Senate approves oil and gas depletion cut to 23 percent
The Senate voted 62 to 30 to cut the oil and gas depletion allowance from 27 to 23 percent in a move toward tax reform. Amendments restoring 27 percent or lowering to 2 percent were rejected, with final changes to be settled in conference. President Nixon endorsed 27 percent but would back a compromise if Congress wills it.
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Senate
Chamber
Allen H. Ellender
Louisiana
John J. Williams
Del
House
Finance Committee
Senate House — Conference
Eee
Nixon
Congress
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Eliender
Hippie link eyed in bizarre Tate slayings case
Los Angeles police named two women and a man from a nomadic hippie colony in murder warrants for the Tate case and the LaBianca killings. Charles Watson Patricia Kernwinkel and Linda Kasabian were sought. the trio was linked to a commune at Spawn movie ranch and Barker ranch near Death Valley.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Sharon Tate
Bel-Air
Edward M. Davis
Texas
Charles D. Watson
Colin County
McKinney
Tex
Patricia Kernwinkel
Mobile
Ala
Linda Louise Kasabian
New Mexico
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Jay Sebring
Abigail Folger
Woitych Frokowsky
Steliven Parent
Tate Estate
Leno A. LaBianca
Hollywood
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Spawn
Chatsworth
Barker Ranch
Death’ Valley National Monument
Inyo County
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Draft lottery stirs mixed feelings among Tech students
Avalanche-Journal reports a flood of calls to the switchboard as the draft lottery began. Tech students and dating partners reacted with a range of emotions from obscenities to ecstasy. Ray Shasteen, a Tech sophomore from El Paso, criticized the system while noting his birthdate August 31. Gary West, a Tech senior, welcomed his late draft number near 365.
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Larry Cheek
Avalanche-Journal
Wells
Ray Shasteen
Tech
el Paso
Five Melo Drama Readies Performances At Tech
A note in Page 6 Section A lists five performances of early 19th century French Melo drama scheduled at Tech. The brief confirms the program details and venue, with proximity to other arts items in Section A.
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Tech Page 6
Sec. A
Prayer Message Emphasizes Faith Obedience and Trust
A reader offers a morning prayer thanking Thee for divine guidance. The message urges belief obedience and trust while awaiting direction and strength from the Holy Father. The tone is devotional and exhortative.
Goodfellows Reach 34th Year Of Charity Drive
The Goodfellows drive in Lubbock marks 34 years of raising funds to provide Christmas for thousands of children. Donations come from many sources including hospital patients, memorials, and living honorees, with mail and a daily coupon in The Avalanche Journal guiding giving to Box 561. Anonymous helpers began in 1934 and have aided over 2,100 children.
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Avalanche Journal
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Merry Masked Man
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Opening Day Lights Contest Draws 36 Entries
The Avalanche Journal reports 36 entries filed by 29 families and individuals on opening day of the 23rd annual Home Christmas Lighting Contest. The Tolley family at 2505 69th St features “Littlest Angel's Music Lesson” with a window scene and signs. entries allow free themes though not required.
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Avalanche-Journal
Avalanche Journal
Avalanche- Journal
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Dick Tolley
Tammy
Wes
Brooxle
69Th St
Tolley
Massic
Texas Tech
First
Christian Church
Mayor's Council Hears Testimony on Drug Abuse Problem
Ex addict Mrs. Alford told the Mayor's Council on Drug Abuse in Lubbock of her 12 year narcotics history and renewed effort to educate against drugs. She said narcotics are readily available and that pushers are replaced quickly, especially among youth. Lyn Tanner chairs the council with Mrs. Freda McVay as vice chair. five subcommittees and diverse local members support the effort.
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Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche- Journal
Lubbock
Mayor's Council On
de Alford
Alford
Lyn Tanner
Lubbock County
Viem
Freda oMeVay
Thevalanche-Journal
Mundt Suffering Stroke Forces Senate Leader Outpatient Stay
Senator Mundt of South Dakota, 69, suffered a partial incapacitating stroke. He will remain at Bethesda Naval Hospital for six to eight weeks with partial loss of use of his right arm and speech difficulties but is not considered in danger. He is expected to recover and not resign, aides say.
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Washington
Bart BE. Mundt
R S.D
Mundt
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Robert L. McCaughey
GOP
Lottery Draw Sets 1970 Draft Order By Birth Date
Washington reporters describe the first draft lottery in 27 years. Birth dates drawn place Sept 14 first for 1970 calls, followed by April 24 and Dec 30. Lottery, begun at 9:27 p.m., used 366 capsules. draw explained how 1A or 1A-D classifications proceed. Some advisers protested and one volunteer refused to draw.
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R-Ndv
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Daniel O
Omer
Associated
Prove
Washington
R-N.y
House
At & P.m
Hershey
Pirnie
Neer
Distreet
Columbia
David L. Fowler
Draft odds by birth date and month sequence
The notice outlines a birth date in monthly columns to gauge draft vulnerability for men ages 19 to 26. It explains that a number below 150 in the board’s calendar suggests a higher chance of being called, with likelihood decreasing as numbers rise.
Maxey On Stand In Bank Trial As Testimony Resumes
Defense attorney Charles B. Jones pressed Homer G. Maxey to reaffirm or dispute his earlier testimony about a loan balance of 902500 on March 17, 1964. The trial continued with questions asked in the jury’s presence as testimony resumed.
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Mat’ Jones
Maxey
Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
Charles B. Jones
Homer G. Maxey
Maxey sues bank over large foreclosure debt
The article describes Maxey insisting he does not know the exact amount owed to Citizens National Bank of Linb, citing a $1 360 839 debt as of January 1 1966. He filed a lawsuit arising from a foreclosure action 46 days later and signed related notes amid financial dispute and court proceedings.
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Maxey
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Citizens National Bank of Linb
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Labbcock
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