Nixon May Rethink Moscow Trip Over India Pakistan War
President Nixon may reassess plans for a Moscow summit next May if the India Pakistan war prompts a restraining Soviet influence. White House spokesman denied any cancellation and said no official suggested the summit be canceled. The article notes no current sign that Moscow’s role has altered Nixon’s visit timing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
Moscow
Soviet Union
South Asia
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
U.S
United States
Battle for Dacca escalates as India storms city defenses
Indian forces bombarded Dacca and advanced from all directions while East Pakistan civil administration resigned. Chittagong harbor was ablazed after device and rocket incidents. Pakistan claims losses as talks to Nixon and Chou En Lai seek aid. West Pakistani officials resign. Rawalpindi accuses India of indiscriminate airstrikes on East Pakistan.
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United Perea International
India
Dacca
All-India Radio
Press Trust of India
PTI
Indian Eastern Naval Command
Chittagong
Pakistan
Kashmir
Radio Pakistan
Pierce
Daera
Karachi
Nuruli Amin
United Coalition
East Pakistan
Nixon
Chou
China
Chou En-lai
Red Cross
Rawalpindi
Tornadoes Ravage Fort Worth Area In Severe Texas Storms
A wild weather system lashed Texas with tornadoes snow rain and fog. In the Fort Worth area tornadoes unroofed homes trailers and toppled trees while 100 mph winds caused damage at Alpine.
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Perry Flippin
Avalanche-Journal
Texas
South Plains
Fort Worth
Alpine
Werther
Panhandlee-South Plains
Gulf Coast
Labbeek
Istate
Oklahoma
Big Bend
Dallas-Fort Worth
Weather Service
Dallas County
Dallas - Fort Worth
Sulphur Springs
Arlington
Prayer for Wisdom in Education Free of Modern Errors
A historic reader prayer asks Heavenly Father to bless universities colleges and schools. It calls teachers to seek divine wisdom and guidance to increase knowledge.
Usual Late Yule Rush In City Seen By Merchants
Hub City merchants report a busy Christmas outlook with crowded stores and gift wrapping as the holiday rush builds. Shoppers fill aisles, Santa lines form, and Salvation Army bells ring while cash registers tinkle amid a festive display. The article notes a larger Christmas season for many Laibback homes and promises more detail on page 10.
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Hy Lane
Arthur Avalanche-Journal
George
Georges
Salvation Army
Santa Claus
Work Train Mandate for Welfare Passed by Congress
Congress approved a plan requiring most welfare recipients to sign up for work or job training or lose benefits. The bill covers mothers with children aged six or older and could affect about 2 million adults, with July 1 set as the start date. Exemptions include those under 16, the elderly, and caregivers or mothers of young children.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Nixon
White House
Senate
Talmadge
Herman Talmadge
House
Sea New
Pakistanis rally pro American slogans in Karache
Thousands of Pakistanis paraded in Karache chanting pro American slogans as a reaction to President Nixon's support of Pakistan at the United Nations. Pakistani newspapers condemned the U S veto of the cease fire resolution at the UN Security Council.
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Karache
Pakistan Cap
Nixon
Pakistan
United Nations
U.S
Soviet Union
U.N. Security Council
Brownfield Bond Issue Passes Amid Record Turnout
A record voter turnout in Brownfield approved a $1.4 million revenue bond for a new electrical power plant. Of 440 votes cast 38 favored and 5 opposed, with city officials surprised by the unexpected broad interest in the measure.
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Brownfield
Nixon Devalues Dollar in Bid to Break Monetary Crisis
President Nixon agreed to devalue the dollar for the first time since 1934 in a move aimed at pressuring trading partners for currency concessions. Treasury Secretary Connally predicted an early solution to the crisis as France and others prepare to realign exchange rules and the Group of Ten meets for further talks on rates and surcharges.
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Washington
Nixon
America
Treasury
John G. Connally
Georges Pompidou
Azores
France
Niven
Pamniden
United States
Connally
Free World
Abernathy Service Station Owner Beaten During Robbery
Abernathy near town saw owner Shelby Pittman found unconscious at 7 pm after a robbery at his service station. Investigators said Pittman suffered possible skull fractures and was hospitalized in critical condition after being moved from Hale Center to Lubbock Methodist Hospital. The last car at the scene linked to a South Tab Bok address. deputies questioned the owner and noted the couple had visited the station around 3 am on the return trip from a shopping trip.
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Shelby Pittman
Abernathy
Othe Station
Pitman
Hale Center
the Plains Hospital
Vao Lubehoek
Methodist Hospital
Pittman
Lubbock
South Tabbok
Faibbock
Weather Summary for City and Vicinity
Partly cloudy and a little warmer tonight. Highs today near the upper 80s. Lows tonight around 60s with Westerly winds turning southwesterly later. Sun rises early, sunset later. Maximum humidity around 70 percent. Forecast calls for light winds and no significant precipitation.
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Lirbboek
Masumiuda
Sui
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