Churchmen Break Watergate Silence Criticize Nixon
Church leaders, who had largely kept quiet on the Watergate crisis, condemn the handling by President Nixon as inadequate and deceptive. They call the matter a moral blight atop government, challenging the administration’s portrayal of a vigorous grand jury and transparency. The remarks come as church figures push for accountability and democratic integrity.
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Joan Ixt Wa
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Religious Outcry Over Federal Cutbacks Sparks National Debate
Leaders from Catholic, Jewish, Protestant groups denounce Nixon budget cuts as harming the poor, calling for justice and renewed moral guidance. Clergy warn that reduced federal support endangers housing, medicare, child care, and social services, while urging a national recommitment to compassion and governance.
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Wounded Knee stand-off: arrest of ADM chief Stanley Holder
Government officials disclosed the arrest of Stanley Holder, 23, an armed leader of the American Indian Movement security forces at Wounded Knee. He was jailed on charges of obstructing justice during the siege. The incident followed days of tense talks noted by Assistant Attorney General Richard Hellstein who said negotiations remained non productive and unlikely to yield a quick agreement.
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Skylab Astronauts End Dry Countdown Rehearsal
Skylab 1 astronauts Charles Conrad Jr Paul J Weitz and Joseph P Kerwin completed a nine day countdown rehearsal aboard an Apollo spacecraft atop a Saturn 1B rocket at Cape Kennedy Florida The test cleared the way for the May 14 launch of America s first space station and a four week stay in orbit The exercise included fuel draining and full scale countdowns with mock liftoffs to evaluate all systems and procedures before the manned mission begins next week
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Former Houston Fire Chief Indicted For Bribery
A Houston fire department corruption case indicts Chief A. Row Tasbur and officers Cook Connacher and Taylor for soliciting bribes tied to fire truck bids from Wright Jin of AmericasLa France Equipment Co. The indictment alleges kickbacks on contract pricing, with bonds set at 35 each. Additional department staff face charges of perjury false alarm theft and conspiracy.
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South Vietnam Warns North Over Laos and Cambodia
Saigon government officials said Vietnam may reassess its stance on the ceasefire if Communist forces threaten neighboring Laos and Cambodia. A North Vietnam newspaper accused U S planes of violations, while Saigon noted uncertainties about intervention and anticipated a possible major Communist offensive in the south. An unmanned American drone over northern South Vietnam sparked U S inquiries as helicopters nearby drew fire.
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Republic of Vietnam
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Tech Theater Tryouts Open For Summer Repertory Program
Texas Tech University theatre tryouts begin today and Sunday for the summer repertory season titled A Festival of Comedy. Open to students enrolled in university theater arts courses, the schedule includes The Show-Off The House of Blue Leaves and You Know, Cant Heart You Wher Walter's Running. Auditions run from 1 pm to 5 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm today with callbacks Sunday afternoon. The season runs June 29 to July 14.
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George Kelly
John Guare
Walter
Bou Anderson
Head Start Gets Extended Funds for Lubbock Schools
Head Start operations in Lubbock County receive $246.48 per half day for one more year, enabling five-year-olds and additional children to be served. CAB notes funding same as last year, with four day care centers and seven half-day options across Lubbock Shallowater Slaton.
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