Storm Closes Area Schools on First Day of Spring
A fast moving snow storm blanketed the South Plains and halted travel as about 20 towns reported school closures. Lubbock Airport logged six inches by noon with seven near K N Clapp Park. Authorities warned of slick roads and freezing conditions as lines and power flickered and multiple highways were temporarily closed or blocked.
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Opal Dixon
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Lubbock
K. N. Clapp Park
KFYO
The
Weather Bureau
Texas Panhandle
Floydade
Texas Highway Department
Plainview
Crosbyton
Silver Falls Canyon Park
Morton
A.m
Avaanche-Journal
Cochran County Sheriff's Office
Levelland
Pep Community
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Spur
Andrews
Littlefield
Black Revolution Gains Momentum in U.S. Talks
In a Los Angeles interview, Elridge Cleaver criticizes Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court while warning middle-class Negroes about pressures from the Black Panther backed movement. The piece cites race tensions, revolts, and reactions to events like Rap Brown’s bail violation and boycotts.
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Louis FE. Lomax
North American Newspaper Alliance
Bar
Los Angeles
NANA
Thurgood Marshall
Supreme Court
Rap Brown
Elridge Cleaver
Black Panther Party
Oakland
Calif
Cleaver
Justice Marshall
New York
Brown
Harry Edwards
San Jose State College
New York Athletic Club
Bee
Black Revolution
De Gaulle renews assault on dollar and gold standard
President Charles de Gaulle calls the world monetary system based on the U S dollar and pound sterling unworkable and demands a full return to the gold standard. He warns continued reserve currency privilege risks a world crisis and says France is ready to participate in an international monetary renovation.
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Paris
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
U. S
Washington
London
Gaulle
de Gaulle
Zurich
Britain
France
Schoolboy Shot In Dallas Junior High Incident
A .22 caliber pistol wounded 14 year old Johnny Williams at Spenc Junior High School in Dallas. The shooter, another pupil, was arrested after the incident in the school outer office while both boys were sent to see the principal for fighting. Williams was in poor condition at Parkland Hospital and the other boy was detained at the county juvenile home.
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Dallas
Johnny Williams
Spenc
M. M. Myers
Young Williams
Parkland Hospital
Communists Pull Out at Khe Sanh After Siege
UPI reports from military and intelligence sources say the Communist siege at Khe Sanh failed as monsoon winds eased and airpower resumed. Capt Charles Rushforth and others note up to two North Vietnamese regiments may have withdrawn from the base area. Phu Bai commanders doubt Hanoi can overrun Khe Sanh now, though shelling and probes may continue. See KHE SANH Page 16.
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Raigon
UPH - U
Khe Sanh
U.S
U.S. Air Force
Charles Rushforth
Wethersfield,Conn
UPI
Richard V. Oliver
Provisional Corps Vietnam
Phu Bai
Huc
Dmz
Oliver
South Vietnam
Firemen Watch As House Worth $18000 Is Razed
High Ridge Missouri volunteers noted a house valued at $18000 burned after its owners did not buy a $7 fire protection tag. Chief Ed Hill defended the policy saying no tag means no service though crews checked for occupants first. Over 100 tags were sold in the drive to fund equipment and expenses.
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High Ridge, Mo
High Ridge
John Akers
Ed Hill
Hill
Parade Canceled As Snow Delays Rodeo Opening Night
The four day rodeo in Lubbock was postponed with a 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee set after a heavy snowstorm. Opening night acts including announcer Clem McSpadden and Sonny James band were stranded. tickets will be honored or exchanged for the Sunday show.
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ABC Rodeo
Municipal Coliseum
Carlsbad
N. M
Clinton
Okla
Clem McSpadden
Oklahoma
Sonny James
Lubbock
Beutler & Son
Rodeo
Pioneer Hotel
Southwestern Ranchers Association
Reds Fear Disclosure Of Warsaw Pact Strategy
London reports say a Czech general who defected to Washington may have revealed Moscow's long term military strategy to the United States. The Soviet bloc faces renewed doubts about unity as tensions rise after Maj. Gen. Jan Sejna's defection and Czech leadership shifts. Diplomatic circles foresee further high level consultations in coming weeks.
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London
UPS
United States
Washington
Soviet Union
Warsaw Hein
Moscow
Egypt
Sofia
Prague
Egid Pepich
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Red
Europe
Jan Sejna
Senia
Romania
East Europe
Kremlin
Dayan Hurt In Cave-In At Azor Archeological Site
Gen Moshe Dayan Israel defense minister and war veteran suffered serious injuries after a cave-in at an Azor Tel Aviv dig. An amateur archeologist Dayan, 52, was taken by air ambulance to Tel Hashomer Hospital as officials issued limited comments on his condition.
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Moshe Dayan
Israel
Defense Ministry
Dayan
Kol Israel
Azor
Cholon
Tel Hashomer
Syria
Jerusalem
Sinai
Egypt
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Indiana Avenue
Clovis Road
Amarillo
ebiTon
Newepaper
Revell
Inside News
Gen. Dayan
Fort Lauderdale
Texas Tech
Larry Johnston
Johnston
Joe Bob Johnston
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