Ex-POWs Arrive in U S After Long Detention
The article recounts 26 former prisoners arriving in the United States, joining families for reunions and medical checks at Valley Forge General Hospital. It notes ongoing exchanges with North Vietnam, a March 28 deadline, and estimates total POW releases since the Vietnam war began, with 439 Americans freed and 147 remaining.
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U.S
John A. Wickham Jr
Bui Tin
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Tn Thy
United States
Thompson
Army
Valley Forge General Hospital
Philadelphia
Alyce
Jward
Frm
McGuire Air Base
New Jersey
Cld
McGuire
Travis Air Force Base
Calif
Floyd I. Kushner
Danville
Kushner
Valerie
Senate Advances Plan To Hire Lawmaker Pay
In January 1973 debate, lawmakers discuss biennial sessions and a proposed constitutional amendment to limit governors to two consecutive terms. A bill to let unhappy Texas customers sue for damages faces committee fight, while House adjourns early with hunting and fishing license fee increases on deck to raise 5.5 million annually for wildlife programs.
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Senate
Bill Hobby
Gammage
Ron Clower
United States
Sen
Roy Harringen
Port Arthur
Oscar iMauy
Texas
Gen
Hill
Texas ‘Ks and Wildlife Department
Bill Agin
Repwn Atwell
DeSoto
Nixon School Revenue Plan Aims Big Federal Aid Shift
The plan would provide 1.5 billion for disadvantaged students, 50.5 million for vocational education, 123 million for supporting services, 165 million for the handicapped, and 195 million for education of students with parents on federal property. States would target 1.55 billion first to districts with large low income populations before across the board aid. Commissioner Ottina said aid per pupil would run about 200 dollars under the new plan, far from the current 220. The proposal seeks to reduce district reliance on separate programs and curb administrative overhead.
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Page One
John P. Ottina
Cation
Perkins
Perkins — On Hinw
Ottina
Weinber
Staee
Hospital measure eyed as district’s key upcoming issue
Rushing called the measure one of the most important affecting the district as the county hospital opening looms. A second bill would bar the district from serving anyone but indigents, with board attorneys assigned to study the matter. The group also approved funds for hospital drugs and doctor charges.
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Bill Putin
Matty
New York Police Head To Resign
Commissioner Patrick V. Murphy of the New York Police Department said at City Hall that he will quit by year end and will not serve under another mayor. Appointed by Mayor John V. Lindsay on October 1, 1970, he did not specify a resignation date and noted he has offers in non enforcement roles.
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New York
UPD
Police
Patrick V. Murry
Murphy
City Hall
John V. Jindsay
City Couple Earns 1973 Cultural Achievement Award
Rabbi and Mrs. Alexander S. Kline of Lubbock received the 1973 Jack Sheridan Cultural Achievement Award for advancing art and literature in the community. The couple, active with Congregation Shaareth Israel and local libraries, were lauded for lifelong lectures, readings, and program leadership in Texas Tech exhibitions.
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Kline
Lubbock
Texas
W. Curry
Holden
W. Curry Holden
Jack Sheridan
Alexander St. Kline
Funy
Anthony
Sharpstown Realty loan dispute moves through court
In U S district court Judge William Taylor Jr. heard claims over a note and loan guarantee tied to Sharpstown Realty Corp. Osorio said he was not told NBL guaranteed the loan and that Care was not present at loan closing. Both Carr and Osorio sought acquittals after the prosecution rested, but the judge denied the motions following a heated chambers session.
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Carr
U.S
William Taylor Jr
Osorio
Sharp
Sharpstown Realty Corp
NGL
Care
NBL
Exchange Bank & Trust of
Dallas
Taylor
Hanoi Bombing Ravages Hanoi and Rail Yard in 100 Percent Raid
Western observers report hundreds killed in Hanoi during December raids. Evacuations reach 410000 of 750000 in central districts, Bach Mai Hospital destroyed, Kham Thien showplace ruins, and rail yard blast blamed for railway damage. Reconstruction begins as residents salvage bricks and rebuild amid widespread destruction in Hanoi and nearby towns Thai Binh and Vinh.
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Kham Thien
Hanoi
Bach Mai
Hfanoi
Gia Lam
U.S. Air Force
Ruil
Manoi
Air Force
Thai Binh
Vinh
Hahoi
Burglary Reported in Idalou. Youths Suspected in Yard Incident
Reports say Idalou youths were found strewn about a back yard while a separate two week old break in at an elderly spinster's home ended in the theft of a radio and slumps. The woman had been visiting friends for several days when she discovered the burglary.
Banks raise prime lending rates coast to coast
Banks across the nation increased their prime lending rates from 6% to 6% per cent, led by Manufacturers Hanover and First National, in a broad move to align with short-term money markets and curb rising demand for loans. The action drew criticism from officials including Rep. Wright Patman and faced scrutiny from the Nixon administration.
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United States
Manufacturers
Hanover Trust Co
New York
Franklin National Bank and
Marine Miland Bank of
Contimental Ilinois Bank and Trust Co
Chicago
First National
Lecture Set By City Man at Washington Univ
ST LOUIS Specials David C Hooper son of Mr and Mrs Julian Hooper of 6109 Lynnhaven Drive Lubbock has been selected to speak at Washington University School of Medicine annual Senior Research Assembly on March 28 Mis presentation characterization of Heat Vitamin B 12 Binding Using Homogeneous Human and Hog Intrinsic Factors reports on collaborative research he conducted in addition to his regularly scheduled courses at the Med school Hooper was graduated from Monterey High School in 1965 and received a bachelors degree in 1969 from the University of Texas at Austin He is scheduled to receive the doctor of medicine degree in May Burns who is also chairman for the interest committee expressed the administration displeasure over the latest hike in the prime and called a meeting with bank officials Thursday in Washington He asked them to be prepared to present up to date information on costs they believe justify the 1 point increase Please be prepared also to present full information on your interest rate policies particularly with regard to loans to small business firms home buyers and consumers.
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New York
Bank of
Boston
Cali
Coliifornia First National Bank
Tomers
Arthur F. Burns
Federal Reserve Board
Wright Patman
House Banking Committee
ST. Louis
David C. Hooper
Julian Hooper
Lynnhaven Drive
Lubbock
Washington University School of Medicine
Modwal
Hooper
Monterey High School
University of Texas At Austin
vy_vanne
Burns
Interest Committee
Washington
Spring Debut Heralded as Robins Return to Caprock
Old-time observers note robins migrating along the Caprock borders and southern Texas regions signaling spring. A cold front brought showers on Monday across the Gulf Coast and East Texas while West Texas saw dust and strong winds. The forecast calls for winds to fade, a warm trend through Wednesday, with lows near 28 to 30 and highs reaching the 70s under fair skies.
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Caprock
Texas
Gulf Coast
Torrential Rains Boost Southern Flood Threat
United Press International reports that Tennessee Alabama and Mississippi faced renewed flooding as heavy rains lashed the region. Governors sought federal disaster relief as rivers swelled, thousands evacuated, and damage tallies rose into the millions across multiple counties and cities including Chatta nooga and Greenwood.
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United Press International
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
White House
Tennessee River
Chattenooga
Ducks River
Columbia
Tenn.x
Columbus
Mississippi State College
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Chelmsford
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Senate Finance Committee
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Price Daniel Jr
Pan American University
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the Klines
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Ivy Law
Avalanche Journal
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Mary Dunn
Texas ‘Tech Drama
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Idalou Youth
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