West Germany Faces Large Military Cutback
U S strategists oppose Bonn’s plan to cut defense spending. Washington prepares a high level approach to stop a unilateral reduction without NATO agreement. McNamara’s trip to West Germany is delayed due to Vietnam duties. Kiesinger’s cabinet cut could trim army strength by 60,000 to about 400,000 men.
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Defence
Gerhard Schroeder
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Vietnam
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Windup laws loom as social security and tax bills press
Congress returns after a 10 day recess amid focus on Social Security hikes and income tax changes. Leaders anticipate passage of both bills to extend the fiscal year and unlock other measures, with adjournment likely after October. Also notes NATO and German force cuts, Erhard’s U.S. visit.
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West Germany
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Underground water drop shocks Lubbock area
Police officials who work on the theory that if a burglar is left alone, he'll soon become rich enough to quit.
Miss South Africa Faces Sluggish Salon Business Abroad
In Miami Beach Wendy Ballenden, Miss South Africa, laments few clients among 60 Miss Universe contenders. Back in Cape Town she runs slimming sessions for midlife housewives, claiming to have shed over 15,000 pounds in four years. She notes older women adapt better to exercise. younger girls are lazier. The contest runs for a week with final next Saturday.
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Iami Beach
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United States
Plainview Milk War Enters Fourth Day
Milk prices in Plainview fell for a third day as Marigold Dairy sold gallon milk at 59 cents while Furr's United and Gibson Discount matched and lowered prices from 1.08 to 89 cents. The price drop follows a battle between three supermarkets and an independent dairy.
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Burglary Suspects Charged In Wilkins Distributing Break In
Two Lubbock men, Donald Roberts and Walter Richardson, faced $25 000 bonds after being charged with burglary inside the Wilkins Distributing Co. A second count for Roberts alleges carrying a prohibited weapon after a prior felony. Police described a large morning security response and loot found in the building including jewelry and a case of watches.
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N. College Ave
San Antonio Zoo Watches For Second Crip Rosie Egg Hatch
San Antonio Zoo keepers hover over two whooping cranes Crip and Rosie hoping for a second hatch after the first chick died under Rosie's wings. Director Fred Stark says the egg could hatch by Monday and notes Rosie and Crip mated after years of attempts.
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Prayer Reflection on Transformation at the Cross
A devotional reader speaks on the need for spiritual transformation through proximity to the cross, acknowledging ongoing deficiency in moral quality and seeking deeper faith.
McNamara Surveys Frontline Vietnam Battle Areas
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara flew to Phu Bai near the DMZ for briefings by U S Marine officers. Marines report holding fast against three North Vietnamese divisions as U S forces seek more manpower and a favorable air war trend.
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British Vicar Begins Stay As Local Church Pastor
The Rev. Edward J. Rainsberry, 42, a English vicar and former RAF chaplain, begins a year as pastor of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Lubbock. He will lead 8 and 10 a.m. services while his English counterpart Rev. Tom Miller conducts services in Long Compton and Whichford.
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Lubbock
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St. Christopher's Day School
Artillery and Jet Combat Renew Suez Canal Fierce Clash
The Egypt and Israel fought nearly nine hours at the Suez Canal with jets tanks and artillery. Egypt said its planes engaged in dogfights and one plane did not return while Israel claimed Egyptian MIG21s were shot down and two Egyptian tanks were knocked out. Both sides reported casualties and artillery fire along Port Said Port Fuad and the El Qantara region as the UN Security Council pressed the cease fire.
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East Bank
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Ras El'ish
Radio Cairo
Suez
Mohamed Awad el
Soviet Stamp Issued for Moscow Film Festival
The Soviet Ministry of Communications announced a six kopek stamp marking the Fifth Moscow International Film Festival. The issue highlights Moscow events and state culture, reflecting ongoing film industry promotion in the Soviet Union.
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Moscow
Ministry of Communications
Vivien Leigh Dies at 53 in London Home
Actress Vivien Leigh, famed for Gone With the Wind and Scarlett O Hara, died in London at 53 after a tuberculosis relapse. The Oscar winner endured health problems since 1945 and had a tumultuous personal life including two marriages to Sir Laurence Olivier and a public estrangement from Herbert Leigh Holman.
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Congo Claims Victory as Bukavu Fighting Ends
The Congolese government says combat stopped in Bukavu with rebels routed and government troops returning to the border city. Reports cite 60 plus killed including five Europeans, refugees arriving from Bukavu, and Mobutu’s forces claiming control after clashes tied to a Tshombe coup plot in Algeria.
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Weather map page reports near 90 degree day with isolated storms
Partly cloudy conditions across Lubbock and vicinity with a few late afternoon and evening thundershowers. High near 90 today with a 10 percent rain chance. tonight upper 60s with southerly winds under 20 mph. Some garbled lines reference daily highs near 93 and 94 and humidity details.
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