Johnson declares 24 South Texas counties disaster area
President Johnson tours the flooded lower Rio Grande Valley declares 24 counties a major disaster and allocates 2.5 million in starter federal aid. He visits Harlingen Brownsville and Matamoros as Rio Grande floodwaters threaten villages and rescue efforts begin.
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Harlingen
Tex
Johnson
Rio Grande Valley
South Texas
White House
John Connally
Rio Grande
Brownsville
Matamoros
Arroyo City
Poptad.tesmi
Rio Grande Y
Texas
Mexican
Connally
Son
Ralph Yarborough
John Tower
Yarborough
Johnson City
San Antonio
National Legislative Conference
Community drives exceed quota for Vietnam soldier bags
Town Crier The Response notes 166 donation bags have been collected for soldiers in Viet Nam, surpassing the 150 bag limit. With a Oct. 1 deadline approaching, the Red Cross reports turning away donors due to the overage and overwhelmed processing capacity.
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Viet Nam
Red Cross Office
Excellent Opportunity for Local Men in Sports Section Ad
An opportunity ad seeks local men earning $12,000 or more to join. It asks interested applicants to call 662-4101 tomorrow between 9 AM and 1 PM and speak with Mr Strbaugts.
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Ad In Sport
Strbaugts
Pope Opens First Synod Of Bishops With Warning
Pope Paul VI opens the first synod of bishops from around the world and warns of dangers to the faith from modern mentality. He urges opposition to unauthorized Vatican II developments and notes conservative tensions with the Curia as the synod, termed a new instrument of church government, seeks greater participation though lacking Vatican Council solemnity.
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Vatican City
Paul VI
Paul
Thieu Sees New Era for South Vietnam
Saigon leaders vow unity as Chief of State Nguyen Van Thieu dedicates a new 2.6 million dollar U S Embassy. He urges continued U S support against Communists amid a Buddhists crisis led by Tri Quang, while Ambassador Bunker notes Vietnamese solutions are key. The ceremony drew 28 ambassadors and dignitaries.
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Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
United States
U.S
Thieu
Tri Quang
Twe
Ellsworth Bunker
America
Vietnam
Reagan Sees Crime in Streets as Top Issue
Gov Ronald Reagan at an airport news conference in Peoria says lack of law and order is likely the top political issue, with city disorder outweighing Vietnam for many voters. He spoke at Eureka College library dedication and denied seeking national office while urging youth to pursue freedom morality and responsibility.
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Eureka
Ill
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
Peoria
Eureka College
Thruston B. Morton
Kentucky
Johnson
U.S
Illinois
Richard M. Nixon
Midwest
Columbia
S.C
Milwaukee
Wilkins' Shoe Center Promotes Women’s Loafers Sale
Just Arrived Tulips Daffodils Hyacinth Winchester feed seed co advertises 10 percent off entire stock of women’s loafers with over 3 000 pairs in stock for Friday and Saturday only at Wilkins' Shoe Center Inc. Cor Loudoun and Boscawen Streets Cameron.
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Hyacinth
Winchester’ Feed - Seed Co
Cameron
Wilkins’ Shoe Center, Inc. Cor
Loudoun & Boscawen Sts
U S Nuclear Missiles to Carry Multiple Warheads
Pentagon sources say by 1972 the existing 1,710 missiles will carry up to 7,500 or more deliverable nuclear warheads. Secretary McNamara orders vast warhead increases and a new missile match to overwhelm Soviet defenses. The Minuteman II and Poseidon programs are part of this shift to multi warhead capabilities.
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U.S
Pentagon
Robert—S.——Mcnamara
Soviet Union
McNamara
Red China
John 8. Foster
Congress
Associated Press
Rain Totals Reach 1.83 Inches in 24 Hours
Rain began the night before and ended last night for a total of 1.83 inches the greatest 24 hour sum since late August. September rainfall reaches 2.52 inches, 0.28 inches below the 50 year average, with three rainy days this month and a yearly total of 28.62 inches.
Sailor Dies In Car Crash On Wet Route 522 Near Winchester
Rodney D. Lawrence 21 of Jamestown New York was killed when his Navy car skidded on wet pavement on Route 522 near Winchester. Richard Benge Jr 20 and Thomas B Gance 24 were injured. Benge on way to marriage. Patrick Creswell 17 was treated for chest contusions after another rain skid on Route 50 east of Winchester.
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Winchester
Rodney D. Lawrence
Jamestown
N.Y
Richard Benge, Jr
U.S. Navy
Benge
Kerns Bakery
Thomas B. Gance
Win
Gance
Patrick Creswell
Rt. 1
Rt. 50
Winchester Rescue Squad
Creswell
Key Strongholds Holded As U S Marines In Vietnam
Washington reports that Communist North Vietnamese forces cannot mass across the border while U S Marines hold two key strongpoints at Con Thien and Gio Linh. Maintaining the forward posts aims to shield supply routes and reassure South Vietnamese and regional allies. Some fear withdrawal could undermine U S resolve and US credibility.
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Washington
South Vietnam
U.S
Pentagon
Con Thien
Gio Linh
U U.S
Asia
United States
Who Wields Shears In Budget Battle For Federal Spending
Washington AP reports a partisan fight over where to cut federal spending as Congress faces next steps on a budget plan. The dispute centers on who holds the veto in pruning programs and funding, with pressure to avoid unpopular cuts and potential tax-increase support. Temporary funding keeps many agencies operating until Oct. 10, keeping pay continuing for September work despite legal limits.
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Washington
Congress
Johnson
Peter
Treasury
Edith Moves Toward the Lesser Antilles
Tropical storm Edith drifted westward from 280 miles east southeast of Guadeloupe toward the Lesser Antilles. A hurricane watch remained for Dominica and the Leeward Islands as residents were urged to follow advisories while a second disturbance formed about 1,000 miles east.
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Miami
Fla
Edith
Lesser Antilles
Guadeloupe
Dominica
Leeward Islands
Antigua
U.S
San Juan
P.R
Weather Bureau
Beulah
Windward Islands
Rummagé Sale At Friends Meeting House
Rummage sale held at the Friends Meeting House corner of West and Piccadilly on Friday September 29 from 11 to 8 and Saturday September 30 from 9 to 2.
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Rummagé Sale
Friends Meeting House Cor. W
Piccadilly
Ground Fighting Surges Across Vietnam and Haiphong Raids
U S forces report fresh air attacks on Haiphong and heavy ground fighting in northern South Vietnam. Navy planes hit 16 anti aircraft sites while raids struck the Haiphong rail bridge compound. In the Mekong Delta guerrillas ambushed a U S patrol boat, first loss of a river craft. 150 combat missions flown as storms limited Haiphong raids.
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Saigon
T. U.S. Command
Haiphong
South Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Intrepid
Coral Sea
North Vietnam
1St Corps
Mekong
U.S. Navy
Air Force
Navy
Marine
Hanoi
Dmz
Weather Richmond but cool with fog and clouds
A low pressure system brings cool temperatures to Virginia with scattered fog and considerable cloudiness. Duncan Brothers Tire Co. will close on Saturday the 12th for inventory. Live music tonight at the Peanut Cellar from 8 to 12. Burton's Ward Plaza offers two pants suit sale now 51.50. Tickets for the Exchange Club Play The Armored Dove run September 21 to 30 at Wayside Theatre with reservations via Geo Washington Hotel or 667 4433.
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Richmond
Virginia
Two Pants
Burton’s
Ward Plaza
Wayside Theatre
Geo, Washington Hotel
Call
Weyside Theatre
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Argenbright Shoe
S. Vietnam
Boston Cream Pie
Wards Pastry Shop
Minuteman
Sailor
Chester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad
Lawrence
Mr. Benge
Six Mile
Margaret Iple
Hodgsop Hat & Dress Shop
Duncan Brothers Tire Co
Smalls Garden Center
Presser
People’s Cleaning Co
Peanut Cellar
Tom Thumb Raceway
Sherwin Williams Co
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