Rockslide Study Blocked by Cofferdam Plan at Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls New York United Press International reports on a man made cofferdam diverting the Niagara River to reduce flow over the American Falls. The 600 foot barrier enables geologists to study rockface damage from slides and assess prevention steps. If timed as planned the falls will be off about six months.
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United Press International
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Niagara River
Horseshoe Falls
International Joint Commission
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
American Falls
Nixon backs early tax relief to keep surtax alive
President Nixon agreed with liberal House Democrats to seek immediate tax relief for the poor to extend the 10 percent income tax surcharge past June 30. The plan, endorsed by leaders from both parties after a 90 minute White House session, faces stiff liberal opposition who want broader tax reform and elimination of loopholes.
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United Press Internationab
Washington
Nixon
House
White House
Carl Albert
Kennedy
Reuss
Jon
Hale Boggs
D-La
Accusations Draw Ire Of Council In Lubbock hearing
Real estate brokers builders and business men accused City Hall of impeding Lubbock growth prompting council criticism. The speakers blamed building code enforcement zoning delays and poor interdepartmental coordination while some defended staff and city policies. Council members said the hearing was poorly timed and could undermine a unity agreement reached after Wednesday night’s council session.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
City Hall
Lubbock
W. D. Rogers Jr
Bill Blackwell
Joe B. Phillips
Phillips
Morris W. Turner
Blackwell
James Granberry
Lonnie Hollingsworth
Covered Wagons Rally in Lubbock City
A fragment from Page 1 outlines the Chamber of Commerce pledge of aid to attract business in Lubbock. It also notes a designer following nature's curves in a fall collection and mentions campus disorder legislation. The snippet lists section references across the paper.
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Lubbock
Area
Cross Plains
Chamber of Commerce
Prayer Excerpt Questions Mercy and Obedience
A Lubbock Reader asks why people doubt God’s path after claiming mercy yet failing to follow it. The brief meditation challenges believers to try living by the Lord’s way before judging its effectiveness.
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Lubbock
FDA Orders Off Market 49 Antibiotics in Shotgun Drug Crackdown
The FDA ordered 49 antibiotic combinations off the market, deeming them ineffective or dangerous, affecting 21 drugmakers. The move follows criticism from a House subcommittee accusing the agency of delaying regulation amid rising shotgun dosage use. The action requires halt of sales within 40 days, with pending appeals not delaying the order. A Kalamazoo federal judge blocked blocking sales until all issues are reviewed, a case brought by Upjohn Co.
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Associated Press
Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council
Kalamazoo
Mich
Upjohn Co
13 Today Please Keep Good Luck Charm Eh
Johnny Menefee turns 13 as a typical teen with a love of motorcycles, model airplanes, and Special P.E. He has two dogs, Snowball and Honey, and is the third of seven children in the Bill Menefee family living at 4703 29th St. He faces superstition with bravado, walking under ladders and breaking cracked mirrors for luck. Page 10 mentions John See 18th Unlucky.
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Fredda Gage
Avalante-Journal Cel
Johnny Menefee
Johnny
Snowball
Honey
Whisper
Bill Menefee
29Th St
John Niles Menefee
John
Controversial Bills Nettle Legislators By Lee Jones
Lawmakers face fiery debate over liquor by the drink horse racing abortion gun control and daylight saving time as attempts to shield hot issues from votes. Despite hopes to bury measures in committee some moved forward prompting lively floor exchanges. A proposed constitutional change to allow liquor by the drink on Election Day passed as a ballot measure. A pari mutuel horse racing plan drew humor and little mail, with representatives joking about a tax bill via revenue potential. The House deferred action on the horse racing measure with a 57 to 84 vote.
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Lee Jones Austin
Rothmann
Harris
Bexar
Galveston
Webb
Cameron
Waillacy
Val Verde
Kinney
Maverick
Sutton
Northmann
Neigh
Dave Allred
Wichita Falls
House
Young Marine Bullock dies in Vietnam at 15
Dan Bullock, a Brooklyn teen who lied about his age to enlist in the Marines, becomes the youngest American serviceman killed in Vietnam. He died at a combat base in Quang Nam Province from multiple missile wounds. His family recounts his desire for education and service.
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Dan Bullock
U.S
Vietnam
Bullock
Quang Nam
Defense Department
Brooklyn
Albee Square
Pentagon
Dan
Gloria
Brother Bullock
Jewel Bullock
Alma Floyd Bullock
Marine Corps
Teachers Pay Hike At Stake
Austin Comptroller Calvert reversed course and said the state can finance the one year budget and still grant a teacher pay raise in 1970. Gov. Smith, in Lubbock, signaled unresolved funding concerns and planned another review on returning to Austin. Lt. Gov. Barnes released Calvert data showing the pay raise can be certified if revenue measures on the governor’s desk are not vetoed.
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Avalanche—Journal News Services
Austin
Robert S. Calvert
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Smith
Lubbock
Actin
Calvert
Barnes
No Pacifist Note in Budget Impasse Says Barnes
Barnes warned at a hurried news conference that unless Governor Smith signs bills or calls a special session the 1969 budget remains unresolved and a 1970 plan awaits. He blamed the comptroller for a $16 million shortfall and argued funds could cover a teacher pay raise. He cited revised revenue estimates and high interest rates as risks to industry and construction. See STATE'S BUDGET Page 10
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Smith
Barnes
Calvert
Texas Tech Grad Sails For China
Roger K. Scott a 32 year old Texas Tech graduate joined five other Americans on a goodwill tour to Red China organized by anthropologist Dr Earle Reynolds Scott his parents deny pacifist labels noting his army service in Germany Reynolds said he planned the trip for about six weeks and said he had a postcard saying they were ready to depart Chinese officials had not issued an official welcome according to Reynolds See CHINA Page 10
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Texas Tech
Japan
Red
China
Roger K. Scott
William R. Scott
Amherst
Germany
Earle Reynolds
Yellow Springs
Ohio
North Vietnam
U.S. Bikini
Scott
Reynolds
Associated Press
Moon Landing Schedule Firm Amid Apollo V1 Plan
NASA announced a July 16 launch for mankind's first lunar landing with Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins aboard Apollo V1. The Moon touchdown is set for July 20 at 1 22 p m CDT, with splashdown July 24 near the Hornet in the Pacific after a three day return trip.
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Washington
Space Agency
Nei A. Armstrong
Edwin EF. Aldrin
Michael Collins
Armstrong
Aldrin
Collins
Pacific
Equator
Johnston Island
Weather Map Page 9 B Lubbock and Vicinity
Partly cloudy with a chance of afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms. Low tonight mid 50s, high today in mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent today and tonight.
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Lubbock
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