Goose obstacles halt Nassau County construction project
Two Canada geese and a nest of emus blocked a sump cleanup at a suburban shopping center edge in Long Island. John Toto refused to disturb the site, delaying work as crews paused and planned to resume after hatchings. The dispute prompted an agreed delay costing about 200 dollars.
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New York
John Toto
Lone Island
Tate
Benween Toto
Toto
Toto Works
Geese
Welfare trend cools but still adds to relief rolls
Government welfare statistics show a slowing rise in aid recipients in January, with total aid payments about 1.37 billion dollars. The largest gain was 115 thousand in aid to families with dependent children, while analysts cite GM strike settlement and economy as factors and warn that timing affects monthly figures.
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Washington
Department of Health Reliue
General Motors Corp
Texas House votes to ratify voting rights amendment
The Texas House ratified a state constitutional amendment to grant 18 year olds the right to vote in state and local elections. The measure, clearing the Senate, heads to voters on the November 1972 ballot. it aims to match the federal amendment in time. The vote follows debate on youth voting and concern over federal ratification timing.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Vexas House
Andres
Ceeagsure
Senate
Harald Davis
University of Texas
Neil Calcleaf Angleton
House
Monterey wins fifth straight district baseball title
Monterey earns fifth consecutive district baseball championship as the team extends its dominance. The victory secures the title within 12 seasons, highlighting a sustained program achievement and the team's continued success in district play.
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Monterey
Pat Boone Charms Denver Audience With The Jesus Movement
Velvet robed singer Pat Boone drew a large crowd at Municipal Auditorium delivering a decade of hits and a glimpse of his religious breakthrough dubbed The Jesus Movement. backed by John Veith Quintet and the Imperials, Boone sang Put Your Hand in the Hand and other favorites while discussing beliefs at a Red Raider Inn press session. He is billed to appear at the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in Municipal Coliseum at 7 am today.
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Perry Flippin
Avalanche Journal
Pat Boone
John Veith
The
Imperials
Boone
Trinity Church
Municipal Coliseum
April Love
Red Raider Inn
Church of Christ
Inglewood
Calif
Boone Page
Twisters Hit Nation as Storms Unleash Tornadoes
A storm front sweeping from Virginia to Minnesota spawned two tornadoes in Hines Illinois near Thompsonville killing one person. An elderly woman, Mrs Flo Elam, died when her home was destroyed as rescuers recovered her body. The town sits 102 miles southeast of Benton. over 150 homes were damaged.
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Minnesota
Hines
Thompsonville
Benton
Tlinois
Flo Elam
Prayer about opening to others and forming friendships
A reader offers a daily prayer urging people to stop isolating themselves for fear of hurt and to seek openness that leads to meaningful friendships.
Devaney visit highlights Nebraska coach honors in Lubbock
Nebraska head coach Bob Devaney visits Lubbock for the Red Raider Club banquet. He holds a copy of The Avalanche Journal declaring the Cornhuskers No. 1 in the nation as Coach Jim Carlen and his wife greet him during the Tuesday night event.
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Lubbock
Jim Carlen
Nebraska
Bob Devaney
Devaney
Avalanche Journal
Cornhuskers
Red Raider Club
Sec. C
Jeff Henderson
Nixon to Hold White House News Conference
President Nixon will host a live radio and television news conference from the East Room Thursday night. The session precedes his departure about 12 hours later for a trip to California and the Western White House.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
White House
Sp.m. Cdt
California
Gunfire wounds five in East New York borough
Five people including two children were shot in East New York Brooklyn after an argument over a woman. A gunman fired six rounds from a roof with a .22 caliber rifle, escaping police said.
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New York
Brooklyn
Alabama Avenue
Defense secy outlines draft cut and Vietnam cost concerns
Defense Secretary discloses a draft level cap and a projected $88 billion Vietnam war bill for next year. Senate Armed Services approves two year draft plan, with first congressional controls on manpower and an outside limit of 150000 draftees annually.
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Unitter Press
Pate
Waitington
Apcentine
United States
Laird
Senate Armed Services Committee
Armed Services
Pat Edhelly
Nyy Medvin
Protesters Target Draft Office Near White House
Demonstrators gathered at the U S draft headquarters near the White House marching to obstruct entry. Police arrested seven protesters during the midday action while supporters cheered across the street. A scuffle over an American flag led to one arrest before closing time.
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National Draft Headquarters
Steve Stalonas
New York
Curtis W. Tarr
See
Rockets Hit Da Nang Base Fuel Tank Blazes
UPI reports a Communist rocket attack on Da Nang air base destroyed up to 150000 gallons of jet fuel. Two firemen collapsed and hundreds of airmen evacuated with no injuries. At Qui Nhon a nearby ammo dump blast killed three South Vietnamese soldiers and wounded one American.
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United Press International
Saigon
U.S
da Nang
Qui Nhon
Air Force
Army of the Republic of Vietnam
ARVN
Fair and mild weather in Lubbock area with near 80
Weather map reports fair, mild today in Lubbock and vicinity with a high near 80 and southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight’s low around to 80s expected Thursday, humidity low. Sunrise 7:02 am sunset 8:28 pm.
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