Hanoi Ransom Plan Faces Doubt Amid POW Standoff
The Prisoners of War Rescue Mission backed by Bing Crosby seeks a ransom or neutral-country internment for U S POWs in North Vietnam. Critics doubt Hanoi will release the prisoners and warn paying a regime, as with Bay of Pigs exiles, could backfire. Larry Crosby says Hanoi is unlikely to release them, a view experts largely share.
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Bing Crosby
North Vietnam
U.S
Indochina
Hanoi
State Department
Fidel Castro
Bay of Pigs
John F. Kennedy
Larry Crosby
Organization of American States
United Action
Latin America
United States
General Services Administration
Bill O Mara Known for Civic Service and Water Project
William Charles O Mal a longtime Sears manager in Lubbock died after a life of public service. He served on the Chamber of Commerce Board City Council and the Hospital board and helped secure Canadian River water for Northwest Texas. He was a devoted husband and father deeply regarded by his community.
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William Charles O'Mara
Bill” O’mara
Bill O’mara
Lubbock
Sears
Friay
George
Bill
Chamber of Commerce
Board of City Development
Bill O'Mara
Lubbock County Hospital
Texas
William Charles O’mara
Note On Equality in Chambersburg Wife Ordered to Support
Mrs. Mary Polk of Chambersburg Pennsylvania was ordered by a county court to pay $22.50 weekly to her estranged husband David for the support of their three children who live with him. It is suggested Mrs. Polk should accept the order in the spirit of equality and liberation for women.
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Mary Polk
Chambersburg
David
Polk
YAF Faces Financial Trouble and Possible Extinction
Young Americans for Freedom, based at 1221 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington DC, reports debt after 11 years. Executive Director Randal Teague cites a financial squeeze as supporters shift donations to campaigns. The group emphasizes constitutional government and free enterprise while denying far left ties.
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Randal Teague
World Faces Rising Kidnappings and Terrorism Challenge
The piece analyzes global terrorism tied to kidnappings of officials and diplomats, noting Latin America’s recurring crises, limited ransom use, and weak detection systems. It cites Turkish incidents, Uruguay’s attorney general, and U S security cost rises, urging stronger international cooperation and training.
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Washington
Latin America
Uruguay
Pledge To Israel Devised For Sinai Security
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report a tough international commitment under Nixon to guarantee Israel's security after Sinai withdrawal. The plan envisions American forces on Sharm El-Sheik heights and a pledge to deploy U S military power to prevent Egyptian cross-border moves, with final details nearing agreement.
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Washington
Israel
Egypt
Sinai Peninsula
Nixon
Sharm El-Sheik
Sinai
William FP. Rogers
Strait of Tiran
Gulf of Aqaba
Eilat
U. S
United Nations
U. N. Security Council
Security Council
Eisenhower
Jerusalem
U.N
Gunnar Jar- Ting
Nixon faces primary threat over Vietnam as draws near
President Nixon confronts growing domestic pressure to withdraw U.S. ground troops from Vietnam by 1973, with Republican and Democratic figures threatening a dump-Nixon movement. Public polls show eroding support after Laos actions, while Israel-US Sinai guarantees become part of broader regional strategy.
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Common Cause
Citizens’ Lobby
Laos
Gallup
Atomic espionage claim linked to Hiroshima bomb details
David Greenglas testified he provided an alleged Russian spy ring with a bomb description that superseded the Hiroshima model. In Brownfield, Dr. D. M. Wiggins delivered the dedication speech for the new 550000 dollar Brownfield high school. Levelland’s Col Jack S. Jenkins earned the Legion of Merit for service in Korea as commander of the 49th Fighter Bomber. W. C. Rylander welcomed 12 new Kiwanis members in Hub City gathering.
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Brownfield
D. M. Wiggins
Texas Tech
W. C. Rylander
Kiwanian
Hub City
Kiwanis Club
Levelland
Col
Jack S. Jenkins
Legion of Merit
Readers defend city bonds. editor letters criticize Rose suit
Mrs. Guenith Beedy of 2617 29th St objects to Merle Rose's class action against the city over the 1970 bond vote. She notes theBond issue passed by strong majorities and questions potential added costs if bonds reset. She argues responsible criticism is needed but calls Rose's timing sour grapes and malice.
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The
Avalanche Journal
Merle Rose
Lubbock
Rose
Guenith Beedy
29Th St
Trade School in Civic Center for Local Labor Aid
J L Downs argues for a city trade school at the Civic Center to provide practical training. He notes hundreds of youths lack marketable skills after high school and suggests partnerships with local farm machinery and repair industries to prepare workers for well paying jobs.
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The
Avalanche Journal
Civic Center
Lubbock
J. L. Downs
20Th St
Lubbock Reader Delves Into Church State Debate
Editor Charles A. Clough argues state neutrality in education is the core Church State issue. He warns that assuming autonomous human reason in history and literature could establish humanism as the state religion, urging a case over foundational presuppositions.
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Avalanche-Journal
Texas
NASA
Lubbock Independent
Charles A. Clough
34Th St
Pass It On features and quirky science bits
A collage of curious facts and questions from L. M. Boyd including red blood cells and hemoglobin linked to intelligence, bank smart checks that pay multiple bills, and a banter with a reader about scientific trivia and everyday life. The notice invites readers to send items to J. M. Boyd in Santa Monica California.
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First National Bank of Arizona
Tite
J. M. Boyd
P.O
Santa Monica
Calif
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Pete) McCloskey
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