Amateur Explorers Return From North Pole Expedition
Ralph Plaisted and his group of amateur explorers flew back from the North Pole in a twin engine Otter arriving at Ward Hunt Island Canada in the late afternoon. The overland trek to the pole took 43 days while the aerial return took 3 hours 20 minutes. They confirmed exact pole location with a U S Air Force weather plane.
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Ralph Plaisted
St. Paul Minn
Insurance m
Ward Hunt Island
Canada
Pole
Plaisted
U.S. Air Force
North Pole
Chicago
Polar
Delz
Zation
Associated Press
North
North-western Territories
Commodore Peary
Walter H. Pederson
St. Cloud
Minn
Gerald R. Pitzel
University of Minnesota
St. Paul
Jean Luc Bombardier
Montreal
Que
Donald E. Powellek
Arthur C. Atlderhelde
Duluth
Seven Hurt In Mishap Toll From Traffic Here
Police reported seven people injured in Saturday traffic incidents in Chicago and surrounding streets. Two drivers were treated and released after collisions at 50th Street Avenue Q and 29th Street Avenue Q. One minor vehicle damage spree occurred at 76th Street and Avenue H with seven reflector posts and signs toppled.
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David Cameron Moore
42Nd St
76Th Street
Avenue H
Moore
Methodist Hospital
John Ross Smotherman
58Th St
Highland Hospital
Randolph Freeman
48Th St
50Th Street
Avenue Q
Helen V. Luna
General Delivery
O'Donnell
Clayton W. Perry
30Th St
Perry
Maggie M. Smith
40Th St
Steve D. Neal
36Th St
Tech Freeway
Bobby Jomes
Ave. P
Floydada Girl Wins Crown in Local Beauty Pageant
Jeane Brewer was crowned Miss Floydada after beating about 500 guests at Floydada High School auditorium. First runner up Carole Sue Burrow and Jan Killian placed second and third, all listed as daughters of local residents.
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Floydada
Jeane Brewer
Floydada High School
Miss Brewer
David Brewer
Carole Sue Burrow
Tom Burrow
Jan Killian
Stan Killian
Friona Dedicates New Meat Plant
About 2 000 people attended the dedication of the Friona meat plant operated by Missouri Beet Packers Co. The $3 5 million facility has a stated capacity of 200 head per hour and is touted as among the largest in the Panhandle. Local leaders welcomed guests and Miss Brewer won the crown in a pageant and a special train from Rockport was shown.
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Friona (Ap
Missouri Beet Packers Co
Panhandle
Floydada
Hulen Carthel
Kitty Lloyd
Outstanding 19th District Legion Convention Honors Top Members
The 19th District American Legion Spring Convention at the Pioneer Hotel will honor the outstanding district legionaire of the year and recognize 12 posts for meeting 1968 membership goals. Willis H. McGregor I of Austin will speak at 2:30 p.m. during a joint Legion and Auxiliary session. 125 had registered by Saturday night with more expected.
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American Legion
Pioneer Hotel
Willis H. McGregor l
Austin
American Legion and
Auxmiliary
Billy Bond
Amarilloan Takes Top Honors in Philatelic Show
The Philatelic Exhibition at Mundalsdon Garden and Arts Center crowned Amarillo entrants with top honors in the senior division and a grand award for efficiency in philatelic knowledge. Winners include Modena Davis and Dorothy Smith from Lubbock Portales and Amarillo-based participants. Exhibits will remain on display until 6 p.m. today with awards presented at an honors banquet.
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and Foster Jr
William S. Smith
Webster
Portales
N.M
Paul Clover
David Nnal
Funless
Porter
Amarillo
Mike Carr
South Plains Stamp Club
Lynda Place
High Plains
Moore
Earl
Philatelic Association
Hildreth
Glenn T
Ottis C. Bobbitt
Tinckney
Modena
San Angelo
Davis
Bobbitt
Homer L
Dorothy Smith
Cain
Lee Turner
Cecil E.israel
Move Could Aid Rocky Backers in Michigan Delegation
Michigan Governor Romney urged uncommitted delegation to the GOP National Convention after talks with Nixon. The move aims to keep options open on issues ahead of the convention. Rockefeller’s position remains noncommittal as Romney fronts potential changes in Michigan support.
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United Prem Internation
George Romney
Michigan
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Romney
Nixon
Rockefeller
Vietson
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Dudley Sky Solutions
Strain
Christian Church
Johnson
Alcoholics Anonymous
Minneapolis
Kennedy
Lubbock
New Mexico
Hubert H. Humphrey
Hubert 11
Humphrey
Washington
American Mammal
New AA Facility Opens in South Plains at Friendship Hall
The Friendship Hall Alcoholic Anonymous club opened at 8 p.m. Saturday. The new meeting facility sits at 50th Street and Banane Avenue, expanding support options for local members.
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Friendship Hall
Alcoholic Anonymous Club
South Plains
50Th Street
Banane Avanue
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Legion States
Municipal Garden and Arts Center
Dan McGlasson
Canyon
Golden Spread Stamp Club
David Porter
Amarilloan
Philatelic Show
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Rocky
Nebraska
Norfolk
GOP
Ed Vreal
Walter F. Mondale
D-Minn
Fred D. Harris
D-Okla
United Democrats For Humphrey
Endicott Peabody
Masachusetts
Charles H. Percy
Milnois Republican
Vietnam
Los Angeles
North Vietnam
Sears
Daytmae
Lubbock Christian College
James Martin
Roosevelt High School
U.S. Navy
Wanda Turman
Dale Greer
Morton High School
Detroit
Mich
Vycron
Birdseye
Sears and
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