Nixon praises U S for scholars in White House ceremony
President Nixon told 319 Presidential Scholars in the White House East Room that they are fortunate to live in the United States. Among them was Karen Blisard, an 18 year old Monterey High School graduate and 1970 Merit Scholar, selected by the Commission on Presidential Scholars.
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Lubbock
U.S
Nixon
Washington
Indochina
United States of America
White House East Room
Karen Blisard
Monterey High School
Commission On Presidential
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Mise Blisard
T. C. J. Blisard
Land S
National Honor Society
Alexander Heard
Bea Scholars
Brazell Faces Test in Lubbock Runoff Races
Voters in parts of Lubbock and surrounding counties prepare for Saturday runoff elections in the Democratic primary. Precinct official Alton Brazell faces Paulina Jacobo, aiming to become the first Latin American elected official in the area. Northwest precincts open from 7 am to 7 pm. Bill Lentz and Brazell compete for sheriff nomination. Jacobo is a Texas Tech student.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche Journal
Lubbock
Fesioner
Alton Bragell
Paulina Jacobo
Ares
Wil Se Fron
Northwest
Bill Lentz
Ee Brazetti
Jacobo
Texas Tech
Dean resigns to head University of Texas College of Education
Tedh Dean resigns from his current post to assume leadership of the College of Education at the University of Texas. The move is announced across multiple sections with references to related education and world news.
Voters to Cast Ballots at Multiple School Precincts Saturday
The report lists precincts at George Wolffarth McWhorter and Jackson Schools with leaders brazenly active at K Carter School. Brazel leads at Rush Roscoe Wison Hutchinson Mackenzie New Deal Abernathy and Voters. County Judge Jim McCoy faces a runoff at Stanton against Carroll.
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George Wolffarth
McWhorter
Jackson
K. Carter
Brazel
Rush
Roscoe
City Center Plans Move Forward After Tornado Damage
Tex Highway Commission approves negotiations for 3rd and 4th street right of way as city and federal officials map immediate and long term rehab. A 10,000 seat coliseum and 90,000 square feet of exhibit space are proposed for a civic center with 36 block Urban Renewal area near downtown Lubbock.
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Texas Highway Commission
Lubbock
Financial Cn
Citizens Advisory Commission
Civic Center
Oscar Crain
4Th Streets
4Th Street
Avenue K
University Avenue
Proclamation Prayer Urges Not To Procrastinate
A reader offers a prayer asking guidance to use today wisely and avoid procrastination. The short plea seeks divine help to seize the best things of life and make the day count.
Test Lawsuit Seeks Clarity on School Repair Statutes
A friendly suit targets the Lubbock school district and contractor H R Bundock to resolve conflicting Texas statutes on repair contracts after the May tornado. Education Code requires bids above 1000, Civil Code permits disaster contracts, delaying fall term readiness.
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Lubbock
H. R. Bundock
Texas
Bundock
Nat Williams
CITY CASES AFFECTED Obscenity Statute Upheld By Judges
United Press reports Austin officials expect a Texas obscenity crackdown after a federal three judge panel ruled most of the state's new obscenity law constitutional. The court struck down the part allowing seizure without a hearing and indicated changes in how laws apply to minors.
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United Press Tateremeemay
Austin
Crawford Martin
Texas
One Hurt Wreck Fatal To City Man
A collision of two pickup trucks at FM 158 and University Avenue south of Lubbock killed 39 year old Edward Kleiber of 5630 Ave A and seriously injured 37 year old Bill Hyman of Rt 2 Brownfield. The horses in a stock trailer were also hurt. Kleiber’s death marked Lubbock County’s 24th traffic fatality of the year with the South Plains toll at 48.
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FM 158
University Avenue
Lubbock
Methodist
Edward
Kleiber
Lubbock Couny Oe
South Plains
Lemmings Trek Sparks Alarm Across Borders
Lemmings migrate from their homeland in spring, drawing concern as a potential omen of war or disaster. Natives note that major conflicts were preceded by large-scale animal migrations, signaling a troubling pattern for the region.
Arizona trucker hijacked jetliner for eight hours to Washington
Auber G Barkley, a bakery truck driver from Arizona, boarded Trans World Airlines Flight 486 with a revolver and demanded to go to Washington. FBI agents captured him at Dulles after phony money bags lured the hijacker and a crew member was wounded. Pilot Capt Dale C Hope was shot in the stomach but reported in satisfactory condition.
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United Press
Washington
Arizona
FBI
Auber G. Barkley
Trans World Airlines
Las Vegas
N.M
Dulles International Airport
Barkley
Dale C. Hope
Flight 486
Barkley hijacking ends with landing at Dulles
Fairfax County hospital reports Barkley wounded in thumb during cockpit struggle aboard Flight 486. He was captured by FBI agents after passengers fled emergency exits onto the wings. Barkley demanded 100 million dollars and threatened to blow up the plane, prompting a Dulles landing after refueling.
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Barkley
FBI
Phoenix
TWA
Supreme Court
Hope
St. Louis
Phoenix- Washington
Dulles
Flight 486
Billy Williams
New York
California
Rome
Tthey
Tax Case Man Refused Hearing By High Court
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by Auther Barkley of Phoenix who owes $471.78 in 1964 income tax. Barkley alleged constitutional violations and blamed Hostess Cake Co and the Teamsters Union for his troubles, citing a deafness claim and alleged blacklisting.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
G. Barkley
Phoenix
TWA
Auther
Arthur
Internal Revenue Service
Barkley
United States
U.S. Tax Court
The
Revenue Service
Union
Hostess Cake Co
Teamsters Union
Hostess
High Court
College Station 4-H Members Win State Honors at Roundup
South Plains 4-H members from four counties won state championships at the Texas H Club Roundup in College Station. Winners include Hale County in clothing, Howard County in landscape horticulture, Borden County in Quarter Horse judging, and Palmer County in Individual farm and ranch management demonstration. Cathy Jo LaRoe of Happy earned first place in Swisher County meat division and received a $500 scholarship.
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College Station
South Plains
4-H
Hale County
Howard County
Borden County
Palmer County
Cathy Jo LaRoe
Happy
Swisher County
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Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Martin
Dallas
U. S. Supreme Court
Warren E. Burger
Per Dulles
Fairfax County
Area 4-H
Randy Ogden
Connie Ogden
Paula Smith
O'Donnell
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