Oil Slick Devastates Santa Barbara Beaches And Wildlife
Thick oil from a seven mile offshore well fouled Santa Barbara Harbor beaches as winds spread a 40 mile offshore slick. About 60 residents on 700 boats evacuated amid fumes and fire risk. Cleanup could take up to two months with storm hindering efforts.
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Associated Press
Santa Barbara
Calif
Capt
Cliff Matthews
California Department of Fish and Game
California
Proposals Seek Area Wide Vote On Liquor By The Drink
Three Texas lawmakers propose a constitutional amendment to grant the legislature authority to enact a liquor by the drink bill on a local option basis. A statewide election on the amendment would be in 1969. Gov. Preston Smith supports letting the people decide the issue.
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Associated Press
Austin
Big City
Cletus Davis
Houston
House
Davis
Dick MebKissack
Dallas
Joe Christie
el Paso
Smith
Preston Smith
John Connally
Connally
Ous
Oil cleanup crews rake oil soaked straw at Santa Barbara
Work crews rake and shovel oil drenched straw at the Santa Barbara harbor as oil washing ashore is partially contained. Straw floats on water as crews attempt to stem the spill with straw and absorbent material. Wirephotos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Calif
Astronaut hero's welcome in France
A notable astronaut received a hero's reception in France as part of a post mission visit. The event highlighted international admiration for space travelers and reinforced ongoing Franco American ties in science and exploration.
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France
Prayer Reflections on Responsibility and Burden
A brief devotional note urges men to assume responsibilities and decisions while asking for wisdom to relieve their families of heavy burdens. The reader is urged to reflect on guidance and faith.
Valentines Day Gift and Tax Office Scene
A Lubbock County tax office clerk poses with sixty personalized 1969 car tags ordered by county residents. Tags cost an extra ten dollars and can display from one to six characters chosen by the owner. The image accompanies a broader report on a 41 percent pay hike for senators, representatives, and other federal officials, with political debate and procedural moves described as the pay raise takes effect.
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Jon Holland
48Th St
Lubbock County
Pauline Warners
Prestige license plates in Lubbock County attract playful tags
In 1969 Lubbock County drivers favor personalized plates such as MOM 2K and TFINTT. Over 360 cars feature quirky combinations, turning plates into ads for local businesses like Fitchett Electric and Goodyear. Ski and LAW themed tags reflect interests and professional ties. COUNTY TAGS Page 2.
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Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock County
Amaternity
Joe WK. Kitchett
Fitchett Electric Co
Tfintt
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Vo Sage
Nixon ends patronage in postmaster picks
President Nixon announced a shift to selecting postmasters strictly by merit, removing political patronage. Postmaster General Blount said vacancies will be filled from the top three open examinations, regardless of party, with no Congressional action required. Critics worry Congress may still be needed to enshrine the change.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
Winton MO Bloant
Senate
Blount
Congress
Gasford Nelson
Te-Wis
Civil Service Commission
Muskie
Tem
OSVS
Edmund So Muskie
Moone
Maul Wal
Wwe
Nes Muskie
Oman
Bank President and Wife Paid 70000 Ransom
FBI reports a Jacksonville bank president and his wife paid 70000 in bank money to two men who held them hostage in their home Tuesday. One bandit drove Mrs Lewis to the bank while three employees counted the ransom. Both hostages were unharmed.
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Associated Pres
Jacksonville
FBI
Weber Ot
Hescio Doments
Londa National Bank
Texas family adopts war orphan after Vietnam reunification
In Dallas a 7 year old war orphan from South Vietnam, Mai Ly, begins life with the Bollman family. Marine Trevor Bollman helped secure her return after searching Hue City during Tet. Mai Ly speaks her first English words CTV as the family adjusts to Christmas at home.
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Texas
Jess
Dallas
Jerry Bollman
Mat Ly
Hue City
Chow
Jerry
May Ly
Bollmans
Bollman
Mai Ly
Loiam
Mars
CTV
Monica Wharton
Trio Arrested After Tahoka Gulf Station Robbery
Deputies and city officers arrested a suspect early today after an armed robbery at Holton's Gulf Station near Tahoka. A second man, an ex-convict, and a third accomplice were detained. a woman linked to the trio was expected to be released after questioning. The victim Alton Hobbs was struck on the head and the robbed amount was not disclosed. Police said the vehicle, parked at the Tahoka Highway nightclub, led to the arrests by state patrol and county deputies.
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Hiehwas Patrol
Lubbock County
Sherif
Alton Hobbs
Saath
13-Year-Old on Murder Trial in Orlando
A 13 year old boy faces a Florida murder trial for the first degree killing of a motel guest after a confrontation over a chaise lounge. The prosecutor argued the shooting was premeditated. defense cites age and seeks life or mercy. The case raises questions on the death penalty and juvenile offender treatment amid a federal stay on executions in Florida.
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Orlando
Bangs
Blaride Siner
Weather Map Page: Winds in the US Midwest and West
Weather map notes today show mid and strong winds across the plains. Upper level winds shift from the north to the southwest with gusts in portions of the Midwest and western regions.
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Fenthbock and
Viemin
Matin Los Rss
Wis
Moost
Southwesterdy
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Pacific Ocean
Coast Guard
Union Oi Coo
Contin
Lubbock
Area
FCC
OIL News Page
United Cross International
House Rules Committee
Hlbr
Gross
Relowa
James Burke
I-Matss
Solons
Meeow
By Karen Wright
Demos
Gener
Thes
Democratic Lander
Mike Miansfield
Robert Bo Gebbart
Jacksons Die Fee
Lewis
Seth Joecksen
Seoyaas
Toddes
Fey
War Orphan
Mat da
Mar Ba
Jerry Hic
United States
Vietnam
Okinawa
Marine Truck Company
Harmne
Tohoka Tiehway
Hisheway
Bo Andreev
Wasne Witkpatrick
Leif Shale
John Lander
Dak Knox
Hobdy
Fendant Toll
KFYO
Bobet
Treetis
Dieters
Vox
James Thompson
Phorapeser
Edopas
Benny
Pole
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