Yarborough Smith Vie For Top Office In Runoff
Voters in Ector County go to the polls at 7 a.m. to pick three local races and a governor contest. Lt Gov Smith of Lubbock faces Yarborough of Houston in the gubernatorial race. Precinct 4 selects between Erskine Wunsch and Happy Smith for the Democratic nomination, with R. L. Schlemeyer the likely Republican rival in November. Local races include justice of the peace, constable, and sheriff contests across several counties. An Andrews Winkler Crane tri-county race follows the sudden death of District Attorney Nugent, whose name appears on the ballot as his party selects a replacement. Ward and Midland counties also vote on multiple offices.
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Houston
R. L. Schlemeyer
Faye Robinson
Andrews
Winkler
Crane
Don Nugent
Kermit
Calvin Wesci
Will Annaze
Ward
John Ashcraft
L. R. Snelson II
al Vasquez
A. H. Collins
Winkler County
L. B
Bill) ‘Eddins
Johnny Stout
Midland County
Durwood Wright
Hugh JD. McCullough
Local Counties Vote on Commissioner Races Today
Commissioner Clark Moreland of Precinct 3 faces E M Red Bible in Crockett Crane Martin Pecos Presidio Reeves Upton and Yoakum counties. Voters who participated in the first Democratic primary or did not take part in May primary may cast ballots. Minor changes were made in voting places in Ector County for today’s election.
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Johnson Ups Interest On Savings Bonds
President Johnson raised interest rates on U S Savings Bonds and Freedom Shares to spur sales. The E and H bonds will yield 4.15 to 4.25 percent and Freedom Shares 5 percent at maturity. The move leverages higher returns to encourage long term family savings and investment goals such as education and home ownership. The rate increase takes effect Saturday and applies to current holders and new purchases starting June 1.
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Hope Fading For Scorpion Submarine Search
Navy divers inspected a sunken hulk off Cape Henry and said it is not the missing USS Scorpion. The search focus shifted toward the Azores with plans for new operations as the mystery deepened and the chance of a match remained slim.
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The Quipster Texan Gave Up Golf For Exercise
The tale spinning Texan quipster says he quit golf as a form of exercise because he always made horses in one.
Missouri Student Shot by Police at Campus Demonstration
University of Missouri student shot by police during a campus demonstration. Authorities report the incident occurred on campus as security dispersed protesters. Further details unavailable.
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University of Missouri
Texans choose governor in key Texas Democratic runoff
In Dallas voters chose a Democratic candidate for Texas governor with parties split between Don Yarborough and Lt. Gov. Preston Smith. Connally did not seek re election. The race shapes the November contest against Republican Paul Eggers. Polls expect heavy turnout and Memorial Day travel could affect participation.
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Memorial Day traffic deaths top 200 in four day period
The Associated Press reports that US traffic deaths exceeded 200 midway through the four day Memorial Day weekend. By midholiday, the toll stood at 208, with the count peaking near a single accident in western Pennsylvania that killed six. Weather varied regionally, possibly reducing travel in some areas. The toll compares with 488 for a recent four day nonholiday weekend and a 608 record last year.
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Midwest
Pennsylvania
New Kensington
Charges Hurled In Peace Talks
Paris AP report on Vietnam peace talks shows North Vietnam rejecting U.S. proposals to end bombing and war acts. Harriman challenges Thuy to revise terms as talks run three hours forty-five minutes with no agreement. Discussions adjourned until Wednesday as双方 debated demilitarized status of the buffer zone.
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De Gaulle forms new cabinet as France seeks stability
Paris AP reports President De Gaulle, facing a crippling strike wave, named a new government with Georges Pompidou remaining prime minister. He bolstered military and gendarmerie presence near Paris amid calls for reform, while cabinet shifts brought in left-leaning Gaullist figures led by Rene Capitani as justice minister. The move aims to repair damage from a 15 day strike, with experts estimating billions in lost production.
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Georges Gorse
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Louis Jose
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Rene Capitani
Panhandle Tornadoes Roar Amid Weekend Weather
Weather signs point to clear to partly cloudy skies in West Texas this weekend with highs near 95. Violent Friday brought tornado warnings and multiple funnels, notably near Edmonson where 3–5 houses were damaged and power lines toppled. Tornado watches covered Amarillo Hereford and Plainview areas as hail and strong winds accompanied the storms.
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France Awakens From 15 Day Nightmare With Slow Return
France appeared to be awakening slowly from a 15 day nightmare as daily life inches back to routine. Workers returned to jobs and streets showed hints of normalcy amid cautious optimism.
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