Grave Robbers Loot Petain Tomb On Atlantic Island
Robbers removed Marshal Philippe Petain’s coffin from his tomb on Île d’Yeu in France, shifting a 1,750 pound oak casket and encasing remains. The theft sparks political debate as March 4 and 11 elections approach and guards tighten at Douaumont cemetery housing Verdun dead.
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Dollar Shows New Strength
The U S dollar firmed to its strongest level since the devaluation last week amid slow trading on Washington's Birthday. gold hit new European highs as uncertainty over paper money persists. Switzerland signaled limited support for the dollar while Washington urged Congress to approve the devaluation and raise gold to 42.22 dollars per ounce. The dollar gained in Frankfurt Tokyo London Paris and other centers, with West Germany showing notable price ceiling activity.
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Russian airliner crash near Prague kills 77
A Tupolev 154 crash landed at Prague International Airport killing 77 of 29 aboard and leaving 2 survivors. Many aboard were Russians and East Europeans with Cubans also aboard. The jet disintegrated on impact after catching fire during landing.
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General Fund Balance Shows City In Black
City of Lubbock reserve funds rose last year ending a three year decline. Net increase of 344,892 boosted the general fund balance to 3,462,285 at year end. Final accounting credits include 171,256 returned from OEP for tornado costs and 192,000 previously held for future final costs.
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Tech Budget Hearings Set Today in Texas Legislature
President Grover E. Murray and Texas Tech University officials appear before House and Senate committees to present a 1974-75 budget request totaling more than 124.2 million dollars. The package includes 96.5 million for the university, medical school operations, and the Museum of Texas Tech, plus 27.8 million for medical school programs, pharmacy and allied health colleges, veterinary and zoological medicine, and area health education centers.
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Prayer Invocation Reflects Gratitude and Faith
A brief devotional note quotes a reader offering a morning prayer praising God for the day. The piece emphasizes rejoicing in creation and expresses faith in divine guidance.
Impoundment Fight Looms For Rural Water Grants
The House Agriculture Committee moves toward a showdown with President Nixon over funding for rural water development grants totaling about 120 million dollars. Hearings press for rapid action and indicate support to require release of funds to supplement Farmers Home Administration loans.
ICCS to deploy peace teams despite cease fire failures near Saigon
The International Commission of Control and Supervision led by Michel Gauvin says cease fire violations hinder full operation but will deploy teams at subregional entry points and in militarized zones to support the Paris agreement. A field team will probe the downed unarmed U.S. helicopter near An Lac, while sites across northern central and southern Vietnam are scheduled for deployment before February 26.
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South Vietnam
Nuan Loe
Ben Cat
Cui Chi
Giong Trom
Vi Thanh
Quan Long
Duncan McAlpine
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Weather Jabbock and Vicinity Forecast
Weather Jabbock and vicinity sunny and cool today with cool highs in the low 30s. Wind northeast around 10 to 20 mph. Temperature range shown with an apparent low near 3 and a high near 33. Several garbled phrases obscure dates and terms but indicate a light wind and cold day.
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Speedy Trek Home Due Healthy POWs
The 19 U.S. prisoners of war remaining at Clark Field were processed Monday and began planning for home. Officials said the POWs, released Sunday, are in good health and will fly to the United States today. at Travis AFB a spokesman said the former POWs would arrive around 3 pm CST. Navy Lt. James W. Bailey, the man of Hawaiis second release to fly home, left Monday to reunite with his father. The returnees were offered tours of the Clark Base Exchange and could spend back pay accumulated for years.
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Nixon and Kissinger discuss tour talks in Asia report
Kissinger briefed Ohira on his Asia mission including Hanoi and Peking talks. Ohira said he was asked not to disclose his report. US and Japanese officials expect further statements on China relations and broader subjects upon Kissinger’s return to Washington.
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Texas House advances bill to fund adult education
The Texas House on second reading approved a measure to spend state funds on adult education run by local districts and colleges. Sponsor Rep. Carlos Truan says about three million adults statewide lack a high school diploma. The plan would cost about 17 million yearly for two years, 28 million over five years, and includes literacy and high school equivalency programs.
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Houston
Price Daniel Jr
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