German Tycoon Theo Albrecht Freed After Record Ransom
In Essen Germany Theo Albrecht 49 the co owner of a West German food store chain was released unharmed after a 19 day kidnapping. Ransom of 21 million marks about 2 1 million dollars set a world record for kidnappers police say the search continues for the abductors.
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Essen
Germany
Theo Albrecht
Carl
Austin Hall
Benny Brown Hendy
Robert C. Greenlease Jr
Kansas City
Albrecht
West Germany
Austria
Levelland Case: Suspect Hangs in Jail Cell
Patrick Ramirez a 20 year old escapee charged with murder two counts of rape and robbery by assault was found dead in his Lubbock County Jail cell hanging by a belt from a ventilator The death occurred during a departmental Christmas party a deputy reported the body was discovered about 4 15 p m Autopsy results pending Sheriff Blanchard said the incident follows a previous jail suicide in October and Ramirez trial had been moved to Plains for February 14
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Lane Arthur
Avalanche-Journal
Buena Vista State Reformatory
Colorado
Levelland
Lubbock County
Patrick Ramirez
Rt. 2
Myrle Carlisle
South Plains
Jim Cooper
Ramirez
Rating
Justice of the Peace
Wayne LeCroy
Gooper
Blanchard
Cleo Rogers
Tommy Wilbanks
Albert Smith
Dail
Lonnie Joe Melton
Pie
Plains
M. C. Ledbetter
Dowdy aide testifies on Texas trip expense voucher
A Dowdy aide testifies he filled an expense voucher for a Texas trip but cannot explain why the claim covered an auto plane trip. Police report indicates corruption allegations ignored by Lindsay aides, per New York coverage on page 1 section A.
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Dowdy
Texas
New York
Lindsay
Odessa Grocery Robbery by Bandits Seeks Suspect Stolen Cash
Two bandits armed with a large caliber revolver robbed Williams Grocery in northwest Odessa around p m Friday. They escaped with about 617 dollars in a late model dark green vinyl car. An officer said one gunman wore a stocking over his face.
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Odessa
Williiam
Northwest
Conference Faces New Obstacles in Monetary Talks
Finance ministers and central bankers from ten wealthiest non Communist nations met in Washington to resolve the global currency impasse. Talks dragged, Connally signaled limited optimism, and no communique was issued as Italy and others pressed for changes amid devaluation pressures.
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Washington
Treasury
John B. Connally
Connally
Group of Ten Nations
Italy
Prayer meditation on concern for others
A reader offers a closing prayer asking God to forgive self centered thoughts and to be unconcerned toward others. The blessing ends in Jesus name with Amen.
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Jesus
Brownfield Christmas Past Display Recreates 1905 Classroom
A Brownfield library display recreates an 1905 schoolroom scene with a Christmas tree, a teacher’s desk, two student desks, an antique coal stove, real coal fuel, and period gifts. The exhibit, created by Mrs. Jack Garrett and assisted by Rev. Mr. Garrett, reflects Terry County teaching memory and local history.
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Tanner i
Avalanche-Journal
Brownfield
Terry County
Jessie Randal
Jack Garrett
Garrett
Trawnfield
Christ Church
South Plains
Disappearance of UT Coed After Alley Scream
Diana J. Hinojosa a 22 year old University of Texas sociology student from Hebbronville vanished after a Tuesday night walk near the Lyndon B. Johnson Library. A shoe matching her pair was found in an alley and a neighbor heard a scream followed by a car speeding away prompting a nationwide alert for help.
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United Peeve
Austin
University of Texas
Miss Hino- Josa
Chel
Bertha Lopez
Senate Extends Session Amid Foreign Aid Vote Drift
The 92nd Senate adjourned Friday until January 18 after a skeleton session saw 51 senators record their names on the roll calls. The body narrowly advanced a $2.75 billion foreign aid bill, with House action stalled and debates centered on withdrawal policies and related military assistance amid North Vietnam tensions.
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Washington
House
Senate
Lubbock Man Held on Supermarket Robbery Charge
A 19 year old man from Lubbock was charged with robbery after a May event at Tiveks Supermarket 1807 Parkway closed with guns drawn. Police recovered about $300 in coins and another suspect was sought. bond set at 50 000 with 28 000 in arrests in five counties.
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Sam
Lubbock
Charn
Joe Carl Maden
Tiveks
Parkway
Ceve
Justice of the Peace
Wayne Lacroy Maden
Amarillo
Pateter
Palmer
Hale
Scurry
Maden
Companion
Omey
Weather Map Page 13 Report
Weather map notes show high temperatures in the upper west and a cool night. The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness with southwesterly winds and possible showery activity across the region.
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Lubbock and
Vieity
Austrian Vetoed For UN Office
The U N Security Council vetoed Kurt Waldheim of Austria for Secretary General and failed to elect Max Jakobson of Finland. Britain and China reportedly cast secret ballot vetoes as the council began the search to replace Thant who plans to retire at year end.
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U.N
Counci
Kurt Waldheim
Austria
Thant
Max Jakobson
Finland
Britain
China
Waldheim
Dee
End Of War In Subcontinent Brings Mixed Hopes Of Peace
After two weeks of fighting, Pakistan and India declared a cease fire on the western front as East Pakistan begun to emerge as Bangladesh. Reports say thousands of civilians fled as refugees, with India bearing the heaviest casualties and ongoing aid costs to shelter those displaced.
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India
Pakistan
Subcontinent
Yahya Khan
Daves
New Delhi
Uns
Bengal
East Pakistan
Mareh
Inedian
Sad Sev
Goodfellow Volunteers Rally for Needy Kids Christmas Drive
Community volunteers led by local organizers collect donations to fund gifts for children in need. Mary Maynard and Angelic Ve oversee a drive that funds Christmas items for youngsters, with contributions from residents and families in the neighborhood.
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Mary Maynard
Angelic
Goodfellows
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