Thumping Watermelon Heist Hits 470 Prize Melon
Edward J. Willey of 2219 Top Hill. reported a 52 pound four ounce champion watermelon stolen from his car after a trip to Luling. Police found the smashed remains in the 3800 block of Highcliff. The melon had been destined for shipment to potential buyers and maybe to political figures as a publicity stunt.
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Highcliff
J. D. Cain
Readers ask about snakes tongues and Texas delegates
A reader asks if all red tongued snakes are poisonous, with zoo curator Harry Jones replying color has no bearing. The note also answers how many Texas delegates will attend the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, listing 56 delegates for RNC and 120 for DNC with specified allocation details.
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Miami Beach
Texas
Chicago
Ike Eisenhower's 52nd Wedding Anniversary Observed
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania an AP report notes Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie marked their 52nd anniversary as he receives heart treatment at Walter Reed Hospital. Mamie kept vigil beside him while staff at Eisenhower Farm added engraved guest book entries for the milestone. Mamie Eisenhower recently turned 71 while Dwight is 77.
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U S and Soviet to Begin Talks on Missile Limits
President Johnson announced that the United States and the Soviet Union will start talks "in the nearest future" on limiting offensive and defensive nuclear missiles. The White House said five nations joined the nuclear nonproliferation treaty signing in London and Moscow.
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Vietnam
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French Train Crash Kills Five Near Lyons
LYONS France UPI Six passenger coaches of the Pats to Lyons express train jumped the track and overturned near tere today. Police said five dead and at least 50 severely injured passengers have been taken from the wreckage.
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Tere
Explosion Recorded in Uppsala Seismology Report
The Seismological Institute in Uppsala reported a strong underground explosion in the Soviet Union, centered north of the Caspian Sea. The event registered magnitude 6.6 on the Richter scale, according to Prof. Marcus Baath.
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Sweden
Soviet Union
Caspian Sea
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Chinese raid nets missing Hong Kong fishermen
About 60 fishermen from a Hong Kong village near China were reported missing by the colonial government after an attack by Red Chinese patrol boats. The incident occurred in shipping waters under dispute, with authorities launching search efforts.
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Shany
China
Ford Foundation President Bundy Visits Cairo Aims at Egypt US ties
McGeorge Bundy president of the Ford Foundation arrived in Cairo for a visit to re establish cultural relations between Egypt and the United States.
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Egypt
Cairo
UPI
Ford Foundation
United States
Liquor Bill Filibuster Tangles Senate Speeches
Texas Senate filibuster stalled liquor law revision plans as lawmakers debated reopening the measure. House supporters pushed reforms from a select committee while two previously opposing senators signaled willingness to reconsider. Conference spending talks and tax questions loomed as the special session neared its Wednesday deadline.
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Victoria
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Paducah
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Charles H. Martin Named Superintendent at Richmond School
Austin AP reports Charles H. Martin, psychologist and assistant superintendent at Denton State School, was appointed superintendent of Richmond State School by the State Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. He succeeds Dr Floyd McDowell who was fired as head in June.
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South San Prospect Accreditation Loss and Investigation
Dr. W W Jackson chairman of the State Board of Education warned that South San Antonio Independent School District could lose state accreditation if chaotic conditions do not improve promptly. He urged a full investigation and reporting by September, with a possible fact finding committee to address failures in governance and contracts and preserve district standards.
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