Nixon Hails King Memory As Call For Open Door Party
President Nixon praised Martin Luther King Jr. memory in a national statement calling for a Peace Corps VISTA open door policy for all races. He urged the Republican Party to embrace Americans of every color and faith while noting King’s fight for equality will guide the nation. Nixon spoke at the dedication of the party’s new national headquarters and praised Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower at the ceremony.
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GSA Awards Office Conversion Contract to Wichita Falls Firm
The General Services Administration awarded a $25,000 to $100,000 contract to J. W. Bibb of Wichita Falls for a U S Post Office office conversion. Jay H. Bolton announced the bid as the lowest responsive among ten bidders. The project includes demolition, partitions, flooring, air conditioning, and roofing with completion hoped by September 19.
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Man Sentenced In Check Case
Four defendants appeared before Judge Denzil Bevers in County Court at Law No. 2 Friday. Wayne Hill, 25, was sentenced to two days in jail and court costs after pleading guilty to a check offense. Henry Jackson’s probated sentence was approved after pleading guilty to pro- curing charges, a 60 day probated term plus a $100 fine and costs. Ruben P Cirillo pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated from a Dec. 6 incident, receiving ten days in county jail, a $50 fine and costs. Jimmy Wren pleaded not guilty to attempting to defraud by presenting a worthless check. bond set at $400.
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Woman Receives Probated Term for Marijuana Possession
Judge William Shavers imposed a five year probated sentence Friday after Donna Page Garcia 19 of Amarillo pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana in the 140th District Court. Garcia was ordered to pay court costs. The charges stem from a January 20 1910 raid by police at Wall Hall on the Texas Tech campus.
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EPA bans pesticide use as court orders curb DDT sales
Washington AP report notes EPA moves to suspend federal permits and phase out DDT and other chemicals after court orders. William Ruckelshaus says makers have 20 days to stop interstate sales while a 60 day review begins. Environmentalists push for immediate action on restricted pesticides.
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Tech Enrollment Nearing Goal At Texas Tech
Texas Tech registration nears the spring target as 5,078 students enrolled Friday pushing the total toward 18,267. Regular registration ends at noon today with fees due through Wednesday and 6,089 students registered Thursday, marking peak activity. D N Peterson reports Friday’s tally boosts the overall count to 116,675.
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Western District Gets New Judge
H. Wood Jr a San Antonio lawyer with fewer than 20 years in practice and an active Republican was sworn in as a federal judge. He becomes the fifth U S district judge in the Western District of Texas in a ceremony led by Chief Dist Judge Adrian A Spears. The new judge will handle 45 percent of the El Paso federal criminal docket, 25 percent of civil cases in the district, and all civil and criminal federal cases in Del Rio.
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