Kissinger Stands On Doorstep As Talks Resume In Grim Paris
In Paris Kissinger and Le Duc Tho met for hours in a tense session that opened with no smiles and no escort to the door. Hanoi cited the Hanoi bombing and civilian toll as stirring strong feelings. Washington framed the talks around prisoners, South Vietnam’s future, and cease-fire supervision, signaling cautious progress.
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Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Vietnam
Nixon
Tho
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Haiphong
Washington
South Vietnam
U.S
Gunman's Existence In Doubt
Police stormed a New Orleans hotel roof as a room by room search of the 18 story Howard Johnson Hotel failed to find additional gunmen in the terrorist attacks that killed seven. Only the corpse of a black sniper was recovered and fingerprinted for FBI verification.
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New Orleans
UPS
Ben Bourgois
Police Department
FBI
Istory
Howard Johnson Hotel
Regent Appointed To West Texas State University Board
Gov. Preston Smith named Lubbock lawyer Kent Hance to the West Texas State University Board of Regents in Canyon. Hance, 30, will take oath in 72nd District Court, replacing Hazlewood who resigned for personal reasons. He is the second local appointee in a week, following Mrs. Wilmer Smith to the Texas A&M board.
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Lubbock
Kent Hance
Board of
Regents
West Texas State University
Canyon
Hance
55Th St
Pat 8
Moore
72Nd District Court
Ice Storm Worsens Widespread Power Outages and Drifting Snow
Ice and heavy snow cripples the South Plains causing power outages for dozens and traffic chaos as trucks jackknife and cars slide. Warnings predict more freezing drizzle, snow, and freezing rain through midweek with temperatures remaining below normal and motorists told to stay off roads unless necessary.
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Charles Richards
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Draft numbers dip as 1953 birth year spared
Washington officials said the 1953 birth cohort will likely avoid the draft this year with total inductions seen at about 5 500 the lowest since 1949 Berlin Airlift era. Laird noted the pool may rely on those who missed earlier inductions while Viet Nam defense prospects remain uncertain.
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UPI
Melvin R.j
Lastichance
Yan Lyear
Betory Jyear
Laird
South Vietnam
U.S
Selective Service
Jone
Weather May Hamper Water District Voting
A cold weather forecast may reduce voting in the Buffalo Springs Lake election for the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District in Lubbock County. Six candidates seek two director seats, including H. D. Waller and R. M. Wiser, with write‑in and past board history shaping the contest.
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Buffalo Springs Lake
Armed Services Committee
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Waller
Buffalo Springs
Max
Lubbock County
Andibock
South Plains
High Plains
Hll
Frazier
Billy
Sims
Waller and Wiser
Cubby B. Key
Jim R. Dobbs
Lubbock
Roy J. O'Donnell
Hurshell
County Commissioner Sets Longevity Mark
Arch Lamb known as Ole 44, wins re election by a slim margin to extend his county commission tenure beyond 18 years, surpassing late George Green and pushing toward a new four year term begun January 1. Les Derrick, in his 17th year, will not seek re election in 1976. Lamb hints at retirement but cites debt free governance as a key goal.
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Eugene Smith
Avalanche-Journal
Arch Lamb
Ole 44
George Green
Staton
L.C
Les” Derrick
Idaiou
Commissioners Court
Lamb
Charles Townsend
Ee EL
Asphyxiation Ruled In Tahoka Deaths
Tahoka special report. Otto and wife Terry were found dead at their home four miles northeast of Tahoka after gas escaped from a butane stove. Justice of the Peace N E Wood ruled death by asphyxiation caused by a gas leak. The couple were reportedly last alive more than a day earlier. Joint services planned for Wednesday at First Baptist Church.
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Otto
Earl Terry
Wood
Justice of the Peace N. E
Walton Terry
John’ Curry
Tahoka
Jim
Today's Prayer Dear God Aid for Sick and Poor
A reader signs a prayer asking for divine help for the sick and poor and for everyone to show compassion to those coping with their problems. The note closes with Amen.
Mints To Corsets But No Guns Here At Lubbock Airport
Security guards at Lubbock Regional Airport stopped a boarding with a car key set an orthopedic corset and a foil wrapped breath mint package but found no guns. Federal rules require searching all carry ons and screening passengers with magnetometers causing longer boarding times. Continental Airlines uses Pinkerton guards for luggage checks including purses and aims to prevent hijackings while noting positive passenger reaction to the enhanced security.
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Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock Regional Airport
South Plains
Tom O'Donnell
Continental Airlines
Lubbock
Continental
O'Donnell
Snowy Day Fun Sparks Family Outing in Lubbock
Mrs. Martin Selby of 4304 41st St takes her 2 year old Travis for a ride in a cardboard box to enjoy lingering snow. Weather page notes possible snow flurries or freezing drizzle today and Wednesday with continued cold and little sunshine. highs near the 20s and teens tonight.
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Lubbock
Martin Selby
41St St
Travis
Gary Davis
Uxlay
Lubbock County Judges Hire Lawyer to Remove Superintendent
County commissioners seek legal help to remove the county superintendent from office. The move appears tied to state and local governance concerns. No further details available due to partial text.
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Lubbock
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