Lubbock Tornado Leaves Skyscraper Teetering Near Collapse
A Texas tornado ripping an eight mile path damaged downtown Lubbock injuring as many as 1,000 and leaving 20 dead. The Great Plains Life Building, a 20 story tower, wagged in winds and was deemed unsafe as officers closed the area and imposed a curfew to deter looting.
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Warser
Texas
Lubbock, Tex
Bill Blackwell
Lubbock
Great Plains Life Building
Blackwell
U.S. Weather Bureau
Elements of First U S Troops Withdraw From Cambodia
UPI reports the 9th Infantry Division units were pulled back from the Parrot's Beak in Cambodia marking the first U S pullout. Officials declined exact figures, but sources say 1,500 soldiers were moved, leaving about 17,000 troops in Cambodia. American and South Vietnamese ships patrolled a 50 mile coastal strip to block Communist supply attempts.
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Saigon
UPI
Iklemetts
U.S
9Th Infantry Division
Cambodia
Cambodian
4Rd
South Vietnam
Parrot’s Beak
Americal Division
Duc Pho
Nguyen Cao Ky
Nixon aviation bill clears Congress funding $2.5 billion
Secretary Volpe announced in Las Vegas that the Airport and Airways Development Act of 1970 passed Congress by overwhelming votes. The measure authorizes 2.5 billion dollars to upgrade airways and support planning for Las Vegas McCarran Airport through 1990, with expansion or relocation considerations.
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Secretary of Transportation
John A Volpe
Las Vegas
Congress
American Association of Airport I
Stardust Hotel
Volpe
Earle Taylor
McCarran International Airport
McCarran
Taylor
House of Representatives
Senate
Weather details with mild winds and mixed clouds
Today will be warm with gentle winds and variable high clouds. High is 0 with a low not listed. yesterday reached 82 and 61 overnight. A year ago the high was 95. Sunrise is 5:37 am and sunset 7:58 pm.
Campuses impose curfews to curb riotous protests
Curfews were set on several campuses as authorities battled student protests that turned violent. National Guardsmen used tear gas at the University of South Carolina while Eastern Michigan University students faced arrests and property damage.
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National Strike Center
Brandeis University
University of South Carolina
Columbia
Ypsilanti
Mich
Eastern Michigan University
Ohio University
Athens
John Fraines
Chicago Seven
Kent State University
Boston
Judge Blackmun Accepts Supreme Court Position
Judge Harry Blackmun expressed humility and solemn resolve about his confirmation as a Supreme Court justice. He thanked the Senate and the President, noted the awesome responsibility, and declined to give a formal statement, inviting reporters to view and photograph him outside his Rochester law offices.
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Rochester, Minn
UPI
Harry Blackmun
Supreme Court
Minnesota
Senate
Blackmun
Georgia City Smolders After Night of Riots in Augusta
Rioters looted and burned stores as six people died and about 60 were injured in Augusta. Gov. Lester Maddox blamed a communist conspiracy while James Brown urged calm after meeting with officials. About 50 buildings damaged and 217 arrests reported as NAACP leaders fluctuated on street intervention.
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Augusta
UPI
Hot Tom
Lester Maddox
Georgia
James Brown
Maddox
Brown
Daniel Cross
NAACP
Millard Beckum
Firebombing Strikes Nevada Campus Residence Amid Turmoil
The Hobbit Hole on the University of Nevada Reno campus suffered a 1000 dollar firebombing just after another blast damaged the ROTC building six days earlier. No arrests yet as investigations continue amid tense protests and political rhetoric on Governor's Day events.
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University of Nevada Reno
Nevada
Paul Laxalt
Helldorado Barbecue and Entertainment at Cashman Field
The 36th Elks Helldorado features a giant barbecue and music tonight at Cashman Field on Las Vegas Boulevard North. About 5 000 to 6 000 attendees will be fed from 9 30 pm with 1 500 pounds of ribs 1 800 pounds of chicken 50 cases of beans and 5 200 half pints of milk. Western bands Diamond Fortress Johnny Leggett's Band Dick and Jane and a public square dance perform alongside a Whiskerine Contest hosted by Tru Hawkins. Tickets are 2 for adults 1 50 for under 12. The rodeo national championship begins tomorrow at Iniki Stadium after a 6 pm Rodeo Parade.
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Cashman Field
Cashman’s
Las Vegas Boulevard
Iniki Stadium
Newark mayoral runoff looms after close vote
Kenneth A. Gibson led with 2,237 votes as 10 percent of Newark districts reported. Incumbent Hugh Addonizio trailed with 2,113 and Anthony Imperiale had 1,729 as voters favored a runoff and Addonizio faced extortion trial charges. Perfect spring weather drew large turnout.
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Newark
N.J
UPL
Kenneth A. Gibson
Hugh Addonizio
Addonizio
Law and Order
Anthony Imperialle
Gibson
Anthony Imperiale
Franklin vows no drugs at banned rock festival near Death Valley
Franklin County District Attorney George Franklin pled to prevent drug use at a July rock festival near Death, Nev. He warned live ammunition could be used by the National Guard if crowds turned violent. R.S.K. Corp hopes to sponsor the event despite a county permit revocation tied to a movie shoot outside Jean. Pro motor claims compliance with a county ordinance and may cite reinstatement or proceed without a permit, while Franklin urges a proper concert permit.
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George Franklin
Deat
Nev
Franklin
R.S.K. Corp
Jean
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Diamond Fortress
Tru Hawkins
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Thesteson
Jimmy Suydeese
Seetenere
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