Barnes Faces New Test Of Popularity In Senate Rules Vote
Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes seeks to push his proposed Senate rules changes in a vote that tests his clout with legislators. Sponsor Aikin backs reforms including limiting conference committees, while Moore proposes a two thirds rule to refer bills, seen as boosting the presiding officer’s power.
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Austin
Ben Barnes
Texas
Barnes
Senate
William T. Moore
Bryan
Barnes J
Moore F
Lee Barnes Page
Heavy Losses Hit Viet Cong Havens Around Saigon
Viet Cong guerrillas attacked a Saigon police station and damaged a civil defense office while shelling the Dau Tieng U.S. outpost. American and South Vietnamese forces killed at least 122 Communists in three Saigon area battles as peace talks opened in Paris. Saboteurs also hit Phan Rang police and fought a running gun battle, with two guerrillas captured and a policeman wounded. No casualties were reported at Dau Tieng in the latest shelling.
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Saigon
U.S
Paris
Phan Rang
Cholon
Dau Tieng
Ipost
Air Force
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Cuban Deceit Detected In Russian Tobacco Scams
In Moscow outdoor kiosks a counterfeit deer branded cigarette copycat duped buyers as imitators mimicked American designs. Patrons discovered the deception too late as taste failed to match Virginia mildness and familiar packaging resembled well known brands. Page 6.
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Ten hurt in city traffic crashes over weekend
A rush of traffic incidents left ten people injured in city crashes late Saturday and Sunday. The report notes multiple collisions, with responders detailing vehicle damage and minor to serious injuries across several neighborhoods.
Today's Prayer From A Reader
A reader offers a spiritual reflection asking for forgiveness and guidance. The prayer seeks divine grace to navigate troubled days and to deepen understanding through the Holy Spirit.
Johnson memoirs planned as multi book set for foundation
A Johnson memoirs project from Holt Rinehart and Winston will publish in 18 months with at least two follow ups, profits supporting the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation at the University of Texas. The first volume will cover presidential highlights, royalties depend on worldwide sales.
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Ross Sackett
Sackett
Lyndon B. Johnson Public Affairs Foundation
School of Public Affairs
Pants Policy Varies Across Cities
An Associated Press survey finds no uniform rule on women wearing pants in night spots. In San Francisco elegant pants may pass, Albuquerque welcomes many pants styles, while Indianapolis clubs ban pants, with one guest ditching pants to enter.
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Indianapolis
Albuquerque
San Francisco
Alfreds Restaurant
King Cole
Dallas
Nixon Worship Service At White House With Billy Graham
President Nixon attended a White House worship service with Billy Graham in the East Room. A full 224 seats were filled as Nixon and Mrs. Nixon hosted Cabinet members officials staff and families for 11 o'clock services on his first Sunday in office.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Billy Graham
Cotton's competitive edge questioned at Arkansas meeting
Dr. M. K. Horne Jr. warned that cotton faces strong competition from synthetic fibers as a steady flow of substitutes challenges the textile raw material supply. The National Cotton Council outlined a need for a stable supply policy while Cotton Council International re-elected three South Plains producers to its board amid preconvention activities.
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Avalanche-Journal
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M. K. Horne Jr
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South Plains
Cotton Council International
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Joe B. Pate Jr
Lubbock
Don Anderson
Crosbyton
Pate
Robert D. Pugh
Portland
CCI
Doctors Help Ailing Snake In Monroe County Rattle Rodeo
Frisco City Alabama AP veterinarians worked Sunday to save a 6 foot 9 inch rattlesnake, leading contender in Monroe County Rattlesnake Rodeo. Owner Larry Gibbs said surgery stopped internal bleeding after a possible traffic accident. The event runs Jan 1 to Feb 15 and features the largest captured rattler.
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Bloody Grand Jury and Dirty Eight Pioneer Civic Roles
Two groups of civic minded men earned infamous nicknames for their work on the South Plains. Crosby County records document the Bloody Grand Jury aiding law and order in 1888, while Hale County’s Dirty Eight pursued open but legitimate economic gains.
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W. L. Browning
Arthur Duncan
Robert Linn
Y. L. Maxwell
A. B. Cooper
George W. Lee
S. T. Pepper
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Bennett Howell
Rafe O’keefe
J. K. Milwee
Lewis Lester
Felix Franklin
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Fire damages Caprock Center stores and salon in Sunday blaze
A fire in the Caprock Salon of Beauty's water heater room caused smoke and water damage to five businesses and a vacant building. The salon suffered at least 3000 dollars in damage. firefighter Jimmy Marlar was treated for a neck burn. Damage to other nearby shops including Jones Roberts, The Booterie, and Zale's was reported as smoke or water affected with uncertain extent.
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Robert Fletcher
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Highland Hospital
Disaster relief on the way for Southern California floods
More than 9,000 people sought shelter as mudslides and floods devastated Southern California causing over 30 million dollars in damage and 87 deaths. President Nixon declared a major disaster, with SBA loans to aid residents and businesses.
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Lompoc
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Quake Follows Floods In Iran
An earthquake struck near the Soviet border causing no reported casualties while Iran speeds relief to flood hit Khuzestan. The Karun river overflow left over 20,000 homes affected and floodwaters still rising with over 100 dead.
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Tehran
Iran
Khuzestan
Karun
Weather map notes for Lubbock area
Partly cloudy and warm day with blowing dust possible this afternoon. Turn cooler tonight with a high in the mid 70s and a low near 30. Wind gusts up to 45 mph expected this afternoon in the Lubbock vicinity.
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