Bus and auto colliding on wrong side kills 20
A Greyhound bus and a wrong way auto collision on a divided Interstate highway left 20 dead. Michael Barry, 39, the auto driver described as despondent after a divorce, reportedly sped at 70 mph into oncoming traffic and the bus. Twelve people survived, some with minor injuries, and were treated or released. The crash halted bystanders as investigators began identifying victims.
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Geputten Fiday
Michael Barry
Jim Perkins
Cal- Mornia Highway Patrol
Barry
Perkins
Seo
No Survivors Found as Salt Miners Die in Calumet
Calumet La authorities say all 21 miners trapped after a mine fire are dead. Rescue teams found 16 in a tunnel 3,000 feet from the shaft and later recovered five more. Officials blame a lack of a mandated escape shaft and fire controls cited by the Bureau of Mines.
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Frese Calumet
Xlerp
Cargill, Inc
Minneapolis
Tim
Calumet
Federal Bureau of Mines
Indianapolis
H. A. Schreyeengost
Bureau
A. M. Evans
Dallas
Schrecengost
Robert Dierefs
Raymond R. Ashby
Kentucky
Ashby
Madison
Currencies Stability Questioned Amid Gold Rush
European markets see a renewed gold rush as doubts about the U S dollar and other paper currencies grow. About 75 tons left London amid unsettled payments balances, with Basel central bankers set to question US and UK measures. US officials insist no change to the gold price, while traders bet on possible shifts away from gold.
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Ibo Associated Proes
London
U.S
Zurich
Switzerland
Basel
U.S. Federal Reserve Board
William McChesney Martin
Martin
United States
Brussels
U.S. Treasury
Johnson
Frederick L. Deming
Treasury
Europe
Middle East
Paris
Frankfurt
Try 7 Panthers eye AAA state cage title today
Lubbock area reports a New Zealander surprised by good soil in Texas during a visit. Dunbar Panthers seek the AAA state basketball championship with pages detailing state news, world recall, and local sections.
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Lubbock
Texas
Dunbar Panthers
IMF Loan Ties U.S. Gold Position to Europe Markets
U S borrowings from the IMF are linked to preventing a larger drain of gold. The Treasury announced swap network activity with four European nations, including sales totaling hundreds of millions in currencies and gold repayments as Britain and other countries faced devaluation. The program, begun in 1967, aims to curb speculative gold buying and stabilize the London market through a seven nation pool.
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U.S
Washington
United
IMF
International Monetary Fund
de Lion
Treasury Department
United Kingdom
United States
Bank For
Switzer
London
Europe
Britain
Treasury
Partment
Algeria
Hirat
IMI
Dee J
Oil Slick Hits Pink Bahamas Beaches
A 5 mile long oil spill from the grounded tanker General Colocatronis off Eleuthera coats four miles of pink Bahamian beaches. 29 of 32 crewmen were evacuated to Governor's Harbor as efforts, assisted by a Jacksonville tug, seek to emulsify the spill with detergent while officials assess whether fuel or crude oil fuels the leak.
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Associated Press
Nassau
Bahamas
Eleuthera
General Colocatronis
Governor's Harbor
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Aruba
West Palm Beach
Fla
James Point
Jacksonville
Humble Oil
Jorgensen
Jorgenson
Caribbean
Qcean Eagle
San Juan Harbor
Prayer Borrowing Saints Words Teaches Humble Hearts
A reader reflects on meekness and humility by invoking a great saint’s phrasing in a devotional tone. The piece frames prayer as a path to modesty, urging believers to mirror divine gentleness in daily life.
Light Rain Brings Widespread Drizzle Across Texas
A misty blanket covered much of Texas with light rain and fog on Friday as brief showers moved through the South Plains. A cooler spell may arrive by Sunday night, though rainfall totals were light. Areas from Lubbock to Clovis and Childress reported short downpours and drizzle with no significant accumulations.
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Texas
South Plains
Weather Bureau
Lubbock
Clovis
N.M
Crosbyton
Childress
TLCB seeks 2.2 million boost for 1969 budget
Austin AP reports the Texas Liquor Control Board requests a 75 percent budget increase to 5.6 million, funding for 30 additional inspectors and 250 radio-equipped patrol cars. The plan, presented to the Governor's Budget Office and the Legislative Budget Board, aims to strengthen liquor enforcement amid recent criticisms.
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Liquor Control Board
Tive
Connally predicts summer race tensions in Texas
Gov. John Connally warned Texas may face racial problems this summer but downplayed severity versus northern cities. He criticized the President's Civil Disorders commission and urged better regional marketing. He spoke before Southwestern Sales and Marketing Executives delegates after noting Texas tourism and selling challenges.
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Connally
Texas
Avodated
Dallas
John Connally
Ments
Southwestern
Southwest
Khe Sanh Battle Rages As Rangers Spur Off Assault
South Vietnamese rangers defend the U S Marine base at Khe Sanh repulsing a North Vietnamese probing force. The 500 man battalion fought with U S Marines nearby and inflicted heavy losses on the attackers, while B52 raids and air strikes continued around Hue and Khe Sanh. A ranger lieutenant was wounded before troops rescued him. Civilian casualties occurred from stray mortar fire near Saigon.
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Khe Sanh
Hanoi
U.S
Kamhare
Mwieutenant
Associated Press
Robert D. Ohman
Hue
Saigon
U.S. Army
North Vietnam
Haiphong
Court Martial Finds Captain Guilty Of Disobedience
An Air Force Court Martial at Cannon AFB found Captain Dale Noyd, 34, guilty of disobeying a lawful order after refusing a training flight with a Vietnam-bound student pilot. Sentencing follows after post verdict hearings. Noyd faces potential penalties up to five years or a minor punishment.
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United Prece
Clovis
Air Force
Cannon Afb
Dale Noyd
Noyd
Gol
Amos F. Riha
Riha
Two More Bring Council Race To Four Candidates
Mayoral hopefuls also enter fray as D. R. Banning files for Place 3 and Lonnie Hollingsworth for Place 2 while W. E. Medlock seeks re election for Place 4. Mayor W D Rogers Jr has yet to declare intentions as Dierkemper and Carl Hodge file for mayor.
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Jerry McCarty
Avalanche Journal
Lonnie F. Hollingsworth
Jack Eastman
Ray J. Dickemper Jr
D. R. Banning
Ave. G
W. D. Rogers Jr
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Comic Dictionary
Candin
Avalanche-Journal
TLCB
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the Texas
Lab Ibock
Governor's Budget Office
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Noya
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Carl) Hodge
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