Wichita Falls School Board President Quits Post After firing
Ikard Smith resigned from the Wichita Falls School Board amid unity concerns after the board dismissed Superintendent Donald Waldrip by a 4-3 vote. Dr Joseph Steed was elected board president at a later closed meeting. Pickets gathered near the First Wichita National Bank as funds are kept there, with signs urging to keep Waldrip and end racism.
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Perot in Comeback as Market Dives Across Board
The New York market fell sharply with the Dow Jones industrial average dropping about 12 points to 750.59, the worst loss in nine months. Broad weakness followed, with declines across blue chips and many issues, while Electronics Data Systems rose late on news from its chief Perot who pressed prisoner release efforts in Vietnam.
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City approves hot line backup for tornado warnings
City Council ordered immediate action to improve Lubbock tornado warnings by installing a hot line telephone reporting circuit. Four Civil Defense recommendations were to be pursued and a June 10 hearing set on the street and alley program.
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Hereford cattle feeding operation wins $27000 judgment
The Hereford cattle feeding operation secured a $27000 judgment in a US Court case. The article also notes related items on campus awards and upcoming events.
Prayer for God’s purpose and faith in trials
A reader asks for divine guidance to understand God’s purpose during trials. The prayer seeks faith to believe and endurance through difficulties in Jesus Christ.
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Instant Cash Bank Era Promises Quick Service
The Associated Press reports Surety National Bank opens an automated branch in Los Angeles aimed at speed, offering a three minute transaction window with a check validating machine and a vacuum tube money exchange, plus a TV linked telecommunication system for teller customer contact.
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Nixon outlines plan to end draft deferments and move to volunteers
President Nixon announced steps to abolish most future draft deferments, seek authority to induct college students, and advance a lottery system. He urged a move toward an all-volunteer Army, rejected a fixed 1971 end date, and sought a 20 percent pay raise to attract recruits starting next January. The draft law may be extended for two years, delaying volunteer force.
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Bill To Legalize Abortions Filed
Sen Robert W. Packwood introduced a nationwide abortion legalization bill. He argued no state may deny a woman abortion and the decision should be left to the woman and her private conscience.
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Turkish Quake Injures Scores in Western Turkey
A 5.0 magnitude quake struck western Anatolia injuring scores and flattening hundreds of buildings. Demirci, the epicenter, reported at least 43 injured with five serious. The tremor also shook Istanbul Izmir Bursa and Kutahya.
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Red Weapons Interim Aid Reveals Vietnam Carries Help to Cambodia
With full U S support, South Vietnam secretly sent about 1500 automatic rifles to Cambodia to buy time for President Nixon's decision on Cambodia aid. Washington confirmed after The New York Times report. Nixon faces military pressure to act while avoiding broader Southeast Asia involvement. South Vietnam also sent 5000 troops into eastern Cambodia to disrupt enemy supply bases.
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South Vietnamese Track Cambodia Operation Expands
Reports from Saigon say South Vietnamese forces push 20 to 25 miles south of Svay Rieng while overrunning bases inside Cambodia and seizing tons of munitions and rifles. Cambodian army gains morale as Viet Cong withdraw from Lanne near Phnom Penh. Indonesia eyes peaceful handling. White House cites secret weapon deal with AK47s delivered.
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Heavy Rains Belt Parts of Texas and Southeast Warm
A cold front crossed the South Plains bringing heavy rains to parts of Northeast Texas while the area behind stayed dry. Temperatures near 80 degrees in the South Plains with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph and a 20 percent chance of rain tonight. Tornado watch for northern Texas expired without twisters. storms from Abilene to Paris and Gainesville moved northeast. Unseasonably warm weather persisted in the Southeast as Great Lakes winds cooled the region and small craft warnings remained on the lakes.
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Kennedy seeks release of inquest testimony on Kopechne death
Senator Kennedy pressed the Massachusetts Supreme Court to release the judge's report and transcript from the Kopechne inquest. The court met informally but did not guarantee speedy disclosure, amid disputes over Lipman's copyright claim and copy fees.
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Weather map snapshot for Lubbock and vicinity
Partly cloudy today with a high near 70 and a low around 50. Winds southerly 10 to 20 mph and a 20 percent chance of rain tonight. Temperature readings show noon at 74, with highs near 70s and lows around 50s, sunrise at 6 07 am and sunset at 7 32 pm.
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