Senate panel backs foreign aid bill amid Cambodia funding fight
The Foreign Relations Committee approved the measure despite Republican and Democratic opposition. Senators Mansfield Symington and Pell joined in opposing a Cambodia funds strip. An amendment by Symington and Case would require 30 days notice for any transfer of funds to Cambodia in emergencies. Nixon sought 255 million for Cambodian aid across military and economic programs.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Albert Gore
Tennessee
Symington
Mansfield
Fulbright
Claiborne Pell
D-R.i
Missouri Democrat
United States
Warrtons
Javits
Willjon
U.S
Cooper Church
Cambodia
Clifford P. Case
R-Nj
Lany
Foreign study plan eyed for Lubbock students
Plans propose six week study tours abroad with eight students per group, led by a local teacher and a Texas chaperone if needed. Courses include French and German language, English history, Spanish civilization, art and theatre. Departures from Dallas for three tours and from New York for five tours with dates ranging late June to mid August.
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Don
American Institute
Dallas
New York
Gordon
Lubbock
Chaparone
Texas
Dijon
France
Salzburg
Austria
Europe
Rome
Paris
London
Brussels
Geneva
England
University of Salamanca
Spain
Venice
Perugia
Italy
Athens
Bourne England
Fumes Prompt Evacuation After Joaquin Derailment
In Joaquin Texas population 500 residents fled Monday night as 22 Southern Pacific freight cars derailed. One car leaked ethylene oxide prompting two firefighters to receive oxygen. Town roads closed and east side evacuated then extended to the entire town as crews guarded the derailed train.
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Joaquin
Southern Pacific
Houston
Pine Bluff
Ark
Don Brown
Ater
Planetarium Pioneer Spitz Sparked Cosmic Interest
The article recounts Spitz life long in astronomy and his drive to bring affordable planetariums to schools. From a tin can model to the A-4, his work expanded access to star shows, inspiring children and visitors with realistic skies and celestial wonders.
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Spitz
Saturday Evening Post
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
United States
Germany
Kline
Tech
W. C. Holden
City tree planting drive to replace storm losses in Lubbock
Chamber of Commerce sponsors a tree replacement drive after a major storm. Contributions from John Whitcomb, Mrs. Jack Strong, and A. C. Hamilton support planting in Pioneer Mackenzie and Guadalupe parks. Each tree costs about 15 dollars, with funds accepted for any amount.
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Chamber of Commerce
John Whitcomb
DC Board of City Development
Jack Strong
A. C
Stumpy) Hamilton
Parks and Recreation Dept
John Henderson
Washburn University
Topeka
Kan
Chamber
Hamilton
Wny
Whitey
Ten Thousand Dollar Prize Draws Carole Festival
Derek has raised the festival prize to ten thousand dollars amid rumors about the orphanage. Fred defends the institution while Skrind suspects a monthly check from a wealthy benefactor. The trio discusses past boom days as they finish coffee and prepare to part.
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Fred
Gus Derek
Derek
Fred Ketchum
Skrind
G.D
Fred Seu
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Pontiac
LeMans
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