Severe weather in West Texas as hail damages Andrews area
Hail the size of baseballs battered Andrews causing widespread damage rumors of a tornado near Denver City. A Denver City resident sighted a twister though sheriff deputies could not confirm it. Odessans saw lingering drizzle as watches expired.
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Flood Strikes Central Texas New Braunfels Seguin
A cloudburst caused rapid flooding in Central Texas leaving 6 dead and 20 to 25 unaccounted in New Braunfels and Seguin. As many as 3,000 fled homes as rivers Guadalupe and San Marcos rose rapidly, with National Guard deployed to halt looting and assist evacuations. Houses flooded, a road bridge collapsed, and San Marcos and Gonzales faced rising water.
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House Approves Gradual Rise in Minimum Wage to Two Dollars
Washington AP The House backed a two step plan to raise the minimum wage from 1.60 to 1.80 within two months and to 2.00 a year later while keeping 21 and under youths at 1.60. The vote was 190 to 28 sending the bill to the Senate where a 2.20 plan for this year is being considered.
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One American Killed in An Loc Battle
North Vietnamese troops and tanks attacked An Loc as 70 U.S. B-52 sorties dropped over 1,700 tons of bombs on the city, with American adviser killed, a second wounded, and two Air Force spotter planes shot down. South Vietnamese forces say 216 North Vietnamese dead, 14 tanks destroyed, and fighting spreads toward Saigon and Hue, while a curfew tightens and Hanoi evacuation signals rise.
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Disputed Discrimination Claims Taint New Mexico Travel Data
The piece notes allegations of discrimination involving Amarillo tied to a band trip, as stated in a New Mexico governor’s controversy. It mentions protests near UN Headquarters drawing visitors, reflecting intensified demonstrations and official attention.
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Jets Cut Railroad Bridge in North Vietnam Strike
American fighter bombers cut a key northeast rail bridge inside North Vietnam northeast of Hanoi. Col. John P. O'Gorman said the bridge was hit by a force of 50 bombers and remained under fire despite Soviet MIGs nearby. He reported no interceptions and praised the mission as a success, noting the damage and concrete supports.
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Quipster on Oyster Dreams and Diamond Fables
A witty note reflects on luck and irony as a quipster jokes about not getting a dear out of an oyster yet claiming a diamond from another shell. The quip plays on improbable rewards and clever wordplay in a light humorous tone.
Nixon Moscow meeting confirms summit on May 22
President Nixon held a 30 minute courtesy meeting with Soviet Foreign Trade Minister Nikolai Patolichev and Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin at the White House. Officials said the Moscow summit remains on as planned and Nixon will travel to the Soviet Union in ten days.
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Texas Democrats Battle Over Delegates To National Nomination
In Texas the county and district conventions split among Humphrey McGovern Wallace factions and a large uncommitted bloc. Precinct results hint uncommitted delegates will dominate, while Wallace gains strength in East Texas and big cities. Republicans also meet, but without nomination battles as Nixon runs.
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