Weathermen Close Out Violent Hurricane Season of 16 Years
The National Hurricane Center reports a record five hurricanes this year and thirteen tropical cyclones, the most since 1953. Camille struck the Gulf Coast causing over 14 billion in losses and 258 deaths, with 68 missing. Inga Laurie and Kara noted for unusual paths, Martha inland Panama, and Betsy comparison to 1965.
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Miami
Hur Olent
Arricane Center
Hur
FF Son
KSSSR
Tate
Anna
Martha
Camille
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Lareas
Hurricane Center
Robert Simpson
Lion
Simpson
Betsy
Inga
Laurie
Kara
Karal
Panama
Gulf of Mexico
Hunger Conference Delegates Voice Disappointment in Nixon Plan
Washington AP delegates at the White House hunger conference criticize Nixon welfare proposals including a $5500 annual minimum income for a family of four and immediate food shipments. Critics call for a national hunger emergency and stronger measures while some welcome parts of the plan and await conference recommendations before Christmas.
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William J. Waugh
Washington
Nixon
White House
Congress
la Raza
Hungar
Robert J. McEwen
McEwen
Department of Economics
Bosston College
Nixsson
Iut
Bution
Stanley Gershoff
Jean Mayer
Mayer
James Primo
Commission On Population Growth
George S. McGovern
D.D
Tech Lights Brighten Campus For Carol of Lights
Santa joins the Tech Carol of Lights as lights illuminate the science building area. Tech Brass choir Saddle Tramps Judy Jenkins and Dr. Gene Hemmie host the community sing with arches of luminaries and a decorated Tech Christmas tree. Students recall the first Carol of Lights in 1954 and participation since 1960.
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Tech Brass
Saddle “Tramps
Judy Jenkins
Hamlin
Tech
Gene Hemmie
Prass
Memorial Circle
Governor Smith Defends Travel Record Amid Criticism
Smith, facing questions after a report of 34 state plane trips to Lubbo ck, defended his travel as focused on helping residents. He noted Dallas visits occur more often than Lubbo ck and urged that his policy aids people with their problems. He avoided commenting on Barnes’s potential gubernatorial decision while stressing law and order as Texas’s top issue.
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Brutus
Caesar
Barnes
Smith
Lubbock
Alec
Tance
Dallas
Labhoek
4-H Honors Youth Leaders in Swine and Horse Programs
The article profiles Barton a Lynn County 4-H member and Miss Lavender a Sul Ross University sophomore in the 4-H horse program. Barton earned a $600 scholarship and has shown hundreds of hogs with multiple projects and leadership roles. Lavender reflects on Cody Scooter the champion horse and her 172 trophies from numerous horse shows.
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Puerto Rico
Canada
Barton
Frankie Barton
Lynn County
Lynn
Bill Griffin
Tohoka
Miss Lavender
Sul Rossi University
G. J.lavender
Progam
Cody Scooter
Midland County
Future Farmers of America
Families reunite and hope amid prisoner of war woes
Mrs. Singleton and Mrs. Hartness share stories of POW captivity and separation from husbands Capt. Jerry Singleton and other soldiers. Rick, 3, was born after the capture and met his mother at the airport. Daughters Kimberly Anne, 10, Terri Lynn, 4, and Glen, 7, await more news as the veterans’ fates remain uncertain.
Charity art auction preview set for today
The West Texas TB land Association hosts a preview at the Great Plains Building with a $25 per couple entry. A 2.5 million piece collection includes paintings rugs ceramics and jade carvings. Auctioneer John Roti of Scottsdale Galleries will lead the five day sale to raise funds without a traditional solicitations drive.
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Jack Sheridan
Avalanche-Journal
West Texas
Tbland AD Association
Great Plains
Myrna Verner
Troy ‘Myers
John Roti
Scottsdale
Arizona
Roll
First National Bank
Ave. L
Broadway
Lubbock
Area
Colorado Draws Its 20 Millionth Visitor
New York AP Colorado exhibit center and photo gallery at Grand Central terminal marked its 20 millionth visitor, Edward T. Simms Jr of La Jolla California. Simms attended a convention while viewing galleries featuring Cowboy Hall of Fame art, bronzes, paintings, sculpture, jade and ivory carvings, porcelains, rugs, and Orientalia. Public events include a free day, with an auction and repeated viewings through the week.
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New York
Edward T. Simms, Jr
la Jolla
Calif
Grand Central Terminal
Eastman Kodak
Joe Grandee
United States Borax Co
Iworks
Cowboy Hall of Fame
Charles Amilauf
Sascha Brastoff
Perkins + Oriental
Houston School Board Race Signals Fight Over Desegregation
Cae lerett led Penman 63 931 to 49 105 in the mayoral style school race as voters weighed abolition of kindergartens and cuts to special education against desegregation. The straw ballot favored the freedom of choice plan. Robbins and Everett led in the first election while Dale and Penman denied pressuring teachers over bussing.
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Houston
Robbins
Everett
Jerusalem Baptist Church
Dale
Penman
Amusing Come Blow Your Horn Opens Holiday Run at Hayloft
Neil Simon comedy Come Blow Your Horn opens a month long run at the Hayloft Dinner Theater this December. Bill Hunt directs and stars as the Jewish father with Julia Jenner Sue Wiley and David Mink in key roles. The show marks a return engagement with a fresh cast and light holiday mood for local audiences.
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Hayloft
Neil Simon
New York
Allen
Buddy
Simon
Bill Hunt
Hunt
Julia Jenner
Hollywood
Sue Wiley
David Mink
Jack Stillman
Cheryl Masterson
Peggy
Tech Alumni Council opens District IV conference at Red Raider Inn
The District IV American Alumni Council meeting opens with Dr. Glenn Barnett Texas Tech executive vice president giving the welcome. Morning speakers include Arthur Horton Joe Bishop Les Miller and Forrest Foster. Afternoon lineup features Maguire Blanton Gwaltney Bucki Weirus Gould Stokes Whorfleet and Kay Boyland. Program runs through Thursday. Arson tops forest fire causes in 1968 with 27.5 percent willfully set.
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American Alumni Council
Red Raider Inn
Glenn&. Barnett
Texas Tech
Arthur J. Horton
Joe Bishop
Texas A&i Alumni Association
Les Miller
Evans Press
Forrest Foster
Steck-Warlick Co
Austin
Maguire
Graves Blanton
University of Texas
Horton
Colin Gwaltney
Chronicle of Higher Education
Richard Bucki Weirus
Association of Former Students
Texas A&m
Warren Gould
George Stokes
Ex-Students Association
Baylor University
Tom Whorfleet
Success Motivation Institute
Kay Boyland
Louise S. McGe
Astronauts Not Representing Government in religious Statements
In a ruling, Judge Roberts dismissed the suit arguing astronauts spoke as individuals not as U.S. government representatives. Madalyn O Hair and Richard O Hair with the Society of Separationists challenged religious memorabilia on NASA flights. Mrs O Hair said the decision aids immediate Supreme Court appeal and cuts costs.
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United States
Roberts
O’hair
Richard O’hair
Society of Separationists
NASA
O'Hair
Jayne’s Worm Remedy Promises Quick Roundworm Cure
An old newspaper blurb touts Jayne’s tablet as a cure for pin worms and round worms. The ad explains a scientific series carries pills into the bowels before dissolution to kill worms in the large intestine. It targets infants and adults with fevers and rashes as claimed side effects.
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Jayne
Worma
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