Returning POWs Head Home From Hanoi Mission
High winds and dust hit the area as 108 American prisoners of war begin flights home from Clark Air Base in the Philippines. The first batch includes senior officers like Col. John P. Flynn as a 20 member advance team prepares a hero’s welcome and reunion with waiting families.
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Clark
Clark Air Base
Philip
Hanoi
Pacific
United States
Air Force
Ulert
John P. Flynn
Land Navy
Cmdr
John S. McCain
Adm
Colleges ban proposed in Texas higher education bill
Gov. Dolphi and the Texas Senate move to block creation of new state colleges and universities until 1980 unless approved by two thirds of the Coordinating Board. The measure affects colleges and universities but not community or junior colleges as it moves to the House. A separate 18-year-old jury rights proposal faced delays due to legislative backlog.
New Parley Fails To Budge Indians
Senate action stalls a House backed bill removing student exemptions as Sen. Oscar Mauzy and Briscoe clash over higher education growth. Briscoe seeks expanded Coordinating Board powers to regulate state college and university growth amid opposition from party allies.
Weather Outlook for Lubbock and Vicinity Today
Windy conditions continue with 20 percent chance of precipitation. Southerly winds around 26 to 35 mph bring slightly cooler temperatures. Highs in the 60s, tonight near 0, with variable hourly readings and noted sun and humidity levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Pioneer plans third gas rate hike for Lubbock
Pioneer Natural Gas Co. notifyies the City of Lubbock it will pass increased gas costs to consumers. The proposed rise is 1.5 cents per 100 cubic feet, with winter bills rising roughly 23 to 50 cents monthly. This follows escalations in 1970 and 1971 under the rate clause. The city approved annual adjustments near the average cost, with the April 15 start date and a requirement that cities notify by April 1 if they oppose.
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Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Pioneer Natural Gas Co
Lubbock
Pioneer
Lampe
West Texas
Mneer West
Inda
Tge
PTIC
Prayer Quote Inspires Acceptance and Courage
A reader offers a prayer asking for acceptance of what cannot be changed and for courage to change what is possible along with wisdom to discern the difference. The invocation closes with Amen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavenly Father
Carriers Honored At Avalanche-Journal Banquet
Eddie Arrant named Carrier of the Year and 1971 Texas state winner at Farrs Cafeteria awards. Lance Clemmons chosen 1972 Carrier of the Year. 11 Star Carriers and 15 runners-up honored. Carriers, parents, and managers attend as Arrant shares success tips for routes and future opportunities.
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Gerry Burton
Avalanche-Journal
Inj
Farr
Eddie Arrant
A-1
Lance Clemmons
Robert L. Clemmons
52Nd St
Larry Lindstrom
Gilbert Lindstrom
31St St
Wu. Arrant
Texas
Clemmons
Carrrier
Avalanche- Journal
Youngster Wins All Breed Grand Champion at Panhandle Show
David, showing for Lubbock County 4 H Club, won the all breed grand champion at the Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds show. The event judged 460 pigs with entries from youth exhibitors. Dr Leland Tribble praised the display and noted it was David’s second year showing pigs and his seven champion wins.
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Panhandle South Plains
Fairgrounds
Tam
Leland Tribble
Texas Tech University
Wdf
Strang
Barrow
David
Lubbock
Kenan
Twisters Again On Prowl
Tornadoes and 60 to 70 mph winds lashed the South Plains and statewide Tuesday. Scurry County and Big Spring faced the fiercest damage with injuries. Lubbock saw widespread power and property disruption, including service stations on 4th Street and 19th Street and a plane crash at Lubbock Regional Airport with no fire.
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Danny Ellington
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Scurry County
Big Spring
Lubbock
4Th Street
University Avenue
19Th St
Broadway
Great Plains Life
Avenue L
Lubbock Regional
Snyder
Hermleigh
POWs Hue captor Phil Manhard held for years
Manhard a U.S. adviser, captured during the Tet Offensive after Hue fell to North Vietnamese forces. He was last seen in a Hue pagoda and later marched north with other prisoners. State Department later confirmed he was alive, amid relief from his friends and colleagues.
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Keesee
Vinh
Don Hoi
North Vietnam
Clemmons
Avenue U
Avenue JP
50Th Street
58Th Street
A-J
Manhard
Hue
U.S
Saigon
Iis
State Department
Phil Manhard
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Wonal
McCainer
Bobby Joe Keesee
Sangiem Poomketkaew
Cessnr
Thailand
Sangiem
Laos
Vietnam
Great Plains Life Building
Tony Anthony
College Mobil
Waste Avenue
Mike Whitley
Hage
Senate
Senate Jurisprudence Committee
SCL
Oscar Mauzy
Dallas
Briscoe
Bill Hobby
Coordinating Board
Texas College and University System
Joo
Neine
Mams
Coordinating Board of Highers
Pine Ridge
Oglala Sioux Tribal Council
Bureau of Indian Affairs Police
Oglalas
National Council of Churches
New Talke
Thrant
S.D
UPI
Justice Department
Harrington Wood
AIM
John Hushen
Wood
Russell Bellecourt
Carter Camp
Abilene
Denver
FE Paso
Amarillo
Houston
Hobbie
Okla
City
J. C. Rickman
Pnarfaemannst
Duang
Avalanche
Totum Dass Setta
Segeel
Vegenie Bousietl
Opal
aTand & Beteyeen
Leslie Lichte
Maratea
James Stuan
Mel Gan
Lpm
Farr Pete
T.y, Ca
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