NOVEMBER VOTE SEEN AT EIGHT MILLION BY CENSUS
The Census Bureau estimates eight million Americans will vote for president in November, assuming participation stays near the 1968 rate of 61 percent. About 140 million will be eligible, including 124 million whites and 11 million Negroes. A record 20.5 million will be first time voters, 1.5 million of them aged 18 to 20 after the voting age was lowered.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Connally to Meet With 12 Food Chains Over Meat Prices
Treasury Secretary John Connally summoned executives from 12 large food chains to a meeting in Washington to discuss rising meat prices. Officials listed the firms including Kroger Safeway Grand Union and Stop and Shop as part of the session likely intended to persuade stores to hold prices. The White House reported no direct contact with the industry and noted any action would hinge on price trends and potential regulatory steps.
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Atlanitie & Pacific Tea Co
Safeway
Kroger
Acme
National Tea I Co
Jewel Companies Inc
Lucky Stores Inc
Grand Union Co
Allied Supermarkets Inc
Supermarkets General Corp
First National Store Inc
Stop and Shop Companies Inc
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Treasury
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Front Cools Area as Tornado Threat Looms Over Texas
A cold front drives temperatures down toward the freezing mark across the Panhandle South Plains with a slim chance of pre dawn showers. Thunderstorms and heavy rain threaten regions from Lubbock to College Station with tornado risk and flood warnings in Bryan and Lufkin areas.
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Panhandle- South Plains
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Ctst
Larkine Colece
San Angelie Hobbe
Lubhook
South Plains
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Panhandle
New Mexico
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College Station
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Lufkin
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Two Tech faculty land internships from education office
Two members of the technology faculty secure internships through the education office's program. The notices indicate recognition of research roles and opportunities for professional development.
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On Tech
Education Office
Commuter Trains Slam Into Each Other Near Tokyo
A morning rush collision east of Tokyo involved two electric commuter trains carrying about 1,500 people. Officials said 342 passengers were injured, four seriously, as the rear train struck the halted leader, sending passengers to wood floors and into seats and walls.
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Japan National Railway
Today's Prayer
A brief reader prayer asks for inner freedom from guilt pride and resentment toward others with a closing Amen.
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God
Trains Rob a Nyack Community of Grief At Funeral
In Congers New York a town church echoed with mourning for three Nyack High School students killed when a train struck their bus last Friday. Forty five others were injured at Valley Cottage as defenders of a crossing blamed unsafe crossing. The Rev Rudolph Eisler called the train a constant reminder of the tragedy.
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Ormel
Nyack Wieh
Roumont
Rudolph Eisler
St. Paul's
Health in Doubt as New Witnesses Emerge for Beard Case
Denver lobbyist Dua Ll. Beard who linked the White House to ITT before collapsing may not testify again doctors said. Witnesses Radetski and Garland indicated travel to Washington for Senate appearance unlikely for months. subpoena status also under discussion.
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Dua Ll. Beard
White House
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
Irs
Tous Radetski
Dave Garland
Washinston
Senate
Khan
Garland
Ludetsky
Beard
Sen
Phutp Wart
Fe Meh
Subcommittee
Lubbock NWS Office Upgraded to Forecast Center Status
Lubbock Texas becomes one of three NWS forecast centers in the state on May 15 serving Amarillo and Midland areas west of the 100th meridian. The upgrade lacks new radar despite staff increases and asks for no public discussion of radar plans.
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National Weather Service
Texas
L. R. Mahar
Fort Worth
NWS
Amarillo
Midland
Texas Panhandle
del Rio
San Angelo
Paso
Big Spring
Midland - Odessa
Avalanche-Journal
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Senate Panel Okays Higher Social Security Benefit
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved a Social Security increase to 200 dollars monthly for individuals and 400 for couples. The plan covers about 340000 current retirees and millions more in the future, with an initial annual cost of 110 million dollars. No tax changes were voted to fund the provision.
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Senate
170 Painting Worth Plenty A Van Gogh Find
A painting bought for 170 by Italian Guido Montauti in Ascoli Piceno is confirmed as a Van Gogh. Experts value the 30 by 30 inch work at about 1.7 million dollars. The unveiling was reported on Italian television Monday night.
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Aps
van Gogh
Guido Montauti
Ascoli Piceno
Italy
Nixon Urges Swift Action on Welfare Reform Plan
President Nixon pressed Congress to pass his 1969 welfare reform bill this year to overhaul the ramshackle welfare system. The plan targets a family of four with an annual income of 2,1400 and would raise Social Security benefits by five percent. the measure cleared the House last June 22 and awaits Senate Finance Committee action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
Congress
Heanee
Senate Finance Committee
Weather Map: Lubbock Area Forecast
North to northwesterly winds and temperatures in the low 60s today. The overnight low should dip into the low 30s. Wednesday's high is expected in the 60s.
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