WEATHERMAN CREDITED WITH SAVING THOUSANDS DURING CAMILLE EVACUATION
Chief meteorologist Bil Tilson of Mobile used telephone broadcasts to warn Civil Defense and law enforcement as Camille neared the Gulf Coast. Officials say his alerts helped evacuate thousands before the 190 mile per hour hurricane struck, with some calling him the hero of Camille.
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Spotty Showers Cool South Plains Amid Rain Totals
Forecasts showed spotty showers across the South Plains with cloud cover and cooler air. Lubbock hit 93 around 3:30 pm then fell to 76 as dark clouds moved in. rainfall totals varied with Spur reporting up to 1.31 inches and marble sized hail, while other area towns logged traces.
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Fresh fighting flares near Da Nang as reinforcements arrive
Reports say Americal Division 196th Light Infantry Brigade troops killed 22 enemy in two clashes 31 miles south of Da Nang. One American killed and four wounded. Rockets hit Hue killing a child. Tam Ky bomba casualties include two Vietnamese soldiers and civilians. Further clashes cause additional American fatalities and injuries.
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Lubbock Area Tech Law Epee Seniors Reach 85 First Year
An area report notes epee seniors at Lubbock Area Tech Law preparing for a major event next week. The piece references a first year student facility and notes page 11 coverage.
Night Alone in Silent Room Reads Like a Riddle
Fragmentary lines describe a solitary figure sitting all night in a dim space. The cryptic phrasing hints at a mood of isolation and hidden meaning without naming people or places.
House Rules Committee Considers Resolution at Hearing
A hearing before the House Rules Committee examines a resolution calling for the House to cen ter. The record shows the committee reviewing the proposal and its potential implications.
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Levy plan debate tests tax food exemption fate
Senators in Austin debated a $341 million tax proposal aimed at reducing sales tax while removing grocery exemptions. Senator Barbara Jordan of Houston criticized the bill as taxing daily bread and fertilizer exemptions, leading off a long session forces.
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New Riots and Tax Bill Dominate Scene in Prague and Texas
In Prague rioters clash with police as tanks patrol Brno amid a curfew and new penalties. Separately in Texas a tax bill trims sales tax to 2 1/4 percent and expands levies to alcohol, farm machinery, and food, with Gov. Preston Smith signaling support. Senate debates extended reading and amendments as lawmakers seek to fund the two year budget.
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