Arrests Cited Dissidents In Russia Fear Purge Beginning
Dissidents in Russia face a widening crackdown as arrests and imprisonments rise. Gen Pyotr Grigorienko, a former Red Army general, disappeared from Kazan psychiatric institute amid claims of torture and silenced inquiries. Two other dissidents, Natalia Gorbanyevskaya and Ivan Yakhimovich, are confined for anti Soviet activities tied to 1968 protests.
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Kazan
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Fordeal
Tashkent
Moscow
Natalia Gorbanyevskaya
Butirsk
Ivan Yakhimovich
Czechoslovakia
Lakhimovich
Svetoslav Karavansky
U S troops suffer three killed in Vietnam raids rise in enemy attacks predicted
Military officials reported 45 Communist fatalities and three American deaths with 12 wounded as intelligence warned of a fresh wave of Viet Cong assaults across South Vietnam. Predictions centered on attacks around Saigon and along the Cambodian border ahead of May commemorations.
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Skeptical senators hear Rogers on Cambodia aid
The Foreign Relations Committee heard Rogers discuss Cambodia’s aid request amid worries over a possible Communist takeover and its impact on Vietnam security and Vietnamization. Fulbright and others urged caution, opposing further assistance without Congress approval, with aides noting aid could run into hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Capitol Hill
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United States
Cambodia
Vietnam
Ziegler
Foreign Relations Committee
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South Vietnam
Saigon
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George Aiken
Vermont
Congress
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Shy Sheriff Ed Roberson Resigns From Hereford Post
Hereford sheriff Ed Roberson resigns citing personal problems that distracted him from duties and made him retreat from the public. The Deaf Smith County Commissioners accept the resignation unanimously. the grand jury showed interest in the move after scrutiny of narcotics arrests involving his relatives and concerns over office authority.
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Ed Roberson
Deaf Smith County
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Jury Duty Exemption Confusion Highlighted by Jeffs Case
The summons lists many exemption groups such as older adults, women with children, ministers, doctors, and others, but not Jeff. He learned the line about age remains, and when he contacted the central jury room he was advised to submit the affidavit of exemption even if underage is not listed, promising his school work will not be interrupted.
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Jeff Carver
Earl Carver
34Th St
Jeff
GM Ford Say Profits Down Amid Sluggish Auto Sales
General Motors and Ford report falling profits as auto sales weaken. Company officials cite softer demand and higher costs, with no immediate rebound in sight for the industry leaders.
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Ford
Detroit
General
Resemey Teat Auto Sales
Jonas
Bush and Yarborough Clash Over Padre Island Park Creation
In a Texas campaign clash U S Representative Yarborough credited his bill creating Padre Island National Seashore while criticising Bentsen for not backing park legislation George Bush spoke at an Austin news conference promising change and predicted advantage in the November election amid a tight Democratic race and shifting tactics from Morris.
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Mure
Felony Suspect Puts Up Bond in Local Case
A 40-year-old Lubbock County man, J. W. Hunt of Rt. 1, Lubbock, posted $7,000 bond and was released on a statutory charge involving a 12 year old girl at his mobile home. Another felon, John He Martinez, 36, of Slaton, faced a second offense driving while intoxicated charge after an early morning arrest near south Lubbock.
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J. W. Hunt
Rt. 1
John He Martinez
Slaton
County
Iternoon
72Nd District Court
Neale Reger
19Th St
Robert Whitaker
48Th St
Kirk P. Chapman
Levelland
Clarence L.slattan
iCaralyn Lo Croft
Clovis ‘Road
Adam A. Rivera
Con‘cepcian Alcarta
Jesus Velasquez
Baylor Sr
Vassault
Quints Move Toward New Wing in New Jersey Home
In a rural central New Jersey town, quints nearing transfer to their new wing are welcomed by family and neighbors. The babies, seen briefly by relatives, are described as very active, fat and pudgy, with blond hair. Hospital director Dr. Gilbert Mellin notes they are normal and have nearly doubled in weight since birth.
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New Jersey
Gilbert Mellin
Public Speaking Contest Slated by Knights of Pythias
Knights of Pythias Lodge will hold tryouts for a public speaking contest at 8 p m today at the lodge headquarters on 4th Street and University Avenue. About eight contestants are expected. The top prize is a 1000 scholarship with prizes for the top three speakers. The winner advances to the state organization contest and the state winner goes to the national contest. An open house program with refreshments will be served.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
4Th Street
University Avenue
Puzzling Letter Reaches Long-Overdue Lubbock Official
Lubbock County Attorney Tom Purdom receives a decayed envelope stamped four cents addressed to former County Attorney Gillespie. Inside a carbon copy of a defendant’s original answer from a 1959 suit State of Texas vs. One 1958 Ford Pickup. Postal staff puzzled by the decade delay.
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Lubbock County
Tom Purdom
Purdom
William J. Gillespie
Lubbock
Texas
Gilleapie
State of Texas
Kopechne Inquest Data Release Set for Wednesday
The Suffolk Superior Court will release inquest papers on Wednesday as Justice Tauro orders public copies at cost. Miss Kopechne, 28, from Washington, drowned July 18 after a car with Sen. Edward Kennedy overturned on Chappaquiddick Island. Kennedy favored public release. he pleaded guilty to leaving the scene, with a one year suspended sentence. The inquest, delayed from September, was moved to January after the state high court allowed a private hearing.
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Wilfred J. Paquet
Paquet
Suffolk Superior Court
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Edward Kelly
Kopechne
Washington, D.C
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Dmass
Chappaquiddick Island
Kennedy Kennedy
Miss Kopechne
Losing Candidate Maurice Richard Honored in Lubbock Event
More than 350 civic and area leaders honored Maurice L Richard a Place 3 candidate in last Tuesday's City Council race at Mae Simmons Community Center Richard of 2906 Colgate Sr finished third with 6002 votes behind John E Baker and Jerry McDonald in a 24210 vote election He was the race's only Black candidate and narrowly missed a runoff.
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Maurice L. Richard
Mae Simmons
Richard
Colgate Sr
John E. Baker
Jerry McDonald
Baker
Four Youths Plead Guilty in Drug Case
In 99th District Court Judge Howard C. Davison granted five year probation terms to four youths George E. Baker 19 of 3414 42nd St Monty D. Robertson 18 and Tommy McDodson 17 of Johson Hall Lubbock Christian College and Michael C. McClure 20 of Weymouth Hall Texas Tech after pleading guilty to drug charges Robertson and Dodson along with two others were arrested.
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99Th District Court
Howard C. Davison
George E. Baker
42Nd St
Monty D. Robertson
Tommy McDodson
Johson
Burglary, Theft and Arrests Spark Local Police Activity
Burglary at White Truck Co. on Ave H involved an adding machine and a soda machine as police investigated several late Sunday and Monday thefts. Other incidents include store break-ins, home burglaries, and multiple felony pleas with various sentences pending. A raid March 16 led to arrests for syringes and marijuana.
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White Truck Co
Ave. H
Milton Zahn
5Th St
Zahn
Methodist Hospital
Bentsen Backers Plan Talk Here
Lloyd Bentsen's Senate campaign stops in the South Plains with visiting organizers Tina Villaneauva Alice county commissioner and Rubin Cardings statewide steering committee member arriving to rally Latino voters.
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South Plains
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Alice
Rubin ‘Cardings
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Missing Lubbock Girl from Guthrie Job Corps Dorm
Guthrie Oklahoma police and FBI search for 16 year old Jesse Garcia of Lubbock Texas who left her Job Corps dorm without signing out on April 19. Her parents have been notified and a missing persons bureau procedure is noted while authorities seek leads. Garcia is 5 feet 2 inches, 135 pounds with auburn hair and green eyes.
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Guthrie
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