Picasso Dies at 91 After Night at Home in France
Pablo Picasso died at his French hillside home after a farewell dinner with friends. He awoke to a heart attack aided by a physician who arrived minutes later, with his studio still ready for sketches. Paulo Picasso arrived to arrange funeral plans as police guarded the estate.
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Pablo Picasso
France
Mougins
Mediterranean
Picasso
Jacqueline
Georges Rance
Grippe
Avignon
Paulo Picasso
Armand Anteby
Anteby
Mrs. Jameson Dies. Lasting Lubbock Dr Pepper figure
Mrs. John Robert Jameson 94 widow of Dr Pepper Bottling Co. founder John Rob ert Jameson died Sunday in Dallas. She led the company after 1953, lived in Lubbock 44 years, and was active in church and civic groups. Survivors include three children and five grandchildren. Services pending.
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John Robert Jameson
Lubbock
Dr Pepper Bottling Co
Dallas
Mark Welch
Rix
Jameson
McMinn County
Tenn
Palo Pinto County
Tex
Oklahoma
Dr Pepper- Seven Up Bottling Co
First United Methodist Church
Women's Society of Christian Service
Twentieth Century Club
West Texas
Texas State Bottlers Assoc Ia
Jack Weedon
Vienna
Mark L. Welch
John R. Jameson Jr
Scottish Rite Crippled Children’s Hospital
Dike Gates Opened To Divert Mississippi River Flow
Army engineers opened a 20 foot gap in the Bonnet Carre Spillway north of New Orleans diverting river water into Lake Pontchartrain. The move, first since 1950, used 350 flood gates led by Sen. Russell Long and is expected to lower the river by 18 inches at the city. Officials warn seafood in the lake may be wiped out temporarily while salinity and fisheries rebound after the flood period.
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New Orleans
Bonnet Carre
Here
Lake Ponchartrain
Russell Long
D-La
Pontchartrain
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Future Food Price Strategy Planned
The Associated Press reports buyers and supermarkets plan a future price strategy after a week long meat boycott. Grocers say production is not keeping up with demand and prices may stay high while consumer groups call the effort a success but urge more steps. STOP Stay Together on Prices leads a Dial a Meal meatless recipe service as part of re education. Other protein substitutes like fish see rising demand as shoppers shift spending.
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Associated Press
Frank D. Register
National Association of Retail Grocers
Mary Conti
STOP
Philadelphia
Weather Map: Lubbock Region Forecast Details
Lubbock and vicinity expect a high in the mid 40s today with a low tonight in the upper 20s. Tuesday's high near the upper 50s with NW winds 5 to 15 mph. The page lists hourly observations and regional readings across Texas and neighboring states with highs and lows, humidity levels, and sun data.
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Lubbock
Bolthwest
Abilene
el Paso
Albuquerque
Hobbs
Amarillo
Houston
Dallas
Okla
City
Denver
W. Falla
Ex- POW Capt Murphy Returns To Lubbock Home
Lubbock resident and U S Air Force Captain John S Murphy arrives home after almost ten months in captivity in Hanoi He describes the experience as dreamlike with routines of family life resuming as wife and three children greet him at the Avalanche Journal report Capt Murphy notes limited harassment but constant tension during captivity and mentions questions from fellow POWs about life back home The story also references international kidnappings in Argentina and a ransom record for two American executives.
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U.S. Air Force
John S. Murphy
Lubbock
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Stanley Murphy
Mineral Wells
Demilitarized Zone
Wes Phillips
Buenos Aires
Eastman Kodak Co
Antony da Cruz
First National Bank of Boston
Gerardo Scalmazzi
Scalmazzi
All Tobacco Company
Francisco Brimiscombe
Temperley
Avalanche-Journal
Murphy
Capt. Murphy
Hanoi
ACCU
Argentina
Decem
Vestey
Ber
London
Standard Electric
ITT
Asi
Jed
le Doc Tho
Kissinger
Togo
United States
Texas Techex
Prayer Reflection Calls for Strength to Face Trials
A reader offers a concise prayer asking for strength rather than moving the mountain. The wording emphasizes faith and perseverance in facing life’s challenges.
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Heavenly Father
Kidnappers Secure Kodak Pledge Amid Argen tina Crisis
Report says Da Cruz’s captors, the Liberation Armed Forces, won a promise from Kodak that the executive would depart Argentina immediately. The terse note hints at a wider hostage drama in South America.
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da Cruz
Liberation Armed Forces
Kodak
Argentina
Montreal Blaze Fatal For Seven
A four story apartment house fire in northern Montreal killed at least seven people and injured 10. Fire officials said the exact number of victims and the cause may take a week to determine. Firefighters battled more than three hours to control the blaze at the 66 unit building.
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Montreal
Coldest April in Texas Triggers Record Lows and Snow
Old Man Winter returns to Texas with record low temperatures and heavy snow. Lubbock airport records 0.3 inch snowfall breaking April 8 1957. Amarillo reports 5.7 inches in 24 hours. morning lows drop to 26 degrees and highs struggle to 40. Forecasters warn of more freezing temps, gusty winds and lake advisories as far south as Dallas Forth Worth area.
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Anne Fraser
Avalanche-Journal
Old Man
Winter
Texas
Lubbock Regional
Amarillo
Panhandle
Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas Gulf Coast
South Texas
Ills
del Rio
Daniel Disputes Hobby's Convention Eligibility
Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby is deemed ineligible to serve as permanent chairman of the 1974 Texas Constitutional Convention, says Speaker Price Daniel Jr. He cites the amendment’s temporary chair rule and notes Hobby is not a Senate member, though he presides over the Senate for tie breaking. Daniel suggests Hobby may seek legal guidance. debate divides House members while optimism remains for convention delegates next year.
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Houston
Bill Hobby
Price Daniel Jr
Daniel
Kprc-Tv
Hobby
House
Senate
Secretary
Lottie Deno the gambler arrives at Fort Griffin
A staged outpost tale recalls Lottie Deno, famed gambler of the 1880s, moving discreetly through Fort Griffin. The refined yet secretive woman hid her past, lived in seclusion, and only frequented gambling halls, inspiring rumors of a dual life and tainted money.
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Tanner Laine
Avalanche-Journal
Old Fort Griffin
Jacksboro
Lottie Deno
Lottie
Lottie Dene
Dianne Kuss
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Mrs
John Jameson
Pn Maratadow
Carrie Line
Wearuay
NASA
China
Lloyd Gilbert
East
New England
Anch Bee
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