Wilson Still Listed As NBL Stockholder Despite Selloff
The National Bankers Life records show Will Wilson holding over 5 000 shares after joining the federal government and later acquiring 1000 more on March 21, 1969. He says he ordered all NBL stock sold when he joined the Nixon administration with disposal by February 11, 1969. Wilson could not be reached for comment. He previously served as general counsel for NBL from July 1, 1968, to January 18, 1969 and represented Frank Sharp, Houston promoter linked to stock manipulation.
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US Attorney General's Office
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Lubbock trustees liberalize secondary dress code rules
The Lubbock School board approved a more liberalized dress code for secondary schools. The new rules loosen restrictions on hair and mustaches while keeping some limits on see through blouses and bare midriffs. Footwear remains part of regular attire and teachers discuss enforcement. the policy will be reviewed later.
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Lubbock
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Bayh Pushes Farm Subsidy Cap Fight Fails in Senate
In Washington the Senate rejected a plan to cap annual farm subsidies at 20 990 per crop, keeping a 55 000 ceiling per farmer per crop. Bayh argued as a farmer his plan would curb payouts while critics warned of impacts on grain programs and food assistance. The vote followed debate over expanding meals and stamps funding and tied to broader farm policy.
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Washington
Senate
Sea Birch
Bayh
Midland Schools Revamp to Meet Integration Measures
Midland schools move to revamp facilities and policies to comply with new integration requirements. The plan targets equal access and improved attendance, with district officials citing federal guidelines and community concern.
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Midland
Prayer Note From A Reader
A brief prayer from a reader thanking God for guidance in prayer and for answered prayers and love.
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Heavenly Father
Widespread Vaccination Effort Targets Mosquito Born Sickness
Texas and Mexico unite to combat a Venezuelan mosquito borne illness sweeping north from Mexico. Veterinarians rush 125000 serum doses as Texas horses and key cities inoculate to contain the outbreak, while officials in California, Louisiana, and Hale County monitor cases and border buffer plans.
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Connally predicts employment hike amid inflation concerns
Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally said the economic expansion is broad but not strong enough to cut unemployment significantly. He forecast a gradual decline in joblessness, cautioned against overstating June improvements, and avoided precise next year's projections while pledging to reduce unemployment within inflation limits.
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Washington
Connally
Secretary of Labor
James D. Hodgson
Nixon to visit Red China sparks bipartisan optimism
Democrats including Sen McGovern hail Nixon plan for a Peking visit as a turning point in Sino American relations. Senate leaders Mansfield and Harold Hughes praise openness while Ford calls it a potential step toward broader U.S. power and a faster end to Vietnam. Page 10.
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China
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White House
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Michigan
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Pennsylvania
Nixon plans voyage to China to seek peace talks
President Nixon announced a still to be scheduled trip to Communist China before May to meet Premier Chou En-lai, signaling a thaw after 22 years of U.S. relations. He said Henry Kissinger would travel to Peking for talks, following a secretive initial mission.
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Nixon
China
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Los Angeles
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People's Republic of China
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Chou
Henry W Hissinger
Peking
Hissinger
Pakistan
Mason
Pekiia
Indochina Conference Backed by Australian Leader
Australian Labor Party leader visits and urges participation in a revived Geneva type conference on Indochina. The brief statement signals no lasting peace while stressing participation as necessary.
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Labor Party
Indochina
Tasaday Tribe in Philippines Discovered as Isolated Forest People
An AP report follows Ayam a Tasaday youth and 23 others living 3 000 feet up in Mindanao a Stone Age culture in rain forest. Anthropologists note fear of thunder and wheelless life as they document tools shelters and daily routines.
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Taladay Forest
Philippines
Ayam
Cotabato
Mindanao
No Settlement as Rail, Phone Strikes Loom Across Lines
United Fresh International reports a judge halted one railroad strike while two other lines face walkouts. UTU president Charlie Luna says Chicago and North Western will not strike at 6 am, but Union Pacific and Southern Railway workers may walk out within 24 hours. Lawrence Silberman convened talks to avert a nationwide rail stoppage.
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United Transportation Union
UTU
Cleveland
Hts
Chicago and North Western Railroad
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Union Pacific
Southern Railroad
Washington
Laurence H. Silberman
Luna
North Western
U.S. District Court
Joseph Sam Perry
Chicago
Weather outlook for Lubbock area this weekend
The Lubbock area will see mostly fair conditions with a partly cloudy afternoon. Temperatures rise to the mid 90s today and Saturday with overnight lows in the upper 60s and winds generally under 20 miles per hour.
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Lubbock
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