Times turns over Pentagon study notes amid Viet War probe
The New York Times handed government officials a list of secret Pentagon documents used for a Vietnam origin series. Authorities noted cooperation while denying a fishing expedition into newspaper files. Ellsberg, linked to the study, was identified by a former Times staffer as its source.
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U S and Soviet Set Talks on Docking for Spacecraft
American and Soviet space officials plan five days of meetings at Houston's Manned Spacecraft Center starting Monday to establish guidelines for docking systems. Soviet predictions include space factories with laser delivery of water, as talks aim to enable in orbit linkups for rescue and possible joint exploration in coming years.
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County Officials Weigh Abolishing County School Chief Post
County commissioners seek alternatives to eliminate the 16000 dollar per year county school superintendent job after Gov. Preston Smith vetoed a bill that would abolish the post in counties without common or rural districts. Roy Boyd plans to resign effective July 1 after a long tenure since 1942. The veto prompts further discussion with the school board and county attorney.
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Preston Smith
Arch Lamb
Alton Brazel
Roy Boyd
Miss New Mexico pageant draws area beauties
Lubbock area contestants prepare for Saturday's Miss New Mexico title event. State and nation notes: city recreation plan awarded 48 thousand dollars in federal funding for summer operations. Major steel firms confront declining demand amid slower market.
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Prayer Request Sent to Avalanche Journal Readers
A reader submits a brief prayer asking for wisdom to discern God’s path and to align with Him. The Avalanche Journal notes prayers from readers are welcome but must be under sixty words.
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Rainy pattern continues across South Plains with heat peaks
The South Plains sees four straight days of near warm 100s with Lubbock reaching 99 and other cities reporting 101s and 102s while scattered thundershowers and hail touch off in parts of the Houston area. Forecasters warn the trend will persist as more storms threaten the region.
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City seeks $5 million for second year flood recovery plan
Lubbock Urban Renewal Agency commissioners recommended approval of a $5,036,840 federal grant for a second year Neighborhood Development Program project. The plan covers housing rehab and acquisition in three areas, full clearance in one, and nearly 17 acres in the Guadalupe neighborhood. The proposal will go to the Planning and Zoning Commission Monday, then to the City Council for final approval.
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Woman Studies Branches of Family Tree
West Texas woman Mrs W D deGrassi traces her family tree through Revolutionary War ancestors to join Daughters of the American Revolution and Colonial Dames. She began after marriage to prove a lineage, finding lines in Virginia, Amarillo, Lubbock and Memphis and earning pride for her children.
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Marines, Allies Hit North Vietnamese in Two Major DMZ Battles
South Vietnamese marines with U S air and artillery fire killed 84 Communist troops in two large jungle mountain clashes near the Demilitarized Zone. Twelve Marines died and 15 were wounded. The government said 63 enemy soldiers were killed in a separate attack near Khe Sanh as part of a push to disrupt a Communist buildup south of the DMZ.
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Quake Rattles Northern Chile
An earthquake rattled northern Chile causing panic in several cities. It was felt in Santiago and as far as Arica near the Peruvian border, strongest in Antofagasta and Topacilla. One person was reported killed. The tremor measured 6 on the Mercalli scale and 7 on the Richter scale, twice the strength of a recent Los Angeles quake.
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Smith seeks to reschedule state speech amid stock scandal indictments
Gov. Preston Smith moved to again schedule the canceled state of the state address as reports mount that he and other Texas leaders face indictments over the stock fraud scandal. Indictments were anticipated as officials faced questions after Frank Sharp pleaded guilty in the SEC case.
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Smith aides clash with Dallas newsmen outside hotel bar
Gov. Preston Smith dodged questions on the stock fraud probe as aides and reporters clashed outside a Dallas hotel. Larry Teaver and Smith advanced through the crowd amid pushing and shoving while journalists pressed for remarks, prompting a sharp statement from Smith.
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Principal Appointed as Five Firms Named for New Lubbock Schools
Lubbock school trustees hired five architectural firms and a new principal Dan R. Murry to replace retiring Howard Day at Stewart Elementary. Firms Brasher Goyette and Rapier, Schmidt Tisdel & Associates, and Mills & King will design two new schools and five additions funded by a 5.6 million bond approved April 6.
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Lubbock Area Weather Forecast Through Saturday
Fair and warm conditions continue with highs around the mid 90s today and Saturday. Lows near the upper 60s and winds east to southeast at 10 to 20 mph. Southwest Weather Almanac notes temperatures across Abilene El Paso Albuquerque Hobbs Amarillo Dallas Oklahoma City Denver and Houston with varied highs and lows.
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