Flood waters recede slowly in Pecos as evacuees await return
In Pecos about 125 families await permission to return as flood waters recede very slowly. DPS Sgt. H W Johnson said levels have dropped little since yesterday. Lindsay Addition suffered heavy impact with evacuations, while 3rd Street in front of the Roper Motel saw high water. Deputies urged residents to move to higher ground. First Baptist Church shelter reported empty. Station manager Bill Cole anticipated Channel 6 Cable TV comeback later today as transmitter repairs begin. no injuries reported but 2-3 feet of water remained in areas. The Rio Grande crest at Presidio forced the bridge closure. NWS forecast continued moderate overbank flooding toward the Lower Valley, but levee containment expected.
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Weather Watch Pecos Warmth Returns With Showers Likely
The high in Pecos yesterday reached 62 and the low this morning was 55. West Texas will see occasional showers south of the mountains through Thursday, then taper to night and Thursday. Elsewhere, expect clear to partly cloudy skies with warmer conditions west of the mountains. Highs mid 60s in rain areas, 68 to 79 elsewhere, with Thursday highs 75 to 82.
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Investigators Probe Jack Ruby Ties in Kennedy Case
Washington AP House investigators probe why Jack Ruby spoke by telephone with at least five alleged crime syndicate figures in the weeks before President Kennedy was assassinated. The committee seeks whether Kennedy's killing involved a conspiracy and organized crime, while the Warren Commission found no conspiracy and said Oswald acted alone. Kennedy was killed in Dallas on November 22, 1963. Oswald was slain two days later.
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Rail workers served with court order across Texas
U S railroad workers faced court orders to return to work but noncompliance varied as 43 railroads faced sympathy pickets. Amtrak service was canceled in Texas while several lines like Katy Frisco and Santa Fe reported partial operation with supervisory crews.
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Senate OKs natural gas pricing bill in energy package
The Senate approved a crucial natural gas pricing compromise after a 17 month stalemate, sending the measure to the House. Phased deregulation envisions consumer gas bills rising about 13 dollars annually by 1985, a point contested by liberals and producing state lawmakers. Senator Lloyd Bentsen warned of higher production costs and pass through to consumers, while predicting benefits for lawyers and accountants.
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Deficit narrows for US trade in August
The US trade deficit fell to 1.62 billion in August from 2.99 billion in July, the second smallest gap of the year. Exports rose 5.7 percent to 12.47 billion driven by food and airplanes, while imports dropped 4.7 percent to 14.09 billion, with oil imports up to 3.35 billion.
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