Vietnam War Death Toll Rises as U S Expands Troops
News from Saigon reports more than 2,000 Americans killed or wounded since June 8 as President Nixon announces 25 000 more U S troops in Vietnam. Command notes 190 U S troops killed and 1 367 wounded in action last week amid peak activity. The period brings a weekly average of combat losses and troop movements, with additional notes on bombing missions and infiltration rates. A found M41 tank in Communist hands near Saigon is described as in excellent condition with ammunition aboard.
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Motive unclear grand jury probes alleged misconduct
A terse Austin county grand jury session lasted about an hour and seven minutes amid chatter over an alleged charge involving a state employee. Details remain sketchy as the case moves through preliminary stages with no formal charges disclosed.
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Long Hair Festival Arrivals Stir Lewisville Crowd
Lewisville Texas braces for a pop festival with an expected 150000 attendees near an auto race track. Mayor Sam Houston says guests must be hosted while residents fear crowd safety and orderly talks continue. Tents rise as long haired fans settle in, prompting mixed reactions.
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Lubbock City Council approves emergency utility funding plan
In a 50 minute session at City Hall the council endorsed a stop gap measure to allow the electric utility to obtain essential equipment. A policy statement on labor relations was issued. The plan allocates 500000 for 1969 70 and 2.5 million over the period to upgrade production and distribution including replacing Plant 1 with 2 gas turbine generators.
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Senate Debates Tax Package Turning on Sales Rise
A Texas revenue bill moves to the Senate after a 77 to 59 final vote in the House amid hours of debate and 24 amendments. The package would raise the state sales tax from 3.0 to 3.5 percent, expand taxes on liquor and cigarettes, add an entertainment tax, and levy new machine and vending taxes with various timelines.
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Rocky Risks Future On Umpty Rides
On the Long Island Rail Road commuters form associations to protest fare disputes and ticket refusals, challenging the nation’s busiest commuter line amid warnings about ongoing transit finance and service reliability.
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New York
Long Island Rail Road
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Flood fears in Lubbock region as heavy rain prompts warnings
A fragmented report notes heavy rainfall and flood threats across the Lubbock area and parts of the South Paris region. Officials warn of rising flood risk and cooler temperatures into early September amid thunderstorms and scattered showers.
Nixon Boosts Bush in California Campaign Stop
In San Clemente California the day after a birthday party for former President Lyndon B. Johnson GOP Rep George Bush of Houston campaigned toward a race against Democratic Sen Ralph Yarborough or related race speculation in California highlighting support boost in a key early contest.
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