Ex-convict held girl captive at gunpoint in Dallas area
Janie Lewis 17 said her captor Freddie Mullins 21 a Minnesota parolee was a gentleman at heart after a 10 hour standoff at Forney High School near Dallas. She and her parents were in seclusion while officers sealed the cafeteria and sought to free her. Mullins was killed during the incident.
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Dallas
Janie Lewis
Pistol Point
Janie
Forney High School
National Honor Society
Freddie Robert Mullins
Minnesota
Mullins
Canada Peking Ties Provokes U S Alarm
The United States voiced concern over Canada's move to establish diplomatic relations with Communist China. State Department officials warned such ties could undermine Nationalist China and other noncommunist states in Asia, while noting Ottawa did not confirm demands tied to a Peking link.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Red China
U.S
State Department
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China
Asia
Ottawa
Peking
Republic of
Government of
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Houston ISD faces desegregation suit over freedom of choice
The Justice Department charged Houston Independent School District with maintaining a dual system despite a freedom of choice plan. It seeks voiding of the plan and a new desegregation framework for the 1969-70 school year, plus proportional teacher assignments. The case extends a 12-year desegregation battle. district officials claim families prefer closer, socially acceptable schools.
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Washington
Houston Independent
South
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U.S
Houston
Nixon
Louisiana
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Justice Department
Robert Eckels
Prayer Note Urges Turning to Thee for Comfort
A devotional reader asks for solace in turning to God for peace of mind and comfort on this day, expressing faith that Someone cures through spiritual guidance.
Birds Descend On Waterhole Near Buffalo Lakes Road
A flock of small birds gathers at a waterhole shared with cattle in a scene near Buffalo Lakes Road just outside Lubbock city limits. The image by Pauline Warner captures a summer refuge vibe away from the South Plains.
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South Plains
Texas
Buffalo Lakes
Lubbock
Pauline Warner
Fronts Bring Rainy Break in West Texas Dry Spell
Weather officials expect a Pacific cold front tonight to raise moisture and cloudiness across the Panhandle and South Plains, ending a seven week dry period. An agricultural advisory notes chances for rain appear better as West Texas eyeing a fall like turn with more widespread showers possible in coming days.
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Dave Knapp
Avalanche-Journal
Panhandle-South Plains
Weather Bureau
West
Texas
FTC May Act After Auto Warranty Hearings
Federal Trade Commission chair Paul Rand Dixon said automakers use warranties as sales gimmicks and signaled possible federal rules. After eight days of hearings on warranty abuses, the FTC will act when the record closes next month. The staff reported over 5,000 car buyer complaints while dealers were accused of denying or mismanaging warranty work.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Paul Rand Dixon
Dixon
FTC
Commission
General Motors Corp
Mitchell authorizes renewed wiretaps in organized crime probes
Attorney General John Mitchell authorized federal agents to resume wiretaps in organized crime investigations. No 48 hour emergency taps have yet been used under new law. Former Attorney General Ramsey Clark had approved about 49 taps for internal security probes before leaving office.
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Washington
John No Mitchell
Congress
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Ramsey Clark
Mitchell
Gides
Coffreyals
Supreme Cornrt
James BR. Hoffits
CLS
Liquor bill faces quick committee split in Texas
The House Constitutional Amendments Committee heard a proposal to repeal the open saloon ban and allow local option mixed drinks. After 1 hour 45 minutes of testimony the measure was referred to a wet subcommittee expected to report next Tuesday.
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Austin
Hilary B. Doran Jr
del Rio
Conc Cdry
House
Constitutional Amendments Committee
John Traeger
Senate
Rep. C. A. Davis
Houston
Texas
Davis
Captain Teague to receive Silver Star today
Vietnam ties bind Capt. John Teague and his family as he, Reese Air Force Base instructor pilot and Vietnam veteran, is honored with the Silver Star and Air Medal devices in a ceremony with his father U.S. Rep. Olin E. Teague and relatives present.
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Mel Tittle
Avalanche-Journal
Vietnam
John Teague
Teague
Reese Air Force Base
Reese
Jim
College Station
House
Armed Services Committee
Southeast Asia
Lubbock
France
Utah Beach
Rhine
Texas A&m
University of
Cuba Allows Hijacked Planes to Return to U S
The United States State Department announced a new Cuban policy allowing hijacked planes to return to the United States with passengers aboard. The Havana policy aims to ease travel for hijacked air travelers, though it does not address the wider wave of hijackings.
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Associated Press
CUA
United States
State Department
Havana
Robert J. McCloskey
Cos. Air Prews
Veradero
Mian
Jordanian Forces Report Israeli Attacks Across Three Incidents
United Press International reports three separate Jordanian-Israeli firefights along the Jordan River ceasefire line. Jordanian troops claim Israeli air and ground strikes, with casualties and temple of tension cited by authorities and watchers.
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Teraelpet
Kdline
Meoumeimer
Lubbock Council Advances Airport Bond Plan
The Lubbock City Council moves to guarantee West Texas Air Terminal improvements using 617000 federal funds. They advance a 937 million emergency bond issue with an advertising period of at least 40 days before bids open and seek local match by March 15 to secure federal aid.
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West Texas Air Terminal
Lubbock City
Bederad
Progectea
Milion Emergencs
Ghaskynei
Biscal
Joe Smyth
Weather Map Page 9-A Lubbock and Vicinity
Weather map notes describe regional winds with southerly flow up to 25 mph. The garbled text also references nearby areas and generic weather observations for the region.
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