It Makes You Wonder Phone Firm Tries After Sly Ad
Avery, Hand and Co. ran a three quarter page ad in the New York Times offering a prize for guessing when the New York Telephone Co. would reconnect its lines after a monthlong outage. The ad cost 5940. The company credited the ad with prompting repair crews to restore service in about an hour and a half. President William S. Payson said the ad aimed to expose delays and vent frustration. The item notes the ad was the second such public plea in the Times.
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Regional airport plan eyed to spur West Texas growth
Mayor W. D. Rogers Jr proposed forming a multi county authority to take over West Texas Air Terminal in a regional district. The plan aims to broaden funding for a larger airport serving Lubbock and surrounding towns, discussed after a five hour City Council session on the draft budget.
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At Least 40 Killed In Two States In Camille Floods
The Camille disaster caused at least 40 deaths across Virginia and West Virginia as floods swept towns and rivers. Rescue teams reported dozens missing while authorities warned of epidemic risk and looting in affected areas.
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Lea County Fair parade draws 10000 in Lovington
The Lovington page reports Lubbock area turnout reaching about 10 000 for the Lea County Fair parade on Wednesday. Teachers attend conference on new science teaching techniques. Nine injured in traffic accidents fires and other mishaps across area. Defense secretary said to have played discreet but important role in welfare planning. Hew chief asks court to delay integration order affecting 222 Mississippi schools. Mrs Gandhi's candidate for president of India wins by narrow margin. Army secretary Stanley R Resor arrives in Vietnam to confer on a military murder case. Plains farming oil news market reports. Classifieds horoscopes radio logs.
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Prayer Frame for Sobriety and Service
A reader offers a morning prayer thanking God for last night and this morning. The plea seeks sobriety for the day and willingness to follow divine will in daily service.
Seven Years Girl Samples World Must Never See
Wendy Myers recounts a globe spanning trek with a sheep smuggler and a millionaire encounter as she hitchhiked the world from age 18. She details hardship from China to Vietnam including hunger, robbery, and near danger while praising the generosity of strangers who offered shelter and aid.
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Scattered thundershowers across Texas coast with varying rainfall
A weather summary reports scattered thundershowers along the Texas coast from Brownsville to Beaumont extending inland about 100 miles. Measurable rain was sporadic elsewhere with Beeville Alice McAllen Beaumont and Victoria among heavier readings. Lubbock saw only sprinkles. Forecasts predict similar conditions with isolated showers and mid 90s temperatures statewide.
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Peacetime High For Soviet Navy Shows Expanded Reach
The Pentagon reported stepped up Soviet naval activity in peacetime with about 64 Soviet vessels operating in the Mediterranean, outnumbering the U S Sixth Fleet. Officials noted 125 ships total, less than 10 percent of the active Soviet fleet, while the United States fields 313 ships of 864. The Pentagon declined to specify actions but signaled readiness to protect regional security.
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After Riots Troops Sent Into Prague
Prague faced a mass police and army occupation as thousands of Czechoslovak troops backed by riot units moved into downtown on the eve of the Soviet invasion anniversary. Police fired submachine guns over demonstrators in Wenceslas Square while youths jeered and demanded Dubcek. Armored cars cleared barricades as protests continued despite security efforts.
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Frozen Food Plant to Bring Jobs and Regional Payments
A new frozen foods processing plant in Ava will employ up to 300 people with an annual payroll around 500000. The operation is expected to pay growers within 150 miles about 1.2 million annually as it reaches capacity. The vacated factory will be revived as the foundation for an agri industrial plant, a spokesman said.
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Legislators Reach In Principle On Tax Compromise
Negotiators in Austin agreed in principle on a tax package heavily weighted with consumer levies. The plan, closer to House aims, will be reviewed by the House Senate conference committee at 9 a.m. The package totals 544.4 million dollars and includes sales tax rise, cigarette tax, franchise tax, gas tax, a new beverage tax, and expanded tax base for municipal revenue. Senate leaders expressed doubt on passage. some conferees predicted quick House action while others warned of possible rejection or new negotiations.
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U S Official Urges Unity in Farm Policy
Assistant Secretary Clarence D Palmby urged greater unity in agriculture at a 700 person meeting of Plains cotton producers and related groups at Fair Park Coliseum He warned Congress will resume hearings on basic farm legislation after Labor Day and noted rapid changes and major concerns including Viet Nam inflation and world economic relations shaping 1971 policy efforts
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