Front Sparks Fires Storms Shaw Trial Witnesses
A prosecution witness testified he was hypnotized by a conspirator gang including New York police, an accounting firm, private detectives, Communists and a psychiatrist. Charles I Spiegel of New York described strange harassments and hypnotic goings on at a June 1962 party near the French Quarter.
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Associated’ Press
New Orleans
Clay Shaw
New York
Charles I Spiesel
Shase
John F. Kennedy
Spiesel
Shaw
David W. Ferrie
Airlines
Ferrie
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kennedy
Oswald
Mr. Shaw
Air Shaw
Grass Blazes Across South Plains and West Texas
A fast moving Pacific cold front produced near hurricane winds that whipped the South Plains and West Texas, sparking large grass fires downstate while delivering heavy dust and rain in other areas. Gusts reached 58 mph, traffic slowed, and residents faced dangerous conditions as fire crews battled multiple outbreaks.
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Dave Knapp
Journal
South Plains
West Texas
Colorado Mountains
New Mexico
Lubbock
Weather Bureau
North Texas
Oil Drilling Banned In Santa Barbara Channel
Government orders halt to all operations in the oil spill zone except for work on a subsea containment device. Beaching oil from the ruptured well extends across Ventura County as crews begin mud injection and plans for a long horseshoe barrier to corral the slick.
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Associated Press
Santa Barbara
Calif
Ventura County
Owell
Welf
Fred Hlartley
Union OV Co
Cabf
Angeles
Onbout
Walter Jr. Picked
Santa Barrbara
Hickel
California
Treflan thefts surge in South Plains markets
Thefts of Treflan herbicide drive a spike in five counties from Hockley to Crosby as burglars bootleg the costly weed killer to farmers. Managers report losses over $20,000 in weeks. no arrests yet, but sheriffs pursue a possible single culprit group.
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Howard Swindle
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Hockley
Lubbock
Cochran
Floyd
Crosby
Treflan
Downtown Lubbock Extends One-Way Streets This Sunday
The city announces new one-way patterns in downtown Lubbock starting Sunday. Avenue L becomes southbound from 4th to CBD. Avenue K expands northbound to 5th, with later extension to 4th St. Main and 10th Sts also go one-way as crews install signs. Police will assist motorists while new markings go up.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Main
10Th Streets
Central Business District
4Th Street
Cbd
Broadway
Ith
Sth
Wayne Sherrell
Main Street
University Avenue
Avenue G
Avenue F
10Th Street
Avenue FL
Avenue M
Sherrell
Lubbock AREA TECH BOARD MEETS TODAY
Board directors convene this afternoon in Lubbock to review district tech matters and plan next steps for campus projects and funding. Community members expect updates on new facilities and strategic initiatives affecting local colleges.
Real Blow Gusts Rattle Burlington Pedestrians
A breezy Friday scene shows students and pedestrians fighting a stiff wind as they lean into the gusts. Photographer Pauline Warner captures a moment that hints at humor and resilience amid shifting streets and crowd energy.
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Burlington
Harlingen air mishap blamed on no control tower
Federal Aviation Administration official cites lack of control tower at Harlingen Industrial Airpark as cause of collision between TTA flight 979 and a Piper Cherokee 140 near the runway. Pilot Ross Sandlin survived with injuries. TTA jetliner sustained tail damage. collision occurred about 10 30 p m Thursday night.
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United Press International
Harlingen
Federal Aviation Administration
TTA
Houston
McAllen
Ross Sandlin
Sandlin
Valley Baptist Hospital
Great Dane dog bites man in Detroit incident
A report from Detroit states a Great Dane bit a man on the arm after a night disturbance. Witnesses recall a group of men around a car and a window intrusion before the dog lunged. The man’s age and full details are unclear in the scattered text.
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Detroit
Polier
Mattison
Summer Start Seen Plans To Pull Out U.S. Troops
Saigon reports indicate the first withdrawal of U S combat troops from South Vietnam could occur in the summer, though the exact number remains undecided. President Thieu said 1969 shows South Vietnam can replace many American troops with its own forces, with Gen Vien and Gen Abrams reviewing a timetable for July 2.
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Associated Press
Saigon
U. S
South Vietnam
United States
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Cao van Vien
U.S
Creighton W. Abrams
Abrams
Teenager Shot and Beaten in Alley Shooting
A teenager was shot in the upper left arm and beaten by three others after leaving a skating rink. Richard Ross of West Fordham Street received treatment at West Texas Hospital. The incident occurred shortly after 1 pm in an alley near Waco Street and Avenue U following a dispute at SAMO.
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Aousearold
Richard Ross
Fordham St
West Texas Hospital
Waco Street
Avenue U
Oan
Samo
Prayer verse attributed to Rev John Calvin Copeland
A short devotional excerpt cites thankfulness and constant prayer in line with the will of God in Christ Jesus, attributed to the Rev. John Calvin Copeland.
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God
Christ Jesus
John Calvin Copeland
FTC hearing questions auto warranties benefit to buyers
The Associated Press reports FTC members described automobile warranties as protecting manufacturers more than consumers during a Friday hearing. Commissioner Elman said warranties remove rights from car owners and exemptions favor sellers, while General Motors’ Howard Crawford defended the company amid staff report criticisms.
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Federal Trade Commission
Comme Missioner
Philp Elman
Elman
Howard Bo Crawford
Meet Opens Here 1969 Vital Year for Water Import Plan
The report outlines a critical year ahead for Texas water import plans affecting Tiwi Plains and nearby regions. Harvey Olson of Leeds, Phil & Jewett Inc. urged timely legislation to ensure flexibility and funding, noting the Legislature’s pivotal role in potential approval or denial.
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Wales
Harvey O
San Francisco Junk
Leeds, Phil & Jewett, Inc
California
Boas
Texas
Texas House
Bill Chiston
Springdake
Weather Map Page 3-A Ligshoek Report
Weather map notes indicate clear to partly cloudy conditions with light winds today. Tonight expect cool low temperatures and a chance of late night fog along the coast. Sunday outlookcalls for southwesterly winds around coastal areas and mild daytime warmth.
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Paris
Commercce
4St Street
Larbbock
Amarillo
Big Spring
BY Hickel
Buddy
City of
Irvin Dymond
Lubbock, Area
RED Raiders
TCU
Smith
Page
von Braun
Nixon
COMIC
Dictionary
Kfyc Adlio
Leon J. Hassler
B.S
S OG
Duane Howell
Avalanche Journal
Faro
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