Peace talks in Paris fail to curb Hanoi war aims
The article argues six weeks of Paris talks yield one result the Communists seek an honorable U.S. defeat. It claims Hanoi uses propaganda, increased Viet Cong infiltration, and rocket attacks on Saigon to pressure concessions and seeks a cease in bombing and other war actions without reciprocation.
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U.S
South Vietnam
Saigon
Hanoi
Karsong
Panmunjom
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Red White remembered as lively Lubbock pastor
Funeral services today honor Dr. E. E. White known as Red White for his 1924 arrival in Lubbock to lead First Methodist Church. The 80 year old pastor mixed with townsfolk, influenced many young men, and served as associate pastor at Kirst Methodist in recent years. The piece notes his broad influence and mournful, communal reflections.
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FE. White
Lubbock
First Methodist Church
Doctor White
Red” White
Red
First Presbyterian Church
J. M. Lewis
Kiwanis
Jack
Texas
Rugged Education and Free University Debate
Professor John Weir of Caltech argues that students engage more in informal settings like deep-pile carpet rooms than in conventional lectures. Surveys and his experiments back the idea, though widespread conversion of lecture halls remains unlikely and teachers doubt the practicality of such changes.
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Galifornia
John Weir
California Institute of Technology
Free University
California
Death of Local Soldier Fredrick C. McCaskill in Vietnam
Army Pfc. Fredrick Cecil McCaskill, 21, known as Ted, was killed in action June 19 in War Zone D near Laikhe Hill 10. He had served less than three months in Vietnam, was married to a Dallas woman before joining, and leaves a son and siblings. The loss is mourned by Laubock and the nation.
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Laubbock
South Vietnam
Army
Fredrick Cecil
Ted) McCaskill
Laikhe
Hill 10
Vietnam
Dallas
U.S
What Is The Truth About Welfare And Poverty In America
A nationwide discussion questions why poverty exists in a rich nation. It argues local welfare systems and charities address need, critiques federal funding, and calls for investigations into food distribution and welfare misuse. The piece contends reforms could redirect funds to feed the hungry, aid the truly needy, and cut red tape.
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Washington
America
United States
Lincoln Memorial
Judge Hal Woodward to preside in Texas courts
The story notes Judge Hal Woodward will preside over cases in several Texas cities, predicting crowded dockets for the foreseeable future. It recalls Garland Woodward, a civic-minded lawyer from the 1920s in Lubbock, highlighting his leadership roles and community involvement.
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Hal Woodward
Lubbock
Garland Woodward
Kiwanis Club
State Highway Commission
Dissent Dictum Debate Prompts Reader Letter Reply
Letters discuss The Avalanche Journal editorial Dissent Dictum Still Deplorable about Social Concerns in The United Methodist Church. They argue the statement is nonbinding and reflect multiple petitions rather than World Council of Churches authorship.
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World Council of Churches
Uniting Conference
Poland
Czechoslovakia
East Germany
Lubbock
Raymond Hinders
Homer D. Henderson
50Th St
Plainsman Column Given This Reader's Approval
Dorothy Messersmith writes from 2718 57th St praising The Plainsman column and its Gun Control piece, saying she tore it out and sent it to Sen Tower, and hopes editors like that continue.
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Plainsman
The
Avalanche-Journal
Sen. Tower
Dorothy Messersmith
57Th St
Free rodeo and aerial breakfast head to Littlefield
Airmen from across the South Plains are to perform in a free rodeo and aerial breakfast show in Littlefield Sunday, announced by Vic Streetman, manager of the municipal airport.
Percy Favored as Nixon Running Mate by Key Advisers
Washington reports a majority of Nixon's advisers favor Illinois Senator Charles Percy for vice president and Nixon appears inclined to accept. Percy, 48, is seen as a progressive urban-focused choice who could broaden the ticket beyond Nixon's hardline image. Other potential runners include Volpe, Lindsay, Rhodes, Romney, Shafer, with Percy the preferred outcome after internal considerations.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Illinois
Charles Percy
Nixon
Percy
Middle West
South
George Wallace
Massachusetts
John Volpe
New York
John Lindsay
Ohio
James Rhodes
Michigan
George Romney
Pennsylvania
John Shafer
Volpe
Rockefeller
Romney
Shafer
Lindsay
New York State
Rhodes
GOP
Vietnam
Project 3000 Aimed at 3000 Summer Jobs in Asheville
The city of Asheville and Buncombe County launch Project 3000 with federal and state support to create 3000 summer jobs for youths. About 158 positions filled after one week and 1100 youths registered. counselors and Jaycees coordinate employer outreach to channel youth into work.
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Asheville
South
Buncombe County
N. C. Employment Security Commission
Asheville Jaycees
Jaycetts
Ashville
N. C
Mass transit could lure Americans back to open land
The piece argues that crowded cities push people off the land, with more than 80 percent wanting to escape to wide spaces if fast transit to jobs were available. It cites Japan, England and Germany as leaders in rapid rail networks and urges U.S. modernization to relieve urban strain.
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America
Japan
England
Germany
Greenville
D. C
Two Way Windows and Guards Deterrence at Shopping
Merchants at a Kettering Moraine library seminar described using two way windows and security guards to deter shoplifting. Guards claim they can read price tags and closely watch suspects while noting rare prosecutions of shoppers aged 65 plus to avoid heart attacks. They warned against using physical force to detain shoplifters and highlighted store customers' right to resist unlawful arrest.
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Kettering-Moraine Public Library
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