Geneva Talks Near Breakdown as Herter Meets Gromyko
In Geneva U S Secretary of State Christian A Herter and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko held talks amid signs of possible concessions from Moscow on a Berlin deadline The proposal would suspend immediate Western occupation rights for a year in exchange for Western troop reductions and bans on missiles and atomic weapons in West Berlin The plan also envisions a joint German committee to address unification and peace treaty issues during the year while Western occupation continues
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Rebels Surrender In Nicaragua After Fierce Fighting
In Managua 40 rebels surrendered to Nicaraguan National Guards amid ongoing clashes. Government says nine year terms possible, while insurgents faced unconditional surrender. Newsmen reported the rebels, many exhausted, were brought to the guard stations after a large confrontation near Boaco and Managua with some fighters continuing until capture or retreat.
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Ramsey Breaks Deadlock To Pass 151 Million Tax Bill
Austin UP I reports Gov Ben Ramsey cast the deciding vote as the Senate finally passed a 151 million tax measure after a 15 15 deadlock. A parliamentary move adjourned the chamber seven minutes to a new legislative day and allowed final passage on a simple majority. Amendments trimmed tobacco taxes and added a motor boat levy, shaving about 11 million from the bill. Senate action followed three days in the revised price recommendations era.
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Six year old Elizabeth Gray survives open heart surgery in Houston
Elizabeth Gray of Odessa underwent a delicate open heart operation at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston to fix a malformed mitral valve and a hole in the heart. Dr Denton Cooley led the procedure with a large team using an artificial heart and bypass. Her parents, Mr and Mrs George Gray, plan to stay in Houston 10 days to two weeks as Elizabeth recovers in intensive care with ongoing monitoring.
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Boy Wins U S Spelling Bee Victory by Joel Montgomery
Joel Montgomery a 12 year old from Denver won the National Spelling Bee defeating Robert Crossley 13 of Center Square Pennsylvania in the 30th round by spelling fanfaronade and catamaran after a six round duel with both failing vinaigrous Elaine Hassell 13 of Dallas misspelled porphyry as par tree The two day contest featured a tense spell off with the boy winner becoming the first to claim the prize in five years.
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Black student testifies in incident trial in Florida
A slender Black coed testified that four white youths assaulted her last May 2 in a secluded woods. She cried for mercy as she was threatened with a knife and a public safety item. She said she did not consent and was later driven with her license plate removed and blindfolded. Defense argues consent may have been given, questions linger on the cooperation of the witness.
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Labor Reforms Being Drafted in House Action
Washington AP report notes rising prospects for House action on labor reform as the House Labor Committee holds closed hearings to reconcile divergent views. Chairman Barden expects a compromise enabling debate on the first major post Taft Hartley bill, with Teamsters signaling support and drafting their own bill of rights.
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Police Hunt Killer Of Two In Fort Worth
Fort Worth police urgently hunted a brutal killer who battered elderly auto dealer Vernon Stanley and his wife Hattie to death and dumped their bodies in a bloodstained home. Their son Virgil Stanley, 39, found the scene after failing to reach them by phone.
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Mercury Reaches Century Mark in Odessa Heatwave Continue
The Odessa area saw the temperature climb to 100 degrees for the first time this year after starting at 65 degrees. The Weather Bureau forecasts more hot weather with highs around 100 today and Friday, with last night’s low at 69.
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Mrs America Pageant Preliminaries Start In Fort Lauderdale
Fifty one contestants vie for more than 15000 in prizes while showcasing home making skills in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The 21st annual Mrs America pageant tests cooking baking table setting washing dishes and housekeeping. The winner to be crowned Saturday night will be chosen on all around home making ability appearance and personal charm.
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