Army clears Major Reno in Little Big Horn dishonor case
Major Marcus A. Reno who fought at the Little Big Horn is posthumously honored as the army reverses a 1880 dishonorable discharge. Secretary Resor orders records to show an honorable discharge on April 1. Charles Reno, a great grandnephew, seeks reburial at Custer National Cemetery in Montana.
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U S and Arab Nations Move to Cool Tension at U N
The United States urged a cooling-off period at the Security Council as Arab nations gird for a united front against Israel. Britain warned a Mideast war could shake the world while the council adjourned without action on a U N appeal.
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Crisis Factor In Middle East Frontlines Report
Radio reports Iraqi and Kuwaiti troops reinforcing Egypt border while Egypt seeks Damascus support for a new Egypt-Jordan defense pact. Syria-Jordan feud escalates with attacks on King Hussein as Dayan named Israel defense minister amid blockade threats.
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Market Dips Sharply on Middle East Crisis Fears
The stock market fell across a wide range of issues as investors worried about the Middle East crisis and Soviet ships approaching the Mediterranean. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped to about 252.56, the overall market declined with 8.87 million shares traded, and several major blue chips posted sizable losses including Chrysler, Du Pont, Eastman Kodak, United Aircraft and Westinghouse.
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Connally sees no sales tax hike in special session
Gov John Connally said a fall special session to consider taxing and spending may not raise the sales tax and could finance 1969 spending without a hike. He doubts passage of an increased retirement credit and criticized earlier methods used to start the retirement bill. Connally noted the session timing after the first of the year and said prospects for a fall session are not good.
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Lubbock Takes Control of New Water Plant
City of Lubbock officially assumes control of the new water treatment plant and will begin drawing 8 million gallons daily from the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority as part of an emergency summer supply. Brownfield and other towns will receive treated water as the system comes online. Testing continues to chlorinate and refill the south aqueduct after the $84 million project’s completion.
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Plans announced to consider prescription drug costs in Medicare
News brief notes plans to study or change Medicare drug costs with a focus on policy implications. Officials and committee members discuss potential reforms and funding considerations to address rising expenses. The item highlights ongoing congressional activity and the government’s effort to control costs.
Daily Prayer for Shared Responsibility and Kindness
A brief dawn message asks for Heavenly Father’s guidance to make the world a better place. It urges willingness to share responsibility with friendliness and brotherly love. Anonymous
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Texas Tech to confer record 1600 degrees in largest Commence
About 1 600 graduates expected for Techs largest Texas Tech commencement with seven doctorates and 130 plus master s degrees. Carey Croneis to receive honorary degree Mary Ann Baker of Vernon to get first MA in German. Donald Cates Doris Johnson Webb and William English to receive Doctor of Education degrees.
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Ocean Hop by Jolly Green Giants Aims At Paris Air Show
The Associated Press reports two U S Air Force HH3 Sea King helicopters attempted a 28 hour 3 615 nautical mile flight from Floyd Bennett Naval Air Station New York to Le Bourget Paris following Lindberghs route The mission demonstrated long range rescue capabilities and the aircrafts 780 mile range with in flight refueling. Major Donald Maurras led one crew and Major Herbert Zehnder led the other both teams included pilots flight engineers and surgeons. The helicopters were due to land in Paris for display at the air show.
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Tourist Bus Accident Kills 15 In Germany
A tour bus carrying visiting tourists ran off an autobahn in a rainstorm near Stuttgart, killing 15 people. Emergency crews worked at the crash site as investigators reviewed the scene for causes and safety lapses.
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Hoover warns riots invitation amid civil rights rhetoric
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover condemns statements by civil rights leaders that name cities where riots may occur this summer calling it an invitation to hotheads to act. He cites concerns over law enforcement strain and protection duties as authorities brace for trouble in cities like Cleveland and Washington.
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Mateos Lies Near Death In Mexico City
Former Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateos, 57, suffered a massive cerebral hemorrhage and was kept alive by machines as doctors warned death could come at any time. Medical director Dr. Manuel Velasco Suarez said the brain was not functioning and the end would depend on his constitution.
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House GOP pushes 5 percent spending cut in bipartisan amendment
The House approved a bipartisan amendment to cut federal spending by five percent for the fiscal year starting July 1. It targets the State Justice and Commerce departments the federal courts and the U.S. Information Agency while excluding the FBI. Votes showed 135 Republicans and 36 Democrats in favor against 114 with 12 Republicans and 67 Democrats unrecorded. The $2194 billion bill remains $149 million below the administration request and $61 million above this year’s funding.
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City considers eight zoning cases at 7 p m public hearing
City Planning and Zoning Committee schedules eight zoning cases for tonight at City Hall. Items include C4 heavy commercial zoning on 34th Street and Bangor Avenue and R2 duplex zoning opposite a tele- shop district. Weldon R Steele and Roy Jennings are among the key applicants.
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