Space expert forecasts lunar landing by late 1969
Dr Edward C Welsh says the United States could land on the moon late next year if Apollo stays on schedule and finds no Russian lead. He says no Soviet craft has safely touched down lunar or planetary surfaces, making a moon landing by 1969 unlikely before more rocket power and groundwork are shown. He warns abandoning the program now would be a major national mistake with wide repercussions.
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San Antonio
United States
Russia
Edward C. Welsh
Soviet Union
Welsh
National Aeronautics and Space
Connell
U.S
Mini-Bottle Bill Faces Senate Committee Delay
The mini-bottle liquor bill saw its survival chances drop as a Senate committee delayed action to send it to floor debate. A life-or-death session was set for 10 a.m. before the Senate Committee on Cities Counties and Towns, with House legislation for the tax measure ahead. Senator Chet Brooks had already secured a prior delay on the bill.
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Associated Press
Austin
Senate
Senate Committee On
Chet Brooks
Pasadena
Brooks
Johnson calls for gun registration and licensing of owners
The article outlines a push for universal gun registration and licensing as part of legislative debate. It notes liquor bill politics, a $15 million tax measure link, and Gov. Connally urging liquor law reform during a special session ending July 3. A Senate delay and a five-man subcommittee report shape the mini-bottle bill before Page 10.
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Johnson
John Connally
Brooks
Senate
Joe Christie
el Paso
Ralph Hall
Rockwall
Inmates Riot at Ohio Penitentiary Causes and Losses
Rioting inmates set eight fires destroying seven buildings at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus. Five hours of chaos left more than 1 million dollars in damage, with 50 injured including guards and inmates. Hostages were held and later released. authorities reported simmering discontent among 2750 inmates and no mass breakout threat.
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Columbus
Ohio
Maury C. Koblentz
Koblentz
Ernest L. Maxwell
Prayer Column Seeks Reader Submissions
An editor invites readers to share favorite prayers limited to 60 words. Mrs. Jesse J Rasor of Lubbock signs the note urging deeds as a form of prayer and asking for thoughtful submissions to publish.
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Holy Father
Jesse J, Rasor
Lubbock
Candy Storm Hammers Texas From Gulf to Tulsa
Tropical storm Candy struck Texas with heavy rain and tornadoes after emerging from the Gulf of Mexico. It toppled roofs and flooded areas from Corpus Christi to Austwell, wandered inland toward Tulsa and Fort Worth, bringing over 12 inches of rain and breezy winds that stayed below hurricane strength.
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Associated Press
Candy
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Corpus Christi
Austwell
Camly
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Fort Worth
South Plains
Red Alert Declared Around Saigon as Allied Forces Press Offensive
Allied generals imposed a red alert on more than 25,000 American and South Vietnamese troops around Saigon. U S B 52s and fighter bombers hit Communist staging areas and targets 13 miles northwest, with infantry reporting 20 guerrillas killed.
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Alvin B. Webb JR
Saigon
UPI
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
Vietnam
Congress Moves to Put Major Holidays on Monday
Congress approved a bill to shift Washingtons Birthday Memorial Day Veterans Day and Columbus Day toMonday observances startingJanuary 1 1971 The measure backed by business groups would create five three day vacationettes yearly by moving four holidays to Mondays with Christmas New Years Independence Day and Thanksgiving remaining on current dates.
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Congress
Senate
Johnson
Jarralerah
District of Columbia
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
FBI Reports Major Crime Up 17 Percent in Early 1968
The FBI Uniform Crime Reports show national crime rose 17 percent in the first quarter of 1968 from 1967. Large cities, suburbs, and rural areas all posted gains with violent crimes and property offenses climbing across the board.
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Washington
FBI
FII
Aras
J. Dear Hoover
North Central
Banks Ordered to Install Security Devices Nationwide
The House approved a bill to require banks to install cameras, add guards, and meet minimum security standards set by federal regulators for insured banks and savings and loan associations, sending the measure to President Johnson.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Federg Bank
Poor People's Camp Closed After Evacuation and Arrests
Police closed Resur rection City encampment and arrested Rev Ralph Abernathy and more than 200 followers sparking disorder. National Guard and police used tear gas and curfews to restore calm as riots spread through downtown areas and looting occurred in places.
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Resurrection City
Washington
Poor People’s Campaign
William Moran
Carpai
Natoma
Sind
Dhasnagee
Bern Ean
Washingtom
Newrouie
Walter Washington
Fopean
Fe Owall
Ins
Reyes
Ralph David Abernathy
Burt
Th. Martin Luther King Jr
Abernaths
County redistricting approved in Midland plan
Midland County votes to redraw precinct lines under a plan favored by Commissioner Bell Heck. The new map splits the city of Midland between three commissioners with rural areas represented. Voter counts by precinct: 1 with 7,435. 2 with 6,272. 3 with 4,752. 4 with 7,940.
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Midian Cenin- Peover
Hendrick
Naan Verte
Supreme Court
Mainland
Hank Avers
Avery
Althouh
Louis Osborne
O Plano
Midland
Bell Heck
Willie DuBois
Midland County
Midland Commissioners
County sets hearings on bids for workmen's comp and parking lot
Lubbock County commissioners postponed three items to a special Wednesday meeting. They will start work on the 1969 budget and set bid dates for a new workmen's compensation insurance contract and county parking lot development. Bids for insurance close by July 8 with rates explained by Marion Sanford. parking lot bids open July 8.
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Kenneth Irish
Avalanhhe-Journal
Lubbock County Commissioners
Sabject
Toediset
Meaow
Rodrick L. Shaw
Aret Lamb
Max Arrants
Les Deertick
Allan Brazel
Marion Sanford
Sanford
Micker- Stephens - Sessions
Acteditects
Weather Map Page 5 A Lubheen and Viciative Forecast
Weather map item notes partly cloudy skies and a tendency toward cooler air. Highs reach the upper 80s with tonight's lows around the mid 60s. Northeasterly winds shift from 5 to 10 mph after sunset.
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