Reds Rain 40 Rockets On Saigon as War Intensifies
Saigon and its suburbs were hit by 40 Viet Cong rockets before dawn while U S forces reported heavy clashes in the Mekong Delta. The 9th Infantry Division said 200 Viet Cong were killed in an attack near a delta camp, with 19 Americans killed and 48 wounded. Sirens sounded in Saigon as the city went on alert amid continued fighting and reports of mass Viet Cong surrenders near Phu Bai.
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Saigon
9Th Infantry Division
Mekong Delta
Saioga
U.S
U.S. 9Th Infantry Division
Phu Bai
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Vinh
Demilitarized Zone
Navy
Central Highlands
Cu-Chi
County Maps Plan War On VD Seen As Uphill Battle
The Lubbock City County Health Unit launches a pilot venereal disease education program directed by Dr. David M. Cowgill to curb infections through physician reporting contact tracing and youth outreach. A Los Angeles model informs a nucleus corps of VD aides to educate peers, promote早 health department services, and encourage prompt medical attention.
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Dave Knapp
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock City-County
Europe
David M. Cowgill
Dwight Favre
John Stephens
Los Angeles
Health Department
Death ruling looms as Midland case tests jury bias
Midland fry cook James Lee Marion, sentenced to die for murder, faces a Friday afternoon sentencing set amid parallels to a Supreme Court ruling on juror exclusion. Judge William Shaver prepares for possible rescheduling if lawyers disagree.
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James Lee Marion
Midland Fry
Fred Turner
William ‘R. Shaver
72Nd District Court
Marion
Shaver
Illinois
Supreme Court
William C. Witherspoon
Political Eyes of Nation Focus on Kennedy McCarthy
Nation watches the California primary as Kennedy and McCarthy contend for the lead. The editorial notes political tension and public interest in the contest shaping the race and party dynamics.
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California
Nine Area Cadets Making Bid At Academy
Nine Lubbock area youths attend the U S Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs pursuing bachelor of science degrees and commissions as second lieutenants. Cadets include Michael Burgamy William Shepherd Lance Roberts William Spradling Gary Covington Michael Reich Larry Walton Edward Solomon and Michael Paddock. Burgamy and Shepherd graduate June 5. others await their day. Burgamy a Frenship High School 1963 graduate. he was an honor student and multi sport athlete.
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Avalanche-Journal
Colorado
Springs
Lubbock
U. S. Air Force “Academy
Air Force
Michael B. Burgamy
William ~ G. Shepherd
Lance W. ‘Roberts
William 0. Spradling Jr
Gary N. Covington
Michael T. Reich
Larry K. Walton
Edward D. Solomon
Michael R. Paddock
Burgamy
Shepherd
Frenship High Grad
Estes.d
Box 17
Frenship High School
Wolfforth
Area Cadets
Russian Air Link Sought By CAB Hearing
A CAB hearing examiner recommended that Russia be granted a permit to open a Moscow to New York air link. The examiner's decision awaits full board approval and White House signature before the route can open.
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Washington
UPI
Civil. Aeronautics, Board
Russia
Moscow
New York
White House
Johnson
Open Today Legislative Session Faces Tax Deadlock
The 60th Texas legislature opens a 30 day special session at noon with Gov. John Connally signaling a focus on spending and taxes. Aims include general revenue around 465 million dollars and new taxes about 124 million. Prospects of liquor reform and anti riot measures possible if session expands beyond tax topics.
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Lee Jones Austin
John Connally
PLO
Vutis Jobe
Connally
House
Senate
Conally
Legislative’ Budget ‘Board
Prayer prompts reflection in a Texas Bible page note
A reader from Lubbock shares a morning prayer seeking guidance and affirmation when numb and tired, expressing belief that God loves each person as they are and asking for strength to begin the day.
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Lubbock
Egypt Defense Minister Foresees Savage Next Battle
Lt. Gen Mohamed Fawzi told Egypt's armed forces in an order of the day that the next battle with Israel will be savage and severe, according to Al Ahram reported Monday.
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Cairo
Egypt
Mohamed Fawzi
al Ahram
Tampa Bay Braces as Abby Renewed Threat Returns
Hurricane Abby strengthens near 75 mph winds as it reapproaches the Florida mainland. Residents from Marco Island to Cedar Key prepare for six foot tides and gale winds. Forecasts show landfall near Tampa Bay around daybreak with caution urged and evacuations or suspensions underway in several counties.
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U.S. Mainland
Tampi Oat
Marcos Island
Gulf
Marco Island
Fort Myers
Tampa Bay
Robert H. Simpson
Abby
Florida
Atlantic Ocean
Daytona Beach
Florida Keys
Melbourne
Cedar Key
Tampa
Keys
Coast Guard
Homestead
Air Force — Base
Miami
Mississippi
Sarasota
Simpson
Florida Peninsula
Hurricane Center
Caribbean
Tom Osborne
Florida Citrus Mutual
Mt Rainier climbing tragedy saves two children
Seattle dentist Dr. James M. Reddick, 51, died of exposure after sheltering his two children, David 11 and Sharon 12, in a hand dug snow cave during a blizzard on Mt Rainier. The youngsters, fed and kept singing Bible verses, survived with frost chill and hunger as search teams found them.
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Seattle
Mt.Rainier
David Reddick
Sharon
James. M. Reddick
Paradise
Jewel
Camp Muir
Anvil Rock
Muir
Dad
David
Daddy
Flooding and Tornado Warnings Hit Fort Worth Area
A weak low pressure system spawned storms across the lower Gulf Coast and Texas. Funnel clouds formed in Tarrant County near downtown Fort Worth while one tornado threatened the city. Torrential rains flooded underpasses and low areas as winds gusted up to 50 mph. Meacham Field pilot Ed Boardine was injured. Night showers extended from Fort Worth to Tyler and Victoria as heavy storms moved across South Central and Southeast Texas.
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Lower
Gulf Caay
Tarrant Count
Texas
Tarrant County
Fort Worth
Bureau
Rnde
Boardman
Fort . Worth
Fort Sil Okla
Shreveport
A. Huntville
San Angelo
Tyler
Victoria
San’ Anton
Austin
Bowie
Henriett
Gulf Coast
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Cu Chi
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William O. Spradling Jr
Monterey
Lubbock County
Phil Hamilton
Montevideo
Uruguay
Soviet Union
Foreign Office
Sa Journal Slatie
Comic Dictionary
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Hanoi
St. Petersburg
MT. Rainier
the Associated Press
Avalanchedoarnal News Services
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