Mutscher Trial Faces Questions Over Sharp Testimony
In Abilene, the bribery conspiracy trial of Gus F. Mutscher and two associates continues into its second week. Shary, Sharp’s former secretary, testifies about an understanding with Mutscher regarding a bank depot insurance issue, while debates focus on whether a February 1969 Sharp letter about federal and state insurance arrangements is relevant to the case.
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Tommy Shermer
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Tarrik
Judges Air Views on Punishment and Rehabilitation
In a Texas series, Lubbock area judges, prosecutors and officials argue the court system aims to rehabilitate offenders, not just punish. They say punishment is secondary, with protection of society and deterrence also guiding legal aims despite public demand for harsher outcomes.
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Texas
Lubbock
Pat Moore
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Lubbock Court System
Edwin H. Boedeker
County Court-at-Law No. 1
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Tower Sees Brighter Economic Future at 38th PC A Meeting
U S Senator John Tower told about 1,000 attendees at the 38th annual meeting of the Lubbock Production Credit Association that the economy should improve this year. He discussed inflation, unemployment, and the dollar crisis, opposing wage and price controls and urging solutions to restrain prices in agriculture and wholesale markets.
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U.S
John Tower
Lubbork Production Credit Association
West Texas
Tower
Muskie eyes big ante in New Hampshire primary
State and Nation notes Sen. Muskie risks a major wager as he bids for victory in the New Hampshire presidential primary. Wreckage in Albany grounds all activity as investigators probe the cause of the plane crash. A comic dictionary feature satirizes a thief who seeks money without serving time.
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New Hampshire
Albany
N.Y
Dam Burst Toll Climbs To 93
Four more bodies were recovered from the flood devastated Buffalo Creek Valley as the toll rose to 93. Authorities said 74 were missing, Red Cross reported most believed alive, and the National Guard said debris search was over half complete.
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National Guard
Prayer note urges trust and living one day at a time
A reader’s prayer asks for help in realizing that anxiety about tomorrow shows a lack of trust in a never failing God. It requests guidance to live only one day at a time.
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Bricks From Avenue Q Move to Texas Tech Landscaping
Historic Avenue Q bricks, removed during street rebuild, are cleaned in Texas and repurposed for university landscaping. Alpha Phi Omega and Circle K crews clean asphalt, with walkways and garden areas planned around the Chemstrs Buildsitz this fall. project led by Ely J.
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Alpha Phi Omega
Circle K
Avenue Q
Chemstrs
Petition drive falls short on Lubbock garbage tax repeal
An effort to repeal Lubbock's garbage service charge failed to reach required signatures. City officials say the council may still consider the issue. two councilmen favor placing it on the April ballot. The League of Women Voters checked signatures, finding 57 valid among questionable totals, leaving about 800 signatures short.
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Caty Coatal
David Cummins
League of Women Voters
League
Jeane
US and North Vietnam clash in six day raid report
Military sources say US warplanes strike North Vietnam for a fourth day as air raids expand over Quang Binh and Laos corridors. Reports describe downed aircraft, defensive responses, and continued heavy bombardment across northern Viet Nam with risks to bomber missions and regional targets.
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Julie Thinks Dad To Win Re-Election
Julie says she will not engage in traditional campaigning until after the GOP convention. She indicates her teaching career can wait another year as she weighs her role in the 7 election campaigtn and supports her father’s bid.
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Areer
Pioneer 10 On Course For Jupiter Mission
Pioneer 10 speeds toward Jupiter at about six miles per second en route to a 620 million mile journey launched from Cape Kennedy at 61 113 mph. Gravitational pull later reduced its pace en route to the outer planets.
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Pasadena
Calif
UPI
Cape Kennedy
Visiting Vietnam Soldier Reflects On U S Impressions
Lt Ho Phonc Hieng, a Vietnamese officer and former teacher, visits San Antonio during a Defense Language Institute course at Lackland Air Force Base. He says American films shaped negative views, but finds Americans generally friendly during his stay before returning to Saigon. He plans to settle in the United States.
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Ho Phonc Hieng
Vietnam
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Saigon
Hieng
Lackland
Defense Language Institute
San Francisco
Gaylen Brand
20Th St
Denver
Colo
U.S
L-7 Ranch Sold To Odessa Man
Crosbyton report says Morgan Jones Jr. of Abilene sold the L-7 Ranch southeast of Crosbyton to A. L. French of Odessa. The 84 section 53760 acre Caprock foothills ranch includes part of the White River Waters District. Jones is the Crosbyton Independent School District’s largest taxpayer. Sale price rumored up to 2.5 million with terms not disclosed.
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Morgan Jones Jr
Abilene
A. L. French
Odessa
Caprock Foothills
White River Waters
Jones
Crosbyton Independent
Mystery Over Sinking Of Tanker Foggy Off Gulf Coast
The Foggy, an 18 year old tanker once famed for its condition and crew comfort, sank 94 feet down after delivering benzene near Freeport. Questions remain whether the loss was an act of God or something else as investigators study the blaze and toxic vapors.
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Gulf Mexico
Gulf
Vo Ao Foge
U.S
Freeport
Weather forecast shows warmer spell into Monday
The bulletin predicts warmer weather through Monday with highs in the mid sixties today and mid seventies on Monday. Southerly winds run 15 to 25 mph today with variable humidity and sunset around 6 47 pm.
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Albuquerque
Hobbs
Houston
Kallas
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