Indictments sharpen clash over antiwar draft protests
Indictments against prominent antiwar figures escalate the federal assault on draft resisters. Accused leaders like Stlent Raskin and others vow to plead not guilty, while officials including Lt. Gen. Hershey defend actions as enforcing the Selective Service Act. Observers warn of a police‑state atmosphere if prosecutions widen.
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Stlent Raskin
Washington
Raskin
University of Chicago
Institute For Policy Studies
Richard Barnet
Institute
New Hampshire Ave
Dupont Circle
Coffin
Dan
New York
American Civil Liberties Union
Es Spock
U.S
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service System
Department of Justice
Hershey
New York City
Goodman
Johnson
Justice Department
Biack
H. Rap Brown
Stokely Carmichael
Hers
Spock ready for jail over antiwar draft resistance
Dr Benjamin Spock vowed to go to jail to dramatize the antiwar and antidraft movement. He said he would continue supporting draft resistors and predicted indictments would boost opposition to the Vietnam war. Spock claimed neither he nor resistors broke any law and noted he learned of the indictment on a subway ride.
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New York
UPI
Benjamin Spock
FBI
United States
Spock
U.S
Vietnam
Attorney, General's Office
Washington
Knee Freeze as Mee and Weal in Cold Fashion Talk
A local discussion on how knee protection and clothing choices fare in deep cold. Nurses at General Hospital still wear skirts above the knee, while some opt for ear-muffs and knee wraps. Peggy Milford notes women focus on appearance even in cold conditions and suggests practical warmth measures when possible.
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General Hospital
Peggy
Youth identified after fatal shooting near 18th Street store
A young Black male, tentatively identified as Eddie Leo Lane, died on arrival at Methodist Hospital after a gunshot wound suffered when he ran into a drug store at 18th Street and Avenue A and collapsed. Officers said the investigation was continuing.
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Eddie Leo Lane
Methodist Hospital
18Th St
Ave. A
Vietnam War Skirmish Near Hanoi and Haiphong
Vietnam Rea lies miles northeast of Hanoi as the closest strike to either capital or Haiphong Friday. No explanation was given for the warplanes skirting the Hai Noi Haiphong corridor they had pounded recently. A U S spokesman cited cloudiness possibly blocking air hits while weather remained a factor. The same report notes a Russian vessel attacked near Haiphong with eight bombs in a pirate incident, the third such event in seven months.
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Hanoi
Haiphong
Tianoi-Haiphong
U.S
Pereslavl-Zalessky
Births Across Town Highlight Families and Occupations
A string of birth notices from various households details newborns weighing from three to ten pounds, with times ranging from early morning to late afternoon. Fathers’ occupations span farmer, cook, trader representatives, farm laborer, and bank mortgage staff, reflecting local enterprises and businesses.
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Wayne Eckstine
Methodint Hospital
Lubbock National Bank
Room to Rise Athens Greek hotel owners seek fate in increases
Greek hotel owners in Athens push for greater influence over rate changes and pricing policies as tourism demand grows. They argue for clearer guidelines, union role in setting fees, and protections against abrupt price hikes affecting visitors and workers.
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Athens
Travel Tour Promoters Frustrated by LBJ Plan
Travel tour promoters voice discontent over a LBJ proposal described in Europe tour materials. The brochures emphasize nostalgia with Europe as a selling point, but promoters warn the plan could harm travel business by dampening demand and raising costs.
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LBJ
William Adams Dies at 43 in Crosbyton
Crosbyton farmer William Robert Adams known as Bill Adams died Friday at Crosbyton Hospital after a short illness. He served as a deacon at First Baptist Church, was a charter member and vice president of Crosbyton Federal Credit Union, and a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife Milla Raye, son W. R. Adams Jr., sister Mrs. W. T. Bird, and stepmother Mrs. Minnie Adams. Funeral arrangements were pending with King Funeral Home.
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Crosbyton
King Funeral Home
William Robert
Bill Adams
Crosbyton Hospital
Adams
Benton
Ail
First Baptist Church
Charter m
Crosbyton Federal Credit Union
Milla Raye
W. R. Adams Jr
Year 2000: Global shifts and looming questions for future world order
In a 2000 projection, Huntington and others warn of a disintegrating American world system and rising global inequities. Rich nations may fund development, while Asia and Africa gain ground. The U.N. could become an instrument of supervision as corruption, reform, and technology reshape politics, society, and inequality.
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U.N
Asia
Africa
Io Pool
Samuel P. Huntington
Harvard
China
Indonesia
Southeast Asia
Brazil
Latin America
Middle East
U.S
Herman Kahn
Anthony J. Wiener
Hudson Institute
India
Pakistan
Nigeria
Texas banks report record deposits after Beulah’s impact
Reports from across Texas show record year end bank deposits as of December 30. Cities like Midland Dallas Corpus Christi and Houston posted all time highs, aided by HemisFair 68, petroleum growth, diversification and a strong Christmas season.
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HemisFair
Texas
Midland
Dallas
Hunt County
Greenville
Corpus Christi
John T. Butler
First National Bank
Victoria
Austin
Harlingen
Fort Worth
Lubbock
San Antonio
Forrest MM. Smith
National Bank of Commerce
Roger Cloud
Mercantile
Heudah
Rio Grande Valley
Ernest Jones
First ‘National Bank of
Edinburg
John Whitmore
Houston
Texas National Bank For Commerce
Whitmore
Longview
Paso
Denton County
Texas City
LaMarque
Big Spring
Amarillo
Canyon
Cooke County
Gainesville
Dallas County
Harris County
Record Bank Deposits Hit City High As Deposits Soar
Lubbock area banks report a total of 359 745 173 in deposits up from 88 550 603.95 prior year with significant liquidity growth. Reserves rise and loan totals mostly hold steady as farmers expedite loan repayments amid early government payments and strong pre-Christmas business.
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Lubbock
First National Bank
Lubbock National Bank
Citizens National Bank
American State Bank
Plains National Bank
Security National Bank
Savings and Loan Associations
Yrerage
First Federal Savings and Deonnm
Wtelis
Larbbeck Savings and Loan
State Savings and Loan
Briercroft Savings and Lenn
Weather and Snow Drift Across Regions Amid Cold Wave
Snow blankets the northern plains and Great Lakes as Wyoming, Oswego, and Madison counties report 4 to 6 inches with reduced visibility and road closures. A year of banking figures shows deposits and loans steady in Lubbock area banks amid winter weather disruptions.
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York
Jakes Erie
Ontario
Central
New - York
N.Y
Rockies
Dakotas
Great Lakes
Montana
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
50th Street zoning study proposes diverters and hearings
The commission weighs dogbone traffic diverters to curb cross street load before 50th Street crossings while planning a public hearing on rezonings. Proposals include C-2A commercial zoning on parts of 50th and adjacent avenues, plus R-2 church zoning and changes to Lyndale Acres. Macker reelected chair. Jones named vice chair. attendees listed.
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Burr
Wayne Sherrill
50Th Street
Une
50Th St
Salem Ave
Orlando
Memphis
Peoria
Avenue N
Avenue A
Avenue
H. J
Lyndale Acres
Avenue H
Macker
Charles B. Jones
Maeker
Roy Jennings
Tom Scarborough
R. D.whipple
Wo Holmes
Nolan E. Barrick
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