Sacrificial choice follows youth’s organ donation case
Parents of an injured youth permit his death after the breathing apparatus was removed. Surgeons at Florida Hospital remove his kidneys for transplant while the family cites the Catholic Church’s view on extraordinary means. Wojcik, a high school guidance counselor, and his wife, a former teacher, describe their son Paul as an exceptionally bright, multi interested student. An older son Mark, 25, pursues a master's degree.
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Florida Hospital
Paul
Wojcik
Mark
States sue over impounded school funds seek release
Nine states and two jurisdictions filed suit against the Nixon administration over 59 million dollars in blocked school funds. Judge Hart ordered a court letter by 10 am Tuesday to confirm allocation, or he will issue a temporary restraining order. The suit cites underapportioned federal education aid and lists damages by jurisdiction including Washington, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and others.
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Washington
Nixon Administration
George L. Hart Jr
Hart
U.S. District Court
Tram
Federal Treasury
Congress
San Diego
Connecticut
Maryland
Florida
Alabama
Fairfax County
District of Columbia
Medical Fund For Anemia Victim Grows
Tina Naron, a two year old with congenital hemolytic anemia, faces heavy medical costs and travels to Dallas for treatment. An anonymous donor sent $100 to fund her care through the Avalanche-Journal. The fund seeks community support to ease the family burden as Tina nears her second birthday.
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Tina Naron
West Texas
Tina
Avalanche-Journal
Midland
Dallas
Wadley Institute of Molecular Medicine
Divers Race To Rescue Britons In Submarine
An international team of divers rushed to aid two Britons trapped 1375 feet below in a midget submarine aboard the Voyager near Cork Ireland. Air would run out by early Saturday. six divers plus two support minis were to aid the rescue as weather worsened and lines were attached for surface recovery.
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Cork
Ireland
Atlantic
Vickers Voyager
Pisces’ HS
Roger Mallinson
Roger Chapman
Florida
Leonard Renshaw
Vickers Oceanics
Renshaw
Key West
Fla
Leonard Edwards
Vickers Voyagers
Comic Dictionary Bore Sparks Mockery in A J Today
A-J Today features a comic dictionary bore topic that draws laughter as a man enjoys himself by making others uncomfortable. The item comments on social behavior and humor in a dated newspaper voice.
Students to Enjoy Four Day Weekend in Lubbock Schools
An in-service workshop for teachers will give students a four day weekend in Lubbock independent School District. Gordon Down um, coordinator of public information, says students will have Labor Day Monday and the following Tuesday off, creating a four day break.
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Lubbock
Gordon Downum
Public Information
Lubbock Independent School District
Nixon and Aides Seek End to Watergate Hearings
Sen. Robert Dole drafts a resolution to end the Senate Watergate hearings and send the case to the courts, arguing the public wants the hearings off the screen. Former A G Kleindienst backs suspending TV hearings for a fair trial, while the Ervin committee says the measure unlikely to pass.
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Washington
UPI
Robert J. Dole
R-Kan
Richard G. Kleindienst
Dole
Congress
Ervin Committee
Senate Committee
Sam J. Ervin
D-Mc
Senate
Staaters
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Heat Wave Strains East Coast as Water, Power Shortages Grow
East Coast endures extreme heat with record highs in Boston and New York. Cities enforce water restrictions and power shortages while officials boost hydrants and spray features for relief. Hospitals report heat related strain and several plants cut production.
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Everett BR. Irwin
United Press International
Washington
Pittsburgh Area
Baltimore
William D.chaefer
National Weather Service
Boston
Newe York
East
Midwest
Bows Taken By Mahons At School Dedication
U.S. Rep George Mahon attends dedication of Lubbock elementary school named for him at 2210 Cornell Street. More than 200 educators, students, and parents plus Rep and Mrs Mahon witness remarks about a permanent learning center replacing the 22 year old North Avenue U facility.
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Mahons
Mahon
Cornell St
North Avenue
Laibboek “School Board
Bill Tucker
Tucker
North Avenue U
Texas
Rufus Carilla
Mahion Parent-Teacher Association
Helen
Attendanc
Students Meet Mahon at School Named for Congressman
Ruby Robles and Rosalinda Hasette visited Rep. George Mahon, the man for whom their school was named, at the former North Avenue U Elementary School on Cornell Street. The two students, ages 10 and 41, are children of local residents, with family addresses on Sherman Street.
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Mahon
Ruby Robles
Rosalinda Hasette
George Mahon
North Avenue U
Cornell St
Ruby
David Robles
N. Sherman St
Rosalinda
Juan Rodriguez
N. Sherman
Gas Stations Threaten Closings Over Price Freeze Extension
Labor Day could see widespread gas station shutdowns as dealers protest Phase 4 price ceilings extended to Sept 7. National groups expect notable closures. AAA says nationwide shutdowns unlikely. Some stations will stay open on travel routes while others halt to conserve fuel.
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Bob Monroe
Associated Press
Charles Binsted
National Congress of Petroleum Retailers
Congress
American Automobile Association
Washington
Cost of Living Council
William Griffin
Long Island Gasoline Retailers’ Assn
New York
Imany
Prayer Note From a Reader Rests on Faith and Gratitude
A brief prayer expresses gratitude for daily bread and asks for steadfast faith. The note closes with an Amen and reflects personal devotion from a reader.
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Heavenly Father
Tropical Storm Christine Forms in Atlantic southeast of Miami
Tropical storm Christine develops in the Atlantic about 1,500 miles southeast of Miami with maximum winds near 50 mph. The system was observed Thursday and is tracked by meteorologists as it moves.
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Miami
Christine
Atlantic
Nixon to Appeal Order to Produce Watergate Tapes
President Nixon directs lawyers to appeal Judge Sirica order for private inspection of Watergate tapes. White House says papers will be filed after stay expires, citing executive privilege. Case likely to reach the Supreme Court, with a final ruling not expected until fall.
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San Clemente
Malif
IAPY
Nixon
U.S. District Court
John J. Sirica
Archibald Cox
Sivica
White House
J. Frey Burchardt
Charles Allen Wright
Ark
Siiva
Gerrard EL. Warren
Supreme Court
Senate Watergate Committee
Oval Office
Tentative Opening Date Set For Emanus Trial
A tentative trial date of November for James Emanus, a 25 year old ex convict charged with the murder of Det. Larry Jack Stevens, was set. The trial will be held in Midland County Courthouse rather than Midland’s district courtroom. Attorneys debated motions with filing deadlines set for September 23 and October 19.
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James Emanus
Lubbock
Midland
Midland County
Manus
lPeb
Larry Jack Stevens
In Town Inn
Perry B. Pickett
Lindbrook Criminal Dist
Alton Griffin
Emanus
Carcall Cobb
Bill A. Davis
Midland Dist
James A. Mashburn
Griffin
Cobb
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