Supreme Court Upholds College Disciplinary Powers
The Supreme Court rejected the claim that campus rioters have a right to a trial before suspension. Justice Fortas ruled that aggressive and violent student demonstrations are not protected by the First Amendment, distinguishing them from peaceful armband protests by Iowa students. The decision reinforces administrators' disciplinary authority.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Abe Fortas
West Virginia
Des Moines
Iowa
Fortas
Snow Slows In Panhandle as Storm Shifts
A late winter snowstorm from the Rockies slowed over western New Mexico and eastern Arizona delaying impacts on the Texas Panhandle. Amarillo saw about two inches on Monday morning with Dalhart at an inch. most snow melted by afternoon though temps stayed below freezing.
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Phil Hamilton
Avalanche-Journal
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Panhandle
South Plains
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Texas Panhandle
Amarillo
Dalhart
North Texas
U.S
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Lubbock
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Lefors
Clarendon
Plainview
Dimmitt
Rio Grande Valley
South Texas
Texas Legislature Faces Bipartisan Strife Over Campus Disorder Bill
After heated sessions in both houses lawmakers failed to secure a two thirds vote on the campus disorder measure. The bill would take effect 90 days after adjournment, unless vetoed. Other actions included a teacher retirement benefits bill advancing 28 to 0 and bilingual education legislation approved for Spanish language instruction to bolster English learning in 26 districts awaiting federal aid. A writs of habeas corpus bill freeing jailed individuals in divorce and custody cases also passed the House.
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Preston Smith
Texas
House
Carlos Truan
Corpus Christi
Menton Murray
Harlingen
Truan
Courts of Civil Appeals
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County Officials Discuss Community Shelter Plan
County commissioners review a proposed community shelter plan as part of local emergency preparedness. The report notes ongoing discussions about site selection, funding, and operational roles for city and county agencies.
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County Commissioners
Okay
Prayer for guidance and gratitude in daily life
A reader offers a morning prayer asking Heavenly Father to guide the day with blessings and to keep hearts joyful for life and for what is given through Jesus. Amen.
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Jesus
Army Microwave Kitchen Trial At Ft Benning
A 10 day Army field kitchen test at Fort Benning demonstrates a microwave powered subsistence prep system. Maj. Gen. John M. Wright Jr. and seven officers watched as 50 pounds of roast beef and 120 potatoes were prepared in 30 minutes with disposable utensils.
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Associated Press
FT. Benning
Army
John M. Wright Jr
Electronic Delusion
Guilty Plea Opens Conspiracy Probe in King Murder Case
James Earl Ray pled guilty to murdering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in exchange for life. A 12 member jury heard brief testimony and convicted Ray while the judge noted no proven conspiracy yet left room for further inquiry. King's family and Ralph Abernathy urged that others were involved.
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United Press International
Memphis
Tenn
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
Ray
Beenkae Dere
W. Preston Battle
King
Hamlet
Ralph Abernathy
Apollo 9 Puzzles Over Fuel Gauge Warning Light
Apollo 9 astronauts McDivitt Scott and Schweickart fired their rocket for 25 seconds to align for Thursday’s homeward burn after a blinking red warning on the propellant utilization gauge. The maneuver reshaped the orbit to a high of 287 miles and a low of 112 miles, with ground crews unable to explain the alert though fuel remained sufficient for the mission. The crew, nearing completion of their 10 day flight, continued to photograph the U S Southwest and chat with ground controllers between tasks.
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Associated Press
Houston
James A. McDivitt
David R. Scott
Russell Schweickart
Earth
U.S
Gunmen rob Pittsburgh jewelry firm for over $1 million
Four masked gunmen raided a wholesale jewelry firm in downtown Pittsburgh, beating owner Irving Schiffman and son-in law Ronald Barasch and forcing them to open a safe containing diamonds and watches valued at more than $1 million. Barasch suffered head wounds, Schiffman bruises, both treated at local hospitals. Police were alerted as the robbers fled moments before their arrival.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Irving A. Schiffman
Ronald A. Barasch
Barasch
Allegheny General Hospital
Schiffman
Clark Bodg
Czech Worker Dies After Self Immolation at Kutna Hora
An 18 year old factory worker in Kutna Hora set himself on fire. He was rushed to a hospital in unconscious condition and died two hours later. No name was released. Since January about 300 young Czechoslovaks have self immolated.
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Prague
Radio Prague
Kutna Hora
Hue Bombardment Expands as Civilians Die in Vi etnam War
Communist gunners shell Hue killing at least two civilians and wounding five near a medical school. The attack marks a broadening offensive hitting Saigon Da Nang and other targets as U S forces respond with air strikes. Fortified by statements from Thieu and Laird, the war escalates across central Vietnam.
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United Press International
Saigon
Hue
Catholic High School
Sahigon
U.S
da Nang
1St Air Cavalry Division
Phu Kuong
Nguyen van Thieu
U.S. Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Honolulu
Kontum
Central Highlands
Bandit With Big Gun Robs Airman During First Night On Job
An amateur robber at Reese Air Force Base station robbed a night shift attendant on his first night, about 9 30 p m. He fled with about 96 dollars after a failed attempt to arrange a hotel meeting to split the loot. Witness Steve R Hodge saw the bandit’s reflection as he entered with a stocking over his head. He described the suspect as wearing a worn coat with sheepskin lining and a .45 caliber pistol pressed to the attendant’s throat. Police dogs could not trace him.
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Reese Air Force Base
Steve R. Hodge
John Murphree
Shamrock
N. University Ave
Hodge
Smoldering viruses linked to wide range of illnesses
NIH scientists report a breakthrough suggesting lingering viruses from early life infections may underlie cancers multiple sclerosis Parkinsons disease and a rare fatal brain disease. The measles virus may have mutated into a new strain inside the body and still be identical to the common measles virus.
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Frank Carey Washington
National Institutes of Health
John N. Sever
National Institute
Weather Outlook for Lubbock and Vicinity Today
Mostly cloudy with occasional snow today and tonight. Snow increases this afternoon and tonight. High in the mid 30s. Low around 20. Snow chances rise to 50 percent this afternoon and 7 percent tonight.
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Lubbock
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