Hobbs UFO incident cited in long running Flying Saucer study
A Hobbs boy recalls a 1964 daytime encounter as a large black object scorched him near a laundry in Hobbs while witnesses describe hair standing on end and skin damage. C A Robinson ties Hobbs Levelland and Lubbock Lights to a broader UFO phenomenon and air force cover up claims.
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Ogee
C. A. Robinson
Plainview
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Lubbock Lights
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Frank Tebinson Smith
Smiths
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Nixon and Truman share amiable piano peace offering
At Truman Library in Independence Missouri President Nixon and former President Truman set aside past feuds in a cordial visit. Nixon presented the White House piano used by Truman and the two posed in a ceremony as Mrs Truman joked about playing it. Truman admitted he could not play and Nixon joked about his own playing, then pressed out The Missouri Waltz.
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Richard M. Nixon
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Nixon
California
White House
Harry Truman
Truman Library
Nixon to announce policy on campus disorders
President Nixon is expected to issue a formal plan addressing campus disorders. Rep. Pucinski says the approach will enforce interstate travel to incite riots and withhold federal aid to students in violent protests. Reagan calls the SF State developments a victory for California, while Hayakawa hints at possible amnesty for calm agitators.
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Associated Press
Nixon
Johnson
San Francisco State College
S.I. Hayakawa
Washington
Robert H. Finch
Chicago
Reagan
Pucinski
Finch
John ‘Mitchell
Hayakawa
Nathan Hare
George Murray
Communists Elude Sweep Near Saigon Amid Battle
In Saigon vicinity a large U.S. sweep fought enemy forces as 7,500 troops reportedly moved north and east to avoid pursuit. U.S. B52 raids targeted bases at Phan Rang and Vung Tau while clashes left 13 Americans dead and 59 wounded. a commando cell was cracked in Saigon after a cache of weapons was found.
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U.S
Rae
Horst Faas
Bien Hoa
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Vung Tau
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Kontum
Central Highlands
Prayer for churches pastors in Crusade for America
A prayer asking the Holy Father to bless churches and pastors across America and abroad as they preach Christ's word for hope and peace in the nation and world. Signed by Mrs. Amos Pate of Littlefield.
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America
Jesus
Amos Pate
Littlefield
Plane Downed in Jordan River Duel Kills Israeli Pilot
An Israeli jet fighter bomber was shot down Friday during an artillery duel across the Jordan River. Jordanian communiques say the pilot was killed.
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United Press International
Jordan River
Wild Action Rodeo Packs Lubbock Coliseum Crowd
The 27th Annual ABC Rodeo drew a standing room only crowd at the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum on Friday night. Fans cheered hard as Cowboys, stock, and contestants energized the arena, with many fans turned away at the door. Daniel Boone and Fess Parker references hint at act interludes and musical elements during the event.
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Avalanche-Journal
ABC
Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
Daniel Boone
Boone
Fess Parker
Eisenhower Suffers Congestive Heart Failure
Doctors at Walter Reed Army Medical Center report former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, age 78, suffered a congestive heart failure last Saturday. Spokesman Maj. George Foster says his response to treatment has been favorable but slow, indicating possible reduced reserve strength.
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UPI
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Eisenhower
Maj
George
Foster
Laird Declares Soviet Threat and ABM Plan
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird told the Senate disarmament subcommittee the Soviet Union aims for a first strike with intercontinental missiles and could destroy the U.S. retaliatory force. He urged moving forward with Safeguard to ensure survivability of long-range missiles and bombers, while debates over the program and Vietnam policy continued in Paris talks.
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Washington
Sec. of Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Soviet Union
Laird
Senate Disarmament Subcommittee
United States
Nixon
U.S
Foreign Relations Subcommittee
J. W. Fullbright
D-Ark
Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson
Paris
CH mlte Ch mlte Lubbock area tech prof fellowship observe congress
A Lubbock area tech professional earns a fellowship to observe congressional activities. The item appears in Page 1 Sec B with brief note on the grant and its purpose.
Lazbuddie Duo Wins Grand Championship at South Plains Show
Theresa and Rickie Seaton of Lazbuddie won the all breed grand championship in the barrow division at the 36th South Plains Junior Livestock Show with more than 900 entries at the Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds. Jay Winter of Idalou earned reserve grand with a Hampshire barrow, while various 4H members led other category winners. an auction sale closes the three day event at 9 a.m. with special awards preceding it.
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Avalanche-Journal Farm Kidster
Lazbuddie
South Plains
Hampshire
Jay
Vickie
Carrolyn Smith
Swishers County
Monte Gregg
Hale County
Theresa
Lg. Christian
Iowa State Uni
Weather Map Forecast for Lubbock and Vicinity
Increasing cloudiness with a chance of rain tonight. High near 70 today, low in the middle 40s. Southerly winds to 25 mph. Chance of rain about 20 percent tonight.
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Lubbock
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