Airliner Crashes Into School Killing Many in Nha Trang
An Air Vietnam four engine propeller airliner crashed after an apparent engine explosion during an emergency landing. It struck a school and surrounding shantytown. Officials feared up to 125 dead with 69 aboard and 40 to 65 children in the school among the casualties. American names were listed among the 78 aboard but fate unknown. The crash occurred about 2 3 p.m. near Nha Trang.
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Morgenthau Resigns Over Nixon Pressure in New York
U S attorney Robert M Morgenthau resigned effective January 15 under White House pressure five days after Whitney North Seymour Jr was named his replacement. Morgenthau criticised the administration for political interference and said witnesses were deterred from testifying.
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Navy jet crash devastates Mira Mar hangar in San Diego
A Navy FS Crusader jet crashed into a hangar at Mira Mar Naval Air Station after the pilot ejected, causing at least 11 deaths and 14 injuries. The crash triggered a massive fire with doors blown off, fuel spewing, and heavy damage estimated at 25 million dollars.
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Man serving 25 years for bludgeon slaying loses bid
A written report notes a man imprisoned 25 years for a bludgeon homicide has exhausted his habeas corpus plea. The coverage appears among page ten section B items, with other briefs on law and crime. The edition highlights varied national and regional news.
Daily Prayer for Comfort and Endurance
A reflective message asks the Heavenly Father to ease sadness and trouble for readers. It expresses faith that souls will endure what they can bear, offering a benediction ending with Amen.
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Mail renewals offer Texans easier auto licenses
The Texas Highway Department launches a mail in renewal program costing 420000 for postage. About seven million Texans will receive renewal forms with light blue plates on a reflective white background. Mail in January with February 1 start. cutoff March 1. in person by April 1. Applicants need only submit the fee and form to county tax offices or order plates by mail.
Fort Worth Joyfully Welcomes Apollo 12 Astronauts
Fort Worth greeted Apollo 12 astronauts Alan Bean Charles Conrad Jr and Richard Gordon Jr with a massive parade and crowds said to exceed 150000 along the route. Youth conference events followed as security struggled to manage the lively reception.
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Kids Abroad Learn About Christmas to Wears Military Garb
U S servicemen bring Christmas aid to children abroad and at home. In South Vietnam units host parties for 1,500 orphans and villages, with Go Vap detachment planning 300 toy and clothing gifts. In Thailand a reform school party gave clothes and toys to 48 girls. Toys for Tots and Marines collect thousands of gifts, including 200,000 toys in a San Diego County drive.
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San Diego County
City Goodfellows Progress Amid Low Participation
Few volunteers sustain the Goodfellows drive as the group pushes toward its largest annual task. The article notes dwindling help, a disappointing total to date, and mentions a page that outlines Goodfellows efforts and goals.
Prominent Texan Obituary for Obie Bristow Details
Jessie Gordon Obie Bristow a colorful Texan figure and former legislator pro football player state official operator and coach died by suicide ruled by Justice of the Peace Jess Slaughter Friends said illness lingered Bristow gained fame in 1930 for paying $6000 to kidnappers to free his father De Bristow Bristow an All-Big Six fullback at Oklahoma later played in Kansas City and wrote about golf at his death See BRISTOW Page 10
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Mexico
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Oklahoma
Kansas City
Philadelphia Plan Battle Plays Out In Congress
Congress neared adjournment as the Senate killed the Philadelphia Plan rider on civil rights in government projects amid pressure from President Nixon and civil rights leaders. The debate pitted executive authority against Congress with figures like Atty Gen John N. Mitchell and Comptroller General Elmer Staats taking opposing sides.
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Preservation expert shifts to Texas Parks and Wildlife role
Dr Ranacts Earl Green leaves Texas Tech after directing the West Texas Museum since 1965. He becomes state park coordinator for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, leading a new interpretive division to expand Panhandle and South Plains pre history research and park projects.
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Tech
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Weather Map Lubbock Area Fair and Cooler Today
Page weather map reports fair skies in Lubbock and vicinity with a cooler day. Highs in the 50s and tonight's low in the upper 20s, northeasterly winds.
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