Mahon Defends County Officials On Food Programs
Representative George Mahon of Texas argued that county officials do not bar the hard core poor from federal food programs while noting farmers received about 9 million dollars in crop subsidies. He disputed a link between farm subsidies and access to food programs, countering claims by Paul Findley that Lynn County had no federal food programs.
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George Mahon
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Texas
Mahon
Paul Findley
R-Cl
Lynn County
Findley
House
United States
Blanchard predicts Texas Tech medical school setback overcome
Texan politics centers on a $2000 legislative pay raise while senators back new medical and nursing schools. Blanchard aims to push through a Texas Tech medical school bill despite delayed votes and potential filibuster, hoping to secure passage by next week. The plan must clear both chambers and gain Gov. Smith’s signature.
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H.J. Blanchard
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Christie
House of Representatives
Preston Smith
Severe thunderstorms sweep Texas South Plains with tornadoes and hail
Violent storms raked the South Plains causing crop damage and road flooding as tornadoes touched down near Plainview O Donnell New Home Loop and Gaines County. Rain totals up to 3.5 inches drenched Shallowater Plainview Crosbyton and Lubbock with hail up to golf ball size and winds to 40 mph.
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Pioneer Roundup at Plainview Area 41st
The Lubbock area reports the annual Pioneer Roundup scheduled for Saturday in Plainview with coverage across multiple sections. Readers are directed to Page 1 Section C for details and updates on events and participants.
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Loch Ness Monster Plot Provokes Highland Protest
Lord Lovat. a famed World War II commander, denounces plans to bully the Loch Ness monster with a yellow submarine to harvest its hide. He questions authority and calls for protection as a monster hunt moves toward the new spotting season.
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Lord Lovat
Inverness
Loch Ness
Fortas Faces Formal Impeachment Bid in House
The House Judiciary Committee was urged to begin an impeachment inquiry into Justice Abe Fortas. Rep. Clark MacGregor pressed for an investigation while Fortas remained silent, as the Supreme Court disclosed Fortas receives about 200 letters daily with roughly 80 percent favorable.
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Nixon proposes phased Vietnam pullout with elections
President Nixon outlined a 12 month, staged withdrawal of major foreign forces from South Vietnam and proposed an international body to supervise the process. He called for credible understandings, elections in the South, and stressed no unilateral withdrawal or disguised defeat. Nixon warned he would be held accountable if peace failed. See NIXON Page 12.
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Gestures Key to Reading Character Says Psychologists
World Book Science Service notes researchers study gestures to infer personality. Phyllis Chessler interprets world figures like DeGaulle Nixon Khrushchev Lindsay Monroe, while Ray J Birdwhistell links gestures to culture and social norms. See GESTURES KEY Page 12.
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New York
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Death mars Rockefeller Honduran visit as student riot erupts
Police shot and killed a pro Castro student rioter during a Wednesday protest outside the Honduran presidential palace as Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller of New York met with President Osvaldo Lopez Arellano. Rockefeller, leading a Nixon task force, spoke to crowds after order was restored. Carlos Virgilio Zuniga, 22, died from his wounds at San Felipe Hospital. No other injuries reported.
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United Press International
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Presidential Palace
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Osvaldo Lopez Arellano
Lopez Arellano
Rockefeller
Nixon
Carlos Virgilio Zuniga
Astronaut Frank Borman Denies Senate Run Rumors
Houston AP report says astronaut Frank Borman denied being approached to run for the U S Senate in Arizona. He stated he has a job in Houston and no plans to leave, while Arizona Democrats reportedly hoped he would oppose Senator Paul Fannin.
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Frank Borman
U.S. Senate
Arizona
Borman
Paul Fannin
R-Ariz
Kidnappers Obtain 100000 Ransom in Bank Manag er’s Family Seized
FBI hunts two suspects after abducting Roy Fuchs wife and three children in Cold Spring Harbor New York. The family was released and Fuchs delivered up to 125000 dollars in ransom at Bethpage Franklin National Bank. Fuchs and assistant manager arranged storage in a bank supplied suitcase.
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Cold Spring Harbor
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FBI
Roy Fuchs
Franklin National Bank
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Fuchs
Lynn
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Bruce
Louisiana Delicate Calm Follows Campus Clashes and Police Action
Police clash with students as a narcotics raid nets 13 at Southampton College. On CCNY campus protesters confront 100 police near the administration building while classes face disruption. Baton Rouge talks involve Gov McKeithen and National Guard troop redeployments amid demands for open enrollment and a Black studies program.
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