Charter Flight Missing With Algerian Soccer Team
A French chartered Nord 262 with 30 or 31 people aboard disappeared off the Algerian coast on New Year’s Eve while en route from Algiers to Minorca. Among the passengers were 19 Air Liquide club players, four officials, the organizer and family members. rescue forces from France, Algeria and Spain searched the western Mediterranean after a distress call at 11 09 p m.
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Deal Reported Congress To Finish 91st Session Today
The 91st Congress prepares to adjourn as House and Senate finalize a transportation financing measure through March 30. Sen. Proxmire agrees to allow a separate SST vote in March, potentially shelving the subsidy for the 92nd Congress.
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U S Plane Shot Down Over Laos Amid New Year Cease Fire Violations
In Laos a U S Air Force captain and a Laotian officer were killed when Communist forces shot down their light observation plane over the Plain of Jars. In South Vietnam 11 Americans died and 44 were wounded in 24 hours as rebels violated truces.
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Officials oath in swearing ceremonies across area
Bob Armstrong sworn in as state land commissioner Friday. The city section notes other swearing in events across the region as officials take oaths.
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Bob Armstrong
Prayer for divine protection and deliverance
A brief prayer asking God to stir power and rescue from dangers of sins and provide protection and deliverance. The verse reads Amen.
Georgia’s 1954 Rose Parade Floats Shine in Pasadena
The Tournament of Roses opened with 112 million spectators as Georgia’s float featuring chrysanthemums orchids and roses carried three beauty queens under live oaks. Grand marshal Billy Graham rode in the open car as 60 floats 21 bands and 215 riders traversed the 5.5 mile route ending downtown Pasadena. See Georgia Page 11.
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Festive New Year Celebrations Worldwide Across Nations
Fireworks, parades, and rituals marked the start of the year as leaders voiced hopes for peace. In Rome 131 injured from a baride fireworks incident, Naples saw many hurt, and Colorado's Pikes Peak lit up after a 13 mile hike. English workers lost hours, Rio hosted candlelit sands and drums, Manila reported 15 killed and 456 injured from firecrackers.
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Mighty Fall Upsets Texas. Stanford Wins Rose Bowl
Notre Dame ends Texas 30 game win streak by 24 11 upset. Stanford defeats Ohio State for its first Rose Bowl victory in 30 years. Nebraska tops LSU 17 12 in the Orange Bowl and Tennessee dominates Air Force 34 13 in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day.
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Mining Community Mourns 38 Dead in Kentucky Disaster
In Hyden Kentucky volunteers dug graves through an inch of snow for 38 victims of eastern Kentucky’s worst coalfield disaster. Walter Bentley and his brother-in-law were among the many who worked together in the mines. Funeral services were held as the state works to support families with many children. Governor Nunn said miners were adequately covered by workers compensation. The Hurricane Creek mine will be reopened for federal investigators as officials shift to a possible accidental dynamite detonation rather than a dust explosion.
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Shot to Death in Fort Worth Domestic Quarrel
James Edward Crisp, 38, was shot Friday at a southside Fort Worth residence in what police described as a domestic quarrel. Police said no charges have been filed.
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Quiet New Year on South Plains and in Hub City
The first day of 1971 passed quietly on the South Plains with deserted streets in Lubbock as shops closed and law enforcement reported a calm New Year. Churches held special services while most businesses planned to reopen, and the postal service resumed normal duties after the holiday.
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Fatalities Rise as Holiday Traffic Brings Multi-Death Crashes
Texas led the nation with 18 highway deaths during the New Year holiday, amid multiple fatal crashes. New York reported five deaths in a three car pileup, while Illinois and Michigan also logged high tolls. The National Safety Council noted the count rose toward 200 violent deaths as the holiday period approached its end.
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Mildness contrasted as cooler weather looms for state next week
The article notes a warm New Year followed by a Pacific cold front that will bring cooler temperatures across Texas. Forecasters predict a chance of snow for most of the state by Monday except the south central and southern areas, with highs near 50s and overnight lows around 20.
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Weather map page for Lubbock area reports fair weekend
The map page notes mostly fair weather for today and Sunday in Lubbock and vicinity. Temperatures rise to about 50 degrees with tonight’s low in the mid 20s. Winds are variable and mostly under 20 mph.
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