Snyder Council Opens Bids for Fire Trucks and Tower
Snyder City Council opened bids for two fire trucks selecting the lowest chassis bids while delaying firefighting equipment decisions until specifications are checked. Wilson Motors led on truck chassis, while Snyder Truck and Tractor and Fire Appliance Co. bid on booster and apparatus. A self supporting tower bid from Jay Huckabee was reviewed with a galvanized option requested. The council also named the 1964 tax equalization board and approved right of way and property releases after payment.
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Wilson Motors
Pooster
Council
Re- Snyder Truck and Tractor Co
George Patterson
Warren Boyd
Central Fire Truck Corp
Manchester
Fire Appliance Co
Wichita Falls
City Board of Tax Equalization
Bob Melton
J. L. Browning
R. E. Weber
A. B. Dodson
Blankenship
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Lubbock Highway
Auth
M City Plans New Garbage System
Snyder votes to buy the Dempster Dumpmaster system for June deployment. A 93 receptacle truck will replace the old Dumpster setup with on truck emptying and hauling to the disposal. Total cost about 520000 with a 10000 trade in, plan to pay fast without harming operations.
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Dempster
Sid Patterson
Patterson
Amarillo
Alpine
Fort Stockton
Andrews Patterson
John Hamblen
George Patterson
City Council Endorses Long-Term Clean-Up Plan
Snyder City Councilmen gave strong support to a sustained clean-up program aimed at eliminating fire and health hazards and eyesores. The plan calls for surveys, citizen cooperation, and adherence to city ordinances to tackle vacant structures, abandoned vehicles, waste, weeds, and general neglect through spring and summer.
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Snyder
George Patterson
Patterson
Solution In Panama Predicted by HARRY KELLY
The United States and Panama moved toward a canal dispute settlement as Panama's President Chiari signaled optimism about a meeting of minds. A five member OAS mediation team held midnight talks in Panama with Ambassador Moreno as Johnson pressed for possible treaty adjustments and resumption of diplomatic relations without preconditions.
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United States
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Panama Canal
Roberto Chiari
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Organization of American States
Panana
OAS
Miguel J. Moreno
Juan Plate
Paraguay
Associated Press
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Canal
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Viet Reds Attack Intensified Near Cambodian Border
In Kien Phuong Province beside the Mekong River, Viet Cong guerrillas mauled two Vietnamese airborne battalions in an hour long engagement. A U S adviser was killed as government troops reported 85 wounded and 15 dead. Vietnamese authorities said over 100 guerrillas were killed, a claim not independently verified.
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South Viet Nam
U.S
Kien Phuong
Mekong River
Durst Charged in Agg Assault After Pedestrian Hit
District Attorney Wayland Holt filed charges this morning against Robert Durst Snyder Negro for aggravated assault with intent to murder and two counts of failure to stop and render aid. The incident occurred at 10 30 am in the 1200 block of Avenue N when Floyd Dad Wellington 67 was struck by a 1959 Chevrolet station wagon driven by Durst. Wellington was taken to Cogdell Hospital for head abrasions and a back injury. Bond for Durst had not been set at noon today.
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Robert Durst
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Avenue N
Floyd
Dad) Wellington
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Bolger Ambulance
Snow Forecast Sweeps Texas Panhandle
The Associated Press reports heavy snow warnings for the Texas Panhandle as a strengthening storm moves southeast from the Southern Rockies. 3 to 6 inches are forecast before the system ends by Wednesday, with lighter snow and wintry mix possible in West Texas southward.
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Woman juror accepted in Ruby murder trial
The 11th juror, a woman named Mrs. Aileen Shields, was accepted today for Jack Ruby's murder trial with a substitute judge. Ruby’s chief lawyer pressed challenges, but the defense could not prevent her inclusion as the panel expanded to eight men and three women.
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Belli
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Wilson
Mrs Shields
Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kennnedy
Brown
Texas Redistricting Order Delayed After Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court backed a Houston court’s redistricting order delaying Texas congressional map changes until after the 1964 elections. Gov. John Connally welcomed the decision while Republicans urge running at large if districts aren’t redrawn. George Bush hailed the ruling as a victory for Texans.
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Texas
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Supreme Court
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Big City
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Waggone
Carr
United States
Dallas
Ray Roberts
U. S
Congress
George Bush
U.S. Senate
Bush
Suit Filed In Gas Sales Breach Of Contract
Eleven major firms filed a federal suit Monday claiming breach of contract over Oklahoma natural gas sales. Plaintiffs say two Fort Worth and Abilene men notified all but one firm Jan 7 that 1962 contracts would be cancelled. Firms named include Cerro Corp American Oil Co Granite City Steel Co Laclede Steel Co National Lead Co Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co K Williams and Co Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp American Zinc Co of Illinois Dow Chemical Co and American Steel Foundries.
France Seeks China Admission to UN and WHO
In Geneva, France urged admitting Communist China to the United Nations and the World Health Organization. Paris said it would push the same stance in the General Assembly and affiliated UN bodies.
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China
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United Nations World Health
Tion
WHO Assembly
U.N. General Assembly
United Nations
Coliseums Rise in West Texas Communities
West Texas communities from Borger to Lubbock are building coliseums of varied size and design. The largest, in Lubbock, is municipal and sits on land donated by Texas Tech. Smaller facilities boost local pride and may serve junior colleges and public schools in future community life.
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West Texas
Borger
Odessa
Sweetwater
San Angelo
Brownwood
Lubbock
City of
Texas Tech
Hoffa Receives Public Reprimand in Court
In Chattanooga, Judge Frank Wilson reprimanded Teamsters president James R. Hoffa for loud outbursts as the jury remains out. The judge ordered calmer conduct and noted repeated incidents during the trial of Hoffa's jury-tampering case.
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Chattanooga
Weather snapshot across Texas and nearby regions
Regional forecast summarizes warm, windy conditions with clouds and showers across North Central, Northwest, and Southeast Texas. Mentions hazardous winter warnings for snow north and mixed precipitation in southwest areas. Includes temperature ranges tonight and Wednesday and coastal conditions with small craft advisories.
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Texas
Scatteree
Migah Wegnestay
Northwest
Southwest
Matardo
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