Invitation Declined to Join Common Cause in Nation Reform Debate
In a letter reply, journalist WES Izzard rejects John W. Gardner’s Common Cause invitation as invalid for national rebuilding. He argues America already advances progress, questions a unified people’s lobby, and cautions against centralized reform through a private group. He stresses pride in American achievement and declines membership.
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John W. Gardner
Common Cause
Gardner
Mr. Gardner
U S strikes three North Vietnamese missile sites near DMZ
U S warplanes attacked three SAM sites 30 to 80 miles north of the DMZ in North Vietnam, escorted B52s and F105 Shrikes probing radar as Washington cited self defense. The raids followed enemy radar tracking and were part of protective reaction strikes along Laos borders.
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Saigon
U. S
North Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
U. S. Command
Air Force
U.S
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Laos
Mu Gia
Ban Karai
Son Tay
Hanoi
Strategic Air Command
Mu Gia Pass
Ban Karai Pass
Dmz
Paris
United States
Xuan Thuy
South Vietnam
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
Fund Shortage Threatens Panhandle Road Work In 1971
Texas Highway Department officials warn that federal highway funds must be released soon or Panhandle construction and repairs will stall. District engineers Virgil McGee and C W Chili Smith say bid schedules in January and February depend on it, with several projects already planned or under way across Panhandle counties.
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Texas Highway Department
Panhandle
Virgil McGee
Childress
C. W.chili Smith
Amarillo
Smith
Carson County
Vega
Channing
Hartley
Randall County
Texas
McGee
Chadress Construction
Austin
Manson Case Jury Near Verdict After Long Trial
Seven months into the Sharon Tate murder case the jury retired to deliberate after closing arguments in which Deputy D A Vincent Bugliosi described Charles Manson as a megalomaniac whose "Helter Skelter" plan drove seven brutal killings. The judge instructed jurors to decide independently and reach unanimity.
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Los Angeles
Sharon Tate
Charles Manson
Superior Court
Charles JH
Manson
Vincent Buglios
Rover
Jesus
Bugliosi
Miss Tate
Footprints Mark Clue in Tulia Farmhouse Slaying
Two sets of faint footprints across a lawn are the only clues in the Tulia murder of Mrs. C. C. Kesler 79. Investigators believe two men killed her with a 12 gauge shotgun. No robbery motive. cash and $14,000 in bonds left untouched. Authorities dusted the Kesler home for fingerprints and awaited autopsy results.
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Tulia
C. C. Kesler
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo
Justice of the Peace
al Wilkins
Weather Outlook for Amarillo in 1971 Forecast
The sun has shone over Amarillo for 13 of 15 days this year. Today will be fair with a high near 70 and south to westerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday, turning cooler Sunday with a low in the lower 30s and a high in the 50s.
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Amarillo
Reporters Wants Laos Story from Viengtiane Press
Journalists in Vientiane appealed to Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma for permission to travel to combat zones to cover the Laos war. A letter sought access to first hand war reporting while the government denied entry to battle areas. The note, copied to US Ambassador G. McMurtrie Godley, highlights opaque aspects of American involvement.
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Vientiane
Laos
Souvanna Phouma
Pathet Lao
G. McMurtrie Godley
U.S
Barber Higginbottom Keeps 25 Cent Haircuts in Retirement Grip
Harrisonburg Virginia barber Strode Higginbottom opened his shop in 1938 offering 25 cent haircuts and still holds that price. He resists a raise despite pressure from Chamber of Commerce and townspeople who threaten a boycott. He admits slowing with age but notes the works package remains popular and Saturdays used to draw long lines.
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Harrisonburg
Chamber of Commerce
Higginbottom
Judge Halts Canal Work
Washington AP reports a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction halting at least some cross Florida canal construction. U S District Judge Barrington Parker denied sovereign immunity dismissal and allowed the Environmental Defense Fund to push for halting in two segments and lowering the reservoir water level. The ruling leaves possible continued work on highway relocations and rail bridges unclear with a full hearing months away.
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Washington
Florida
U.S
Barrington Parker
Environmental Defense Fund Inc
New York
Army
Yoad
Couple Guilty In 1968 Double Murder Case
A Lea County jury found Dennis and Pearl Carlton guilty of second degree murder for the 1968 gunshot slaying of Portales druggist Elbert Muney. Judge Dee C. Blythe sentenced them to 10 to 50 years. defense plans an appeal. The verdict marks the Carltons' second second degree murder conviction after prior hung jury.
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Lovington
N.M
Lea County
Dennis
Pearl Diana Carlton
Portales
Elbert Muney
Dist
Dee C. Blythe
Muncy
Carlton
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