Pakistan Leader Readies Resignation Amid Military Turmoil
President Yahya Khan faces pressure after Pakistan's defeat by India and a coalition demand for resignation. Foreign Minister Bhutto, in Rome, heads toward Rawalpindi to form a new government with U.S. backing cited. Observers anticipate Yahya stepping down as president and possibly relinquishing army command.
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A&M to Announce New Grid Boss at 9 A.M.
Texas A&M in College Station plans a 9 a.m. news conference at the Ramada Inn after firing Gene Stallings. An official would only say a press conference is planned and hinted the coaching search may be the topic.
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Devaluation Pact Lifts Trade Hopes Amid Global Shake
The Group of Ten agreed on a currency realignment planned to cut American goods prices abroad by about 12 percent, easing export pressures for Germany and Japan. Economists forecast a strong election year upswing in the U.S. economy as stock markets rose on Nixon’s dollar policy shift.
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Eisuku Sato
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Prayer for Action Beyond Good Intentions
Readers urged to move from good intentions to deeds in daily life. Short invocation emphasizes unity with Jesus Christ and a call to act in line with claimed beliefs.
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Frankincense Myrrh and Gold Prices Rise for Magi Gifts
In Bethlehem souvenir shops and stalls near Manger Square report a 20 percent price rise for frankincense and myrrh due to currency shifts. Frankincense now sells 3.75 to 6.25 dollars per pound and myrrh 1 to 2.50 dollars. pilgrims buy resin gifts and have them blessed at the Church of the Nativity. Some pilgrims trade old gold jewelry for offerings, though most cannot afford gold.
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Christmas Tree Spending In Lubbock Area Estimated At 250000
Shoppers flock to seasonal deals while merchants brace for typical theft. Local residents plan to invest about 250000 in Christmas trees and decor this season as holidays near and store offers entice buyers.
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Heath May Take Tough Line in Bermuda Talks with Nixon
Bermuda Prime Minister Edward Heath held final discussions with his finance and foreign ministers before summit talks with President Nixon. Heath could adopt the hardest stance seen from a British leader since Churchill.
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Intelsat 4 launches from Cape Kennedy to boost transatlantic links
The 3110 pound Intelsat 4 satellite, built for 81 nations and costing 29.5 million dollars, lifted off aboard an Atlas Centaur rocket at 7 10 p m CST from Cape Kennedy. Mission aims include a preliminary orbit with a planned ascent to 22 000 miles and a later stationary orbit above Ecuador.
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Lubbock Woman Missing as Skull Found Near Amarillo
Amarillo reports a skull discovered Sunday nine miles west in Potter County linked to Lubbock woman Elizabeth Perryman who disappeared Sept 28 from a Toddle House. Investigators compare dental charts. nearby clothing and purse found. No arrests yet. two similar deaths last summer near Amarillo remain unsolved.
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Avalanche-Journal
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34Th St
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Blizzard Journey Shaped Floydada Newsman Homer Steen
Homer Steen, born December 29, 1899, endured a four day blizzard in Crosby County with his family while en route to Springer New Mexico. The family, strained by hardship, settled in Floydada where Steen later became a newspaperman. He died on December 12 of this year at age 82.
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Floydada
Springer, N.M
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Pottsville
Tex
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Goodfellows Seek Santas With Sleighs For Saturday
Local Goodfellows campaign calls for volunteers to sign up as Santas by calling 763 4866. Applicants will receive IDs to pick up Mr and Mrs Shister and distribute gasoline powered sleighs, ensuring all packages reach their destinations.
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Rolton
Emma S
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Weather Map Preview for Lubbock Area
Fair today with westerly winds 10 to 20 mph. High near 60, low in the 30s. Temperature readings and city list show 64 at noon and 40 at 4 pm. Local stations and numbers indicate forecast details across Lubbock vicinity.
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