Steel price hikes rise after USW contract deal
United States Steel Corp led a new round of price increases averaging about one half to one per cent on major product lines, with Bethlehem Steel and others in the Big Nine following. The hikes come a day after the USW contract granted a 30 percent or $1.13 per hour wage increase, sparking industry-wide pricing changes.
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Apollo 15 Falcon jettison scare interrupts moon move
Apollo 15 astronauts faced a pressure anomaly delaying jettison of the lunar lander Falcon as Endeavour orbits the moon. After checks, Falcon was freed and Falcon crashed into the moon creating moonquakes, while Scott warned Mission Control during the maneuver.
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Railroads Reach Settlement End to Nationwide Train Strike
About 190000 trainmen won pay hikes of nearly 1.50 an hour over 42 months in a national contract, ending a crippling strike against 10 railroads. Trains should resume quickly, with passenger service back on schedule, as rails lift work rules for efficiency. The White House welcomed relief, and the pattern of striking a few railroads at a time may influence future disputes.
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Regents fund initial work on UTPB Odessa campus
The University of Texas Regents approve funds for initial work on the Odessa campus of UTPB though action may be delayed into fall due to Senate opposition. The paper notes coverage of Israel crackdown near Gaza, and lists sections including sports news, horoscopes, and the Playboy caption defining a professional bachelor.
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Prayerful plea for understanding and compassion
A brief devotional note urging readers to recognize God's presence and love. It asks people to be less critical of others, shaping a tone of humility and reflection.
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Dallas schools desegregation order mandates minimal busing
U S District Judge William M Taylor Jr ruled for desegregation of Dallas public schools with a plan relying mainly on televised contact and limited busing. The board set school opening from August 24 to September 7 and began immediate compliance, near the district’s proposed junior and senior high integration while using satellite zones for elementary grades.
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One Vote Margin Loan For Lockheed Squeaks By Senate
The Senate approved a 250 million federal loan guarantee for Lockheed Aircraft Corp by a 49 to 48 vote. President Nixon praised the action saying it would save tens of thousands of jobs and bolster aerospace leadership, while Lockheed officials pledged to repay with private funds at no federal cost. The measure passed after a tense 48 to 48 tie during the roll call.
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Moon Drill Shows Excellence On Earth Demonstration
At the Space Center in Houston Alan Bean demonstrated a lunar drill on earth, boring through a stone block of simulated moon rock with ease. He also penetrated the first and second layers of a double floor, illustrating the drill’s high efficiency while Irvin and Scott struggled with a bulky unit.
Prim Death Reward Stands In Slaying Probe
A. J. Prim, 51, was shot on a country road east of Lubbock July 7, 1970, found dead hours later by four passersby. Investigators pursued an intense probe with a $5,500 reward, but facts remain unclear and fear silences witnesses.
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Labor News Aids Market To Gains
NEW YORK AP stock market prices rose on Monday aided by a settlement of the railroad strike and a steel labor agreement. Trading was moderate as the Dow Jones average advanced 6.49 points to 64.92. Advances outpaced declines 908 to 469 among 1,635 NYSE issues.
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Four Routes to Redistricting Alternatives
State Rep Delwin Jones of Lubbock outlined four possible paths after a district court ruling found the House redistricting plan unconstitutional. Options include appeals to the Texas Supreme Court or to a Court of Civil Appeals, with a ruling potentially not until November. The Legislature may convene a special session to redraw lines before Oct. 1, with the Legislative Redistricting Board to handle statewide reapportionment.
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Cambodian Front Sees Heavy Fighting As Reds Attack
United Press International reports major Indochina War fighting shifting to Cambodia near Phnom Penh. Communist forces attacked positions north and south of the capital while skirmishes with South Vietnamese troops continued. casualties include 34 communists killed and eight South Vietnamese wounded. a bridge north of Phnom Penh was shelled and Takeo outpost overrun with five killed and 20 missing. US helicopter gunships and Cambodian planes aided the South Vietnamese. Only five of 30 Takeo troops returned to government lines. no Communist deaths reported.
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Svay Rieng
Phnom Penh
Takeo Province
Weather Map Page 12-C Lubbock and Vicinity
Partly cloudy and warmer afternoon with highs in the mid 80s and a low around 60. Light variable winds. Forecast shows multiple city readings including Houston, Amarillo, Dallas, and Denver with varying temperatures and sunset times.
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