Hanoi Seen Weighing Talks With United States Over Vietnam War
North Vietnam may weigh negotiations with the United States as China pressures Hanoi. Analysts cite U Thant's cease fire proposal as a potential opening while Moscow doubts Washington truly seeks talks. The four points in the White Book guide settlement terms with Saigon’s fate undecided.
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China
North
Vietnam
U.N
U Thant
U.S
North Vietnam
Moscow
United States
All Asia
Pham van Dong
New York Times
Dong
South
Saigon
Sculptor Reveals LBJ Bust After Seven Years Of Work
Frances Lewine reports sculptor Jimilu Mason spent seven years creating a life size bronze bust of President Johnson from memory and photos after a bronze caricature. The piece, redone in marble, may join the Vice Presidents Hall of Fame. three copies exist including one at the White House.
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Frances Lewine Washington
Johnson
Jimilu Mason
Johnsons
Senate
Miss Mason
Alexandria
White House
Peter Hurd
LBJ
Texas
Mason
Amvets
Washington
Jimily Mason
Alexandra
AMVET
President Johnson
Israeli Syrian border clashes loom in early 1967 crisis
Israeli and Syrian forces exchanged fire near the Sea of Galilee as tanks and troops joined a border clash. Prime Minister Eshkol warned Damascus Israel would not tolerate incursions and saboteur activity. Jordan and Saudi targets were also reported amid rising regionwide tensions.
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Eliah Simon
Jerusalem
Israel
UPI
Sea of Galilee
Levi Eshkol
Damascus
Jordan
Eshkol
Mideast
Old Jerusalem
Hussein
Azeizin
United Nations
Cigarette Warehouse Fire Causes Major Loss in Lubbock
A late Thursday blaze at Ponca Wholesale Mercantile Co. damaged about half of its cigarette stock in the 1301 Ave H warehouse. Fire crews contained the fire, with 15,000 to 20,000 dollars in merchandise losses and building protection insured.
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Lubbock
W. H. Hipp
Hipp
Assemblies Of God Plans Swahili Bible Translation
The Assemblies of God launches a three year 25000 program with the American Bible Society to translate Scriptures into Swahili for Tanzania Kenya and Uganda. A 5000 gift from the Boys and Girls Missionary Crusade funds the effort led by Rev Thomas J Kalume an Anglican deacon studying at New York Theological Seminary who speaks Swahili.
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Springfield
API
Assemblies of God
American Bible Society
Tanzania
Kenya
Uganda
Boys and Girls Missionary Crusade
The
Thomas J. Kalume
Anglican Church
New York Theological Seminary
New York City
Connally Approves Texas Tourist Exhibit Preview
Gov. John Connally gave his personal approval to a $12,000 tourist exhibit in the Texas capitol rotunda. The 20 foot display, prepared by the Texas Tourist Development Agency, will travel to Los Angeles for its public debut on January 15, with an expected audience of 5.5 million people. The exhibit highlights five main areas of Texas.
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Austin
UPI
John Connally
Los Angeles
Texas Tourist Development Agency
Capitol Rotunda
Connally
Texas
Purcell says tax hike unlikely with spending cuts
UPI report states Representative Graham Purcell of Texas on Friday argued a tax increase might not be needed if the federal government cuts nonessential spending adequately. He spoke as discussions on fiscal policy continue in Washington.
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Purcell
TAX Washington
UPI
Uss
Graham Purcell
D-Tex
Workshop in Lubbock to Outline Cultural Resources Survey
Representatives from the Texas Fine Arts Commission and the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs attend a Caprock District workshop in Hemphill-Wells Monterey. The session includes talks by Mallory Randle and Mrs. B F Seay on planning and reporting the district inventory.
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Texas Fine Arts Commission
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
Lubbock
Caprock
TFWC
Hemphill-Wells
Monterey
Mallory Randle
Austin
Fine Arts Commission
Randle
B. F. Seay
Andrews
Phillip Carpenter
Burkburnett
Dallas Cabbie Outsmarts Bank Robber
Dallas cab driver Paul Oscar Petre picked up a 19 year old who demanded money. Petre drove to a downtown spot where the robber got out and ordered the driver to hand over cash. The rider failed to notice a police car in front of the curb and was arrested by officers.
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Dallas
UPI
Paul Oscar Petre
Petre
Morning Edition Subscriptions Rates Listed
The Lubbock Avalanche Journal details home delivery options with prices for Morning, Evening, and Sunday editions shown by subscription duration. Rates include monthly, quarterly, and annual plans for Morning Only, Evening Only, Sunday Only, and combinations such as Morning & Sunday or Evening & Sunday.
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock Avalanche
Journey
8Th and
Avenue J
Lubbock
Texas
Lubbock, Tex
Refinery Blast Traps Six Men in Illinois Plant
A fiery explosion at Marathon Oil Co refinery in Robinson Illinois ripped the roof off a reactor building, with six men reported trapped and either killed or injured. Search teams scoured debris as windows shattered and tremors felt up to 40 miles away in western Indiana. A supervisor confirmed six missing. a radio correspondent cited at least three dead and three injured.
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Ron Weeks
WAKO
Lawrenceville
Ransom Plot Ties Boulder Bank President Wife
The wife of Boulder bank president Leo Hill was tied and held hostage in their home as a $50 000 ransom was paid. Hill delivered the money to a Norlin Library drop as police traced the plan and FBI notes a possible accomplice.
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Boulder
Colo
Betty Hill
Leo Hill
Norlin
University of Colorado
Scott Werner
FBI
Denver
Paul Dawson
Louisville
Thant Acts Alone on Vietnam Peace Efforts
A U.N. spokesman says U Thant is acting in a private capacity and not as secretary-general in his Vietnam peace efforts. He has drawn little attention, with Washington and Hanoi not commenting. A North Vietnamese diplomat in Paris rejected U.N. intervention.
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United Nations, N.Y
U.N
Thant
Vietnam
Washington
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Paris
United Nations
Reagan sells Malibu ranch land to Fox for about $2 million
Ronald Reagan spokesman confirms the sale of 250 acres from the Yearling Row property in Malibu to 20th Century Fox studios for roughly two million dollars. The item also notes Texas leads in wildflower species bloom compared with other states.
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Los Angeles
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Malibu
20Th Century Fox Studios
Weekend check set as Lubbock tests Sunday closings
Lubbock's voluntary Sunday closing program for most stores gets its first big test this weekend. Major retailers agreed to close, while inspectors tour Sunday to gauge violations as County Attorney Fred West warns of prosecution for violators under the state blue law.
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Lubbock
Fred West
Ing
Bill Campbell
Merchants’ Committee
West
Democrats Hold Powell Dismissal Question in DSG Split
The Democratic Study Group executive committee declined to back any discipline for Rep. Adam Powell amid a rift with House Republicans who demand action. The DSG stance leaves mounting moves to strip Powell of his chairmanship or seat unsettled as Monday decisions loomed. Paris plans an anti smog law soon.
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Daniel Rapoport
Washington
UPI
Democratic Party
House
Rep
Adam Clayton Powell
Dn.y
Democratic Study Group
DSG
Adam Powell
Powell
Education and Labor Committee
New York
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