Torrijos Sees Trouble On Canal Zone Treaty
Panama City Panama Brig Gen Omar Torrijos Herrera Panama's chief executive says serious trouble could erupt in the U S owned Panama Canal Zone if a new treaty is not reached by 1977 to hand over the zone to Panamanians He says he has an unwritten pact with Panamanian students and workers for prudence until negotiators finish or break down He declares readiness for any self defense measure.
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Washington
Hearing Stated Wednesday In Hunt Matter
Defendants in the obstruction of justice case, including two sons of late oil tycoon H L Hunt, may appear in U S District Court Wednesday. One defendant seeks a separate trial, while Edward J Hudson seeks to sever his case to avoid possible self incrimination and a mistrial.
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Houston
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Harbert O. Woodward
Michael Tigar
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Tigar
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House approves 33.3 billion weapons bill in vote
The House passed a 33.3 billion weapons authorization bill 298 to 52 rejecting most cuts. It adds 1.1 billion for ships, defeats moves to withdraw troops, halt MARV testing, or delay a nuclear carrier and submarines. Ford urged delay on some funding. See HOUSE Page 15.
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Prayer on faithful stewardship of earth’s gifts
A Reader offers a brief prayer asking for help to be faithful stewards of material blessings so they may benefit others as well as themselves. The invocation ends with Amen.
Bluefish Attack Swimmers Forces 15 Miles Of Florida Beach Closed
A frenzy of bluefish along Florida’s Gold Coast injured at least a dozen swimmers and shut 15 miles of beaches from Fort Lauderdale to Deerfield Beach. One swimmer may lose a finger. lifeguards report large fish up to four feet. Fishermen hauled nearly 400 bluefish near Pompano Beach as experts note rare attacks during mullet runs.
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Ford Pledges Drug Crackdown and Strong Defense in Texas Swing
President Ford told Texas crowds he will push Congress to impose mandatory prison terms for heroin and hard drug traffickers, ranging three to thirty years, as part of a stalled federal penal code bill. He vowed a tougher, faster response to drug trafficking alongside a renewed pledge to keep the United States as a leading military power. He spoke at a Dallas area law dinner and in San Antonio, noting campaign momentum despite earlier polling.
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Jordan Middleton TV debate invitation sparks city race
Incumbent Council member Carolyn Jordan challenged challenger Roy Middleton to a televised debate two days before the April 27 runoff. Middleton declined, saying he will discuss issues on public media instead.
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Roy Middleton
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Lubbock
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Avalanche-Journal
Earthquake Hits Esmeraldas Ecuador Coast City
A strong quake struck Esmeraldas and surrounding areas early Friday, causing moderate damage and two confirmed deaths. Initial Red Cross reports listed eight dead, later revised to two, with only a few buildings badly damaged in the 100,000 population port town and two deaths in nearby Las Penas from a collapsed building.
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Quick, Sure Penalty Urged By State Court Candidate
Jim Wollers, 44, a candidate for the state Court of Criminal Appeals, argues that quick and certain punishment deters crime more than harsh sentences. He cites court system slowness as a key issue and spoke during a Friday campaign swing as the state prosecuting attorney.
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State Court of Criminal Appeals
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Supreme Court
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State Bar Association
Bevers Delays One Way Strip Decision
Judge Denzil Bevers will decide within 10 days whether to grant a temporary injunction blocking the U S 87 one way conversion for a two mile stretch south of the city. If denied, two way service roads between 98th Street and FM 1585 may be converted immediately.
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Highway Department
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Austin
Weather Outlook for Lubbock and Vicinity
Partly cloudy through Sunday with highs in the mid 70s and a low near 50. Southerly winds 15 to 20 mph today and tonight.
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