Half Foot Rain Causes Havoc Across South Texas
Prolonged rains spread from North to South Texas dumping over half a foot in some areas. San Antonio recorded a record 7.25 inches in 12 hours with 12.5 inches at a fire station gauge, flooding streets, forcing evacuations, and straining emergency services. Seguin and Dallas reported significant high water, with National Guard called up in Seguin. A broad flash flood watch covered much of South Central Texas as waters surged on the Guadalupe River and surrounding creeks.
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Austin
133Rd Artillery
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Wichita Falls
del Rio
Mexican
Guadalupe River
Canyon Dam
Gonzales
New Braunfels
Amarillo
Panhandle
Bed tax ordinance sparks Pecos council clash
A Pecos city council second reading of a proposed bed tax ordinance triggered vocal opposition from motel owners led by George Lambros and others. They argued the tax would unfairly burden commercial travelers and hurt local motels while chamber officials urged broader tourism advertising and city growth. The debate, with mayor E W Schmidt and councilman Garland Matthews guiding the session, extended to questions about housing and migrant workers as opponents pressed for alternative funding and methods.
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Garland Matthews
Clem Crowley
L. D. Fallis
Lazy F Motel
Melvin Stanton
Rainbow Courts
Lambros
George Lambros
Bell
W. Hwy 80
Alvin Tucker
Council
Pecos Housing Authority
Schmidt
Matthews
Chamber of Commerce
Ordinnce
FFA
Dr Camp of Pecos inducted into Hall of Fame
Dr Jim Camp an early Pecos physician who died in 1964 is among nine distinguished persons to be inducted tonight into the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum Hall of Fame. His son Keith Camp and Mrs Bob Dean will accept the pioneer's certificate at the Midland Country Club dinner. Morgan J Davis of Houston a former Humble Oil and Refining executive will speak on geology and oil history. Other living honorees include C W Davidson Fort Worth W B Fuqua Fort Worth and Paul Kayser Houston. Charles Beyer Arrington in poor health will be represented by Mrs Beyer. James R Lesch Hughes Tool Co will represent Howard R Hughes Sr. Ralph Lowe represented by Mrs Lowe and daughter Mary Ralph Lowe. All honorees are deceased. The selection followed a 1970 nomination by the Six County Medical Society. Police tweet: Norman Rivera. (formatted for OCR)
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Pecos
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
Keith Camp
Bob Dean
Midland Country Club
Morgan J. Davis
Houston
Roswell, N.M
Davis
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Exxon
Frank H. Kelley
Colorado City
Ralph F. Lowe
Lowe
Mary Ralph Lowe
Dominguez Receives Optimist Award in Pecos
Dominguez named for special recognition as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 91 sponsored by The Evening Optimist Club of Pecos. He led the unit for six years, building a 24-boy troop, earning district and council honors, and organizing trips to Astroworld, Astrodome, Six Flags, and local camps. Calderon praises his dedication to youth and self reliance. The recipient and wife Mary reside at 825 N Elm St.
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Arnie Calderon
Y. L. Dominguez
Boy Scout
Domingue
Dominguez
Buffalo Trail Scout Council
Pecos
YL. Dominguez
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Santa Rosa Hall
Buffalo Trail Council
Boy Scouts
Astroworld
Astrodome
Houston
Troop 91
Texas
Arlington
Calderon
Mary
N, Elm ST
Grand jury begins Agnew hearings in Baltimore
A special federal grand jury in Baltimore began hearing evidence involving Vice President Spiro T. Agnew amid heavy security. Agnew’s lawyer Judah Best said a motion for a temporary injunction to halt the inquiry could be filed next week.
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Agnew
Judah Best
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