20 Jun 1963
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Newspaper
Mckinney Weekly Democrat Gazette
Location
Mckinney, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
1
A quoted humorous line from Mark Twain asks if fools in town make a big majority. An Irishman recalls jungle adventures where ammunition, food, and whisky ran out. He notes thirst and that water was scarce and not for cleanliness.
A five year old girl in Sunday school declares her drawing is a picture of God. When asked who it depicts she answers that no one knows what God looks like, but now they do.
A six year old boy scratched his knee during recess and after a teacher helped him up she comforted him. The boy replied that someone will sue, reflecting early schoolyard rivalry.
In a lively exchange, one partner refuses a proposal after a bridge party. The other asks why not, and the reply notes a prior win at bridge. The dialogue hints at social expectations and subtle romance within a gathering.
A worried parent reports a gold sovereign swallowed by a young girl and asks if Dr. Robinson can be trusted. The reply affirms the doctor's honesty and trustworthiness.
In a cheeky note from local entertainment chatter, the flea circus shut down after its leading lady reportedly ran off with a poodle. The quirky show ends amid surprise exit.
A man walking a mile and only moving two feet presents a paradox of distance vs step count. The line humorously contrasts motion with minimal progress to provoke thought.
A multi state drought devastates vast cropland with hundreds of millions in damage. Alabama Oklahoma and Colorado project crop losses totaling 140 million as drought spreads from East Texas to the Deep South. Pastures brown and cattle sold as water shortages bite. Pearl River low near Bogalusa halts paper mill units. Salt water intrudes Gulf coast streams. Weather varies with late rains offering brief relief in parts of Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Kansas. Rainmakers charge ahead while growers scramble to replant amid uncertain forecast.
Corrine Armijo eight and her dog Lobo walked from near Albuquerque toward Socorro seeking home. State Patrolman Jack E Johnson picked them up and the Dardens fed them before Corrine’s father drove from Socorro to collect the pair.
Water cascading into Palo Duro Canyon State Park trapped 150 campers, drowning 15 year old Richard Lott. Rescue efforts continued with camping supplies flown in while forecasts warned of more showers across Texas. A separate bus crash near Houston killed 10 year old Gail Griffin.
Soviet cosmonaut Valery Bykovsky and cosmonette Valentina Tereshkova reach new milestones in space. Bykovsky completes his 60th orbit and eyes an 64 orbit record, while Tereshkova surpasses the American mark with 29 orbits and becomes the first woman in space. Reports say Bykovsky may be forced to return early if his orbit decays. Tass reports both slept well and ship systems functioned. Hazen foresees more women joining future flights.
Denton Texas uptake of integration becomes policy for the Denton Independent School District with all 12 grade students allowed to attend any district school starting in September. President Raymond L. Wheeler expressed confidence the move reflects public support and was achieved without external pressure or court action. The plan follows about two years of informal board discussion by seven members.
Yokohama Japan reports the 38 ton Japanese coastal vessel Koho Maru 18 sank after a collision with the American freighter Evergreen State off Gozen suki Cape in Central Honshu. Twenty two crew were rescued and the helmsman remains missing while the American ship sustained no serious damage.
A Western Pennsylvania housewife killed her husband and five children with a 12 gauge shotgun before killing herself. Elizabeth Gregor tied a string to the gun trigger and left notes showing long planning for the slayings. Police found bodies of Joseph Gregor and five children in their home. the family included two 19 month old twins. The piece notes broader political context in North Texas with Kennedy’s aid bill defeated in the House.
Stockholders voted to rename Plastics & Fibers Inc. to P and F Industries Inc and to change the state of incorporation from New Jersey to Delaware. They also approved the merger of Cal-Metal Corp., its subsidiary, into P and F.
In Boston 5000 Negro students planned a freedom stay out to protest segregation as leaders say the action could be the nation’s first of its kind. Cambridge Md Guards on duty to curb racial violence and efforts to renew negotiations with white leaders continue.
Diane Lindstrom an 18 year old from Rockford Illinois is undergoing treatment for a ballooning tumor on her right thigh. She seeks a cure from Dr Laur Newton Frost in Raymondville Texas whose vaccine therapy is not recognized by the American Medical Association. Her past treatment with Krebiozen in Chicago is noted.
A Wilmette minister writes a faith filled supplication asking Heavenly Father for daily help guidance and strength during restless moments. The request expresses gratitude and a thoughtful spirit through Christ.
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