatures show a high near 87 and low around 80 with humidity near 100 percent.
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Lubbock
Cesses
Wareee
Ieee
City
Abilene
el Paso
F. O Albuque
Houston
Amarilla
Okla
Dallas
Roswell
Denver
W. Falls
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Mississippi State
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