Tornadoes take heavy toll six killed on icy highways
A severe storm swept the region bringing snow and ice across the Panhandle and South Plains. Six deaths were reported from a west Texas pickup rollover and car crashes while Mississippi, Louisiana, and Central Texas faced tornado damage and road closures.
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Gary Shultz
Avalanche-Journal
Rockies
Panhandle
South Plains
Texas
Dallas
Dixie
Lone Star State
Mississippi
Louisiana
Vitamin C warnings challenge Pauling’s dosage claim
Discoverer Charles Glen King warns that excessive vitamin C can be hazardous citing FDA cautions about severe diarrhea and potential risks to children elderly and pregnant women. He doubts Linus Pauling’s claims that large doses prevent colds or ease symptoms and urges caution before following such advice.
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New York
Charles Glen King
Linus Pauling
Pauling
King
FDA
States debate tax hikes amid rising expenditures across the nation
A Taxation Inc report shows many states considering tax increases as expenditures grow due to mandated formulas and slower revenue. Indiana proposes a four cent tax on beverage containers while other states eye higher sales taxes and cigarette levies. California avoids a hike by shifting burden to local governments. New York studies cigarette taxes and federal aid.
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Indiana
Edgar D. Whitlcomb
the Foundation
Mississippi
California
Ronald Enganis
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Pato
Saashalon
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Bop
Texas
Jaycee District Convention Ends with Texas Jaycee President
The report notes the conclusion of the Jaycee District convention and highlights a talk by the Texas Jaycee president. Blustery weather continues to affect state and national conditions as Kleindienst backs a wiretap claim amid domestic dissent.
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Jaycee
Texas Jaycee
Bec. A
Kleindienst
Page
Vietnamese Setbacks Spur Action In Indochina War
The United States has assembled the largest air armada for a quick reaction force to support South Vietnamese troops in Laos and bolster Cambodia efforts. An elite ranger battalion suffered heavy losses in Laos, nearly 300 killed or wounded of 450, as U.S. helicopters were struck. Air power shifts toward direct ground support with rapid response missions and less interdiction.
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United States
Laos
Demilitarized Zone
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Highway 9
Sepone
U.S
Brazilian Envoy Freed In Uruguay
A Brazilian diplomat was released in Montevideo after being held during a political kidnapping incident. Officials noted the envoy and his wife Marla were in Uruguay when the incident occurred.
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Uruguay
Montevideo
Abduction ransom demand tied to envoy case
A prior report notes an abducted envoy incident with a ransom figure of at least $250,000 linked to a 41 year old husband’s case. Further details appeared on page 8 section Bec. B.
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Bec
Mardi Gras Celebrants Keep Peace on Bourbon Street
Crowds of long-haired youths parade on Bourbon Street with bottle debris and little policing. Officers note surprisingly calm behavior as six carnival parades roll with masked floats and tosses amid street closures for Mardi Gras.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Bourbon Street
Jay
Egocus
Israel Rejects Cairo Peace Hold, Yet Seeks Talks
Israeli cabinet rejected Egypt’s demand for full withdrawal from occupied lands but signaled readiness to discuss withdrawal toward pre 1967 boundaries. The incident at Harlem station left a mother and one child dead and a second child seriously injured as a subway train struck them. Authorities labeled the event as suicide murder in the chaotic aftermath.
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Nhed Presa
Jerusalem
Israel
Egypt
Cairo
U.N
Gunnar V. Jarring
Ibn Bala Terael
Golda Meir
New New York
Harlem
Ces Ql
Mur
Hllen
Sinai Desert
Prairie Dogs and Land Laws Stir West Texas Towns
A fragmentary report recalls long running land disputes in West Texas tied to revised oil statutes and prairie dog mentions. The text references local residents, legal provisions, and a controversial landowners issue leading to speculation about pardons and public debate.
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Jude Deting Roden
West
Texas
Toialle
Pete
Lemen
Gwiner
Lab Dack
Six Die In Weekend Icy Road Crash Spree
Six persons were killed and several injured in weekend accidents on South Plains highways blamed on icy roads. Vehicle crashes spread across the area, involving multiple families and emergency responders.
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Jerry Odom
South Plains
Nixon call false alarm report requested by White House
The White House asked for a report on Saturdays false alert from the national emergency warning center. NORAD officials say those responsible will ensure it does not happen again. The false warning came from a wrong tape inserted into a teletype system at Colorado Springs signaling emergency action and halt of normal broadcasting.
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Washington
White House
National Emergency Warning Center
NORAD
North American Air Defense Command
Colorado Springs
Federal, Communications Commission
Weather Forecast Page With Partial Cloudiness
Partly cloudy today with a high near 40 degrees and a low in the teens tonight. Winds will be westerly at 10 to 20 mph.
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Texas
Lubbock
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Bula
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Barbara
Hogue
Colorado City
National Weather Service
Lubbock Regional Airport
Fits
Garbare
Snd
Kenny Frank Launch
Sudan
Crosby
Methodist Hospital
Whiteside Road
Larry Ortega
Borjas
Westbrook
Lawrence Kelley
Eddie Wayne Hogue
Balian
Taxtion, Inc
Lubbock, Area
Free States
Vietnam
Man
William Crum
Woomio Dicsionary
Paarke
Waco
Debbie Prichard
Craig Mondy
Tech
Odessa
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