Chilean disaster relief appeal urged by Red Cross leaders
Limestone County Red Cross chapter chairs urge donations for Chile after a string of earthquakes tsunamis landslides and eruptions. Johnston Bowen cites no set goal and invites locals to send funds to J H Nugsbaum at Ports State Bank Mexia. Chilean ambassador urges coordination by American Red Cross with Eisenhower backing.
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Truman Resigns as Missouri Delegate to Demo Convention
Former President Truman resigns as Missouri delegate to the Democratic national convention in Los Angeles and will not attend the event He had pledged support to Senator Stuart Symington and announced the resignation via telegram to Gov James Blair Jr The action fuels speculation about Symingtons presidential prospects and Trumans stated loyalty to his chosen candidate.
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Texas Claims Colorado Strip After 1836 Break
A historical note reports Texas asserting a eastern Colorado strip during its 1836 independence push while noting a separate lightning strike history. It also mentions Julia Ward Howe proposing a U.S. Mother's Day in 1872.
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Mexico
Colorado
Julia Ward Howe
United States
Republicans Line Up Against Adjournment
Republicans in the House oppose a planned weekend recess until after the Democratic convention. Rep Charles Hoeven said there is a good chance the plan will be defeated on the House floor. The move would delay reconvening until around August 8 and faces Senate approval.
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State Board of Control seeks additional funds for 1962 upkeep
The State Board of Control requests an extra 838 654 dollars for fiscal 1962 to maintain capitol complex buildings and cover operating costs for three new state structures. The article notes the American public aided Earthquake stricken Chile with nearly 4 5 million in cash and supplies.
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UPC
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Eisenhower Thanks Nation for Chile Aid Gifts
President Eisenhower expressed deep gratitude Wednesday for the outpouring of voluntary contributions to aid Chile. He thanked the public and allied countries for support during the crisis.
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Eisenhower
Youths bitten by moccasin survive after quick actions
Walter Donnell and Roy Howell were bitten by a cottonmouth while netting poles near Smithfield Texas. They bit their own toes to stop venom and used glass to cut wounds and shoe laces as tourniquets before seeking aid. Both boys are in Fort Worth hospitals in good condition.
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Father and Son Drown in River During Fishing Trip
In Larbog, Trines, Almazan 37 and his son Trector drowned in the Rio Candy on a Wednesday fishing trip. Witnesses say the father waded into swift water to reset and both were swept under, ending in tragedy.
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Custom Excavating and Salvage Services in Mexia
Foundation work and trenching offered by Custom Excavating Trenching and Pipe Line Salvage with B and B Welding Shop Mexia providing contractor hourly rates for local projects.
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Mexia
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