Muskie Wins New Hampshire Primary Dimmed by McGovern
Sen. Edmund Muskie carries the New Hampshire leadoff primary with about 44 percent of votes reported, while Sen. George McGovern trims his margin. Nixon sweeps the GOP field as Muskie faces a continuing, broader challenge across upcoming states.
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Medicare audit cites waste and overpayments by insurers
Federal auditors found millions wasted through insurer inefficiencies and doctor overpayments in undisclosed Department of Health audits. The reports cite nine Medicare cases from 1967 to 1969, including golf club memberships and duplicate checks. Insurance firm spokesmen denied some claims and questioned the projections.
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Washington
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Mutscher Bought 10000 Shares in Bribery Case
Trial records show House Speaker Gus Mutscher bought 10000 shares of National Bankers Life Insurance Co stock on July 19 1969 via Ling & Co of Dallas. The purchase is tied to alleged bribes in a push to pass two banking bills during a 1969 special session. Harold Lehrmann testified about the accounts.
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Bullock Attacks Trial Prosecution Over Insurance Bills
The article reports on Bullock criticizing the trial prosecutor in a session about bills backed by Sharp to let state insurance companies insure deposits in state banks, bypassing FDIC. Gus Sr. testifies about buying 5,000 NBL shares. Judge Daniel adjourned proceedings till 9 am to hear records on purchases by McGinty and Shannon.
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McGinty
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Local ranch sale preserves single unit integrity
Crosbyton's famed LT ranch changed hands recently to remain intact as a single unit. Evelyn Clewell, longtime Tech research director, is noted for a lifelong numbers focus. The edition highlights city elections, hijacking incident, and various sections including sports and horoscopes.
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Tech
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Lovington Chooses Three Commissioners in Municipal Election
In Lovington the Tuesday municipal election produced more than 790 votes for three commissioners and a municipal judge. Elected as commissioners were J. E. Bell with 628 votes, Jack Ruggs 670, and Glenn Adams 411, Adams facing A L Hahn who earned 376. Drayton Wasson was unopposed for municipal judge with 872 votes. The commissioners will select a new mayor.
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J. E. Bell
Jack Ruggs
Glenn Adams
Adams
A. L. Hahn
Drayton Wasson
Prayer Invocation for Deliverance from Grief
A reader prays for comfort and release from grief asking for divine aid to open the iron gates of sorrow, likening deliverance to Peer’s liberation. The supplication closes with Amen and reflects a tone of faith and solace.
Airmen injured in Reese crash near base
Two USAF airmen, 2nd Lt Reed and Capt Alexander, were injured when a Piper aircraft veered off the Reese AFB runway and overturned during a routine approach. The incident followed a similar crash on February 25 nearby that killed 21-year-old 2nd Lt Packard Thomas. Both injured airmen were treated at Wilford Hall USAF Hospital in San Antonio.
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Reese Are
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City Council Races See Two More Candidates File
An unstable city council race scene gains two more entrants as filings close this week. Joannie Heleingsworth and Joel Partain join the contest for mayor pro tem and Place 2, while others campaign on the garbage tax and local issues.
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Rota
Isom Seeks Council Seat On Tax Fairness Ticket
Isom, born and raised in Lubbock, runs for city council arguing taxation reform. He advocates clear tax bills and voter input on new revenues beyond taxes, such as a garbage charge. Remarks came as registration deadline looms on Page 1.
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Officials say juries softer on criminals than judges
Lubbock court officials contend convicted criminals may receive lighter sentences from juries than from judges. District Attorney Blair Cherry Jr and Judge William Shaver say jurors soften as evidence unfolds, viewing individuals rather than crimes. Asst. U.S. Atty. Willis Taylor praises juries as a democratic safeguard. See JURIES Page 8.
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Belfast Bomb Rips Big Store During Ulster Conflict
A bomb ripped a major Belfast store as Northern Ireland security forces hunted the Ire—Republic Army faction. An Ulster Defense Regiment member killed one attacker with a shotgun after two gunmen opened fire, as troops sealed downtown and defused a second device. In Londonderry, gun battles at the Bogside district left a soldier wounded and two gunmen down.
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Mansfield Plans Vote Amendment
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield said he will propose a constitutional amendment for a nationwide presidential primary. He criticized state primaries as useless and urged eliminating party conventions as unrepresentative and swayed by outside pressures and special interests.
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Ransom Demand Shocks World Airlines Network
A global extortion plot targets the Trans World Airlines system with threats to detonate or seize assets. An aviator alert and media reports reference a high profile menace, with authorities and press tracing the bizarre demands and the attackers’ communications.
Newcomers Named In Hobbs Vote Amid Heavy Turnout
The Hobbs election saw strong turnout as newcomers Carter, Renard, and Ulmer gain votes alongside Bruns on the ticket. Incumbents and other candidates faced a mixed result with key races shaping local power dynamics and council composition.
FOUR NO BILLED GRAND JURORS INDICT 27 CASES HERE
Jurors in the district court returned twenty seven indictments after four other cases were rejected. Charles Edward Adams 17 was charged with February 1 robbery of Burger Barn on Kolith Street by assault. James Bigbie linked a youth with a sawed off shotgun at the serving window. A suspect was nabbed moments later. Also indicted were Simon Ward 24 and Jay Alford White 33 in separate robbery by assault cases. White connected to an earlier Robbery at Lubbock Cafe on Benton Edwin Stout 21.
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Weather Update for Lubbock Area Through Thursday
The Lubbock region is fair through Thursday with a slight today and Thursday warning. Highs today will reach the upper 60s, with lows around the mid 30s. Thursday sees a high in the 70s as southerly winds of 10 to 20 mph prevail.
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