Widow Wins Death Benefit Suit Against Bell
In San Antonio Texas Judge James A McKay Jr orders Southwestern Bell Telephone Co to pay widow Oleta Gravitt an $80000 death benefit and a 59681 month pension as part of a 29 million suit alleging invasion of privacy and wrongful death. Bell plans appeal and related legal actions seek exemplary damages up to about 1.2 million.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Oleta Gravitt
Pat Maloney
Gravitt
Wohs
T. C. Gravitt
Texas
Dallas
Gravith
150Th District
James A. McKay Jr
Hell’s
James A. Ashley
San Antonio
Ashley
Turkey Threatens Closing Of Bases
Turkish official Caglayangil says Ankara may close U S bases if the arms embargo linked to the Cyprus crisis remains unresolved. He cites bilateral defense treaty violations and vows 30 days for negotiations before defining provisional status for the bases. President Ford allegedly sent a message to Ankara as opposition grows.
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Congress
Turkey
Cyprus
United States
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U Fur
Soviet Union
Pepe
Mote
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Caglayangil
Archbisnou Makarios
Aglagangil
Jayangil
U.S
Persident Ford
U.S. Militar
Turan Ganes
Midland Man Perishes In Truck Fire
Midland police report a young driver died when a semi truck exploded into flames after a collision at Mustang Drive and US 38. Witnesses describe attempts to escape as the vehicle burned, with bystander Efforts hampered by extreme heat. The deceased was identified as Farringon of Midland.
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Mustang Drive
US. 38
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Tipton
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Warrington
Amut
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Weather Outlook for Lubbock and Vicinity
Sunny and hot today with the high around 100. Tonight expect mid 60s with winds 15 to 20 mph. Local forecast page notes extended heat, with possible ashes of humidity and continued dry conditions through the week.
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Sistuaon
Stina
Magnum
Marijuana Crop Sowed By Plane Crash Marker Reported
In Rockwood Tennessee a plane crash on May 29 left a cargo of marijuana seed scattered across the landscape. Morgan County extension agent Charles Jansch said the seed mixed with the cargo sprouted as a crop after the wreck. Sheriff Cecil Byrgehi noted the crop is actively growing.
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Tenn
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Charles Jansch
Morgan County Agricultural " Extension J
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Byrgehi
Jansch
Prayer Verse Renews Gratitude to God in Reader Note
A reader offers a brief prayer praising the Father in Heaven and acknowledging enduring divine steadfastness, ending with Amen.
Plainview Mulling Zoo Offer
West Texas city officials consider a free zoo proposal for Run ningwater Draw Regional Park after Durward Lynch of Halfway offered a 200 animal menagerie. The plan includes Himalayan bears monkeys and local wildlife alongside a 200 year attraction.
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Kenny Redin
Plainview
West Texas
Runningswater Draw
Durward Lynelt
Halfway
Lynch
Ford Vows Easing Business Controls
President Ford told the National Federation of Independent Business that the worst recession is ending and promised to reduce federal regulation to aid small firms. He cited a federation survey and government data showing rising consumer confidence, a 22 percent May retail gain, and higher April indicators with lower inventories and rates.
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Ford
Tusin
the Nation Federation of Independent Business
Federation
Commerce Department
End of the World Talk Supposedly Set for 2001
A San Francisco religious group of about 140 members predicts the end of the world on September 17 2001. Spokesmen cite material ambitions and a belief in awakening America while outlining unusual community practices and plans tied to survival and renewal.
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Iupd
Wop. Cdt
America
Isis and
Blues Family
Kennedy Attacks Rockefeller in Boston Campaign Charge
Kennedy targets Rockefeller in a sharp Boston speech accusing him of political maneuvering. The confrontation centers on vice presidency and party leadership during the heated national race.
Stokes Death Inquest To Proceed Without Jury
Justice of the Peace FH Bolen says no jury is needed for the inquest into the death of Vickie Stroud Stokes. A pathologist will be heard by court reporter and ADA to determine if strychnine or other factors caused death. The nude decomposed body was found April 29 south of Wolfforth. An inquest is expected within the week.
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Vickie Stroud Stokes
Justice of the Peace
Bolen
Lubbock
Albert Smith
Deon
Lubbock Couny
Investix
Sherif CML “Choe' Thanechard
Tuesday Smith
Ernest Rector
House votes to abolish idle federal mine appeals board
Washington AP reports the House approved a bill to abolish a federal mine appeals board that heard no appeals in four years and its executive secretary position. The measure accompanied a funding bill. the chamber passed the package 400 to 6 and sent it to the Senate.
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House
Congress
Senate
Marianas vote favors commonwealth status in plebiscite
Voters in the Northern Marianas backed a commonwealth status proposal in a World War II era plebiscite. The measure would remove the Marianas from the Trust Territory and allow local elections while the United States retains defense and foreign relations oversight. The result signals strong local support amid debates over a 19.5 million lease for U.S. military lands and strategic considerations on Tinian.
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Matiantas
Marianas
U.S. Trust Territory
Pacificies
Central Pacific
Puerto Rico
United States
U.S
Congress
Commonwealth
Milan
Tinian
Students Say Three As Replaced By Drugs
A Senate panel heard four high school students describe rampant drug use replacing academics in American schools. Debi of Akron and Kevin of Adelphi said nine of ten students use drugs daily. Robert of Chicago noted violence and weapons on campuses as pupils obtain dope from peers.
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Judiciary
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Akron
Ohio
Kevin
Adelphi
Amd
Ihey
Debby
Robert
Chicago
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