Moon soil from Apollo 17 hints at young vulcanism
Astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan report finding orange soil near Shorty crater in Taurus Littrow Valley that may be only about 10 million years old and glassy in composition. They say it suggests recent moon activity and possible interior material exposure, challenging the view the moon ceased geologic change three billion years ago.
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Sale Set for Fort Worthmedia group $115 million
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram and WRAP AM-FM are to be sold for 115 million dollars. Capital Cities Broadcasting Corp. of New York will buy the Star-Telegram and WRAP for 80 million, while LIN Broadcasting will acquire WBAP-TV for 35 million. The FCC must approve the transfer of Carter Publications Inc assets built by the late Amon G. Carter.
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Donald A. Pels
LIN Broadcasting
Ice Forecast Shuts Airport Traffic After 100 Crashes
Frigid air and dense fog left U.S. 87 and regional roads slick near Lubbock causing nearly 100 accidents Friday night. Five crashes in fog and ice led to two trucker deaths near Pampa as visibility dropped to one eighth of a mile. Forecasters warned of dangerous travel with temperatures in the 40s expected later today.
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Blanchard Honored in Texas Legislature Service Milestone
State Senator H J Blanchard survived heart surgery and retirement talk to begin his 17th year in the Texas Legislature. More than 750 people attended an appreciation party at the Villa Inn where Blanchard and his wife were presented with an original Clarence Kincaid landscape and about 7500 in cash. Supporters from the region, including a bus from Odessa, pledged additional funds as checks were processed.
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Bob” Fuller
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Weather Map Page Forecast for Lubbock and Vicinity
Considerable fog with a chance of light freezing drizzle early today. Partly cloudy and warmer through Sunday with a 30 percent chance of measurable precipitation tonight. High around 40s, low near freezing.
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Prayer note expresses gratitude for Christ birth
A reader offers a brief devotional prayer asking for God to bring His nature into believers and thanking Christ for his birth as deliverer to God’s kingdom.
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Flu Like Diseases Spread Across Nation
Flu like illnesses have been reported from Boston to San Jose with deaths in several states. The CDC said English flu is contributing to outbreaks in Santa Clara County and Memphis hospital admissions are rising while broad national spread remains uncertain.
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Flaming F111 Jet Seen Over Portales Causes Inquiries
Fireball trail lit up the sky over Portales as an F111 fighter jet apparently suffered compressor trouble and landed safely at Cannon AFB. Hundreds watched as the craft passed overhead on approach, prompting numerous calls to newspapers and authorities.
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Gordon Greaves
Portales
Jobs Count Hits New Mark
The Labor Department shows 82.8 million Americans employed in December, up 180,000 from November and 2.4 million over the year. Unemployment stays at 5.2 percent, with pay averaging 139.35 dollars for 50 million workers, up 8.20 dollars year over year. Over the year, jobless totals fell 600,000 to 4.1 million. teen unemployment rose to 16.0 percent among 1,148,000 youths. See RECORD Page 14.
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North Vietnam Claims U S Bombed Above 20th Parallel
Hanoi charged that American war planes violated Nixon's pledge by bombing above the 20th Parallel. U S officials denied any strikes beyond that line while confirming bomb damage reports in Thanh Hoa and Hoa Binh provinces as Kissinger prepared for new talks in Paris with Le Duc Tho arriving for resumed negotiations.
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Quake Strikes North Island of New Zealand
A 6.25 magnitude earthquake hit the North Island early today, causing slight damage to shops. No injuries were reported. The epicenter was about 180 miles northwest of Wellington, with Napier and Hastings feeling the strongest shaking. A Napier supermarket and several shops sustained damage in the thousands of dollars.
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Cleveland officer clears traveler with metal detector at airport
Policeman Robert Peiper uses a metal detector to sweep Jan Yager during a security check at Hopkins International Airport. The new detectors are part of stricter security measures implemented at the facility.
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Robert Peiper
Jan Yager
Hopkins International
Stricter Airport Security Backed Across Nation
The Associated Press reports tougher security measures at U S airports in the last six months. Passengers faced new checks of carry on luggage and metal detectors as a national drive against skyjackers begins. By next month armed guards will supplement airline security at major hubs, with costs estimated at 300 million dollars.
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Sam Burt
Hunts-Seager
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Ala
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United Air Lines
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Kennedy Airport
Lubbock
Teddy Davidson
Hartsdale
Atlanta
Lubbock area names first Human Relations director
The Lubbock area announces its first Human Relations director named Page 1 Sec B. NASA plans a 200 million budget cut trimming 700 civil service employees. The paper notes other sections with World Israel relations and TV program listings.
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