City agency approves early Civic Center property acquisitions
The Urban Renewal Board of Commissioners authorized purchases of three properties in the Lubbock Civic Center area and executives signed options on six previously approved parcels. The appraised value totals 51,200 dollars, with funding to be arranged via a three party agreement among the agency Commerce and First National Bank.
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Vaughn Hendrife
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock Civic Center
Urban Renewal Board of Commissioners
Agenuey
Orville Alderson
Lola Mae Farris
8Th St
Olin Plair
6Th St
Multi-Adt, Inc
6Th Street
Avenue M
Civic Center
Duncan Inhisen
Agency
Commerce
First National Bank
Devastating Raid Strikes Phnom Penh Airport
Cambodian capital endures heavy assault as North Vietnamese sappers infiltrate the civilian airport, killing guards, disguising as troops, and destroying hangars and an ammo dump. Aircraft flew out under fire while fighters and civilians flee toward the city amid ongoing fighting near Highway 4. See related coverage on Page 8.
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Phnom Pentl
Phnom Penh
Pich Nil Pass
Trustees approve 1971-72 calendar and personnel changes
The school board votes to approve the 1971-72 academic calendar and routine personnel changes at the meeting. Other items include a church request approved by the Board of Adjustment and a featured speaker for United Fund's 25th anniversary. Also listed are sections and pages for local and national news, markets, and features.
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Lubbock
United Fund
Byrd Wins Key Senate Post As Kennedy Is Ousted
The Democratic leadership shifts as Sen. Robert Byrd defeats Sen. Edward Kennedy for the post of Democratic whip. Senate Leader Mike Mansfield secures the top post, while House Speaker Carl Albert is installed, signaling shifts in seniority dynamics and party leadership.
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Washington
Congress
Edward M. Kennedy
Carl Albert
House
Kennedy
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Byrd
Massachusetts
Albert A
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Senate
Hugh Sentt
Prayer for guidance in a new day
A devotional prayer asks for open eyes ears and heart to Thee. It seeks divine guidance for service today and ends in Jesus name. This reader offers a concise morning blessing.
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Jesus
Truman Hospitalized in Kansas City for Stomach Ailment
Former President Harry S Truman was rushed by ambulance from Independence to Research Hospital in Kansas City with stomach pains. Doctors reported his condition as good and not alarming. Bess Truman accompanied him to the bedside as Dr. Wallace D. Graham stated the situation remained stable.
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Kansas City
Harry Truman
Independence
Research Hospital
Bess
Wallace D. Graham
Truman’s longtime doctor recalls sixth post‑White House hospitalization
Truman, 86, has been hospitalized for the sixth time since leaving the White House in 1953. His sister Mary Jane Truman says he experiences occasional setbacks but will be all right. The note comes from a photo caption and references See TRUMAN Page 8.
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Truman
White House
Mary Jane Truman
Miss Truman
Sen. Russell Dies After Prolonged Illness At 73
Richard Brevard Russell of Georgia, long serving senator and elder statesman in the Southern conservative bloc, died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center at 2:25 p.m. He was 73. He had been hospitalized since December 8 with a lower respiratory infection and emphysema, and his death was due to respiratory insufficiency from pulmonary deficiency. Flags were lowered to half staff.
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Tennessee
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Oklo
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Ziegler
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United Press International
Washngton
Richard Brevard Russell
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Threat Issued Firemen Burned At Lindsay Act
The acting head of the fire department officers union warned Mayor Lindsay that if he enters the 72 presidential primaries a platoon of firemen will be sent to states to tell voters he is inept. Capt Raymond Gimmler called Lindsay one of the most inept administrators in New York. The attack followed fines on about 25,000 patrolmen for a six day strike and hints of penalties against firemen for a seven day slowdown.
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UPD
John V. Lindsay
Lindsay
Raymond Gimmler
Uniformed Fire Officers’ Association
Largest beef processing plant opens in Plainview
Missouri Beef Packers unveils a new 190,000 square foot plant near Plainview with 10,000 head per week capacity and an $8 million cost. Dedication and open house are planned with Dr. Clayton Yeutter and Texas Agriculture Commissioner John White attending. At full operation, 400 workers, annual payroll about $2 million, and about $100 million in yearly sales are expected. The facility features automated systems and innovative processes aimed at reducing labor and boosting efficiency.
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Avalanche-Journal
Plainview
Missouri Beef Packers Inc
Clayton Yeutter
Washington, D. C
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Consumer and Marketing Service
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Yeutter
Secretary of Agriculture
Clifford Hardin
J. C. Walker
MEP
Missouri Beef
Texas
Friona
Walker
Witch hunt charges in Texas stock case widen outcry
Texas stock deal controversy from Houston to Dallas prompts reform calls as 10 SEC defendants seek dismissal claiming illegal data gathering. Former U.S. Attorney Morton Susman calls SEC actions a witch hunt amid new affidavits about Texas House Speaker Gus Mutscher borrowing 606200.
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Dallas
Texas
Houston
State Capitol
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
U.S. Atty
Morton Susman
Mutscher
Gus. Mutscher
Disclosure turmoil tied to Sharpstown era bank loans
SEC suit names 15 individuals and 11 businesses in stock manipulation aimed at influencing state legislation. Gov. Preston Smith and House Speaker Gus Mutscher faced stock deal disclosures while Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes admitted borrowing from a bank named in the case to speculate in a Dallas firm. Capitol figures faced ethics and insurance actions as National Bankers Life and Olympic Life Insurance were placed under supervision.
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Moye
Frank W
Sharp
Johnson
Houston
Preston Smith
House
Mutscher
Jim Earthman
Associated Press
Austin
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Carr
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Sudden Death Of Utah Sheep Flock Mystery Recalls 1968 Case
In western Utah a multiagency probe investigates more than 1 200 dead and dying sheep on a remote range. Officials note Skull Valley history and discuss potential causes from halogeton to past nerve gas tests, with Army and AEC denying responsibility and radiation limited.
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Weather Map: Variable clouds with mild day and sharp chill
Lubbock area forecast reports variable high cloudiness with a morning low in the low 30s. The afternoon reaches the mid 60s and a tonight low in the low 20s. Winds shift from west to north at 20 to 30 mph with gusts this afternoon.
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