Grand Jury Indicts 86 in County Drug Case Sweep
A county grand jury returns 86 indictments detailing drug offenses, burglaries, and thefts. Named defendants include Rodriguez 23 of 1112 36th St and Tim Patrick 17 of 2711 39th St with multiple drug charges. The list also cites numerous individuals across addresses involving sale of dangerous drugs and possession of narcotics paraphernalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pit
Sat
Ta Am
Als
St. John
Hoger Allen
Peter Len Gharau
Michael “Martin
Itider
Bisa
Ott Tian Stacks
Waller Bayi
Baylor
Tom
Memphis
Doake
Sovant
Scotty Atkinson
Terry Gaddis
Joe Collins
Gheveland
Guibert Baldoza
Osea Falcon
Waco Ave
Michel Gordon
Geal
Larue Baker
Jims Atwood
Robert" Neu Hoover
Bik
Enrique Enriquez
Golgate
Cart Istvester” Neal
Emors
Kenneth Ray ‘Richardson
Waco
Avi Fn
Fig
Dean Bison Nash
Duke
Alm Asth St
Texay Tech
Arlie Teevars
Laotian War Report Details Losses and Supplies
GOP leaders quoted Adm. Moorer saying the United States has lost 47 helicopters in Laos and 25 personnel killed or missing. The briefing notes 100 enemy tanks destroyed, 95 tanks and 150 trucks reported by air strikes, and continued fighting around Sepone and along Highway 9 as South Vietnamese forces press the Laotian drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Gordon
U.S
Allott
R-Colp
Laos
Vicur
Moorer
Sion
GOP
Ile
Vientiane
Defense Ministry
Highway 9
Sepone
Bolovens Plateau
Long Cheng
Ban Na
Long I Chane
Cambodia
Saigon
South Vietnam
Washington
Adm
Thomas E. Moorer
Theoint Chiefs of Staff
United States
Legislature Debates Tax Cuts and Tuition Increases
The article notes a projected biennial tax reduction of 3110 million and a House bill to more than double college tuition to raise about 83 million for 1972 73. It also reports a Texas Animal Health Commission quarantine measure, a sponsor quote, and mentions White House briefing on South Vietnam Laos actions and auto plate substation sales with a 1 per plate fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Texas Animal Health Commission
Jon Pevener
Hondo
Athan
Moorer
White House
Ing
Laos
Thelef
South
Bank Indicted Over Campaign Loan Tied to Preston Smith
U S Attorney in San Antonio announced Frost National Bank faced a single count indictment over a loan labeled for the Preston Smith campaign. Smith, not charged, said the loan was to cover campaign cash needs and was guaranteed by a committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Smith
Smith
Justice Department
U.S
Segal Wheatley
San Antonio
Frost National
Paul Eggers
Preston ‘Smith
Bexar County
Frost
Justice
Ohio
Two Men Charged in Monday Night Burglary Case
Two men face burglary charges for the Monday night break in at Francis Sheldon’s home 3116 39th St. David P. Bigness 18 of 3410 28th St and John N. Graham 18 of 4619 43rd St jailed on 2000 bond each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Sheldon
39Th St
David P. Bigness
28Th St
John N. Graham
43Rd St
Charles Smith
Richard B. Tarkanton
Corpus Christi
Wallace Henry Daniel
46Th St. Sirfith
Shamrock
Slide Road
Firefighter pulls auto from blaze at city carport
A firefighter pulled an auto from under a flaming carport but could not save a second car, which was destroyed. Occupants say the upper floor is occupied only on weekends by property owners Mr and Mrs Paul Keele from north of Lubbock. Cause of the fire under investigation with no damage estimate yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Keele
Lubbock
Laird Pushes Realistic Deterrence Plan for ABM Deployments
Defense Secretary Laird outlines a new realistic deterrence strategy stressing extended arms aid to allies and faster R&D on a new bomber and long-range submarine missiles. He ties fourth ABM site decisions to Vienna talks with the Soviet Union and cautions China and Soviet missile advancements could pressure full Safeguard deployment by mid 1970s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oasted Press International
Washington
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Safeguard
Congress
Laird
Nison
Warren Air Force Base
Wyoming
Washington, D.C
Vienna
U.S
Bae
Russia
United States
House Armed Services Committee
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
Siid
Pentagon
Hebert
America
China
Peking
Asia
Calley Court Martial Rebuttal Witnesses Highlight My Lai Case
Government defense testimony centers on Maj. Gen. Sam Koster and Maj. Gen. Medina linked orders at My Lai. Latimer argues all regular witnesses presented with potential for one more call while jury instructions prepare. Final rebuttal witness Roger Murray contradicted Medina’s waste order claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calley
George W. Latimer
Samuel W. Koster
My Lai
Big Rapids
Mich
LaCross
Hi Life
My L
Charlie Company
Medina
Aubrey M. Daniels
Caffey
Npt
Roger D. Murray
Waukepan
Til
Wasedina
Ernest Medina
Gerald Alch
John Truman
Columbus
William Calley
Connally cites Nixon ties and economy plan outlook
In a wide interview Connally, the sole Democrat in Nixon's cabinet, deflected questions about party switching or becoming Nixon's running mate. He voiced optimism that Nixon's revenue sharing plan may pass despite Mills opposition, ruled out major tax reform this year, warned of an energy crisis, and urged business leaders to curb inflation while controlling executive salaries. The piece also notes island acreage distribution in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Connally
Republican Party
Agnew
Nixson
Wilbur D. Mills
Dell Ark
House, Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Treasury
Business
Laird Introduces Terminate Word in Indochina Policy
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird pushes a semantic shift toward a total U.S. halt in Indochina fighting. He describes "terminate" as ending American combat involvement including air, artillery, and naval support. The term, linked to Vietnamization, meets mixed reactions on Capitol Hill and within the Nixon administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPS
Melvin Laird
U.S
Indochina
Laird
U. S
Laurd
Capitol Corridor
Nix N
United States
Southeast Asia
Paris
Capitol Hill
Chou En Lai Offers North Vietnam Aid But Signals No War Entry
Beijing pledged all out political backing and broader aid to North Vietnam in talks with its leaders but avoided committing to direct military involvement. The mission stressed logistics over forces, with Hanoi inviting China to maximize pressure on the United States while China remains wary and ready to respond if North Vietnam's situation worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPI
China
Nam
Chou
Hanoi
Montana
Vietnam
Chow En-lai
North Vietnam
Peking
North
United States
South Vietnam
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Khe Sanh
Hield
Thailand
South Vietnnamese Command
Texas Bank
Ug Aga3
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Grand Forks Air Force Base
North Dakota
Lhe
New York
Great Lakes
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