Five Die in Fire Linked to Fireworks Plant Blaze
An 18 year old, Arturo Arias, was charged with five counts of involuntary manslaughter in Roswell after a rocket ignition at Longhorn Manufacturing Co. sparked a chain reaction blaze that killed Rosendo Martinez Priscilla Fuentes Betty Abilla and sisters Frances and Lucy Regaldo. Police say rockets outside ignited and entered the building as workers tried to escape.
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Associated Press
Roswell
Arturo Arias
Asst
Dist
Atty
Morris Stagner
Arias
Longhorn Manufacturing Co
Rosendo Martinez
Priscilla Fuentes
Dexter
Betty Abilla
Frances Regaldo
Lucy Regaldo
L. J. Hall Jr
Hall
Martinez
30 per cent jump phone rate boost requested in city
Lubbock City Council studied a Southwestern Bell proposal to raise basic monthly service by about 30 percent. Residential one family service would rise to 6.50, business lines to 16, two party residential to 5, with minor changes to extensions. Council delayed a formal decision while weighing non inflationary criteria for federal approval.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
John Whitcomb
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Carolyn Jordan
Whitcomb
Merchants seek county crime control funds in Lubbock
Lubbock area merchants urge county commissioners to provide money for crime control programs. Officials say no funds are currently available. Also noted are Kiwanis plans for special children at Lubbock State School and other state and national briefs on health and disaster aid.
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Lubbock
Kiwanis
Lubbock State School
World leaders timed Rome strikes to minimize discomfort
Ensuing report notes that Union leaders aimed to limit public unease during strike actions in Rome while other items report on enemy movements in South Vietnam around Quang Tri causing a retreat. The page also references editorials columns market reports agriculture and section tags.
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Rome
Quang Tri
Bullock Enters Austin Hospital for Kidney Infection
Secretary of State Bob Bullock was admitted to a local Austin hospital Wednesday with a kidney infection not responding to treatment. A hospital spokesman called it a minor medical problem and said Bullock would receive routine tests. His condition was listed as satisfactory.
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Austin
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Two separate air hijackings shock Dallas and New York
A National Airlines jet from Philadelphia to New York and an American Airlines flight from Oklahoma City to Dallas were hijacked within hours. Hijackers demanded cash and parachutes with uncertain final destinations. The National jet, with 113 aboard, landed at Kennedy after circling Philadelphia. A ransom demand of 600000 dollars was issued, while the American Airlines flight carrying 51 passengers and six crew was seized over North Texas for a ransom of 550000 dollars. Authorities tightened security on commuter flights following the incidents.
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Avalanche-Journal News Service
National Airlines
Philadelphia
New York
American Airlines
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Nixon
National
Kennedy Airport
Texas
Los Angeles
North Texas
Alba
Prayer for compassion and healing wisdom
A prayer invoking God to grant compassion for neighbors and the wisdom to use healing hands together for hurt. A Reader offers a reflective blessing.
Cable car crash at Swiss resort kills 13
United Press International reports a backward-rolling aerial cable car at a Sion area resort smashed into the Betten Betendorf line station. Thirteen killed and two injured of fifty aboard. Police say identities will be released after families are notified. Rescue teams searched the area below the line.
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United Press International
Sion
Switzerland
Betten
Bettendorf
Here
Wallace Declares No Third-Party Run For President
Gov George Wallace told the Democratic National Convention floor that he will not run as a third-party candidate this November after his name was placed in nomination. Alabama Senator Robert Wilson introduced the nomination, noting Wallace’s past resilience and urging support for a Democratic bid.
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United Press International
Miami Beach
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Alabama
Robert Wilson
Wilson
Paris Talks No Concessions Says State Department
The State Department called a Peking datelined account claiming the United States may concede in Paris talks totally without foundation. Spokesman Charles W. Bray did not confirm or deny new offers at the Paris restart, but avoided specifics.
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Washington
State Department
Peking
United States
Paris
Charles W. Bray
Bray
FBI reports modest crime rise in first quarter
The FBI Uniform Crime Statistics show a 1 percent overall increase in the first quarter, with big cities easing while Houston and Philadelphia saw rises. New York Chicago Los Angeles and Detroit fell, Washington DC led with a 30 percent drop, and 80 of 155 cities posted lower rates.
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Associated Press
Washington
FBI
Richard G. Kleindienst
Justice Department
John N. Mitchell
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Detroit
Houston
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Washington Daily News Sold to Evening Star Shuts Doors
The Washington Daily News ceased publication and was sold to the Evening Star. The combined paper will publish under a new masthead The Evening Star and Washington Daily News. Officials cited profitability challenges for three independent papers in the D C metro area.
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Washington
UPI
Washington Daily News
Evening Star
Washington, D. C
New York
McGovern Clinches Democratic Nomination on First Ballot
George McGovern wins the Democratic presidential nomination on the first ballot after an 18 month campaign. Edward Kennedy declines McGovern’s bid for vice president. McGovern faces labor opposition and wary youthful supporters amid Vietnam War protests at the convention.
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Associated Press
Miami Beach
George
McGovern
Massachusetts
Edward Kennedy
South Dakota
Coral
Vietnam
Amun
McGovern Secures Nomination Amid Convention Fight
The convention sealed George McGovern’s victory with 1,605 votes on the first ballot meeting the 1,509 requirement. Illinois led the surge with 119 McGovern votes while others shifted as delegates paused to absorb the results. The roll call ended with McGovern’s final tally at 1,728.55 before state changes were added.
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McGovern
Ilineig
MeGovern
Briscoe Switch Shifts Support at Democratic Convention
Governor nominee Dolph Briscoe altered his presidential pick after a private session with George Wallace. Briscoe had earlier signaled backing Sen. Henry Jackson but announced the change Wednesday night saying Texas delegates should vote their conscience. He affirmed support for the Democratic nominee in November and suggested Jackson or Wallace as a potential running mate.
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Chas. A. Guy
Avalanche-Journal
Miami Beach
Dolph Briscoe
Texas
Henry Jackson
George Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Briscoe
McGovern
Lees
Sen. Jackson
Jackson
Storms Drench Clovis Amarillo With Rain And Hail
Storms crossed the region dumping up to 0.5 inch of rain in Clovis and pea sized hail. Amarillo reported heavy rain and 50 mph gusts while Borger and Pampa saw similar downpours. Tulsa endured power outages for about half an hour as lightning struck.
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Clovis
Amarillo
Borger
Pampa
National Weather Service
Tulsa
Weather Map Summary for Lubbock and Vicinity
Cloudy with little temperature change today and a slight chance of afternoon thunder showers. High near 90, low in the upper 60s. Southerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Temperatures include 91 in the afternoon and 66 minimum, with humidity peaking at 76 percent. City list mentions Abilene Albuquerque Hobbs Amarillo Houston Dallas and Denver with various figures.
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Bun
Abilene
Pat
NASA
Albuquerque
Hobbs
Amarillo
Houston
Denver
Dallas
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