Power Struggle in Hanoi Shapes Vietnam War Policy
U S sources report heavy North Vietnamese casualties this year and a shift in war thinking as a four man committee struggles for control after Ho Chi Minh's death. Trung Chinh backs protracted conflict with China support, while Gen Vo Nguyen Giap opposes him. The dispute comes as forces brace for weekend attacks tied to anniversaries of Indochina War start and Viet Cong founding.
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Living Cost Surges as Wages Fall in 1969 Inflation
The United States faces high inflation with consumer costs up 0.5 percent in November and the CPI at 130.5, over 50 percent above the 1957-59 base. Average weekly pay declined 62 cents to $116.65 as shorter hours bite. Nixon vows anti inflation policy including reduced federal spending and tax measures, while experts warn it may take time to cool the economy. Food prices climbed with eggs, lettuce, and tomatoes rising, and steak dipping in cost.
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Yale vacation tragedy leaves seven children dead in crash
The John McMahon family from Cleveland traveling to Arkansas and Texas for Christmas suffered a fatal accident on Interstate 40 in Tennessee. A folding camper detached and plunged 35 feet down an embankment. Seven children died, two adults injured along with remaining children. The crash happened about 3:30 a.m. near a bridge approach.
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Grant funds spark new tech education network
Lubbock area receives a $63 000 grant to launch programming for 18 persons and universities in a regional network. Tech law school set to graduate its first class as city officials praise retiring officers. Officials in New Jersey plead innocence to an indictment. Protests sweep Crystal City on a Washington visit. US orders probe into police slayings of Black Panthers in Windy City. A gunman wounds Uganda president at a party convention closing. Comics appear on Page 6.
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Prayer Note From A Reader
A reader asks for divine help to avoid taking frustrations out on others today in a brief morning prayer. The message closes with a respectful Amen.
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County Officials Hear Report On Delinquency
Lubbock County commissioners approved two construction contracts and three new board posts while hearing an optimistic juvenile delinquency update. Hunter Construction won 57 747 for Main Street clearance and renovation. J T Hodges won 6 000 for 3 000 feet of curb and gutters on a Wolfforth service road. Jury salaries will rise after day five to 10 a day, not retroactive, to cover lengthy trials like the Maxey vs. Citizens National Bank case. County Juvenile Probation Officer Lyn Turner outlined plans for a January juvenile detention study and staff increases.
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Goodfellows Karting Group Raises 855 for City Christmas
The Lubbock Karting Association handed a check for 855 to the Goodfellows on Friday as the annual drive nears its Christmas delivery. Total donations reach 8336, well above last year and the 7500 target, funding fruit nuts toys and candy for Monday sack prep before Thursday delivery.
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Senate considers billion dollar highway bill includes prototype plane funding
TAE House details a compromise to fund the Department of Transportation with 85 million for continued development of a supersonic transport prototype. The measure advances to the Senate Friday for action amid broader highway financing talks.
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Wave Continues Bandits Strike Two City Gas Stations
Lubbock reports a second service station hijacking in one day as gunman demanded all cash. Attendant L. D. Roberts, 21, described the exchange and the robber's instruction to comply quietly as he handed over about $160. Police pursued leads.
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Tech Grad Becomes Panama's Provisional President in Junta
Demetrio B. Lakas, a 44 year old Texas educated architect and political newcomer, was named Panama's provisional president as Omar Torrijos consolidates power. Lakas' deputy is Ar.
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Nixon proposes massive tax bill aimed at closing loopholes
The measure seeks to recover 6.6 billion from loopholes and deliver 9.1 billion in relief, benefiting all individuals via a mid 1970 personal exemption rise from 600 to 750, plus a 15 percent boost for 25 million Social Security recipients. Oil depletion allowances would be cut, affecting oil firms and abroad production credits.
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Nixon supports flag lapel pins for police uniforms
President Nixon voiced strong support for citizens including police officers to wear American flag lapel pins on uniforms. Press secretary Ziegler said the Pentagon deemed such pins on police dress improper, but the President insists the flag display is a respectful act.
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Surge in stocks after Burns easing hints stuns brokers
Wall Street rallied on hopes of ease in monetary policy after remarks by Fed Chairman Arthur Burns. The Dow jumped 15,421 points Thursday and 16.07 Friday to close at 789.86 amid record 1,644 issues traded. Brokers credited Burns for sparking the surge as investors chased any news.
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Weather map update for Lubbock area details
Decreasing cloudiness and warm temperatures in Lubbock and vicinity. Partly cloudy tonight with a high in the mid fifties and a low in the low thirties. Winds southerly 10 to 20 mph this afternoon. Sunday outlook largely partly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight and again early morning. Humidity around 40 percent.
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