Texas feud flares as Yarborough blasts Connally over poverty plan
Sen. Ralph Yarborough accuses Gov. John Connally of vetoing a Farmers Union anti poverty project in southwest Texas and of obstructing wages. Connally defends his veto as political, while both men weigh future races and the merits of federal poverty programs.
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Javits Amendment Rejected in Senate Reapportionment Clash
The Senate rejected Senator Jacob Javits's substitute to add flexibility to the one person one vote ruling by 85 to 12. Dirksen's amendment, backed by Democratic Leader Mansfield, faced uncertain prospects as leaders planned a later vote.
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U S Jets Probe Near China Amid Vietnam Bombing
U S jet fighters flew within 30 miles of Red China on a bombing run over North Viet Nam, the closest strike near China since early February. Four F105s hit railroad cars near Ba Ho, 105 miles northwest of Hanoi, returning safely after nine tons of bombs. B52s staged a second raid on Do Xa, Quang Tin Province, while 101st Airborne troops faced Viet Cong fire at Cam Ranh Bay. Casualties were reported as light to moderate across actions.
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Connally Defends Poverty Efforts Amid Leaks and Vetoes
Gov. John Connally denounced unnamed sources as he defended Texas anti poverty leadership. He said he would scrutinize each project for benefit, citing veto power under the Economic Opportunity Act and noting a Neighborhood Youth Corps grant veto. He highlighted $29,234,563 in federal grants and contracts for Texas programs.
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Harriman Reports On Moscow Talks With Kosygin
Harriman 73 former New York governor and diplomat meets Soviet premier Kosygin in Moscow and describes him as pragmatic and production oriented. He says Soviets seek peaceful Viet Nam solution but not in their hands. Harriman notes Kosygin’s direct manner and cautions about limited impact on the Vietnam crisis.
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Longview Firm Wins Army Bomb Contract in WWII
The Army awarded the R. G. Le Tourneau Co. of Longview Texas a 3.2 million dollar contract to manufacture 22,500 bombs and 22,500 bomb fins. The award was made in Washington today amid wartime production efforts.
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Washington Seeks Larger Force Build Up for Viet War
The Johnson administration proposed a 340000 increase in U S fighting forces to 2980000 by end of June and asked 17 billion in emergency defense funds to bolster Viet Nam operations. McNamara testified the Viet Cong hold the initiative and South Vietnam should win with added U S troops while Congress weighs the package.
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Weather Segments Across Texas Forecast
Snyder reports show high temperatures around 93 in North Central Texas with 74 reading early. Northeast Texas clears tonight with lows near 69 to 79 and highs near 94 to 103. Northwest Texas stays clear to partly cloudy with 64 to 102 degree range and 20 percent thunder chances. Coast enjoys southeast winds 10 to 20 knots with showers in 20 percent area. South Central Texas remains partly cloudy with showers and thundershowers possible. lows 70 to 79 and highs 68 to 100. Southwest Texas expects clear to partly cloudy skies with afternoon and evening thunderers in about 20 percent area. lows 68 to 78 and highs 92 to 96.
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Items Needed For Special School In Snyder Public Schools
Snyder Public Schools seeks furnishings and equipment for a remodeled building on Thirty-seventh Street to serve trainable students. Donations listed include bedroom furniture, kitchen utensils, cleaning supplies, and outdoor play equipment, with contact points at Hi West Elementary School and Humble Refining Co. for details.
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Record lows sweep East as cool spell moves in
A midsummer chill breaks records from West Virginia to Philadelphia. Elkins W V tops 37 degrees beating 1912’s 45 for the date, Charleston W V 48 and Philadelphia 52 set new lows. Northeast temps run below normal with 38 in Pellston Michigan and 84 in Needles California.
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Discovery links items to slain sorority sisters in Austin
Police tie several articles found in a Goodwill collection box to Susan Rigsby and Shirley Ann Stark. Lt. Burt Gerding calls the find another link in the puzzle as investigators seek the box’s location. The two women vanished July 18 after driving to enroll at the University of Texas. their bodies were found Friday in a vacant Austin lot.
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Wren Dies. Snyder Leader Horace Lyman Wren 1884 1964
Horace Lyman Wren 80 longtime Snyder businessman and civic church leader died at 1 45 am at Methodist Hospital Lubbock after being stricken at First Baptist Church last Sunday He lived in Snyder 73 years and his funeral was pending at Bolger Funeral Home He built a reputation in cotton ginning and retail hardware and was active in the First Baptist Church Boy Scouts and Scurry County Parole Board He was born December 22 1884 in Lampasas and survived by his wife Oma Shuler Wren a daughter Mrs Al Smith Odessa three brothers Leon Hamilton Bob Big Spring Byron Colorado City and a grandson Larry Smith Odessa
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