Truck Driver Mirrored By Police In Fatal Bus Crash
A truck driver Erby G Wilmeth said he thought the bus would stop at the bridge Tuesday night near Fort Sumner New Mexico. The bus carried a group reportedly from Adetns or two and fifteen were injured with one killed. The cattle trailer jackknifed after contact with an abutment causing the crash. Wilmeth said he did not see brakes fail due to live cattle. Investigators noted no clear speed evidence for either driver. survivors were interviewed but could not recall details amid sparks observed. Wilmeth declined further comment through his lawyer.
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Study Set On Texas Bridges Study Set On Texas Bridges
The Chief engineer for the Texas Highway Department ordered an immediate survey to determine how many bridges in Texas fall into dangerous categories due to narrow width. The action follows a fatal collision involving a cattle truck and a chartered bus on US 60 84 near Fort Sumner, New Mexico, highlighting the risk on aging, narrow bridges.
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Fragmented OCR page from Lubbock paper Chronicle
A scrambled OCR fragment from The As Today In The As Today Lubbock area notes state and nation sections. It mentions Detroit police, a mass manhunt for a shooter, Managua earthquake, editorials, radio and TV programs, horoscopes, comics and dictionaries with odd phrases and misread names.
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Explosion Injures Fort Worth Man In Petroleum Plant
Cecil Lancaster, 43, of Fort Worth, was critically burned when a fuel additive exploded after being transferred from a barrel into a 350 gallon tank at Phillips Petroleum Co. He suffered burns to the face, body, and limbs but remained conscious. Firefighters contained a small nearby blaze, and an investigation continues into static electricity or an arc from a motor switch as possible causes. He was taken to Methodist Hospital for treatment.
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Police arrest Amarillo robbery suspect after bank heist
In Amarillo a 28-year-old man was arrested hours after a drive‑in bank robbery at North State Bank. A teller described the suspect in orange shirt and suede pants as he handed a note and demanded cash. A security guard fired two shots at the fleeing car, later recovered.
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Today's Prayer Act for Understanding and Gratitude
A reader offers a short prayer seeking divine understanding in trouble and gratitude for blessings, concluding with Amen.
Funeral Salutes Given To Truman Funeral Salutes Given To Truman
INDEPENDENCE Missouri AP We express our gratitude and prayers for the man as the funeral honors mark the end of Harry S Truman’s 88 years. Mrs Bess Truman, daughter Margaret Truman Daniel and Clifton Daniel sit with the grandchildren as the former president is laid to rest in his Missouri hometown. Mary Jane Truman cannot attend due to hospitalization. The Rev John H Lembeke offers thanks in the Trinity Episcopal Church setting.
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Fewer Draft Woes Near 1973 Selective Service Plan
The 1973 draft system will simplify registration for 18 year olds, reducing required time and cards. Cronin says most will spend about three minutes and need one draft card, while only those with low lottery numbers file long forms. The plan aims to standby operation with fewer than 10,000 drafts until July 1, and no January call.
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Two B52s Lost On New Raid
The U S bombers pressed the Hanoi Haiphong blitz with heavy losses as the United States confirmed the 13th and first B52 and a Jolly Green Giant helicopter were downed. Six crewmen were missing and 11 rescued across three crashes amid a overall toll of 81 airmen missing or killed since operations resumed December 18.
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City Mourns HST Holiday On Tap
Lubbock observes a national day of mourning for former President Harry S Truman who died Tuesday. Federal offices close and staff redeploy to traffic duties as a state of nationwide mourning is noted.
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Weather and Holiday Services Close for Christmas Week
Weather map page reports wind and cloudiness with a chance of showers. A 20 minute memorial service was held at Reese AFB chapel. Non essential offices closed for holiday. DPS and highway patrol see lighter activity as New Year approaches. Temperatures mid 30s tonight, high around 50 Saturday. winds 20 to 35 mph from the south.
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