March CPI Rises Sharply with Living Costs Jump
The Labor Department reports March CPI up four tenths of a percent to 119.5 indicating the sharpest eight month rise in consumer prices. After tax pay for a two-child family rose 29 cents to 85.35, but purchasing power fell as expenditures outpaced earnings. If trends continue, the cost of living will rise further.
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United Presa International
Washington
Labor Department
Arnold Chase
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Major Enemy Blow Feared In Saigon Front
Seven waves of B52 bombers struck Communist positions around Saigon as U S and South Vietnamese forces went on full alert The capital faced a feared Viet Cong offensive with police warning of infiltrators entering the city by boats trucks bicycles and on backs U S Marines clashed with dug in Communists near Con Thien in a three hour battle leaving 72 dead and nine Marines killed as air raids targeted Dong Hoi and nearby base camps with 30 ton bombs per aircraft
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Saigon
Rai
U.S
U.S. Command
Nguyen Ngoc Loan
Loan
Vietnam
Tower Accuses Clark of Undermining Law Enforcement
Sen. John Tower assailed U.S. Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark at an Associated Credit Bureaus of America meeting, charging he favors rioters and neglects the civil rights of law abiders. Tower urged Clark’s replacement and criticized his stance on shoot to kill orders amid urban disorder.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
John Tower
Texas
U.S
Ramsey Clark
Tower
Associated Credit Bureaus of America
Clark
Chicago
Richard Daley
Wallace Visits Lubbock Amid Security for Third Party Push
Wallace drew a crowd of more than 1,000 in Lubbock as police kept order during a Friday visit for his American Party bid. Officials cited city policy for not inviting mayor and council members, while supporters demonstrated and a Confederate flag was carried by some.
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Wallace
Texas
Lubbock
Unitie Stuudie
W. D
Dub) Rogers Jr
American Party
Rogers
Lubbock Lions District convention to crown new queen
A local Lions District 2 T 2 convention in Lubbock will feature the crowning of a new queen tonight. The page references show various sections including State and Nation and Editorials as the paper notes an upcoming election and political activity in Texas cities. The playful College Boy cartoon relies on fashion humor.
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Lubbock
Area
Wallace draws big crowd for American Party visit in Lubbock
George Wallace strong showing at Lubbock airport, more than a thousand Texans mix cheers and jeers as he tours on the American Party presidential bid. The former Alabama governor speaks for about 45 minutes before departing at 2 p.m.
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Amarillo
Alabama
Lubbock
Wallace
Legal Tower
American Party
Phil Hamilton
Avalanche-Journal
George Wallace
Barry Goldwater
BIRACIAL FACULTIES Trustees Eye Plan To Shift Teachers
School Supt. Nat Williams proposes reassignment of 104 teachers to minority race schools to comply with HEW rulings. The plan targets white and Negro teachers, with about 59 professionals in minority schools and potential moves to balance staffing across districts.
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Bill Birge
Avalanche-Journal
Nat Williams
Johnson House
Williams
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Lubbock
HEW
Pahute Mesa
Nev
UPD
Hoover Dam
Las
Vegas
Seismo Williams
Delis
Fun Thing Love Beads For Men Big Seller
Men flock to jewelry counters to wear love beads with Nehru jackets and turtlenecks. The trend, starting with the jet set, spreads through society as stores report strong sales of multicolored seed beads and beaded pendants. Cartier notes lasting appeal with high end pieces leading to steady demand.
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Associated Press
New York
Epegesan
Martin's
New York Area
Fifth Avenue
Prayer for Strength to Wait on God and Seek Peace
A reader offers a devotional message asking for strength to wait on Thee for the ultimate solution. It emphasizes trust in divine provision and asks for everlasting peace and guidance.
Ideal Museum Role Outlined At West Texas Dinner
Dr Edwin H Colbert of the American Museum of Natural History told about 150 attendees at Tech Union Friday night that a museum must have vision and active community ties or fall to opportunism. He spoke at the 39th annual West Texas Museum Association dinner where new officers were elected.
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Gerry Burton
Avalanche-Journal
Edwin H. Colbert
American Museum of Natural History
Tech Union
West Texas Museum Association
Inew
Colbert
Weather Map Page Nine Reports Partly Cloudy With Showers
Partly cloudy today with a few showers possible in the area. High in the upper 60s and a low in the upper 30s. Westerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Rain chances around 10 percent. Officers elected by acclamation include Clem Beverle as president F William Holder Jr as vice president Mrs David M Vigness as secretary and L G Pierce Jr as treasurer. The Museum in Alexandria cited as a wonder of the ancient world a temple of the muses literature and the sciences and noted the Renaissance restoring learning.
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Alexandria
St Cee
Denver
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Tech
Texas Racing Assn
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