Lights Out on Washington Monument Fans Energy Saving Aid
Readers across the country propose energy saving ideas in letters to editors. Suggestions span turning off monuments and street lights to closing garage doors and timing dishwashers to reduce fuel use. The piece notes several readers advocate coordinated lighting to cut gasoline consumption.
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Dudley Lehwew
Associated Press
Whien
Patricia Jayson
Washington Monument
Boston Globe
Valley Forge
Washington
Inditor
Littlefield Bus Crash Trial Enters Fifth Day
Debora Frauste, crippled from the February 6 train school bus crash, testifies as a $2.5 million damage suit against Santa Fe Railway proceeds in Lamb County. Her sister Diana Sue died. seven others were killed and fifteen injured.
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Littlefield
Lamb County
Deborah Lynn Frauste
Deborah
John J. O'Shea
Diana Sue
Santa Fe Railway Co
Pat Boone
Shith
O'Shea
Pebornuh
Goodfellows Fund Seeks Christmas Costs As Inflation Grows
The article notes Goodfellows expects costs to rise from about 125 to 150 dollars per child due to inflation. It lists donors including Nick Pobers and Lubbock Wrestling Club patrons, local residents and businesses, and mentions a Sunday benefit rate and an auction to raise funds. Page 1 reference to GOODFELLOWS.
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Goodfellows
Tape Version Rejected in Watergate Probe
Experts concluded White House tape 18 minute buzz could not be traced to Prose Mare Woods equipment or lamp. The tape’s conversation portion was likely irretrievable and no office devices linked to the noise were confirmed, prompting ongoing investigation by Watergate prosecutors.
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Washington
White House
Prose Mare Woods
Cwef U. S. Distriet Dude Jobtd
Simca
Miss Woods
Nixon
Sirten
Watergate
White Helme
van TS
Phey
New
Oan
J. Fred Burhardt
Uber
Saad
Fe Rantal
Council Battles Over Civic Center Bids and Funds
City council clashes as Mrs. Carolyn Jordan blasts the mayor over bids for a civic center and proposed certificates. Turner favors certificates to cover overruns. others reject bond or referendum. Federal funding sought for two city buses. first reading approves an ordinance to divide surplus earnings from neighbors power and light. A new zoning waiver and lack of permit for a proposed residence are noted. MAYOR Page 11
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Civic
Labbork
Carolyn Jordan
Woo
Department of Transportation
Gaenant
Ens
Weather map hints at dust storm and cooling tonight
Partly cloudy and windy today with possible dust. tonight and Saturday expect clearing, cooler conditions. The report notes cancellations from a weather page and mentions a separate legal discussion about a taped Nixon Haldeman conversation and alleged tampering with equipment in a news court transcript.
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Uish
Getty Family Pays Ransom in Kidnap Case
Rome reports the J. Taal Getty family paid a large ransom and hopes for the release of an American heir who vanished over five months ago. Police sources say the family has fulfilled demands and is awaiting developments from investigators.
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Rome
J. Taal Getty
Kidnisers SQ
Prayer Request Seeks Divine Guidance for Wayward Reader
A Littlefield reader asks for prayers to realign with God’s guidance after drifting from the flock. The message emphasizes dependence on divine support to avoid spiritual loss and restore faith.
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Littlefield Reader
Tornadoes Smash East Killing Two
News reports describe a deadly tornado outbreak across the eastern United States with two fatalities and numerous injuries. The storm damaged mobile homes and overturned structures from Greenville to Columbia South Carolina while snow and wind battered the Great Lakes and Northeast regions.
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Greenville
Coltumbia
S.C
Childrem
Adarnade
South
Carolie
North Corgan
Great Lakes
Fansing
Mich
Truckers Stage Two Day Protest Amid Bullets and Vandalism
Independent drivers began a two day stoppage over fuel costs and speed limits. Violence and vandalism arose in at least three states, with blockades at truck stops and damage to equipment. Ohio and Pennsylvania reported tire slashings and gasoline leaks while crews faced harassment on roads as some keep hauling despite the protest.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ohio Highway Patrol
Ronnie Bowers
Maryland
Houte
Siafis
Obie Highwes
al Canhehd
Lighting Cutback Ordered
The House approved a measure to bar school busing for racial integration under any emergency fuel allocation. Rep. Dinsell led the 221 to 19 vote amid broad energy shortage actions. Nixon outlined new conservation steps including building lighting reductions and highway lighting cuts.
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Washington
Nixon
Weare
Gerald Ford
Belief of an unlucky number in a playful superstition
A reader notes the superstition linking an unlucky number to VW children and its curious social impact. The item reflects local belief in numerology and its folk influence on family life.
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Avalanche Journal Stall
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Barbara Simmington
Littlefield Hospital
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George ‘Thompson
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Goodfellows’ Fund
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Lubbock Wrestling Club
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Johnny Crabtree
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