Munich Olympics Terror and Continued Gamespiqued Controversy
The Munich killings by the Arab group Black September rocked the Games as two Israeli athletes were shot and eight hostages taken. German police fought a deadly exchange, leaving 17 dead including a helicopter crew. West Germany faces scrutiny over handling while Brundage urged the Games to proceed. Golda Meir and Israeli leaders urged boycott. Brundage and leaders affirmed otherwise.
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Avery Brundage
Black September
West Germany
Willie Brandt
Golda Mier
Brundage
Inter
National Olympic Committee
Western Germany
Roy S Newton argues over Maysfield merger vote
Roy S Newton of Maysfield criticizes the local stance on the Maysfield 2-1 vote against merging with Cameron Independent School District. He calls for an apology to Cameron voters and their community for blocking consolidation. The piece ends with a defender of students noting no apology is due.
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Roy S. Newton
Maysfield
Cameron Independent
Cameron
Bobby Fischer
Alaska Purchase
Robert Evans
Europe
China
Cuba
South Vietnam
Germany moves toward Peking with ostpolitik expansion
West Germany eyes full ties with China as diplomats near a potential ambassador exchange. Scheel hints at October talks to finalize relations, linking Berlin's postwar status and trade with Beijing amid Moscow, Nixon era shifts and UN recognition prospects.
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West Germany
Ostpolitik
Europe
Urals
China
Bonn
Peking
Walter Scheel
East Germany
United Nations General Assembly
Welfare cuts loom as Social Security rises hit Texas
About 20 000 on Texas welfare rolls may lose eligibility next month as federal Social Security benefits rise. Another 110 000 could face state Old Age Assistance cuts though total income remains higher. Welfare officials urge reporting income changes to avoid denial and maintain aid where possible.
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Austin
Texas
Department of Public Welfare
Raymond W. Vowell
Vowell
Gatesville Becomes 1000th Texas City to Apply for 660 Grant
Gatesville joined Texas cities in securing a Public Law 660 construction grant for wastewater treatment facilities. Texas Water Quality Board Chair Gordon Fulcher noted federal funds support plant construction and related costs. Since 1957 Texas has managed over 200 million dollars, with future grants possibly rising to 75 percent.
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Gatesville
Texas
Texas Water Quality Board
Gordon Fulcher
Water Quality Board
State of
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