Apollo 9 astronauts seek hidden Earth resources from space
Three Apollo 9 crew members use special ground-target cameras to spot minerals water timberlands and fishing grounds from 100 miles up. An autopilot error briefly disrupted manual flight but mission control corrected it as the crew prepared to photograph Houston and Earth.
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American Southwest
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Earth
Deep Freeze Grips Texas After Severe Storms
Bitter cold followed a weekend of severe thunderstorms and snow. Panhandle readings near 5 degrees, South Plains near 10 to 15, with up to 8 inches of snow in the Panhandle. Amarillo heavy wind chill at 23 below zero, Lubbock 17 degrees, forecasts call for more cold and clear weather through Monday.
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Model Railroad Exhibit Brings Miniature Trains to Lubbock
The sixth annual model railroad exhibit at Hodges Community Center attracts many visitors, especially children, to view the Lubbock Model Railroad Association's large operating layout. Two loops let several trains run simultaneously with Caprock area scenery. The public is invited 1 to 5 p.m. with no admission fee.
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Rumor James Ray to plead guilty Monday
Three weeks remain to register vehicles in Lubbock area as a rumor circulates that James Ray will plead guilty on Monday. The item appears in the A section and hints at a possible legal development.
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Regiser
James Ray
Prayer Blesses Hearts of Givers and Receivers
A brief reader prayer asks for heavenly blessing on those who share material blessings to spread Thy love through Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Heavenly Father
Jesus
Rockhound Turns Hobby Into Private Rock Collection
Charles Bessent of 2315 59th St. turns carved rocks into jewelry pieces and decorative items while amassing a collection of alabaster and onyx animal carvings including a jade giraffe. He hopes to return to jade carving after enjoying the pocket-friendly work and jade inspirations.
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Gerry Burton
Avalanche-Journal
Airport Chief Considers Resigning to Return to Birmingham
Lubbock aviation director Dave Knapp reports city official Waverly L Johnson seriously contemplates resigning to take his old Birmingham Alabama post after being offered the job there. Johnson says he is thinking about it and has notified city manager Bill Blackwell while Birmingham sources confirm the offer. Mayor W D Rogers Jr expresses surprise as discussions remain at early stage. See CITY'S AVIATION Page 12.
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Smith Sees Two AG Opinions Shape His Texas Budget
Gov. Preston Smith marked 57 with optimism after 35 days in office and faces two attorney general decisions this week that could alter his plan to ease 1970-71 finance problems. If approved, leasing income from submerged lands could add 52 million for schools. if blocked, he must seek new revenue, likely tax increases on business and consumption.
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Texas
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Martin
Armed bandit robs Piggly Wiggly after closing
A white male bandit about six feet tall wearing a silk stocking over his face robbed the Piggly Wiggly at 2234 19th St around 8 30 p.m. Saturday, escaping with 200 to 300 dollars after forcing manager Glenn Henderson into a vault. police believe he fled via a rear door.
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Ex Missionary Livo na Glenn Turns 103 in 1969
Atlanta records mark Livo na Glenn celebrating her 103rd birthday on March 8, 1866 birth date. President Nixon sent congratulations at a luncheon honoring the former missionary who retired in 1904. She plans columns and speaking engagements.
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Bolivian Ambassador Seeks Alliance Loan Vehicle
Bolivian ambassador to the United States Senor Julio Sanjinez urged a loan approach under the Alliance for Progress describing it as a needed but repayable American support. He called for a new method beyond the Kennedy and Johnson era, addressing about 300 people at Texas Tech.
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Dragging Talks In Jeopardy Heavy Shelling And Fighting
In Saigon the ongoing spring offensive sees heavy shelling of 35 bases as ground actions intensify. A U S 1st Air Cavalry zone north west of Saigon reports 154 enemy bodies after battle. U S losses 11 killed 30 wounded. In the central highlands 4th Division infantry fight dug in hilltop bunkers, 11 enemy killed, two U S dead, eight wounded. Melvin R Laird travels Saigon to inspect installations and discuss with officers.
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Nixon Readies Decision On Missile Deployment
President Nixon ponders major choice on deploying the Antiballistic Missile System at his Florida retreat. A UPI survey shows 46 senators oppose development, with momentum against Sentinel potentially shifting if rural sites are favored.
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Weather Map Page 9-A Lubbock and Vicinity Forecast
Mostly sunny and warmer today with increasing cloudiness tonight. High in the low 80s, low tonight around the 20s, southeasterly winds up to 19 miles per hour.
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