Strike Persists as Bell Cables Cut in Vandalism Rallies
Negotiators meet at local level as the CWA strike against Bell System continues with scattered cable cuts. Court orders curb picketing in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Fifty seven thousand Southwestern Bell employees refuse to cross lines after contract expiration at 12 01 a.m. Saturday. Longshoremen strike shuts 24 West Coast ports, in its 17th day with no talks. No progress on walkout idling 39000 copper workers across western states. Western Union services largely unavailable as the month long strike persists. Five thousand members of the union participate in actions.
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Two Fatal Wrecks Reported On South Plains
A wreck near Seminole leaves Mullins and another driver dead while Bailey and Dennie die in a second collision on U S 62 and FM 1757. The crashes raise South Plains highway deaths to 59 and 60 for the year. Other reports note a later Andrews County fatal crash and a Bell system vandalism amid ongoing strikes affecting service in Duncan Oklahoma and Georgia.
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Bailey
South Plains
Andrews County
VEE outbreak hits Texas horse industry and vaccine push
The Texas VEE epidemic prompts federal vaccine delivery and widespread inoculations for horses. Officials report 43 hospitalizations in South Texas, 200 horse deaths, and heavy losses across racing venues. Containment efforts span Texas, Mexico, and New Mexico with imports, quarantines, and disposal challenges amid ongoing sales.
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Vaccine shipments move across Texas amid VEE concerns
A Texas vaccine effort distributes 2000 shots from a central Houston point to Austin Lubber Plainview and Lubbock. Officials say injections may itch horses but benefits outweigh risks. Two horse deaths in Plainview prompted testing with results due in days. A five member Texas panel will probe the VEE issue as Tech personnel coordinate with veterinarians.
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Derby Win Highlights Teen Racer Troy at Local Derby
Light boy Troy wins the derby with a heavy car and earns an all expense paid trip to Akron national competition. His racer was impounded after the race for repainting before air freight to Akron derby headquarters. Troy built the car in a month and practiced three times weekly for a month prior. His parents, Mr and Mrs Lindsey, celebrate his victory and plan to attend Akron.
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DeKalb
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Moon Car Lunokhod 1 Enters Two-Week Lunar Night
The Soviet Lunokhod 1 eight wheeled moon rover ended its ninth lunar day in the Sea of Rains and will sleep through a two week lunar night. Tass reported 240 yards covered that day and total distance over 6.3 miles since operations began November 17. All systems are satisfactory after eight months. the vehicle recharges via solar power and will rest on a crater rim until August 2.
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Nixon Peking Talks Seen As Step Toward US China Ties
U.S. officials view Nixon's invitation to visit Peking and his acceptance as a de facto move toward diplomatic relations with Communist China amid broader East West talks. Diplomats say the core gain is establishing a channel for dialogue with Beijing, even without formal ties. The U.S. remains committed to defending Nationalist China and the 7th Fleet. The Kremlin shows calm on Nixon's trip, with no clear impact on SALT talks or Berlin, Mideast discussions. Viet Cong tensions rise as Paris talks push for a multination Indochina conference while provisional committees manage nationalized copper mines in Chile.
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Nixon visit in China raises hopes for U S prisoners
Diplomatic sources cite Nixon's Peking trip as raising prospects for release or better treatment of four American prisoners held by Communist China. They note prisoner gestures often accompany thawing diplomacy with adversaries.
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Nixon Visit Touches Off Asia Tensions and Taiwan Refusal
Global leaders react as Chinese and Taiwanese officials clash over Taiwan’s UN status and US relations. Huang Yung sheng warns of annihilation if aggression resumes, while Japan and Australia seek stability and opening talks with Beijing.
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Airport Arrest Tied to Marijuana Odor at San Antonio
An airline ticket agent alerted federal narcotics agents to two suitcases at San Antonio International Airport after noticing marijuana odor. Officers found about 50 pounds of marijuana and arrested Sint Ray Call, 21, of Houston, on charges of possession with intent to distribute. Call posted a $10,000 bond.
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Baia
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Storm Aims at Hanoi as B52s Resume Raids
U S air force Stratofortresses bombed targets near Thanh Hoa and Quang Tri in South Vietnam as Typhoon Jean swirled toward Hanoi. South Vietnamese forces reported clashes across northern provinces with several battles, claiming casualties and the destruction of bunkers and rice stocks.
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