Texas Fourth in Vietnam War Deaths Among States
The Pentagon released the first state by state tally of Vietnam war deaths, listing California, New York, and Pennsylvania as the top three. Texas ranks fourth with 412 fatalities from Jan 1, 1961, to March 1, 1967, while about 442,000 U.S. servicemen were in Vietnam. The data arose from a computer tabulation of 7,823 names amid broader census context. See WAR DEAD Page 10.
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California
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Southeast
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Vietnam
Pennsyvania
Orbit Next Year Goal For Moon Flight In 1969
Space chief James Webb outlined renewed plans for an early next year three man Apollo Earth orbit with the goal of a manned lunar landing by late 1969 despite delays. backup crews for the January tragedy were named including Walter Schirra and other officers, as NASA reported intensified fire suppression and oxygen system improvements.
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James FE
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Heavy Trade Dips Stock Market In Late Trading
New York stocks fell sharply after a four day rise with the Dow Jones average down 9.74 points to 899.89 as trading volume reached 10.28 million. The day ended with a heavy sell off in the final 30 minutes, and the overall market index for all common stock dropped 52 points, though analysts called the move a profit taking correction after a strong advance.
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Seat Belts Added To Check List
Gov. Connally's vehicle inspection bill advanced in the House on a voice vote after trimming costs. The measure adds front seat belts and leaves $1 inspection stickers intact, aiming to align Texas with federal standards and preserve $22 million yearly highway aid. The bill faces the Senate as clerical delays stall a broader $437.7 million appropriation bill and the governor's traffic safety program.
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Lee Jones Astin
John Connally
House
Senate
Ralph Wayne
Plainview
Texas
U.S
Department of Public Safety
John Allen
Longview
Wayne
W. S. Heatly
House Appropriations Committee
Ben Barnes
Barnes
Heatley
GRIPFIS and Tapp Honored at Club All-Sports Banquet
James Hinkle Gripfis and Billy Tapp receive honors at a club all-sports banquet as reporters note community figures in photos and write ups. Also glimpsed are brief mentions of West Berliners and a German student at Tech, with page references.
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Gripfis
James Hinkle
Billy Tapp
Tech
Income Tax Checkoffs Bill Passes House After Filibuster
A House bill restoring major business incentives by creating $1 checkoffs on income tax returns passed Tuesday, ending weeks of Senate gridlock on other major measures. The bill aligns with Johnson administration aims and moves to a House Senate conference for final compromise. Senator L Bartlett opposed. Gore Williams battle to kill campaign financing plan shaped the fight, ending with Humphrey breaking a 98 98 tie to defeat the amendment.
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Albert Gore
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Prayer fragment in a 19th century tone
The item presents a fragmentary prayer urging steadfast goodness kindness and truth. It mentions Josus and appeals for a brave cheerful heart. The text reflects devotional language and anonymous attribution with misspellings and archaic phrasing.
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Sanford Dam Water Test Brings Lubbock First River Supply
East Lubbock residents sampled treated water from the Sanford Dam reservoir as part of a CRMWA test run. Officials called the trial very successful with minor equipment adjustments and plan additional daily tests as the city prepares a supplementary supply for peak summer demand, potentially eight million gallons daily through August.
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Bureau of Reclamation
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Laamby
Bailey
Iyuit
Texas oilman swindled by alleged master paintings fraud
Four works attributed to Degas Picasso Chagall and Modigliani, bought for over 1 million by Ralph F. Colin, are claimed forgeries. The Art Dealers Association of America reports 41 of 58 works reviewed as possibly misattributed. three may be by actual artists, with many purchases traced to New York City about four years ago.
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Picasso
Chagall
Modigliani
Texas
Jakes
Ralph F. Colin
New York
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New York City
Casualty Toll Rise In Vietnam Battle Near Khe Sanh
Fierce five hour engagement in northwest South Vietnam near Khe Sanh left North Vietnamese regulars dead and Marines reporting 21 killed and 19 wounded. U S headquarters tallies put enemy dead in the recent days of heavy fighting as lines moved near the Laotian border and the demilitarized zone.
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Thatham
US Woman Pianist Dies In Air Crash
Philippa Schuyler a onetime child prodigy pianist and wartime correspondent was killed Tuesday night in a U.S. Army helicopter crash near Hue during an evacuation of Vietnamese children to Da Nang. The 23-year-old New York City native had recently returned to Vietnam after a prior visit to perform for servicemen.
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Philippa ‘Schuyler
Hue
da Nant
Miss Schuster
Holy King
Roman
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Hilivonter
Air Force
Saigon
New York
Schuyler
Woen
Unexpected Visit Reveals Unsafe Conditions at Oaks Hill Mental School
State legislator Glenn Vickery toured Oaks Hill in Austin and reported severe overcrowding at the school for mentally retarded children. He described cramped beds, inadequate staff, and poor sanitation. Superintendent Dr. Philly Koos acknowledged facility inadequacies and pledged improvements.
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Retan
Glenn Vickery
Houston
Isa Kek
Joan Spates
Gilles
Vickery
Philly Koos
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Oaks Hill
Weather forecast for Lubbock and vicinity
Partly cloudy and unseasonably warm today with highs around 60s and a near 60 overnight. West and southwest winds at 15 mph. More details blurred. Roswell and other locations mentioned without clear data.
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