Returning POWs Westward Home From Vietnam Welcome
Prisoners released from Hanoi and Saigon arrive at Clark Air Base in groups, greeted by officials and families. They describe a long captivity, joyful reunions, and gratitude as they begin the reintegration process under Operation Homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanoi
Saigon
Navy
Jeremiah A. Denton Jr
Virginia Beach
Clark
Denton
America
CMI
Everett A. Alvarez Jr
Santa Clara
Callif
North Vietnam
Hut
Alvarez
Noel Gayler
U.S
Pacific
Gayler
William G. Moore Jr
13Th Air Force
South Vietnam
Air Force
Nanoi Driskly
Douglas Ramsey
Clark Hospital
Pentagon
Earier
Texas Legislature Faces Open Records Debate and Appointments
Legislative wrangling continues as open records and meetings bills advance amid Senate and House moves. Tempers flare over lieutenant governor selected appointees and ethics measures while rail security and insurance posts draw tentative approvals and scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teast
Temple
House of Representatives
House
Hobb
Texas Broadcasters Association
Citizens Conference
Senate
Nd Schwartz
Galveston
Texas
Mowlis
Tee
Cunhirtote
Bare Barkpatriv
Skate
Ayers
Blanchard
Kirkpatrick
Preston Smith
Larry Teaver
Bob Jack
Cqentee
Dorsey Hardeman
Sso
Texas House
Aetad
U S Measures and Outlook on Dollar Devaluation
The United States moves toward devaluing the dollar amid a global crisis. Officials discuss trade legislation to shift pivotal powers to Congress, while analysts warn on the impact of weaker dollars abroad and the need for monetary stability amid shortages and rising deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tne
Man Eye
Managing Editor Elected To Board
Dave Knapp, managing editor of the Avalanche Journal morning editions, was elected as one of three directors of the United Press International Texas Editors Association. He joins Frank Kelly and Ward Colwell as recipients of the national headliners and community service awards amid coverage of Associated Press Mars exploration and related map data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Knapp
Avalanche Journal
United Press International
Texas Editors Association
Knapp
Frank Kelly
Denton
Record
Chronicle
Ward Colwell
Brownsville Herald
Club
Mariner 9
Associated
Weather Storm Impacts South Carolina and California Roads
Forecasts show fair skies but gusty winds in the southern state region while the storm hits western mountains and the East Coast on Monday. Thirty one counties in South Carolina are declared disaster areas after record snowfall coats highways with ice. At least 11 deaths in the state are linked to the storm. In California a 75 mile Biz Sur highway stretch is closed due to washouts and slides from eight inches of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
South Carolina
South Caroline
California
Biz Sur
Aztecs Use Popcorn in Daily Life in Peru
In Lima Peru the Aztecs used popcorn as a crop and decorated necklaces and other items by threading popped kernels onto strings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Nixon speaks with freed POW Col. Risner in call from Clark
President Nixon phoned Col. Robinson Risner in the Philippines, praising him and all POWs for sacrifices and promising a personal meeting after prisoners are reunited with families. Risner, missing since 1963 when his F-4 was shot down, expressed gratitude and pride in Nixon’s efforts to secure their release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Clement
Nixon
Air Force
Robinson Risner
Oklahoma City
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Twa
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziesler
Ziegler
North Vietnam
Hisner
Risner
Casper Weinberger
Joy Jeffrey
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Billy Jeffrey
Vietnam
Armand J. Myers
Universal City
San Antonio
Col. Myers
Asj
FAC
North Vietenam
Flags Encouraged In POW Return
Washington reports urged by Munday of the Retired Officers Association to welcome POWs with American flags. Gen. Hamlett said the flag’s colors express welcome and honor to prisoners and honor fallen service members, as Nixon commented on Risner and the Vietnam peace process. Reagan and others noted the ongoing MIAs issue and the need for candor from the Communists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanoi
Pris
Washington
Munday
Barksdale Hamlett
Ziegler
Risner
Philippines
Teamsters Union
Frank Fitzsimmons
America
Nixon
Vietnam
Nixon Rusner
Korea
Isner
Gith
Kadena Air Force Base
Okinawa
Lyndon Johnson
North Vietnam
Tusner
Korat
Thailand
Vexin
California
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Werner
Families Welcome POWs With Tears Of Elation
Families greet returning POWs from North Vietnam as officials and loved ones report fighters and airmen, including Lt Col. Myers and Capt. Burton Campbell, show relief and strong health after long captivity. Soldiers’ families share emotional reunions and plans to rejoin kin.
Opium Seized In Tehran After Drug Sweep
Tehran police report seizing over 12 tons of Afghan opium after an hour long clash with smugglers at Taibad in the east. Seven men in cars accompanying a tanker truck were arrested and may face trial under Iranian law death by firing squad for carrying more than 0.5 kilogram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Tun
Iran
Taibad
Accountant Meet Slated Today
R. K. Fleming of Pauls Valley Oklahoma, manager of the Xen Company audit staff for marketing, will speak at six pm today for the National Association of Accountants Lubbock area chapter meeting at KoKo Inn. Fleming, OU graduate and former operations officer in the 2nd Armored Division, 45th Infantry, served in Japan and Korea, bringing wide experience with Humble Oil and Refining Co. in operations, financial analysis and internal auditing. All area accountants are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Fleming
Pauls Valley
Okli
Xen Company
National Asso. of Accountants
Lubbock Area
Pam
KoKo Inn
Fleming
Oklahoma University
2Nd Armored Division
45Th Infantry
Japan
Kore
East v
Humble Oil and Refining Co
NAA Lubbock
Women Police Advancement in London and Impact on Duties
Women officers gain ground in the London Metropolitan Police as Commander Shirley Becke supports broader roles. Detective Superintendent Winifred Taylor leads extradi tion and sexual offense cases. Inspector Sheila Ward runs a precinct in King’s Cross with three sergeants and 24 constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Becke
Winifred Taylor
Interpol
Supt. Taylor
Taylor
Sheila Ward
King's Cross
London
Lubbock Pays Tribute To Slain Policeman
On Friday the funeral for Det. Larry Jack Stevens drew a wide crowd including law officers, a cub scout troupe, and family. The service followed a procession to Peaceful Garden Cemetery while James Emanuel, charged with murder, remained hospitalized in serious condition. A memorial fund for Stevens’s wife and three children was opened at Lubbock National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkisson
Richard Hyde
Jack
Alley
Stevens
Larry Jack Stevens
Peaceful Garden Cemetery
Sheriff's Department
Department of Public Safety
St. Mary's Hospital
James Emanus
Steven
Emanus
Francis
Lubbock — National Bank
Grist
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Toj
United States
Imost
Hanoi Hilton
Gla Lam Airport
Abel
Welland Stripes
Chirk Air Force Base
Tursun
Bell
Hobby
Daniel
Fecce
Partcipants
Smithsonian Institution
Fiege
Sual
Nisun
Fiat
Sault
SCC
Shulte
Shuaita
NWS
George Bush
New Orleans
John Tower
R-Tex
Dave Treen
Tower
Randy
Robinson
Rob
William Andrew Robinson
Evelyn Guarino
Satellite Beach
Fla
Lawrence Guarino
Cyril F. Reynolds
Bala Cynwyd
Philadelphia
Jon
Lin Reynolds
Frank Ray Sr
Contoc
James E. Ray
Ray
Jim
Ada Campbell
Amherst
Ohio
Mary Patout
Navasota
Tony Anthony
Lubbock
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