Honor America Day Sweeps Lubbock And Nation
Flags sold out across stores as Fourth of July enthusiasm surged in Lubbock amid a nationwide Honor America Day celebration. Americans gathered for beaches and parks while leaders like Nixon, Graham, and Hope drew crowds in Washington and Philadelphia for patriotic events and folklife displays.
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Gerry Burton
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
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Lubbock Discount House
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Nixon
San Clemente
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Paris
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Billy Graham
Bob Hope
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Plainview
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Barry Anderson
Wont Send Troops U S Plans Close Watch On Mideast
The Western White House announced no plans to send U S personnel to the Middle East but says the administration will monitor the military balance there. Ronald Ziegler spoke as Nixon prepared for talks with Paris peace negotiator David Bruce.
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San Clemente
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Middle East
Ronald Ziegler
Paris
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Ziegler
Election: A political choice in which the undecided vote is decisive
A brief definition notes the undecided vote as the deciding factor in elections. The piece is part of a broader page that outlines multiple news items and sections in the Bee.
Cost Hikes and Deficit Risks Highlighted by Council
The Council of State Chambers of Commerce warned that the 1971 federal deficit could reach 12.5 billion dollars, nearly ten times Nixon's estimate, with more than 2 billion dollars in uncontrollable spending likely and insufficient congressional revenue support. The study, led by F. Rinta, cites possible revenue shortfalls, calls for higher outlays, and reliance on unacted proposals such as highway taxes and estate tax collection.
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E F. Rinta
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Nixon
Alaska
Daily Prayer Reflection
A reader offers a brief evening invocation praising God’s word. The prayer asks guidance to use divine love and understanding daily and to follow God’s will amid mental darkness and a troubled world.
Appraisers Map Disaster Area For Renewal Effort
Appraisers survey the Lubbo ck downtown disaster area bounded by 4th to 10th streets and Avenues K to Q for a memorial civic center site. Harold Kelly and John Cunningham lead the effort with a second team including Don Harris and Homer Aiken newly begun.
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Bill Morgan
Avalanche-Journal
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10Th Street
Don Harris
45Th St
Homer Aiken
Dallas
Kelly
Quiet 4th Of July In Lubbock With Fireworks Elsewhere
Lubbock plans a calm Fourth of July as area towns prepare festive tributes to Uncle Sam. Residents expect fireworks and patriotic displays while merchants report strong demand for American flags beyond supply. Nearby Andrews Abernathy Hereford Brownfield Hale Center also set celebrations.
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South Plains
Uncle Sam
America
Andrews
Abernathy
Hereford
Brownfield
Hale Center
Highway Death Toll Rises During Fourth of July Weekend
The Associated Press reports a rising highway death toll as Americans travel for the Fourth of July weekend. By Friday midnight the toll reached 110 since the holiday period began, with Texas recording a high number of violent fatalities and 19 deaths by late Friday.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Texas
Lamesa Golden Tornado Jubilee Draws Hundreds
Lamesa hosts its Golden Tornado Jubilee with roughly 5000 visitors expected as Gov. Preston Smith attends. The event runs amid hot weekend weather with mid 90s temperatures and no rain predicted. coverage notes continue on Lubbock Page 4.
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Dawson County
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Preston Smith
Department of Public Safety
Lubbock
Famous Statue Still Stands Tall on Fort Wood Star
The Statue of Liberty, weighing 225 tons, has never had an exterior cleaning and remains tall atop the Fort Wood remains forming an 11 point star facing Brooklyn. The story accompanies a special picture feature for the nation’s birthday on Page 6, Sec B.
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Old Fort Wood
Brooklyn
British Charter Jet Believed Crashed Near Barcelona
A Dan-Air Comet airliner carrying 105 vacationers vanished after entering the Barcelona area Friday night. Witnesses in a seaside village saw a large plane fall into the sea about 20 miles north of Barcelona. A Spanish Navy spokesman confirmed the crash and noted the aircraft was last heard from in the Barcelona airport landing pattern at about 6,000 feet twelve miles from the airport.
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United Press International
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Airlier
Spanish Riviera
Dan-Air Airlines
Texas Fourth of July Festivities Signal Patriotism Surge
Across Texas communities plan Fourth of July events with parades, flag raisings, and fireworks. Del Rio hosts an 8 p.m. program at Brown Plaza led by Mayor Alfredo Gutierrez with a traditional shootout to dusk. Comstock also plans an 8 a.m. celebration featuring a flag raising, music by the school band, and an oration by Jack Skiles.
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Alfredo Gutierrez
Fred Weisen
Comstock
Jack Skiles
Judge Roy Bean
Langtry
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