Four Jurors Chosen in Helmus Murder Trial
Four jurors were sworn for service in the 72nd District Court murder trial of Airman Richard A. Helmus after the death penalty phase was dropped for juror qualification. Selected: Charles J. Pevehouse, E. Gardenhire, Gaylor Kinard, and Alton D. Kinney. Remaining jurors to be chosen at 9 a.m. today. Helmus faces charges in the death of his month-old son at Reese AFB Hospital.
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Reese Afb Hospital
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Wayne Lee
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Johnson faces tough stance as Viet Nam talks loom
Amid Soviet France accord, President Johnson signals limited willingness to negotiate and vows continued action against Viet Cong. White House denies any progress toward a settlement while Congress debates White House policy. U Thant proposes private talks and US withdrawal with dignity as Moscow signals conference conditions. See VIET NAM Page 16.
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Lubbock trustees accept low bid for phase three contract
The Lubbock School trustees approve a $1,228,162 general contract for phase three. Coronado High School coverage hints at Page 1, with preliminary judging today and finals Saturday night at a public pageant.
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Lone gunman robs Texas bank for 17400 amid snow
A lone robber wearing a black raincoat and stocking cap robbed Merchants and Planters Suite Bank in Mount Enterprise Texas during the noon hour. He escaped in a snowstorm with about 17400 in cash after ordering three staffers to lie down. Two suspects were later jailed while allegedly drunk, and authorities sought a white car west on US 84. The bank, established in 1908, sits 30 miles north of Mount Enterprise.
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Quilliam pushes fight over law school in Texas Legislature
Quilliam urged removal of a rider blocking a law school within the $3.57 billion general appropriations bill approved by the Texas House. Rep Heatly tabled the Quilliam amendment after arguing lawyers outnumber veterinarians, and no funds were added for a new law school. The fight centers on whether Texas Tech should gain a law school and who decides it.
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Jenkins Admits Part In Video Advertising Sale
Walter Jenkins testified that a Maryland insurance man bought Texas TV time to be competitive in selling $100,000 of policies for President Johnson. The Associated Press report notes the testimony was released on Wednesday.
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White House aide denies pressuring Reynolds for KTBC ad time
Senate inquiry transcript shows Admitted passing word that a Johnson kin sought to sell life insurance to fund media sales. Reynolds testified the ad purchase was expected. Jenkins, under pressure, answered 40 questions from the Rules Committee about Bobby Baker. The inquiry moved to Britain as Lady Churchill tours aboard a Queen Mary liner.
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Texas
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Reynolds
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KTBC
Senate Rules Committee
Bobby Baker
Senate
Mato Jenkins
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South Plains Cotton Delegation Seeks 1965 Price Support Restore
A South Plains group met with Rep. George Mahon and Sec. Freeman to press for restoring a $5 per bale 1965 cotton price support cut. The delegation, including farmers Joe Pate Jr. and Jimmy Davis, reported Freeman was sympathetic but chances remained about 50 50. Mahon indicated Agriculture officials would respond.
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Avalanche-Journal
St Wastinton
South Plains
Hale
George ‘Mahon
Sec. of Agriculture
Orville Freeman
South Plaine
Hubert H. Humphrey
Congressional
Joe R. Pate Jr
Lubbock
Jimmy Davis
Acuff
Freeman
Pate
Davis
Mahon
Department of Agriculture
Yanks Begin Direct Air War Over South Viet Nam
American jets, under President Johnson, conduct independent strikes against Viet Cong bases in the mountains north of Saigon. F-100s and B-57 bombers join coordinated efforts with South Vietnamese forces. A crash during training claimed two Air Force officers as the operation unfolds.
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Johnson
Coffer
Salton
A.S
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Washington
U.S
Saigon
Hancock Firm Plans Major Expansion At Lubbock Plant
Hancock firm announces a major expansion planned at its Lubbock plant. The company seeks a 50 percent rise in capacity and personnel over two years, with new construction and equipment. The 30 acre site will accommodate growth. SEC approval is sought for a $1.7 million convertible subordinated debenture issue due in See EXPANSION Page 14.
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Washington
Securities and Exchange Commision
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Weather Map Page 7 C Lubbock Area Forecast
Fair and warmer today with a high in the mid fifties and a low in the mid twenties. West to southwest winds around 20 mph. Minimum humidity around 40 percent. Implied southwest region forecast with precipitation and temperature range details.
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