Nixon unveils phased troop withdrawal plan from Vietnam
President Nixon outlines a gradual pullout of up to 150000 troops by December with May 1 start, arguing Vietn amization aids South Vietnam while maintaining pressure on Hanoi. He defends military actions, urges release of prisoners, and cites improved South Vietnamese capabilities without a fixed 1972 deadline.
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Nixon vows troop drawdown as Vietnam war pace slows
The president outlines milestones toward ending American combat in Vietnam while aiming to bring home about half the troops by May 1 1971. He cites lower battle casualties in early 1971 and stresses future decisions must serve withdrawal goals, despite other officials signaling a residual force.
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Emergency Housing Plan Nears Windup for Tornado Victims
In Northeast Lubbock about 360 families housed in FHA owned homes face a one year limit ending next month. Mi Casita and Lubbock FHA officials outline steps for converting to permanent or public housing, with letters to families about the 12 month occupancy deadline and options to buy, wait for vacancies, or remain in place with reduced or no rent based on income. Public housing purchases may proceed as funding allows and revamp plans for Guadalupe neighborhood.
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Vietnam Battle Near Hill Assailed By Red Fire
Spokesmen say South Vietnamese forces killed 226 to 248 Communists in near Hill area fighting in Cambodia while 29 Saigon troops were captured. Cambodians launch drive to reopen Highway 4 linking Phnom Penh and Kompong Som as clashes spill into Laos and Pleiku reinforcements arrive in the Central Highlands.
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Ho Chi Minh Trail
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Pleiku
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U.S. Air Force
Tan Canh
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Nixon laments war losses as Medal of Honor is awarded
President Nixon spoke with anguish over American deaths in Vietnam during a White House ceremony. He awarded the Medal of Honor to Mrs. Karl Taylor, widow of Marine Staff Sergeant Karl Taylor, and recalled the sacrifice of his family and the need to end the war so future generations avoid such losses. Kevin Taylor saluted during the presentation.
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Nixon Plan Cuts Cover Less Than Two Years
The Nixon administration outlines troop withdrawals from Vietnam with staged ceilings and actual strength figures. June 8 1969 announced 25 000 reduction to 524 500 by August 31 1969 actual 510 000. September 16 1969 ceiling to 484 000 by December 15 1969 actual 472 800. December 15 1969 further 50 000 cut by April 15 1970.
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Four Years Wrongfully Imprisoned Man Freed
Fioramonti, once jailed for the Liberty Loan case, was granted a full pardon for the Silver Leaf robbery and had his sentence commuted to 513 years. He is seeking a new trial to clear his record despite possible re sentencing. Governor Ogilvie acted and Fioramonti walked free after parole board action Tuesday.
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Liberty Loan
City clears $7 million bond sale for civic projects
City officials welcomed a bank’s exercise of its option to accept delivery of $7 million in bonds despite Rose's lawsuit appeal. Proceeds fund a Memorial Civic Center central library airport expansions parks improvements and other projects.
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Observance by South Plains Scottish Rite Held on Maundy Thursday
Members of the South Plains Scottish Rite Association gathered in Yellowhouse Masonic Hall on Avenue K for Maundy Thursday observances. J Q Warnick 32nd degree spoke, Bill Hamrick 32nd degree led the dinner and opening, Charles Sherrod 33rd degree oversaw the ritual, about 75 members attended.
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Chicago gang leaders indicted in CEO fraud scheme
U S attorney alleges members of the Black P Stone Nation recruited youths as trainees for a program that paid leaders salaries while trainees received only 45 to 48 dollars each. Jeff Fort, 24, cofounder and leader, is named among the indicted along with seven others.
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McClellan
Texas House Advances Ethics Bill Amid Doubts of Senate Path
The Texas House approved its version of an ethics code 134 to 6 after hours of debate and confusion over whether the House and Senate will accept each other’s measures. Speaker Gus Mutscher announced a new House General Investigating Committee with Rep. Menlton Murray to lead, while amendments ranged from income disclosure to restricting lawmakers’ appearances before agencies and courts.
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Corpus Christi
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Naples
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Waco
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Taylor Patterson
Topstate
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Nixon withdrawal pace drew mixed Senate and public reaction
Senators Dole Kennedy Church and Ford commented on Nixon announced withdrawal rate with support and skepticism. Dole praised the pace and framed critics as politically motivated. Kennedy urged a time frame for end, while Church urged a firm end-date policy. Public soldiers in Saigon voiced mixed views on immediate withdrawal and South Vietnamese readiness.
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