Keeping Cool Easy In 68 Weather Dust Data
Annual weather data from Weather Bureau records shows 49 blowing dust hours in 1968, the third lowest in 18 years, with 1962 at 48 hours and 1961 at 4 hours. Totals include January 7, March 8, April 13, June 2, December 19 hours, and no dust in February May July August October November. Cloudiness reached 1 844 hours, sun possible about 4 380 hours. Wind averages by month ranged from 10.7 to 13.7 mph, peak one minute wind 51 mph from the west on December 7. July precipitation was 3.14 inches.
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Aspen Panorama acquires 8300 acres near Snowmass for recreation complex
Aspen Panorama Properties Inc announces the purchase of 8300 acres near Snowmass at Aspen Colorado from American Cement Corp for over 5 million dollars. Hans H Estin states the land will be developed into a year round recreation complex and a profit sharing interest will be retained in the development portion. The land forms part of Christensen Ranch.
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Court Can Advance Job Equality Push In Rail Labor Case
A biracial group of 14 workers at the St. Louis San Francisco Birmingham yard seeks a court ruling to end racial discrimination in promotions to light and heavy repair jobs. They allege a contract with their union and management blocks white and minority workers from advancement toward carmen helpers, while the railroad and union deny discrimination and say they oppose any racially biased practices. The Supreme Court consideration could lead to a federal judge ruling by spring. Local unions in Alabama and Louisiana report restrictions on apprenticeship programs continue.
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British researchers predict cure for rheumatoid arthritis
London reports say scientists at Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, backed by a $1.2 million gift and increased grant funding, injected vitamins C and K3 into joint tissue to seal cell walls. They warn a cure is not yet proven, with many tests still required.
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Nixon to Fill State Posts with Key Appointments
Washington sources report Nixon will appoint U S figures to high State Department posts including undersecretary for political affairs and ambassador roles. Possible nominees cited include U Alexis Johnson Elliott Richardson and William Macomber with updates to the foreign service leadership ongoing.
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Foreign Service
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Home Fire Claims Life of Austin Woman
Mrs. Laura E Krebs, 90, died after a residence fire in Austin. Police said a call for help was heard from inside as firefighters extinguished the blaze and doors and windows were found locked. She died at a hospital shortly after being removed from the home.
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Lubbock Archery Group To Meet And Elect Officers
Lubbock Archery Association holds a meeting at 8 p.m. in the Arnett Room of Citizens National Bank. Ed Baines will present a program on a trip to Archery College in Georgia. Officers include Lamont Stokes and Jack Head. board members are Billy Mackey and Bill Whitener. Visitors are welcome.
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