Hijacked DC-8 Narrowly Redirected From Midland Route
A Continental DC-8 en route to Lubbock was hijacked early today and diverted from Midland to Mobile or Houston. About 1 passenger bound for Lubbock and others in Midland or Amarillo were allowed to disembark. the hijacker, a 26 year old Negro man, reportedly aimed for Cuba and held a knife to the pilot’s throat. The plane planned refueling at Mobile, Houston or New Orleans as police in Midland tried to contact the hijacker with no immediate success.
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Midland
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Houston
Laibhork
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Tenaan
Midland-Odessa
el Paso
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New Orleans
Midland Sail
Warne Gideon
Midland Prelice Department
Kennedy Seclusion Sparks Debate Over Future
Kennedy remains out of public view as questions linger after a fatal car crash on Chappaquiddick Island that killed Mary Jo Kopechne. Support and doubt ripple nationwide as Kennedy weighs a return to the Senate amid a tense political climate.
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Hyannis Port
Mass
Edward M. Kennedy
Keenery
Senate
Massachusetts
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Pittsburgh
Richard Thayne
Kennedy
Squaw Island
Drayne
Mary da Kopechne
Chappaquiddick Island
Arsind Tid
Sales Levy Revisions Considered
The legislature opens a 30 day special session to revise the sales tax aimed at raising funds. Gov Preston Smith backs a two year plan and possible tax packages while lawmakers and business groups pressure for changes and a corporate income levy.
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Preston Smith
Eeaon
Ben Barnes
Gus Mutecher
Jegislators
Smith
Meno
Texas “Establishment
Heyy Huanford Pree
Palwentine
Pardue
Chatman
Gimdar Presitichen
Quanih
Senate
Ike Corporation
Whaeh Smith
Lubbock Area Tech Bookstore chief to retire after 42 years
A report notes the long tenure of the chief of the Lubbock Area Tech Bookstore who plans to retire Friday after forty two years in charge. The notice references other items on pages 3 and 10 and lists various sections of the edition. The newspaper highlights include crime reports, a sightseeing aircraft crash, and anticipated House debates.
Fragmented Prayer Text Misses Coherence
Ambiguous devotional fragment touches on faith and guidance with incomplete phrases. The text references a heavenly father and Christian terms but lacks a clear event, speaker, or date to anchor a news-style card.
Trustees Action Enables Four Year Class at LCC
Christian College trustees authorized the president to implement a four year senior institution plan. The board hailed the move as the greatest day in LCC history. Officers rerlected and trustees listed include Dr. B. Morkle choirmaster, J. L. Tiebrough secretary, and treasurer. Re-elected trustees year list includes Gus Goon Spar. BO Phillips 518 th Se. Arneki Purtel aie ith st. Pe. Sherrod 498th Se. Rupert Lee Syoth Lockney. Chilford Terry Sevder. Nelson Welch Frienia. Chester Waigate Hereford.
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St. Paul
Cheater Waigate
Hereford
Astronauts Return to U S Soil After Moon Mission
Three Apollo astronauts arrived at Pearl Harbor in a quarantine van and were greeted by a large crowd. Officials said the crew would be flown to Houston for further medical checks and reception by military and civilian leaders.
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Dro
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Axa Ba Pels
Pachane Puoy
Wedraul
Shiva
Heine Tealicne
Fiock Harrey
Hurna
John S&s
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Texas constitutional amendments challenge 650000 vote forecast
The Texas Election Bureau manager says the August fifth ballot should attract about 650 000 votes for nine proposed constitutional amendments. The water plan amendment would authorize 8 5 billion in general obligations or revenue bonds with federal aid to redistribute water supplies and draw more from the lower Mississippi. Supporters led by Gov Preston Smith and former governors argue the plan spurs growth while opponents say it costs too much and could disrupt natural balances.
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Texas Election Bureau
Bob Johnson
Johnson
Mississippi River
Preaton Smith
Reds Strike U S Units Near Vietnam Front
North Vietnamese forces attacked a Marine base near Hue on the South Vietnam frontier. Six Marines were killed and 18 North Vietnamese were reported dead in a Saturday clash as paratroopers and artillery supported by air cover fought for control near the Laotian border.
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South Vietnam
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Hue
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May
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Ax Anu
Dimmitt Voters Approve Second Sewer Bond Measure
Voters in Dimmitt approved a 3,200,000 sewer bond for a second time with 22 opposing. The May 2 election allowed only registered voters who had rendered property for tax rolls to vote, passing by about a 2 to 1 margin.
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Dipe
Beki
Nixon ends Philippine leg with Asia focused aid pledge
President Nixon completed a Manila stop on his five nation Asian tour urging economic aid over military power to spur Asia’s postwar development. He urged Asian solutions to Asian problems and warned that a spark for world war would most likely come from Asia.
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Manila
Nixon
United States
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Pacific
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Indonesia
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Vietnam
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Viola
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Nixon visit plot linked to Huk rebels eyed by AP
Manila reports a homemade pistol and a rough hotel sketch found on a man killed in a gunbattle with police fueled talk of a possible plot to assassinate President Nixon. Intercepted items included a 21 caliber pistol and a sketch of the Intercontinental Hotel ground floor with markings and a date. Police noted the items could indicate positions for an attack and robbers mission.
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Nixon
Polee
Huk
Presidential Palace
Makati
Nixesr
Mike Cruz
Manila International
Malacanang- Mal
Heavy Storms Pummel South Plains In Texas
Severe thunderstorms blasted the South Plains with high winds and heavy rain Saturday night. Daw son County highways flooded as open country near Midland and Lames saw water inundation. An Andrews area storm damaged sheds and mailboxes while temperatures stayed hot and more storms were forecast. Police noted damage estimates were not yet available.
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Avalanche Journal
South Plains
Dawson County
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Friena
Broanfield
Lirwing
Midland
Lames
Andrews
Acre
Pemprnes
Weather Map Page 4 Lubbock Area Thunderstorm Chance Today
Weather map for Lubbock and vicinity indicates a chance of thunderstorms today. Highs near the mid 90s, lows in the 70s, with gusty southerly winds up to 20 mph. Cooler temperatures expected later in the period.
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