Nixon in China ends eight day visit with pledge to peace
President Nixon and Premier Chou En Lai closed a week in Peking with a three section communique affirming divisions yet agreeing to work toward peace. Nixon promised U.S. withdrawal from Taiwan as talks touched Indochina and cultural exchanges. The trip included a final banquet and departure plans for Anchorage and Washington.
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Bridge Work Begins As Nixon Shifts Toward New Era
Analysis notes a widening gap between Washington and Beijing on Vietnam Korea Taiwan and related disputes. The joint communique signals limited alignment while signaling radical shifts in U S Soviet and Chinese relations as expectations for peace evolve. Premier Zhou En Lai remains unmoved on core issues while Washington hints flexibility on Chiang Kai-shek.
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Sharp to Be Key Witness in Abilene Trial Start
Abilene today begins the trial of Texas House Speaker Gus Mutscher Rush McGinty and Rep Tommy Shannon accused of conspiring to take bribes from stock fraud scheme linked to Houston financier Frank Sharp The case marks the highest ranking official charged since 1929 and sparks debates on long term effects on state government.
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Voting boxes to be authorized today by county commissioners
Lubbock County commissioners meet to authorize three new voting boxes. The action aims to expand access for voters in upcoming elections as detailed in the A-J addition.
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Salt in Texas History Across Ages and Uses
Salt has long been essential from pioneer days to Texas markets and Bible mentions. Indians called it the Maiie White Sand while Spaniards mined salt from Salt Flat lakes in Hudspeth and Culberson. The first patent for a new salt method was in 1641.
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Prayerful plea for universal brotherhood and love
A reader offers a short prayer asking God to teach humanity that all are brothers and to overcome the lack of love that drives people away from God. The item reads as a devotional reflection.
U.N. Demands Israel Halt Lebanon Campaign
The U N Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution urged by four West European members demanding Israel stop all military actions in Lebanon and withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory. The accord follows three days of Israeli strikes on Palestinian guerilla positions in southeast Lebanon.
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Weather Map Page Forecast for Lubbock Area
Fair and warmer today and Tuesday with highs near 80 and lows around 40. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph today.
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3000 Homes Destroyed In West Virginia Flood Disaster
The West Virginia flood killed 600 and left about 300 missing with 4000 homeless as 3000 homes were destroyed when a reservoir breach unleashed a wall of water and mud. Housing officials moving 1000 mobile homes to shelter refugees. Accoville and Man, W V touched by the tragedy.
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