Heroin Deaths Alarm France As Drug Crisis Grows
Paris papers report Martine X a 19 year old heroin addict found dead in a Riviera restroom. An 18 year old beatnik admitted supplying her the dose. The death marks a rising trend with several young French drug users arrested in 1969. Officials say smugglers expanded to Europe as the US market tightened. By 1968 most arrestees were French and under 20.
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Nixon and Johnson Celebrate Lady Bird Grove Dedication
President Nixon welcomed Lyndon Johnson on his 61st birthday at Redwood National Park. The two families flew from San Clemente to honor Mrs. Johnson and dedicate the Lady Bird Johnson Grove with a plaque and a redwood monument. Nixon praised Johnson’s distinction and conservation work during the ceremony.
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Redwood National Park
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Frida Van Leaves Lubbock Amid City Farewell
In Lubbock a POP concert and fashion fair conclude as Frida Van departs the city. Page 6 coverage notes aid deliveries aiming for hurricane relief and ongoing city events.
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Thunderstorm fallout drenches South Plains with heavy rain
Storms continue to affect the South Plains as cool air lingers. Rain totals approach three inches in the Lubbock area over three days with heavier downpours in the south and east and a funnel cloud reported near Lubbock. Downstate counties warn of possible flooding as storms persist. Highs reached 82 in Lubbock with overnight low around 50.
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The Asmatiated Press reports on a LA harbor theater
Horace Staubley performs daily in a Title 1 theater by the Los Angeles harbor. Crowds of children and parents gather as marionettes dance to taped music. The event features chant moves and audience bows in a lively children's show.
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Unclear source text about Vietnam conflict battles
Fragmentary report describes a stiff battle in Vietnam with mentions of U S forces and enemy offensives. The readable words indicate a September timing and rising combat intensity but details are incomplete and names or places are not clear.
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House approves two spending bills amid tax debate
The House passed a two month spending bill with no new taxes and a two year 1.18 billion appropriations bill by large margins. Both measures move to the Senate where a Finance Committee meeting was held. Unfinished work from the first special session was wiped out by Tuesday midnight.
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