Two Planes Hijacked to Cuba In Double Hijack Day
Two US airliners were hijacked to Havana within 12 hours with at least 148 aboard including a man en route to Miami to meet family released earlier. The National Airlines jet from New Orleans was seized by two men using a gun and dynamite. An Eastern Airlines DC8 from Atlanta to Miami turned toward Havana with 98 to 112 aboard. The hijackings marked the 11th and third double incident this month.
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Los Angeles
Houston
Governor urges new Texas medical and dental schools
Gov. Preston Smith urged new medical schools in Houston and Lubbock and a dental school in San Antonio. He cited Texas shortages with a doctor-to-population ratio near 1 to 1,000 and cited 15 counties in West Texas lacking doctors. He spoke to the International Medical Assembly of the Southwest Texas.
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Doc) Blanchard
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Red) Berry
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Cotton Producers Split Over Policy At Cotton Council Meet
A policy platform for future cotton legislation sparked splits among producers at the National Cotton Council's 31st annual meeting in Hot Springs Arkansas. The plan was referred to the council board after disagreements emerged within the producer branch at the Arlington Hotel session.
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Duane Howell
Avalanche - Journal
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Florida blackout knocks out power across major regions
A massive power failure left large parts of Florida in darkness on Tuesday night. The blackout spanned a triangle from Daytona Beach to Tampa Bay and Miami, sparing only Jacksonville among major cities.
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Daytona Beach
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City plans use treated sewage to fill eight lakes project
The City Planning Department pursues a Yellow House Can yon Lake study using runoff and reclaimed water from sewage plants to fill and maintain eight lakes. The torrential rains last months flooded east Fourth Street, prompting the push to eliminate such scenes.
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Jay Harris
Nuclear test plan for harbor dig in Australia and crime policy shift
The Nixon administration signals a harbor dig in Australia using five nuclear charges to test feasibility for a new sea level canal. Officials discuss maintaining the 10 percent income tax surcharge, boosting the war on crime, and reshaping federal agencies. Seaborg notes tests by 1970 with a $10 million effort to build port facilities.
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Australia
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Gilliam
National Sea
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Cape Keraudren
Central America
Seaborg
OSCILLATING PAGE COLUMNS AND SECTION NOTICES
A garbled OCR page listing sections and page numbers for OU News. It mentions GAMNTED, CHOROSCOPE, WOMEN'S NEWS and page references on Page 5 6 and 11 across Sections C and B. The text lacks clear events or names, presenting only a catalog of column slots.
Crews Reach 12 Trapped In Mine
Twelve miners were rescued from deep inside a burning coal mine in Mount Morris after six hours in a safe area with fresh air and a life-saving barricade. About 100 other miners escaped to safety as the fire broke out.
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Mount Morris Pn
AS TOURIST LURE City Lakes Project Could Hit Jackpot
Santee California stands as a model turning sewage effluent into a water show and tourist draw. Lubbock eyes Yellow House Canyon study to rival Santee with potential millions in advertising value. Pollution control and feasibility work continue as city council supports the plan.
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Labhock
Lawmakers hear views on Texas Tech University name change
In Austin the Lubbock delegation will meet at 3 p.m. with Sen. Blanchard and Reps. Jones Tarbox and McAlister to hear objections to renaming Texas Tech University. Faculty student leaders Ex-Students and others will present views while officials urge a quiet discussion and avoid demonstrations.
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H. J
Doc) Blanchard
Delwin Jones
Elmer Tarbox
R. B. McAlister
Blanchard
Mike Riddle
Russell
Bean
Donnybrook
Tech Board of Directors
Morning Prayer Request to Bring Sunshine to Someone
A reader asks for divine help to brighten another's day. The prayer seeks to ease cares and strengthen faith in Jesus. Amen.
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Jesus
Cold on Way Rain Chance Dim Despite Area Clouds
Foggy drizzly conditions were likely across Lubbock and the South Plains with little chance of meaningful precipitation. An arctic front moved into Texas Tuesday but the state was not expected to plunge into a deep freeze. other regions faced an ice storm and heavy snow elsewhere.
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California
Iraqi mobs demand more hangings after 11 executed
Reports from Baghdad describe crowds in Liberation Square reacting with violent jubilation as 11 of 14 Iraqis executed for spying for Israel were displayed on gallows. Travelers recount a blood drenched scene with cameras filming the contorted bodies and officials urging restraint amid a swift, grim public display.
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