Independence Day in Towle Park Draws Crowds and Kiwanis Hamburgers
The Independence Day celebration at Towle Memorial Park drew many visitors to the pavilion where Pat Moore and the writer enjoyed Kiwanis hamburgers. The event featured the Boys' Club booth expanding prizes for adults and a growing tractor pull crowd, with police enforcing a fireworks ordinance.
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Scurry County Boys’ Club
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Shadowy ITT world explored in new Anthony Sampson book
The Sovereign State of ITT surveys International Telephone and Telegraph Corp portraying it as a global empire with 70 countries of influence. ITT’s ties to wartime Germany, CIA interactions, and postwar diplomacy are examined, with Geneen depicted as ruler of a vast, autonomous corporate realm. The book goes on sale July 30.
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Harold S. Geneen
New York
Brussels
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London Observer
European Meet Ends In Wrangle But Promising
At Helsinki the 35 foreign ministers closed the first phase of the European Security conference amid quarrels over a closing communique. Ahti Karjalainen led the session praising promises of security and cooperation while noting Malta Tunisia Algeria issues unresolved. A follow up meeting is planned for late summer in Geneva with next talks scheduled to begin August 19.
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Today In History highlights for July 8 1973
On July 8 1973 history notes mark Perry’s Yokohama arrival in 1853 Rhode Island charter grant in 1663 Shelley drowning in 1822 Ziegfeld Follies debut in 1907 Norway moves to London in 1940 Saipan victory in 1944 MacArthur UN commander in 1950 Cuba embargo move in 1963 pound support in 1965 Viet Nam fighting near Quang Tri in 1972.
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South Vietnam
Texas Weather Summary: Heat Tapers Across Regions
Snyder reports high Friday near 99 with a 70 degree low, 7 am reading 70. Northwest and Southwest Texas see clear to partly cloudy conditions through Wednesday with 90s, 70s. Panhandle storms Tuesday. North Central and Northeastern Texas stay hot with 90s. South Central and Southeast Texas expect 88 to 94 near coast and 92 to 100 inland with 72 to 80 lows.
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Kissinger Hints At Cambodia Talks With Sihanouk
In San Clemente Kissinger signals possible talks with exiled Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk in Beijing later this summer as he presses for a swift Cambodia settlement. He declines public discussion of peace talks while noting upcoming developments in the next month.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Cambodia
Peking
Norodom Sihanouk
Crash blamed on crew preoccupation during final approach
NTSB reports Eastern Air Lines Lockheed 1011 crash near Miami was caused by crew attention diverted to a malfunctioning nose landing gear indicator. The final four minutes of flight went unchecked as descent continued, killing 96 passengers and 5 crew. Sixty seven passengers and eight crew were injured.
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Rodeo Parade Floats Urged for Scurry County Event
The Scurry County Rodeo Association and board urge merchants and organizations to enter floats in the downtown parade on Wednesday July 18 at 5 p.m. Prizes: 150 for first, 90 for second, 60 for third. Souvenir programs highlight rodeo history sold nightly at the gate by Jaycees.
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Scurry County
EPA Seeks Parking Controls to Curb Urban Air Pollution
The EPA proposed drastic limits on gasoline sales and parking in 11 urban areas across six states to reduce auto traffic and pollution. Chicago and several western cities would ban new parking facilities, while Fairbanks would curb idling and heat lots for engine warming. Public hearings will follow, with New York City already approved for a transportation control plan.
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Dollar's Value Slumps Across Europe Amid Market Talk
FRANKFURT AP The dollar sank to new lows across Europe as Frankfurt banks closed early due to weak demand. Volcker dismissed a formal devaluation yet warned against self-reinforcing speculative moves. Across Germany Switzerland France and London the dollar fell to historic lows while gold advanced to new highs in Paris and London.
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