Ailing ITT Lobbyist Links White House to Donation Claim
ITT lobbyist Dita Beard testified that an unidentified White House staffer said the conglomerate would donate $600,000 to Nixon's re election. Beard collapsed at a Denver hearing hours later, delaying further questioning. Senators said the session would resume in Washington with Harold Geneen testimony forthcoming.
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Special Texas session opens in Austin amid impeach Moreno bid
A special legislature session begins in Austin with focus on highway beautification and primary election financing. Governor hopefuls Smith Barnes and Farenthold are in the mix as Speaker Mutscher faces possible impeachment and removal. The session could stretch to long months as lawmakers contend with trust and campaign timing.
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Severe storms strike Texas with hail and tornadoes
Widespread spring weather lashed north central and south central Texas as a cold front moved through. Reports described heavy damage with downed power lines and disrupted telephone service across Hillsboro and surrounding counties, while a lone injury was noted from a door being blown on a man.
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Seven in One Family 20 Lives Claimed in Weekend Fires
Fires in homes killed 13 people over the weekend. A Maine trailer fire took the mother Monica Keeton 48 and her daughter Marie Ballinger zi and two of Ballinger’s children Steven 4 and Kevin 18 months. In Franklinville New Jersey the Keeton and Ballinger families perished while the men were away. In Blackshear Georgia four occupants Priscilla Jones about 80 Oliver Atkinson about 65 Chris Hart about 50 and C O Truluck about 45 died in a wood house fire. A man may have been struck by a falling timber trying to escape. Further details on fatal fires continued on page 10.
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Bus Train Crash Kills Three Students In Valley Cottage
In Valley Cottage MPLA school bus was struck by a train at an unprotected crossing, killing three students and injuring 44. District Attorney Robert Meehan said the office is investigating whether mechanical failure or human error caused the bus not to stop as required by law.
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Heatly Session Length Seen Stretching Beyond Start
Legislators expect the special session to run longer than Gov. Preston Smith desires as disputes over House Speaker Gus Mutscher successor and other appointments loom. Sen. Don Kennard warns a rowdy session could prompt Smith to bundle all business into a single expiry.
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Earthquake Shakes Pe king. Damage Reported in Belgrade
An earthquake centered in Beijing caused panic and knocked down an old building in Belgrade on Saturday night. Yugoslav news agency Tanjug said damage was considerable and noted Chinese media did not report the disaster, as is typical for China’s outlets.
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A&M Sea Grant College Faces Harsh Demeanor in Report
The Sea Grant college at Texas A&M in Galveston is accused in a report by two former professors of unsafe conditions aboard the floating classroom and dormitory. The Texas Maritime Academy officials deny the charges in The Texas Maritime Academy A Study in Frustration.
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Morning Prayer Prayer Request From A Reader
A reader offers a brief daily prayer asking guidance to avoid offending God, requesting wisdom to pray properly and invoking Jesus name for blessing.
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Eternal life question haunts modern thought
A reflected feature discusses why modern man avoids eternal life talk. It questions purpose, meaning, and what truly matters, weighing religious and secular views. The piece cites surveys on belief, notes inner conflict, and hints at Easter as counterpoint to existential doubt.
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Hartke quits race. Hartke backs Humphrey in bid
Sen. Vance Hartke withdraws from the Democratic presidential race and endorses Hubert H. Humphrey. Hartke will remain on the Wisconsin ballot with 11 other candidates as Humphrey builds momentum toward the May primary and Indiana's contest. Hartke praised Humphrey's brains and leadership in Milwaukee.
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Lubbock Area Weather Report Tonight Tuesday
Partly cloudy and much cooler today. Fair and colder tonight and Tuesday. Highs in the mid 60s today and mid 50s Tuesday. Lows in the mid 30s tonight. Moon and humidity figures show generally dry conditions with lower humidity overnight. Sunrise at 6 42 am and sunset at 1 04 pm.
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