Post Office to Become Independent Government Agency
The House approved turning the Post Office Department into an independent government agency with 11 governors directing service. Stamps will rise in price and class rates to fund modernization. Critics warn taxpayers lose congressional control, while supporters say the move will improve mail service for Americans.
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United Press
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House
Post Office Department
White ‘House
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Congress
Blount
Eure
Thaddeus J. Duilski
D-N.y
House Post Office Committee
House Laments Sports System
H. R. Gross
Rtowa
Nixon
City Recovers Tornado Relief Bonds Back Memorial Center
A disaster recovery package seeks 7.8 million for the Memorial Center and 1.2 million for a library as HUD funds aid tornado victims. The plan includes relocation grants up to 5000 dollars, fair market value buyouts, and bid-based sale of cleared blocks for redevelopment in a four part program approved by voters.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
Memorial Center
HUD
Citizen Board
Kennedy cousins granted continuance on marijuana charges
In Barnstable Massachusetts two Kennedy relatives aged 16 were granted a continuance until September 1971 in juvenile court on marijuana possession charges. Judge Henry L Murphy ordered potential dismissal if the youths stay out of trouble. The proceeding occurred with involvement from their uncle Senator Edward M Kennedy and other family members.
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Associated Press
Barnstable
Mass
Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr
R.anceestee
Pan
Henry L. Murphy
D-Mass
Ethel Kennedy
Robert
U.S
New York
R.sargent Shriver Jr
Shriver
Dunanna
Laird Defends Air Power Role in Cambodia and Laos
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird said U S air power was working as expected and primary aim remains striking North Vietnamese and Viet Cong supply lines in Cambodia. He declined to quantify any aid to Cambodian troops while acknowledging ancillary benefits and continued interdiction missions under Gen Abrams.
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Sec. of Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
U.S
Cambodia
U. S
Saigon
Laos
South Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Vietnam
Creighton W. Abrams
Pentagon
Tian
Warplanes hit Egypt as cease fire talks progress
Israeli warplanes strike Egypt amid efforts for a cease fire and peace talks, while officials press for progress. Page 3 notes bombardment and related commentary sections in other pages.
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Egypt
Prayer note thanks and blessing request
A reader offers a daily prayer praising small and big miracles. The prayer asks for gratitude and kindness to others in Jesus name.
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Jesus
Defense ends session as Kasabian breaks down over Tate photo
Linda Kasabian weeps at the sight of a color photo of actress Sharon Tate during cross examination. The defense complains the display was an attempt to cause distress, and a judge’s chambers session adjourned with the day ending early.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Linda Kasabian
Sharon Tate
Senate seeks compromise on farm subsidy cap
Senate leaders from both parties said they will push to lower the House limit of 55 000 per crop toward a total farmer cap of 30 000 or at least adjust ceiling rules. Majority Leader Mansfield hopes for a national 30 000 limit overall, while Republican Scott doubted a deal, as House action already backed a 20 000 per farm cap and a three year omnibus bill advances.
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Washington
Senate
House
Mike Mansfield
Cal
Hugh Scott
Scott
Ralph Smith
John J. Williams
Manafield
Amarillo Sees Spinoff Benefit From Civic Center Event
Amarillo will gain about 225000 in three days as 2500 visitors from six states attend a wholesale hardware exhibition at the two year old civic center. Local business leaders say the event proves the center’s value while Lubbock debates a civic center this weekend.
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Vaughn de Avalanche-Jou
Lubbock
Amarillo
Civic Center
R. C. Neely
Amarillo Hardware
Neely
Vito
Gore Cruises To Easy Victory In Tennessee Primary
Senator Albert Gore won the Democratic nomination in Tennessee, defeating liberal antiwar challenger Hadley Crockett as he seeks a fourth term. The primary also saw Republican winner Winfield Dunn and other candidates in Memphis and surrounding areas.
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Nashville
Albert Gore
Senate
Tennessee
Gore
Clemoe Harrold
Cachivell
Enoine
Memphis
Winfield Dunn
Jarman
Texas Eyes Oil Powwow As Crude Supplies Waver
A reported world oil crisis prompts the Texas Railroad Commission to call a Monday meeting. August allowances were reduced to boost local production, with officials noting high tanker rates and Middle East tensions could affect Texas crude output.
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Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
Ben Ramsey
Middle East
Texas
Traffic Due On Runway y at West Texas Labbook Airport
East-west runway reopened to traffic after lengthening, creating an 8,000-foot main strip for Boeing 771-stretch aircraft. North-south runway closed for reconstruction testing. completion in about a year will give Hub City airport two runways for large jets. project cost about $1.15 million with half funded by the FAA.
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Texas Air
Labbook
Coffee
Lubbock
Federal Aviation Agency
Lubbock Council Maps Flood Control Study at Maxey Park
City managers asked to study Army Corps of Engineers programs for flood prevention in Maxey and Stumpy Hamilton Park areas. Council also discussed bidding for a sanitary landfill and reconsidered Broadway Avenue improvements amid funding uncertainties.
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Lubbock
Bill Blackwell
Corps
Maxey
Hamilton Park
Tmen
Broadway Avenue
Texas Tech
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