Solar flare could slow Earth's rotation if aimed directly
A dramatic solar explosion observed by Naval Research Laboratory scientists shows how powerful bursts from the sun can affect Earth. If directed at the planet, such eruptions could disrupt long‑distance radio, telephone service, auroras, and geomagnetic fields, potentially slowing Earth's rotation.
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Liquor Vote May 6 Considered By Lubbock Officials
County commissioners discussed a possible May 6 liquor referendum to align with party primaries. Campaign manager Jerry Anderson urged the idea while officials noted staffing and legal challenges, including needing three sets of election judges and coordinating with party polls. County Judge Rod Shaw cautioned against the plan. Commissioner Max Arrants concurred.
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Frank Guess
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Lubbock area man fuels film collection centerpiece
A Lubbock man grows a notable archive of old films surpassing typical late night reels. The item appears in the Today's edition's front area with other briefs.
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Humphrey Declares Candidacy for White House in 1972 Campaign
Democratic aspirant Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey announced his bid for the presidency saying the race will be different with him taking the campaign to the people. He noted competition in states like Florida and Pennsylvania and urged immediate U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam while contrasting this race with his 1968 bid.
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Today’s Prayer for New Year Blessings
A reader offers a brief devotional of thanks for entering a new year. The prayer asks for learning from past mistakes and living a life of service in God’s name.
Nixon Named Bonehead of the Year by Dallas Club
The Dallas Bonehead Club named President Richard M. Nixon bonehead of the year for predicting Redskins over Cowboys and Dolphins over Dallas in the Super Bowl. Nixon also reportedly suggested a play to Miami coach Don Shula by phone and has yet to call Dallas staff.
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Mahon urges cut in soaring deficit this year
U S Rep George H Mahon warns continuing deficit spending could threaten the nation’s economy though he expects tax hikes unlikely this campaign year He forecast a 35 to 40 billion deficit for the year as Nixon backs a 5 billion space shuttle program and defense spending grows amid environmental and education concerns See U S MUST Page 6
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Yarborough Plans New Texas Senate Bid in Five Cities
Former U S senator Ralph Yarborough, 68, will reveal a comeback bid in five Texas cities starting at 9 a.m. in the state capitol. He aims to run for a statewide office to back liberal causes including poverty relief, veterans, and a Big Thicket National Park in East Texas, while keeping governor as a long term goal.
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Write-In Dues Vote Slated Across Counties
Voters across several regions head to ballots to fill boards of directors and county committees for the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1. Lubbock County voters choose three representatives from precincts 1 2 and 4 for the county committee, with write-in options boosting interest.
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Author disputes voice of Hughes in telephone conference
Irving says the voice heard by seven reporters was not Hughes and denounces voice print results as invalid. He claims he never met or heard of Hughes and cites tapes he says Hughes asked him not to reproduce. The episode follows McGraw-Hill collaboration claims on an upcoming Hughes biography.
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Attendant Hurt In $250 Robbery At Local Gas Station
A bandit battered attendant Don Edgar Melton at John Lawrimore Oil Co on University Ave and stole about 250 dollars from the station safe. Melton, 21, was treated at Methodist Hospital and released. Suspect entered to buy cigarettes but fled after assaulting him.
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Feasibility study eyed for railbed trail plan in Texas
A planned study by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department titled Pathways and Paddleways will evaluate turning abandoned railroad rights of way into hike bike and horseback trails. A 7 2 foundation presentation at the Museum at Texas Tech will be led by Joe Kirk Fulton before the Lubbock Sierra Club, reviewing a proposed 30 mile corridor between Comfort and Weon Spring for a trail and 2 5 miles of the Guadalupe River for a paddleway with potential statewide expansion.
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Southwest Weather City and Region Summary
Weather map fragment lists cities and values including Abilene El Paso Albuquerque Hobbs Amanita Houston Dallas Okla City Denver and Falls with numbers attached indicating measurements or indices. The snippet appears to be a partial forecast or data table from the Southwest region.
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Muslims Blamed In Fight In Baton Rouge Shootout
In Baton Rouge Louisiana two sheriff's deputies died when gunfire erupted during a confrontation blamed on Black Muslims from Chicago. National Guardsmen were activated and a city curfew imposed as hundreds were arrested for curfew violations.
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