Scientists Question Value of More UFO Studies
A two year, 500000 dollar study by University of Colorado scientists for the Air Force concludes that further extensive UFO research is unlikely to be scientifically justified. It finds no direct evidence that any UFOs are spacecraft from another civilization and notes some observers want to keep an open mind. The report, led by Dr. Edward A Condon, aims to quell controversy while acknowledging potential harm to education.
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Texas Ranch Heir Held In Gem Theft Case Worth Vast Sum
Kingsville and San Antonio reports detail Cecil Yancey Evans a former Texas A&I player charged with stealing a diamond from the Witte Museum. The canary emerald valued at 365000 was sold for 6000 to an unidentified buyer near Phoenix. Evans tied to a pattern of robberies across Texas. The case links to Kingsville and Galveston suspects with statements cited by police. The gem’s sale and the investigation widen as officials weigh a major bond program in nearby cities.
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Prayer for world peace and universal love
A reader offers a brief prayer invoking God for world love and peace and the establishment of a kingdom of all nations that endures. Amen.
NONE AT HOME Visitor Cites Interest in Der Dust
Ilse Kunkel of Spandau West Berlin enjoys America and West Texas. She finds dust storms intriguing while ending a four week U S visit and planning to return to her health office job in West Berlin. She spoke at her sister Christa Smiths home, a Texas Tech language instructor.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Berlin Wall
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Texas Tech
Slayings of UT Coed Probed in Austin Lake Death
The body of Keltha Morris a UT coed 20 missing since Wednesday was found in Inks Lake 7 miles northwest of Austin. John Albert White 21 UT student and Morris date whose body was found in Bull Creek Wednesday has been identified. Preliminary autopsy suggests drowning with neck fracture and skull indentation but no rape. Hundreds of searchers federal state and local officers plus volunteers searched cedar hills near Austin. Morris daughter of a high school principal from White Deer and White a former Peace Corpsman is tied to the case. two other UT students David Bond and Dawn Horak of Corpus Christi are mentioned. Page 10 text continues.
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Slap at Police Seen Purdom Blasts Acquittal
Avalanch Sta county Atty Tom Purdom blasted a jury for acquitting Andrew Davis 61 of 1811 E 25th in a DWI trial. The six jurors deliberated 35 minutes as officer Jack Kellys testimony was challenged by Davis attorney Gene Cobb. Purdom said if locals oppose prosecution he has no choice but to stop pursuing such cases.
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Editorial Urges Restraint as AP Newsmen Strike
AP Newsmen stage a wide strike, prompting editorials on anger at the walkout and calls for better policing of highways. The union says the work stoppage affects national and international coverage while AP reports basic services continue in all states. A four hour bargaining round ended without a comment from either side.
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White Sidewalls Banned At A&M
Cadets at Texas A&M will face a new haircut policy announced by Corps Commander Hector Gutierrez. Sophomores and freshmen must wear hair short but combed over with tapered sides. The change ends the former style where most hair above the ears was removed.
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Apollo 8 Trio Gets Medals and Apollo 11 Crew Named
The Apollo 8 astronauts received medals in a White House ceremony and Congress ovation. NASA announced Neil Armstrong to command Apollo 11 with Michael Collins as command pilot and Edwin Aldrin as LM pilot. Apollo 9 and 10 missions follow, aiming for a July 1969 landing.
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Lubbock Wins Bid For Eight-Story Federal Office Complex
H A Padgett Jr of Lubbock named apparent low bidder at 3 850 000 among 10 bids for the downtown eight story federal office structure and courthouse. GSA will analyze bids over 45 days with construction possible within 630 days of contract.
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Lubbock Project
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Norther Brings Frigid Texas Weather Drop to 15 Degrees
A cold front blasts Texas with record lows as Lubbock and Plainview report subfreezing highs and 15 degree readings. Forecasters warn only a small warmup is possible, while a severe Midwest storm disrupts travel and shelves.
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