House approves Russo handgun ban aiding small concealable guns
The House Judiciary Committee voted 18 to 14 to ban importation manufacture and sale of revolvers under 534 inches barrel under 4 inches and pistols under 8 12 inches overall length. Law enforcement and military groups would be exempt. Rep John Conyers says the amendment will curtail most small concealable handguns.
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UPI
House Judiciary Committee
Martin A. Russo
D-ill
Russo
Treasury
John Conyers
Dmich
FBI Agent Pushes Wire Taps For Radicals
Dallas FBI official Ted L. Gunderson argues radicals who seek to overthrow the government should face wire taps mail openings and surreptitious entry. He defends internal security and criticizes Congress for misperceptions while noting the agency needs oversight balanced with national security.
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Ted Gunderson
Dallas
Ings
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Terry Davis
Ted L. Gunderson
Congress
Camden
Hearst psychiatrist says she acted under fear and trauma
Dr. Louis J. West testified Patricia Hearst became mentally ill from fear of captors and joined the bank robbery to please parents. He described a traumatic neurosis and a survivor syndrome, noting she regressed to childlike dependence during captivity. The cross examination covered prior statements and trial competence.
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UPI
Patricia Hearst
Louis J. West
UCLA
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West
Hibernia
David Bancroft
SLA
Bancroft
Donald
Gas Costs Critic Denton Presses Texas Rail Commission Tour
Democratic candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, Lane Denton, blasted high gas utility rates during a three day West Texas tour. He urged the commission to curb automatic pass through fuel costs, citing a billion dollar rise in Texas utility charges and calling pass through increases a national and state scandal. Denton spoke in Lubbock and Morton and planned stops in Memphis and Turkey.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Lubbock
Denton
South Park Inn
Morton
Memphis
Turkey
West Texas
Railroad Commission
Texas
Folksinger A-J Today
A-J Today profiles a folksinger described as emotive yet not always somber. The feature outlines his vocal style and stage persona, noting the intimate connection with audiences and a career shaped by intimate venues.
Daily Prayer Note from A Slaten Reader
A prayer urges giving thanks for blessings already bestowed while asking forgiveness for focusing on personal desires when praying to God. The note appears in a reader letter tone with a Didactic, devotional tone.
Roof Vanish Surprise Darkens Texas Couple Home
A Southwest Lubbock couple returned home Monday to find most of their roof gone. Neighbors had contracted for a new roof elsewhere, a slip up that left the family in shock. The roofing crew returned Tuesday to install a new top as the husband asked for no names or addresses. Despite the scare, they are thankful for the dry climate.
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Lubbock
Man Loses Car Cash To Pair
AREA lawmen searched for two men suspected as Tarrant County jail escapees after robbing a Dallas man of $55 and his car near U S 84. The pair fled toward New Mexico following a separate late night heist at Ham's Food Mart No 3. Witnesses described the suspects as white men with one wearing striped overalls and the other blond hair, one tied Sitlington and drove off.
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Dallas
Lubbock
New Mexico
Sitlington
Moon Cult Cited As Dangerous at UT Meeting
Tony Gunderson spoke about his daughter's capture by the Moonies at the University of Texas last year. He described the sect as dangerous and said followers used smooth, methodical tactics to control minds. Gunderson urged churches to alert the public to cult dangers.
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Tex
Tony Gunderson
University of Texas
Gunderson
Sun Myung Moon
Moon
Texas Conference of Churches
Texas
New Hampshire Primary Tightens Ford Reagan Race
Ford edged Reagan in a close New Hampshire presidential primary as Carter swept the Democratic contest. With 54 percent counted, Ford led Reagan by 33,156 to 32,963 while Carter topped Udall in the Democratic vote. Carter lauded momentum toward Massachusetts and Vermont.
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Weather in Lubbock and vicinity turns partly cloudy
Partly cloudy today through Thursday in Lubbock and surrounding area. Highs in the mid 60s, lows in the mid 30s. Thursday highs also in the mid 60s with northwesterly winds from 10 to 20 mph.
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