Air Force closes Project Blue Book after 71 years
Secretary Robert Seamans announces the Air Force will end Project Blue Book, ending 71 years of UFO investigations at Wright-Patterson AFB. He says the program is not justified for national security or science and cites years of criticism from UFO enthusiasts.
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Two Webb Airmen Die In Caprock Crash Near Fluvanna
A T 37 trainer from Webb AFB crashed five miles northwest of Fluvanna in a rugged Caprock gully, killing student pilot 2nd Lt. Robert J. McCracken and instructor Maj. Jerry Orr Jenkinson. Cause unavailable. Air Force recovery teams work through dusk guarding roads and cataloging wreckage at the Jones Ranch near Superior Oil Co. lease in Borden County.
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Senate Defeats Southern Bid to Limit Desegregation Tools
The Senate rejected a Southern led effort to bar federal funds from promoting busing school shutdowns or pupil reassignment against parental wishes. A Scott substitute passed 2 to 37 on the second day of debate, with a further amendment tabled 60 to 28.
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Prayer Thought by Crashaw on Wisdom and Freedom
A reflective line from a poet named Crashaw urges humility in seeking wisdom and enlightenment. It warns against overreliance on daylight and the bright meridian night, expressing concern for the country’s moral compass a century ago.
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AT Museum Findings Tell Area Story Like It Was
Researcher tone in Texas Tech's Southwest Collection article previews how theses notes diaries letters and other artifacts reveal the region's history. The piece explains investigators examine files boxes books tapes and manuscripts to understand past events and their influence on the present.
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New Jersey Mayor and officials indicted in federal case
Mayor Hugh J Addonizio and eight current or former city officials along with a reputed Mafia boss and five others were indicted on extortion and tax evasion charges. The 15 names mark one of the largest grand jury indictments in a single city, with arrests, bail, and an arraignment set for Friday.
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Hartwell Woman Dies in Amariueo Cap
A Hartwell woman died in an Amariueo Cap incident as reported in local notices. Details remain incomplete, with officials investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatality.
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Nixon urges reduced spending as budget fights loom
President Nixon wrote congressional leaders to press for restraint on federal spending and preserve tax revenues despite political cost. He warned the current year budget of 192.9 billion is in jeopardy and noted about 6 billion in built-in increases have swelled spending since January. Congress actions already passed could add about 4 billion this fiscal year ending June 30.
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Nixon Seeks Fiscal Grip as Tax Reform Stalls
President Nixon warns Congress that tax reform lags while markets slide to a three year low. Senate conferees report tentative deals on depletion allowances and related measures, but no final agreement emerges. Dow Jones sinks 2.96 points to 769.93 as trading stays active with 12.84 million shares changing hands.
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Goodfellows Still Need More Funds for Christmas
A local appeal argues Christmas is not essential to survival yet emphasizes the charity role of Goodfellows. It asserts that many communities and individuals forego the holiday, while for some it remains a heritage and moral duty to help those in need.
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Landmark ruling ties funds to desegregation plans in Georgia
A federal panel ordered Georgia to withhold state education funds from districts lacking desegregation plans by March 7 and to ensure plans meet strict standards by Sept. 1 1970. The decision, the first to set state level desegregation standards, directs review with HEW help and mandates full implementation for noncompliant plans.
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Weather map page 17 D for Lubbock area
Partly cloudy today with a slight warming trend followed by a colder night. High reaching the upper 60s and a low near 20. Southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Friday outlook is cloudy and cool.
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