Four Killed as Butane Plant Blast Rocks Kingman
A railroad tank car fire on a Kingman siding exploded at 1 38 p m injuring many and killing at least four firemen amid widespread flames. The blast destroyed the Doxel bulk plant and damaged nearby businesses while dozens were evacuated to burn units in Phoenix.
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Santa Fe
Shoppers Find Some Shortages Amid Price Fears
An Associated Press survey shows stores stocking gaps in certain brands and sizes though most items remain available. Officials warn price controls and Phase 4 plans could shape shortages, while grocers report regional cutbacks and selective stockouts in waxed beans beets potatoes and asparagus. A separate indictment involves former congressman J Irving Whalley over a kickback scheme affecting payroll and costs.
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Virginia
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Whitley
Windber
National Association of Businessmen
Disturbance at Buffalo Springs Lake labeled overreaction
Sheriff and lake officials dismissed a violent Wednesday night disturbance at Buffalo Springs Lake as an overhyped incident though it drew police from multiple agencies and sent several people to hospitals. Estimates of participants ranged from five to about 300 amid the park fireworks display crowd of about 39 000.
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Jim Segrest
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Mureetone
Corres
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Sid
Outstanding Service Award Won By Lubbock Forecaster
Lubbock forecaster Blanchard and Segrest received Outstanding Service Awards after calls from wire services and newspapers nationwide caused confusion. The sheriff denied involvement of any persons and noted no wrongdoing by the Avianche Journal. The reports cited erroneous national wire stories and emphasized that the incident remained unconnected to Blanchard’s bachelor’s degree from the University of Buffalo Springs Lake.
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Texas
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California
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Levce
Silver Springs
Bank Deposits in State Reach High Midyear Tone
State banks report swollen deposits due to good crops and cattle prices. Officials cite robust growth, with San Angelo National Bank president Weldon Jones noting a strong year and record midyear figures, as federal and state agency surveys trigger the statewide tallies.
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Weldon Jones
San Angelo National Bank
Weather map page highlights clear skies for Lubbock area
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions today with a high in the mid 90s and an upper 60s low. Southerly winds around 15 mph.
Prayer Note Affirms Mercy for Faithful Minds
A devotional prayer expresses thanks to the Heavenly Father for mercy available to all who focus their minds and hearts on Him. The brief reflection closes with an Amen in a Readey context.
Man Flees Federal Harassment After Mistaken Raid
Herbert Gigliotto says federal agents harassed him after a narcotics raid that targeted the wrong home. He describes phone calls, car damage, and a baseless rumor campaign, and he has filed a $1 million suit against the government and agents involved. He moved from Collinsville Illinois area fearing for safety.
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Collinsville
Herbert Gigiotto
Louise
St. Louis
Anit
Giglotto
Former Nixon Aide Declines Testimony
Los Angeles AP report states former White House aide Egil Krogh Jr refused to testify before a grand jury probing the Ellsberg break in citing Fifth Amendment protections. Krogh appeared briefly after the session and declined to comment on the investigations or his earlier sworn statements. Dist Atty Joseph Busch said Krogh’s statement will be admitted as evidence.
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White House
Los Angeles
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Witephoto
Grant
Egilsroom
Krogh Jr
Grand
Daniel Ells
Joseph Busch
Pentagon Papers
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Planning-Zoning Action Triggers Heated Debate in City
The Lubbock Planning and Zoning Commission approves a fifth replat for Landner Addition near the Canyon Lakes Project while debating options to handle a caliche pit. Attorney Thomas Griffith accuses planner James Bertram of political manipulation using slides. Bertram pushes cleanup advocacy amid objections from developers and officials.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Bertram
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Lubbock
Thomas Griffith
James Bertram
Mark
Parks
Calicher
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Bowes
Griffith
Clovis Road
Walter J. Jannagin
Canyon Lakes
Deduction Delay Hits Medicare Premium Change
The Social Security Administration postpones a planned increase in monthly Medicare deductions due to a 60 day price freeze. The $6.30 rise for medical insurance, from $185.80, was to take effect July 1.
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Social Security Administration
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