McNamara Testimony Continues on Viet Nam Buildup
Secretary McNamara warned Congress that Communist forces in South Vietnam could rise by about half this year while U.S. airstrikes target supply lines. He avoided giving a specific troop figure, saying limits would hinder negotiations, and spoke behind closed doors about policy questions raised by Senate critics. Gen. Wheeler joined him as Clark praised him as calm yet unconvincing.
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South Viet Nam
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Foreign Relations Committee
Viet Nam
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Dean Rusk
Maxwell D. Taylor
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Sen
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Mississippi Tornado Toll Tops Fifty Five
A severe tornado smashed central Mississippi on Thursday, killing at least 55 and injuring about 400, with Alabama also struck and one death near Tuscaloosa. The wave halted in Jackson and Candlestick Park, leaving wreckage across Flowood Forkville and Leesburg. Authorities warned the toll could rise as debris was searched.
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Ouuying
Morgan
Leesburg
Martin Pruitt
Jackson
Mississippi
Flowood
Forkville
Walnut Grove
Jackson Weather Bureau
Vicksburg
Candlestick Park
R. L. Crawford
Dust storm cripples South Plains winds to 70 mph
Avalanche-Journal reports hurricane force winds across the South Plains for over 13 hours creating zero visibility, unroofing a home, toppling trees and power lines, and damaging signs and trailers. A weak cold front signaled an end to the dust as temperatures rose and visibility improved.
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Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
New Mexico
Fort Worth-Dallas
Lubbock
U.S. Weather Bureau
Panhandle
Excey
Lubbock Christian College Receives Grant On Conditions
Lubbock Christian College gains a $125,000 grant with matching funds required. Public school students across 17 counties in the South Plains will observe a holiday today. The Mussler trial moves toward jury after 33 days of testimony. Ogun Ghana’s Nkrumah named president in Guinea in a historic shift. Editorials, columns, horoscopes, markets, women’s news, comics, and TV listings accompany the edition.
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Lubbock Christian College
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Today’s Prayer Dear Lord to Treat Others as We Wish
A brief devotional line asks for guidance to treat others with the same kindness one desires, invoking a timeless ethical appeal for daily conduct and self restraint.
Wind Blown Fire Destroys Lovington Dealership
A Lovington auto showroom, Jackson Chevrolet Inc., was destroyed by a wind driven fire Thursday night. Winds of 25 mph fanned the flames, causing a wall collapse and about a dozen cars inside to be lost or severely damaged. Firefighters battled the blaze in freezing temperatures, with three trucks and six explosions reported as they worked to gain control.
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Ovington
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Jackson Chevrolet Inc
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Llano
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Talent Tech band chief touts recruiting drive
Texas Tech band director Dean Killion heads a persistent recruiting push to attract musicians for the marching troupe renowned after a standout Gator Bowl performance. The cycle runs fall to spring, limited by recruiting tools, with the effort intensifying before each fall semester.
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Texas Tech
Dean Killion
Killion
Kilion
Univer
SMU Wins SWC Cage Crown Over Tech 99 89 in Dallas
SMU claimed the SWC basketball title by beating Texas Tech 99 to 89 in Dallas while Arkansas routed Texas A&M 94 to 71 and Baylor defeated Texas, leaving Tech in third place.
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Voter Registration Open Slow Amid Federal Court Push
Avalanche Journal reports exas free voter registration, ordered by a federal court, began slowly on Thursday as state and Washington officials sparred over FBI monitors. Sen John Tower demanded a Justice Department explanation for ordering FBI checks on registrants. Rep Earle Cabell criticized the DOJ for abuse of power. FBI offered no comment.
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Washington
FBI
John Tower
R-Tex
U. S
Earle Cabell
Dallas
Justice Department
Texas
Senate
U.S
Nicholas Katzenbach
Katzenbach
Atty
Waggoner Carr
Carr
10TH ST PROJECT PRIVATE DORM ZONING APPROVED
The City Planning and Zoning Commission approved a revised plan for a private dormitory at 10th St and College Ave and zoning for three apartment projects. The 7 story dorm will have off street parking across from the Texas Tech campus, with concerns the building would sit closer to 10th Street than allowed. Also approved was R-3 zoning for apartments on two tracts.
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Kenneth May
Avalanched Journal
10Th St
College Ave
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Marion T. Key
Frenchmen's Creek Corp
Texas Tech
Bob Burr
10Th Street
Planning Commission
City race sees new candidates loom for Lubbock ballot
The Lubbock municipal race ahead of the Saturday filing deadline may welcome one or two more candidates. A mayor and two council members will be elected on April 5. W. E. Medlock will finish his term on the council, leaving Rolan Simpson as the known mayoral contender. Incumbent Max Tidmore will not run. Council candidates include Mrs. Melville R. Monte and Roy Middleton for Simpsons seat, while Dr. James Granberry seeks the Alderson vacancy. The Avalanche Journal reports potential announcements today or Saturday. City secretary Lavenia Lowe will accept filing forms at her home until midnight Saturday. mailed filings postmarked before then are valid.
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W. E. Medlock
Rolan Simpson
Max Tidmore
Simpson
Melville R. Monte
Roy Middleton
James Granberry
W. FE
Gene) Alderson
Avalanche Journal
Lavenia Lowe
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Southwest Weather Bulletin From Readable Fragments
Weather summary notes high humidity maxima around 606.5 with low near 15 percent. Humidity at midnight recorded about 18 percent. Precipitation data brief. forecast covers four hours ending at midnight for locations including Houston, Oklahoma. Roswell and Falls hue noted.
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