Stormy South Plains and scattered showers hit region
A line of showers crossed the South Plains from Plainview west toward Lubbock with 30 percent coverage. Seagraves recorded 0.35 in and Whitharral pea hail while Seminole received 0.25 in rainfall. A possible tornado sighting occurred between Wellman and Seagraves as storms moved near Lubbock Midland and Seminole. Weather service noted decreasing cloud intensity and a 20 percent chance of more rain today.
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Gail
Big Spring
Seagraves
Levelland
Whitharral
Wellman
South Plains
Midland
Seminole
Ropesville
National Weather Service
Laredo
Air Force
Texas
San Antonio
Hill Country
Edwards County
Fort Worth
Oklahoma
Gulf
Corpus Christi
Maryland
Tennessee
Missouri
Indiana
NWS
Fulton
Henning
Effingham
Ill
Cheektowaga
Buffalo
Violence Flareups Plague Albuquerque Under Gov King Duty
Gov Bruce King placed city on standby as violence erupts in Albuquerque. Sunday night clashes left 14 hospitalized with gunshot wounds and many others hurt by rocks bottles and tear gas. Fire destroyed two miles of property causing over 2 million dollars in damage. Leaders vow police reform and a review board as Chief Byrd takes action and community groups seek answers.
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Bruce King
Albuquerque
Mondragon
Norvell
Gov. King
The
Black Berets
Park
Donald Byrd
Black Beret
Byrd
Dallas
James LaRue
Robert Murray
J. F. McClanahan
Sharp Handed Lenient Sentence Ties to Sharpstown Case
The SEC charged Gov. Preston Smith, Elmer Baum, Gus Mutscher, Bill Heatly, Tom Shannon, and two aides with profiting from loans tied to the Sharpstown scandal. Frank Sharp, 65, pleaded guilty to false loan entries and securities filings and received 14 year terms, with the judge citing Sharp's public role and proposing probation with fines.
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Sharp
Frank Sharp
Texas
Houston
Surities and Exchange Commission
Dallas
SEC
Preston Smith
Elmer Baum
House
Gus Mutscher
Bill Heathly
House Appropriations Committee
Mutscher
Tommy Shannon
Farris
Kleindienst
Sharpstown Bank
U.S
John V. Singleton
Tin Dallas
National Bankers Life Insurance Corp
Jesuit Fathers of Houston, Inc
Duskin presses 72 foot height limit and skyline protest
In April Duskin gathered 45000 signatures demanding a vote on banning buildings higher than 72 feet or six stories unless voters approve. He argues tall buildings ruin San Francisco’s skyline and reduce tax revenue. He has run campaigns since 1969 opposing a space museum on Alcatraz and a California water plan and helped block a 42 story U S Steel skyscraper this year.
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Duskin
Alcatraz Island
California
Three White Men Plead Innocent in Drew Mississippi Murder
In Indianola Mississippi three men Allen Wilkerson Wayne Parks and Wesley Parks pleaded innocent to murder charges in the slaying of Jostha Collier an 18 year old girl in Drew on May 25 The defendants reserve right to move for change of venue and separate trials Arraignment occurred before Circuit Court Judge Arthur B Clark The case followed the shooting from a passing car after her high school graduation An unrelated note stated an acre of trees releases four tons of oxygen yearly enough for 12 people.
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Indianola
Miss
Drew
Allen Wilkerson
Memphis
Wayne Parks
Wesley Parks
Arthur B. Clark
Jostha Collier
Miss Collier
Cleveland
Hicks Seeks Boston Mayor Post On Crime and Order
UPI reports Representative Louise Day Hicks announces candidacy for mayor of Boston. She faces Thomas Atkins and likely incumbent Kevin White in the primary. Hicks vows to be a mayor who cares and enforce city, state, and national laws against crime.
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Boston
UPI
Louise iDay Hicks
D-Mass
Thomas I. J Atkins
Kevin H. White
Hicks
White
Lightning Hits Apollo 15 Tower at Cape Kennedy
Lightning struck Apollo 15's umbilical tower three times during a Cape Kennedy storm, damaging five ground support units while the moonship reportedly escaped harm. The strike disrupted the first half of a two day flight readiness test preceding a planned lunar launch next month.
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Cape. Kennedy
UPI
Cape
Navy to Adopt Single Dress Uniform for All Sailors
The Navy announced plans to replace historic dress blues with a single uniform by July 1975. Admiral Zumwalt said enlisted bell bottom uniforms will be swapped for blue workwear, with 90 percent of those surveyed supporting the change. The move adds 30 dollars per man, funded by a 13 million increase in the enlisted clothing allowance.
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NAVY
Washington Navy Yard
Washington
Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr
Chief of
Naval Operations
Zumwalt
Navy to issue new uniforms for recruits by 1975
Admiral Zumwalt announced tropical khaki and white dress uniforms will replace weight service dress blue. Recruits receive them in July 1973 and all Navy men must wear them by July 1, 1975. He says the change boosts morale and promotes a single Navy concept, though sailors of the old Tuscarora may disagree.
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Zumwalt
Tuscarora
Texas Legislature Revises Rules of Road and Driver Requirements
New Texas rules make drivers responsible for safe backing and ban backing on shoulders or controlled access highways. No more than three front-seat occupants if it blocks view. Habitual drug users barred from driving with penalties up to two years in jail and $1000 fine. Also prohibits riding in house trailers during towing and expands annual inspection to include tires with specific tread rules. Licenses now four years at $7, and military exemptions expand validity. Authorities predict reduced fatalities and $340 million in economic savings. dealers barred from pressuring buyers into unwanted extras.
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Preston Smith
Smith
Crator
Department of Public Safety
Smith Sees Long Race For Barnes in Public Speaking
Smith discusses the upcoming broadcast as he prepares to address the 62nd Legislature. He hints at topics like possible vetoes and notes his aim for a third term amid recent actions urging tax changes and a special session to finish unfinished business.
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Smith
Rome Fare at $199 Persists for Youth Travelers
New York reports that Alitalia continues selling youth round trip tickets to Rome for $199 despite a CAB ruling delaying the fare rollout. The Italian government backs the price, which currently applies to travelers aged 12 to 26, while other airlines offer higher youth fares to nearby European cities.
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Alitalia Airlines
Rome
Civil Aeronautics ‘Board
CAB
Alitalia
CAM
Ine
London
Paris
Brussels
Pan American
Trans World
Barnes seeks governor post amid personal and political turmoil
The 34 year old Texas Democrat Harold Barnes faces scrutiny over a $60 000 loan borrowed from Dallas Bank and Trust Co to buy National Data Communications stock later devalued. Barnes claims loan paid and transferred, while noting a 1965 speaker race win at age 26 and a 1969 divorce with child support. He remains a rising figure sought by presidential hopefuls including Muskie Bayh and Humphrey.
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Dallas Bank and Trust Co
SEC
National Data Communications
Harold Hinn
Plainview
Dallas
Barnes
Hinn
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Birch Bayh
Indiana
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Texas
Dan Moody
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