Insurance board orders big cuts in homeowners rates in Texas
The State Insurance Board ordered substantial reductions in homeowners extended coverage rates across most of Texas, with only the Gulf Coast 14 counties seeing a 4 percent rise. Central Inland and North Northwest regions face large cuts while Seacoast areas are mixed. Changes, based on a 25 year loss history for extended coverage and 10 year for homeowners, take effect on new or renewed policies.
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Austin
State Insurance Board
Gulf of Mexico
Seacoast
Gulf Coast
Central
North Northwest
Durwood Manford
Ice Glaze Area Roads Lubbock Page 16
Ice glaze affects several roads in the Lubbock area prompting cautious travel. Weather officials urge drivers to slow down and watch for slick intersections and overpasses as temperatures hover around freezing. Authorities remind residents to use extra distance and allow extra travel time.
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Lubbock
New Mexico
Fort Sumner
Priest Slain in Fire at Parsonage After Burglary Missed Money
Investigators theorize burglars who missed 1824 dollars shot Rev. C Lau Scho Scho ppe of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Channelview Houston Ship Channel area and set fire to the parsonage. Four bank sacks and two sacks of change were found in a record player cabinet amid the blaze. Fire chief Ed Smith called the blaze arson and noted gasoline odor. Authorities suspect the priest was shot before the house was set on fire.
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Channelview
C. Laumer
St. Andrew Catholic Church
Houston Ship Channel
Harris County Sheriff's
Schoppe
Ed. Smith
Channelview Volunteer Fire Department
Smith
Would-Be Hijacker Talks Off Aircraft In Maryland
A would‑be hijacker on Piedmont Flight 928 was talked down by FBI agents after surrendering at Friendship Airport Maryland. The suspect, identified as 37 year old Charles Farrow, released two hostages and surrendered unarmed after a tense two hour standoff. The two stewardesses Jeri Ann Meadows and Jackie Wisecup were unharmed and the plane was grounded.
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Glen Burnie
UPI
August Wenige
Baltimore
John
Piedmontj Lyon
Wenige
FBI
Friendship
Piedmont
Lawrence FBI
Charles Fairfax Hospital
Virginia
Thomas H.aerow
Faron
Farrow
Toronto
Shehan
Atlanta
Hickory
Winston-Salem
N.C
Danville
Lynchburg
Washington
U.S
Jeri Ann Meadows
Jackie Wisecup
Chicago
New York
Pentagon Papers trial opens with long jury selection
The Pentagon Papers case begins today as prosecutors and defense nose through potential jurors, with selection expected to extend for nearly a month. The government seeks a fair panel amid intense national scrutiny.
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State
Nation
Pentagon
Pat Nixon
Talks Resume In Paris Suburb Technical Level Negotiations
United States and North Vietnam reopened technical level talks in a Paris suburb after a two week break caused by heavy bombing. The session ran four hours and followed a Dec 21 meeting as Kissinger and Le Duc Tho prepare for full private talks. A second technical meeting was planned for today.
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U.S
Paris
North Vietnam
Henry A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
United States
Washington
Haughn Antonio
Thelits
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Lackland
Democrats push war-funding halt amid Vietnam debate
The House Democratic caucus votes 154 to 75 urging no new funds for Indochina and immediate withdrawal of U S troops and return of prisoners. Representative Nedzi’s measure is amended to reference troop withdrawal, while critics say the resolution weakens Vietnam policy. President Nixon and Senate leaders discuss peace efforts as Congress considers options.
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Washington
U.S
Indochina
Conwar
Nixon
Joe D. Waggonner Jr
Dla
Lucien N. Nedzi
D-Mich
Sver Brunel
Viettnam
Don Eidwards
D-Calif
Bella Abzug
D-.ny
White House
Congress
House
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Vietnam
Mansfield
Teaver Named Two Week Secretary of State for Texas
Governor Preston Smith appointed Larry Teaver to a two week secretary of state term replacing Bob Bullock. Teaver, 53, will serve until Smith’s governorship ends, with the move coinciding with Jackson B. Smith Jr.'s appointment to the domestic relations court. Teaver has long served on the governor’s staff and previously headed the Texas Insurance Board.
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Ap- Smith
Jackson B. Smith Jr
Bullock
Burton Domestic Relations Court
Bojlock
Teaudicial
The
Teaver
Smith
Texas Insurances Board
Senate
Insurance Board
Prayer Bear God Guidance Tomorrows Courage
A reader offers a religious supplication asking God to grant courage and perseverance for enduring eternal truths, ending with an Amen. The message expresses faith and hope in steadfast resolve.
Area Blacksmith Still Rings Anvil
J W Lyons, a Qui taque blacksmith for 84 years, keeps a weathered shop with 19th century mementoes and a lifetime of craft. Born January 7, 1888 in Atlanta, he began work at eight or nine, making lister points and horse shoes, wagon parts and farm tools as customers requested.
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Luron Brown
Quitaque
J.W. Lyons
Lyons
Atlanta
Warming Trend Forecast and Snow Slush Hazards
A winter storm drifted from the southwest dumping up to 5 inches of snow on the South Plains. The National Weather Service warned freezing slush would refreeze and create slick highways as temperatures fall tonight. Snow totaled near 2 inches in Lubbock with more on the ground at dawn and freezing drizzle throughout the day. The Lubbock airport forecast highs around 45 with overnight lows in the upper 20s. Drying conditions were expected to improve by Thursday with partial sunshine and variable winds.
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Charles Richards
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
National Weather Service
Lubbock
Lubbock Regional
Induction Orders Out For Some Leftover Draft Pool
Washington AP says Selective Service canceled induction orders for men carried over from last year's draft pool with postponements expiring this month or next. They move to extended priority and would be first called if a March draft occurs. If short, officials may draw from the new pool of men with February lottery numbers.
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Washington
Selective Service
Snow ends today with sun and mild temperatures
Weather map notes snow ending this morning with no further precipitation through Thursday. Sunshine reaching up to 60 percent, winds around 20 mph gusting in the afternoon. High near 45, low around 8. Regional figures and stray data follow with humidity and other numbers interspersed.
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