Stargazer satellite soars to orbit amid NASA launch optimism
CAPE KENNEDY A huge stargazer satellite blasted from Cape Kennedy atop an Atlas Centaur rocket and reached a near perfect orbit. The $75 million OAO 2 carries 11 telescopes and aims to unveil ultraviolet light from young stars to study stellar evolution and the origin of the universe.
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Six Die In Silsbee Truck Wagon Crash
In Silsbee Texas six people die when a log truck and a station wagon collide on Farm Road 418 within the city limits. Mrs Gerline Hooks Lusk 34 and her five sons and nephews perish. Ben Reed the truck driver is slightly injured. Reed says the wagon appeared to blow a tire and veered into the path of his loaded vehicle. Bodies lie at a convalescent home roadside.
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Lubbock Embraces 1970s Growth With New Skyline
The First National Pioneer Building and other projects reshape downtown Lubbock signaling rapid growth. Construction in 1963 alone tops 13 million with more starts planned, including a federal office building in 1969. Old buildings yield to widening arteries and an expanding industrial park as the city redefines its economy.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Yule Trail Lights Contest Seeks Entries in Lubbock
The 22nd annual Yule Trail in Lubbock invites more entries to light displays with judging set to begin after final light up. Entries are accepted 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, with lighted displays judged 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday through December 18.
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Legal Mire Aids Dr Eidinoff Free By Default
Confusion over statutes and tangled litigation surrounding Dr Harold Eidinoff leads to him effectively being free. Nola White, assistant to Attorney General Crawford Martin, notes the unresolved entanglements.
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Goodfellows seek funds for Christmas relief in Lubbock
The avalanche Journal notes a second week of the 1968 Goodfellows drive as anonymous volunteers screen appeal letters and coupons to aid underprivileged Lubbock children. The effort relies on daily coupon visibility and careful cross checking to identify needs.
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Daily Prayer Petition for Inner Joy and Faith
The prayer asks for strength to keep inner joy from God when facing discouragements and injustices. It expresses faith that good will overcome evil and prays for a deep capacity for joy to remain uppermost in hardship. The benediction is signed by Mrs. Jesse J Ruason.
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City Liquor Vote In Question In Lubbock County
The state Attorney General’s Office has not decided on the interpretation of the local option eight election in Lubbock County. Assistant Atty. Gen. Crawford Martin’s aideJ a7 Davis said no interpretation has been reached for Justice Precinct 6 and no timeline is set for forwarding guidance. The county commissioners court will wait two weeks to decide. County Attorney Tom Purdom asks if petition signature thresholds should use 1964 or 1968 presidential figures.
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Thurmond to wed former beauty queen Nancy Moore
Solon 66 all smiles as Sen Strom Thurmond confirms engagement to Nancy Moore a 72 year old former Miss South Carolina of 1965 The couple met in 1966 and Moore worked in Thurmonds Washington office The wedding date and place will be announced later with speculation of a Christmas period ceremony.
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Coast Guard Cutter Collision on Mississippi River
A freighter and Coast Guard vessel collided on the Mississippi near White Castle Louisiana. Seventeen Coast Guard crewmen were missing in cold swift water while three were rescued and in good condition. Rescue efforts involved Army Corps of Engineers boats Coast Guard aircraft and local sheriffs. The Helena anchored after the collision and sustained minor damage. The White Alder based in New Orleans sank almost immediately.
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Iberville Parish
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Crash injures Texas Tech students on Slide Road
Two Texas Tech students were injured when their car struck a steel utility pole and overturned on Slide Road shortly after 11 p.m. The unnamed girl was believed to be in serious condition, while the boy sustained no serious injuries. They were taken to Methodist Hospital.
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Sunny and warmer today in Lubbock area
The Weather page reports sunny skies and warmer conditions for today in Lubbock and vicinity. Highs in the mid 50s with a clear night and low in the mid to upper 20s. Southerly winds around 20 mph.
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