Apollo 17 crew change as Engle is bumped for Schmitt
Houston space center reports Apollo 17 lunar module pilot Joseph Engle was replaced by Harrison Schmitt, a scientist-astronaut, after six years of training. Engle accepts the decision, explaining the choice was thoroughly considered and promising to aid the mission’s success. Nath an Leopold dies at 66 in San Juan after a life linked to a 1924 Chicago thrill killing and years of atonement.
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Engle
San Juan
P.R
Nathan Leopard
Chicago
Mimiya
Hospi
Tal
University of Puerto Rico
Ramon Suarez
Repor Rea
Leopold
Stateville (II
Bobby Franks
Richard Loeb
Sears Roebuck
University of Chicago
Loeb
Clarence Darrow
John R. Caverly
Adlai F. Stevenson
Moon
Eugene A. Cernan
Ron Evans
Alan B. Shepard
Astronaut Office
Two Civil Suit Juries Selected
Two juries report to Judge Halbert Woodward at 9 30 a m to hear testimony in two civil suits. Verlon Hillburn of Denver City sues Monsanto Co Inc for 518 512 claiming crop damage from the herbicide Lasso used on cotton. Travelers Insurance Co sues John G Brinner in a workers compensation cross action to set aside a Texas Industrial Accident Board award from an industrial mishap.
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Vnj
U.S. District Court
Halbert Woodward
Verlon Hillburn
Denver City
Monsano Co, Inc
Hillburn
Monsanto
Lasso
Travelers Insurance Co
John G. Brinner
Defendan Cross
Insurance Company
Travelers
Texas Industrial Accident Board
Brinner
Western Texas College opens first semester with 500 plus students
Western Texas College reports more than 500 students enrolled in its first semester. Dr. Duane Hood notes counts are still being tallied, with classes held on campus and at Trinity Methodist, First United Methodist, and the Child Development Center. A unique shuttle bus system began service this week, with runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. from the Child Development Center and campus locations.
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Western
Duane Hood
Trinity Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church
West Texas
WTC
Absentee Voting Deadline Nears for Liquor Election
In Canyon, nearly 120 absentee votes have been cast for the September 8 liquor option election. County Clerk LeRoy Hutton notes the final days remain with the last day of absentee voting Friday. Mail ballots can be requested through the Randall County Clerk at the courthouse.
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Canyon
LeRoy Hutton
Randall County
Hutton
Ex Medics Testify In My Lai War Crimes Case
Former Army medic Nicholas Capezza testified Henderson questioned a returning group at a landing zone about killings, with witnesses saying they saw no civilians harmed and others denying knowledge of the massacre. The colonel faces charges of dereliction of duty and failing to report war crimes.
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Ft, Meade
Charlie Company
Vietnam
Capezza
Henderson
Sat
Jay A. Buchanan
Buchanan
George A. Garza
San Antonio
Tex
My Lai
Pentagon
Medina'n Bowe
Charlie
Ernest L. Medina
Charles A. West
Chicago
West
Dottie
Palo Duro Show Ends Big Season
Palo Duro Canyon theater closes the Texas 1880s epic Texas after a record 1971 run. More than 75,000 attend, total attendance reaches 415,000 since opening. Directors William and Margaret Moore praised for keeping performances swift. An impy award honors notable onstage mishaps during the season. Colorado tops in 14,000 foot peaks with 48 summits statewide.
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William
Margaret Moore
Fire Ballet
United States
Colorado
Colorado — Springs
Alaska
Six Lubbock men arraigned in gambling case
Six men from Lubbock County were arraigned in federal court on Woodward Avenue on charges tied to an alleged gambling ring centered at Redman's Club, with one case postponed and all pleading not guilty. The defendants include Barry Lee Jones and Keith Bumpass among others, each released on bonds as the case proceeds, and a grand jury had previously indicted them with calls for further gambling and perjury investigations.
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Lubbock County
Woodward
Halbert
U.S. District Court
Barry Lee
Missouri
Red” Harris
Woodw
Phillip Gale Wolfe
17Th St
Ronnie Lynns
Thomas Is Jones
49Th St
Mary
Barlin Keith Bumpass
Slaton
Houston P
Houston P. ‘Hoot’ Littlefield
Jackie Wade Hawkins
Rt. 1
Lub
J Bock
Redman's Club
Lub- Dock
Mahon to Discuss Busing and School Reform in Midland
U S Representative George Mahon of Lubbock speaks today on the school busing issue and a proposed constitutional amendment to preserve neighborhood schools. A veterans family barbecue in Wadley Park at 6 30 p m expects about 2000 West Texans. tickets are $1 at the Midland Chamber of Commerce and three banks.
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Midland
George Mahon
Lubbick
Veteran Co
Wadley Park
Midland Chamber of Commerce
Mental Health Retardation Budget Approved by MHMR Board
The Starlight Club and Milam Children’s Training Center receive funding as the MHMR budget totals $1.1 million with state and federal grants. New officers include Walter Tayl or as chairman, Paul Bush vice chair, and E C Leslie secretary. The plan adds staff and programs, including a 376,155 federal staffing grant and expanded services at the Guidance Center and Halfway House.
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MHMR
Texas Mhmr
Starlight Clubment
Lubbock
Cen- Center
Ter
Agen
Walter Tay
United Fund
Family Service Assor
Kenneth May
Paul Bush
E. C. Leslie
L. G. Pierce Jr
Seneca Sove Rang
Mary's
Texas
Starlight Club
Presidential Free Relocation Agency
Milam
Clayton Mallett
United Fund Ann Inta
Texas Rehabilitation Jer
Commission
Milam Children's Training Cen-1
South Plains Guidance Cent
Mhmr Center
Ter and
Family Service Associ J
Lubbock Hall-Mallett
Lubbock State School
St. Mary of the Plains Hospital
Guidance Center
Mhmr Beelzet
South
Plains
Overloaded Circuits Darken Texas Tech Campus
An afternoon power outage at Texas Tech disrupted a busy opening day. Utilities foreman C R Downing blamed an overloaded transformer at the north substation for the 2 pm failure, which knocked out several campus buildings including the bookstore and administration building. Power was restored by about 2:45 pm as crews redistributed loads and shoppers brought their purchases to a halt.
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Texas Tech
Tech
C. R. Downing
Tech Utilities
Downing
Labor Day Death Toll Estimated
The Safety Council estimated that between 600 and 1,000 persons may die in traffic accidents over the Labor Day weekend. A survey of fatalities will begin at 6 PM local time Friday Sept. 3 and end Monday Sept. 6. The council also estimated that between 24,000 and 40,000 persons would suffer injuries in accidents during the holiday period.
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Safety Council
Safety ‘Council
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Thrill Slayer
U. S
Bob Price
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BY_MAHON
Lubbock Christian College
Ken Dill
Poe Auenutt
Milam Children's
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Ardates
Mhmr. Center Board of Trustees
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Leslie
Pierce
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Arnold Macker
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Idalou
Guitar
Harrod Music
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Caprock Center
Broadwa
Mullins Bros
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Mullins
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