Kennedy in shock period charged calls totaling to 17
The New Hampshire paper reports seventeen calls billed to Edward M. Kennedy's credit card around the time of the Chappaquiddick crash. None were to police or authorities. The fatal accident occurred July 18 1969 with Mary Jo Kopechne later dying. An inquest is planned for September 3.
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New Bedford
Maas
Edward M. Kennedy
New Hampshire
Kennedy
Mary Jo Kopechne
Chappaquiddick Island
Massachusetts Democrat
Miss Kopechne
Martha’s Vineyard
Edmund S. Dinis
Pennsylvania
Kopechne
Mahon Opposes Nixon Tax Sharing Plan in Washington Session
Texas congressman George Mahon of Lubbock, head of the House Appropriations Committee, questions Nixon’s revenue sharing proposal. He doubts Congress will embrace a large, no strings plan while warning it could destabilize fiscal policy. Mahon indicates Texas needs funds and notes potential state benefits but remains cool.
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Avalsache-Journal
Washington Bureau
Washington
George Mahon
Lubbock
Nixon
Texas Press Corps
Mahon
Congress
White House
Capitol Hill
West Texas
House Appropriations Committee
U.S
Mahons
Loraine
Clarence Palmby
Texas
Austin
Pentagon
Moon Heroes Honored Across America In Panoramic Tribute
Americans from New York to Los Angeles lined streets and halls to salute Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins in a nationwide celebration. President Nixon hosted a state dinner for 1 400 guests as crowds cheered in Chicago and New York. Lindbergh and Kennedy representatives were absent, with tributes continuing to mark the Apollo era milestone.
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Los Angeles
People of
America
New York
Chicago
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Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Michael Collins
Armstrong
Aldrin
Collins
Nixon
Supreme Court
Jack Benny
Air Force One
Houston
Loop
Pacific Coast
Lindbergh
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Army
City Council approves zoning changes amid packed agenda
City officials move to approve changes to zoning regulations as a 59 item agenda is scheduled. The report lists communications about a tumbling satellite and police investigation of a mysterious massacre as parts of other sections.
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Hollywood
Prayer for Elders Watching Youth as Example
A Lubbock Reader asks for guidance to be mindful of elders and set a proper example for the young. The prayer emphasizes living rightly so younger generations observe virtuous conduct.
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Lubbock
City Sizzles As Mercury Slams 100 Degrees
Reported 100 degree heat marks second straight day of high temperatures in Lubbock with official readings differing from sidewalk measurements. Weather officials note ambient shade readings better reflect what residents feel as downtown sidewalk thermometers hit 112 while the official gauge reads 99. A cooling trend is expected today in the Panhandle.
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Lubbock
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Red Giants Clash in Sinkiang Border Front
The AP reports China accusing Soviet forces of invading Yumin County on the Sinkiang border with tanks and helicopters, causing casualties. Moscow blames Chinese aggression and vows a decisive rebuff, amid exchanged protests over the northwest frontier 600 miles from Lop Nor.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Red China
Sinkiang
Lop Nor
Red Chin
Yumin County
Moscow
Peking
Foreign Ministry
China
Desalting Water Plant Becomes Plains Showcase
Plains Texas hosts a Du Pont desalting plant using reverse osmosis intended for townwide water supply. Dedication set for August 19 beneath the 17th Street water tower with Plains to potentially assume ownership after the agreement, while Mayor Roy Edwards notes ongoing improvements and questions about long term cost.
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Bruce Magness
Avalanche-Journal
Plains
Yoakum County
Being Plains
City Water Tower
17Th Street
Roy Edwards
du Pont Company
Air Terminal sets July passenger record at West Texas Airport
West Texas Air Terminal reports July boardings at 16 335 under acting aviation director Leroy Hanes surpassing 15 853 set last August. Total July through 1969 now 104 526 with Braniff and Texas International posting big gains. Officials expect higher months ahead as past months topped 15 000.
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West Texas Air Terminal
Leroy
Skeet) Hanes
Hanes
Uly
Lubbock
Braniff
Texas International
Space Monkeys Find Friendship
The article describes space monkeys forming friendships under confinement noting similarities to human isolation. It hints at psychological effects and team dynamics aboard experiments in space-like conditions.
One Killed In Mishap On U S Highway 84
A fatal crash near Lubbock involves a large truck and a pickup laden with farm workers. Juan Gomez Jr. aged 16 died. 15 passengers were injured as the pickup overturned, throwing occupants into a ditch while the truck overturned in a nearby cotton field. The Dallas owned Chemical Express truck driver lost control. Road crash details from Highway Patrolman Danny Parrack.
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U.S. Hwy. 84
Lubbock
Juan Gomez Jr
Juan Gomez
Baylor St
Shanowater
Danny Parrack
Parrack
Chemical ‘Express
Dallas
Cottton Field
Betty Henry
JohnHenry
Senators Approve 3.25% State Sales Tax Hike Plan
Texas Senate tentatively backs a 3.0 to 3.25 percent state sales tax increase as part of a $359 million tax package for 1970-71. The measure, tied to the spending bill, heads to the House with conference talks likely, after hours of debate over business taxes and consumer impact.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
House
Ben Barnes
Sea Senate
Blanchard's Texas Governor Day Features Breakfast Oath
The schedule centers on H. Blanchard as Texas governor with a morning prayer breakfast at Commodore Perry Hotel where Dr. Robert S. Tate will give the invocation. Former Gov. Price Daniel will MC, Judge Zollie Steakley will speak, and Judge James G. Denton will administer the oath at 9 am in the governor's reception room.
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Avalanche-Journal
Austin
Lubbock
Blanchard
Texas
Commodore Perry Hotel
Robert S. Tate
First Methodist Church
Price Daniel
Zollie Steakley
Texas Supreme Court
James G. Denton
Court of Civil Appeals
Amarillo
Weather Map Page Forecast
Fair conditions with little temperature change through the day. Highs in the upper range. Winds from 10 to 20 mph with variable direction.
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