Winter Weather Bakes Texas as Snow Hits Wide Area
Cold air grips Texas with up to 7 inches of snow in some spots and 4.8 inches in Lubbock over several days. Roads reopen after refreezing. power restored to most, though forty families near Wichita Falls remain without electricity. Abilene shelters opened for travelers as panhandle roads improve. Forecasters expect a warmup but warn of more sleet and storms along the East.
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Tenn
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Tennessee
Nixon Signage Unbalanced Tax Bill Face Debate
President Nixon defended the tax reform measure describing it as unbalanced though overall beneficial, while Treasury Secretary Cohen outlined revenue shifts and long term deficits. He warned reduced spending must accompany tax cuts as Congress faced a $3 billion revenue drop and spending increase.
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New Year's Eve Traditions Worldwide in 1930s Page One
The page surveys New Year celebrations across Europe and beyond. It notes Paris venues offering meals with champagne at rising prices and shows at Lido Maxim's and Crazy Horse. It reports flu in Italy, strikes affecting spending, and festive dining in Brussels and Holland. It also mentions Germany’s fading firework customs and Yugoslavia's Christmas tree switch to New Year trees with Deda Mraz.
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Cotton maid to travel as fashion and goodwill ambassador
The 32nd Cotton Maid will fly to Dallas on Wednesday for her first official appearance at Cotton Bowl festivities and the Texas Notre Dame game. She then proceeds to New York for outfitting and elaborate attire as she travels to American cities for the National Cotton Council event.
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Cold across nation with warmth in the Southeast
The Rockies to the northern Plains and Midwest saw cold conditions while the Southeast enjoyed warmer readings. Weather patterns prevailed with temperatire contrasts shaping the day across regions.
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Plains
Midwest
Big Four Seek Peace Formula for Middle East Talks
UN representatives of the Big Four met for nearly three hours Tuesday in a bid to craft a Middle East peace formula. They planned to reconvene June 13 with deputies meeting at the Soviet mission Jah 6 before higher level talks at the British mission.
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Four Released By Viet Cong Prisoner Release Reported
Viet Cong radio said four South Vietnamese soldiers were freed on Christmas Eve by the People's Revolutionary Committee of Binh Dai District in Ben Tre Province southwest of Saigon. The broadcast cited humanitarian and policy reasons of the National Liberation Front and the Provisional Revolutionary Government.
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South Vietnam
Communist cease-fire shattered as two U S helicopters downed
In Phuoc Long Province northeast of Saigon Communist forces shot down two American helicopters, killing one crewman and injuring two. Air strikes followed with 55 Communist troops killed. The clashes marked the largest fighting since a 10 am Tuesday cease-fire began.
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South Vietnam
FHA Rate Increases and Mortgage Costs Stir Inflation Fight
Barba notes monetary restraints and demand for credit push rates higher. FHA adds a half percent insurance, lifting the effective rate to 9 percent while points can raise it further, VA loans capped at one point with others borne by the seller. Romney cites housing shortages and urges inflation battle to restore mortgage funds, while New Year truce begins in Vietnam as 82mm shells fall near Nuan Loc and B52s fly missions.
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Prisoners of War Prosecution and North Vietnam Jurisdiction
The text states that prisoners of war are not authorized to benefit from convention clauses. It notes pilots fall under North Vietnam jurisdiction as a sovereign country and recalls they have received humane treatment, family correspondence, and gifts. It mentions medical care for the injured and some have been liberated.
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Third stage extends Fair Housing Act to 34 million homes
The final stage of the 1968 open housing law takes effect Thursday, expanding anti discrimination coverage to about 34 million additional single family homes. The extension, combined with federal rulings, gives broad federal jurisdiction over sale rental advertising and financing of housing.
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Supreme Court
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Travel About U S God s Children Turn To Bible Spurn Drugs
A nomadic Christian group called the Children of God travels across the United States in a train of buses and trailers. They urge conversion through Bible study and personal witness, with 11 married couples, 55 men, 22 women, and 6 children, and claim most were former drug users. They spend two weeks at each stop, convert a few locals, and then move on with no fixed home.
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Children of God
United States
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Joshua
Levi
America
1969 Tax Changes and Extensions Overview
The report outlines tax policy tweaks for 1971 and beyond including a fixed 7 percent rate for earnings, 15 percent Social Security increase, and extensions of 10 percent excise taxes on telephones and 7 percent on autos. It notes a 10 percent minimum tax on broad preferences with deductions allowed, moving expenses for long relocations, and specific rules for hobby farmers and losses.
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Ian
Bentsen Eyes Texas Primary Challenge To Yarborough
Ex Solon Lloyd Bentsen signals a possible challenge to Senator Yarborough in the Texas Democratic primary. Yarborough cites voter registration totals as key, noting Republicans lead registration in state strongholds while Democrats trail. He warns turnout and party registration will shape decisions about reelection and accuses Connally of fundraising trips to aid Bentsen.
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Preston. Smith
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Yarbough
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Texas
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Connally
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