Unbridled Prices On Raw Farm Goods Hit Records
Prices for raw farm products surged 6 percent in the month ending June 15 amid the June 13 food freeze. Soybeans rose to a record 10 dollars per bushel, hog prices jumped to 37.20 per hundredweight, and cattle reached a record 43.80. Government steps to ease the pinch included export controls on soybeans and cottonseed products. The overall livestock index was up 3 percent, and costs for farmers rose 2 percent for the month.
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DPS headquarters assured in civic center area in Lubbock
After years of planning and setbacks, the Department of Public Safety Region 5 will gain a new 800000 building north of 6th Street and west of Avenue L in the Memorial Center complex. DPS director Col Wilson E Speir accepted deed transfer of the site with city officials and Mayor Morris Turner noting the project will boost local police collaboration. Bids are expected within a month with a 10 to 12 month construction period.
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Nixon taps Colorado governor for White House energy post
President Nixon named John A. Love 56 to head a new energy coordinating office in the White House. Love, a Republican and political conservative, resigned as Colorado governor during his third four year term.
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Federal Reserve Raises Key Discount Rate to 7 Percent
The Federal Reserve announces a rise in its discount rate from 6.5 to 7 percent effective Monday, the highest since 1921. Officials say the move aims to curb inflation and slow growth by making borrowing for banks more costly.
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Violent Storms and Heat Relief Forecast Delays
A stormy weather sweep hits West Texas including Lubbock with tornado threat in the area. Extreme heat persists as storms injure several and cause mobile home damage while federal rate changes affect borrowing costs.
Weather report notes tornado watch and scattered rains
Tornado watch issued for Swisher County with a twister sighting near Hale and Floyd counties. Early day forecast calls for clearing skies, north to south rains, and temperatures in the mid to upper 90s with humidity near 24 percent. Wind gusts reached marble size hail and peak speeds around 60 mph overnight, with detailed regional observations across the Southwest weather area.
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UT Texas weather storms knock out power and force energy cuts
A southeastward storm battered the region causing hail and heavy rain in a 5500‑person community near Big Spring and Austin. UT officials said the storm triggered a precautionary cut of air conditioning units at the university as 23 other buildings on campus remained connected to the power grid. Falls county sheriffs reported several injuries from toppled mobile homes and debris as employees and residents were urged to shut off window units and fans.
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Nixon says hush money plan would fail and truth emerge
White House described Nixon as saying a $1 million hush payment in March 21 testimony would be blackmail and wrong, and the truth would come out. Senate aide Buzhardt told reporters Dean’s account differed with the President’s remarks. Dean maintained Nixon called the payment “no problem” on March 13 and discussed clemency with aides.
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Prayer Note Emphasizes Pleasurable Spirit and Loving Tone
A reader offers a short devotional prayer asking God to bless the day with joy and to avoid missing opportunities for pleasure, closing with a serene Amen.
SkylabAstronauts Say Space Flight Possible for Average Person
Skylab 1 astronauts Conrad Weitz and Kerwin say a healthy person can fly in space with exercise. After 28 days weightlessness, they report temporary deconditioning but quick return to normal activity and urge routine in-space exercise for longer missions.
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White House Counsel John Dean testifies in Wittergate hearings
John Dean completes five days of testimony as hearings into the Wittergate case continue. His attorney Charles Schaffer is shown with Mrs. Dein after another day of proceedings.
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President's Bomb Halt Bid Accepted Amid Senate Debate
The Senate approved a plan to extend bombing limits in Indochina for 46 more days as part of a funding rider after a split debate led by Mike Mansfield and Edward Kennedy. Fulbright defended the compromise, saying it would end the prolonged wartime episode.
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Bridge project to replace fatal Fort Sumner span
The New Mexico Highway Department releases eight million in federal funds to replace a narrow Fort Sumner bridge where 19 Texans died in a bus truck crash last year. Bids open July 20 with completion expected near spring, financing covering the remainder beyond the federal grant.
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