House OKs probe into stock scandals and conflicts
Lawmakers advance a resolution directing a formal inquiry into stock scandals. A second resolution by Rep. Carl Parker directs the attorney general and state regulators along with leaders of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Bankers Association and the Texas Society of CPAs to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Parker
Port Arthur
State Bar of Texas
Texas Bankers Association
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Bond case erupts as White sues over civic center deals
White sues the City of Lubbock and the Urban Renewal Agency alleging bad faith in negotiating for his properties in the civic center project. Rose Marshall and Isom are named in related suits alleging interference with the contract and misuses of law. The Legislature moves to validate bonds for construction and polling politics. hearings and amendments unfold as lawmakers press for full disclosure without a whitewash.
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Eilmen
Lavenia Lowe
House Governmental Affairs Committee
Austin
B. McAlister
Lubbock
White
City of
Rose
Marshall
Isom
Civic Center
5Th
6Th Streets
Avenue N
Avenue O
Ave. O
7Th Street
Avenue M
Manson Followers Sentenced to Death In California Trial
The jury recommended the death penalty for Charles Manson and the women co defendants after a lengthy two part trial, marking one of the longest criminal proceedings in California. Appeals could last years as prosecutors vowed to press the case to the U S Supreme Court.
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Charles Manson
Los Angeles
Sharon Tate
Manson
Marie Mesmer
Miss Tate
Army
Paul J. Tate
Roman Polanski
Superior Court
Charles H. Older
California
Jay Sebring
Hollywood
Abigail Folger
Wojiciech Frykowski
Miss Folger
Stephen Parent
Leno LaBianca
Malibu
Vincent ‘Bugliosi
Bugliosi
U.S. Supreme Court
Miss Atkins
Islaying
Charles ‘‘Tex
Watson
Susan Atkins
Patricia Krenwinkel
Leslie van Houten
Snakes as Pets Draw Wide Interest in Albuquerque
Naus notes snakes attract heat seekers and resemble affection while buyers range from prominent citizens to merchants and a college crowd. Rio Grande Zoo director Bruce Stringer says a large snake as a pet signals courage in the vernacular.
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Naus
Albuquerque
Rio Grande Zoo
Bruce Stringer
Burglary Attempt Ends in Explosion at Gun Shop
Gunfire sparked an explosion during a burglary at Jess Stockstill Shooters Supply in Grapevine. Owner Stockstill, 55, escaped with an M1 rifle. two suspects were taken into custody while another man died and a third was critically burned. Authorities estimated $220,000 in losses.
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Jess
Jess Stockstill
Jerry Mitchell Island
Lewisville
Ino
Lruck
Jimmie M. Pettit
McKinney
Aland
Pettit
Justice of Peace
Robert Ashmore
Stockstil
New Mexico Officials Highlight Moon Ride Impact on Agriculture
Mitchell notes patterns from space photos aid rain forecasts for farmers. Reuben Pankey of Sierra County presents a plaque to Mitchell featuring a Zia sun symbol and a steer. Gov. Bruce King outlines three months in office and predicts the 60th fiscal year will end without general fund draws while stressing a leaner beef demand.
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Mitchell
Reuben Pankey
Sierra County
New Mexico
Bruce King
King
Telecommunication Exhibit to Open With Global TV Event
Geneva organizers announced a live worldwide satellite program to mark the opening of Telecom 71 this summer. The event will celebrate Children of the World as the exhibit theme and showcase international telecommunications advances.
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Geneva
Telecom 71
New License Plates Drive 1971 Registration Rush
A record 100000 vehicles are to be registered countywide for 1971. Plates available on the first floor of the County Courthouse at the Tax Assessor and Collector office, Russel Hardin, from 8 30 a m to 5 p m. Fees vary by auto size. Delinquent displays risk a citation. Corporation court fines range from 2 to 200 dollars. Deadline approaches midweek.
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Russel Hardin
Hardin
PCG Directors To Meet Today at Tech Center
Donnell Echols of Lamesa PCG president says Plains Dot em Growers will tour Texas Tech Textile Research Center at 2 p.m. A 3 p.m. business session in Harold Hinn Conference Room will include Dr. Milton Smith on farm seed cotton storage and a labor committee report. Dinner follows at 6 30 p.m.
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Texas Tech
Directors of the Plains Dot-' Em Growers, Inc
Tony
Donnell Echols
Lamesa
PCG
Harold Hinn
Milton Smith
Tech
Sentencing Awaited in My Lai Case After Guilty Verdict
Calley was found guilty of premeditated murder for the My Lai killings after testifying that civilians were suspected and ordered to be “wasted” if unavoidable. Defense calls the verdict a product of the system while others condemn the ruling as scapegoating low‑ranking personnel.
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Pentagon
Citizens Commission On Inquiry
U. S
My Lai
Calley
U.S
Ernest L. Medina
Caney
U.S. Military Court of Appeals
Nixon
Post Stockade
Latimer
Oran K. Henderson
Eugene M. Kotouc
Set
Charles Hutto
David Mitchell
Nuremberg
North Vietnamese attack hits Americal base near Da Nang
33 Americans dead as North Vietnamese forces strike the Americal Division base near Da Nang after a moonless night assault. The Da Nang air base reported damage and wounded. Chu Lai shelter reported no casualties. A Laos raid on a North Vietnamese HQ was canceled due to antiaircraft fire and fog.
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Chu Lai
Americal
da Nang
U.S
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Laos
Nixon
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Ist
Pentagon
Washington
Sec. of Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Local Reservist Receives Combat Action Ribbon in Lubbock
James D. Howard of Lubbock was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon for Vietnam service with the U S Navy Mobile Riverine Force. The Naval Reserve Radioman 3rd class action occurred January 29 to March 4, 1968. Howard, son of Mrs. Ben Howard, lives in Lubbock and was honored Monday at the local Naval Reserve headquarters.
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James D. Howard
Lubbock
Vietnam
U.S. Navy
Naval Reserve
Howard
Ben Howard
46Th St
City Manager Leads Talks With Lubbock Police Supervisors
City Manager Bill Blackwell chaired a 144 hour session with Lubbock Police Department supervisory officers to review complaints from patrolmen and discuss department conditions and communications. Police Chief J T Alley planned further meetings and announced upcoming changes to be explained at a news conference.
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Lubbock
City Mer
Bill Blackwell
Blackwell
J. T. Alley
Alley
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Mutscher
Attorney General
House Investigating Committee
Sharpstown State Bank
National Bankers Life Insurance Co
House
Tom Bass
Houston
Bass
Tom Moore
Waco
Motve
Parker
Moore
Song of Money and
Beard
Jesus
Texas
Atime
Telecom ‘1
Edgar D. Mitchell
New Mexican Cattle Growers’ Association
College of Santa Fe
Echols
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