Nixon nominates Warren Burger as chief justice
President Nixon picks Warren Earl Burger a longtime appellate judge to be the 15th chief justice, a choice kept secret until the East Room reveal. Burger, 61, from Minnesota, has served 13 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and faces Senate confirmation amid intense scrutiny following Justice Fortas resignation.
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Apollo 10 astronauts loop moon in precise orbit
Houston reports Apollo 10 crew completed a circular moon orbit and prepared the lunar lander for close approach. Cernan and colleagues examined the Snoopy module, checked systems, and observed glowing craters likely from sunlight. The lander will fly within 9.3 miles of the surface as preparations continue for Artemis-like maneuvers.
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Harrison H. Schmitt
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Charlie Brown
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Vaillating Front Triggers Thunderstorms Across Texas Panhandle
A storm system stalled in the Panhandle then moved back into Texas bringing thunderstorms heavy rains baseball size hail and strong winds. Forecasters warn of more activity with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms across the South Plains and temperatures 10 to 15 degrees lower. Tornado watch extended for four Panhandle counties and a funnel cloud near Amarillo caused no damage.
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Texas Tech University name gains ground in Texas Legislature
After more than a decade of talk the House State Affairs Committee approved a bill to rename the institution Texas Tech University. A rival proposal to call it Texas State University stalled in subcommittee as the session nears its end. About 300 to 400 students and faculty gathered by the Double U bench to protest the action, chanting Texas State Now as the session continued.
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Odd Couple opening tonight at local theatre
The performance of The Odd Couple starts tonight as part of the local arts calendar. Critics note sharp dialogue and strong ensemble work.
Sirhan Sentenced to Death for Kennedy Slaying
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was sentenced Wednesday to death in the California gas chamber for the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Judge Herbert V. Walker denied clemency pleas from Kennedy family members and defense motions for a new trial. The sentence followed a daylong hearing and jurors’ murder verdict in the first degree.
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Prayer Request Seeks Protection for Soldiers
A brief, prayerful note asks divine protection for men serving, urging comfort and safety. The fragment emphasizes care for armed personnel and invokes a communal plea for courage and safety.
Tax Shelters Under Nixon Plan Draw Wide Tax Hit
AP reports that under administration proposals to curb shelters, wealthy Americans could see large tax bills. A man earning 7.1 million could owe 957730, another with 2.1 million would pay 386840. Treasury estimates 1975 yield of 80 million in the targeted area.
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Congress
Treasury
Illion
Texas House OKs Dallas UT Campus and San Antonio Dental School
The Texas Legislature sent a university campus plan and a San Antonio dental school bill toward final passage. The Senate approved amendments to create a Dallas UT campus while ensuring no funds are diverted from East Texas State North Texas State Texas Woman's University or UT Arlington. Rep. Dave Allred warned area campuses would be crowded as Dallas Fort Worth grows. The dental school measure passed 31 to 0 and awaits one more House vote before the governor.
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Ambulance Stalls in Downtown Kansas City Escorting Corpse
An ambulance stalled during the afternoon rush as it carried a casket and a corpse from the airport to a funeral home. Driver Wilbert Houcks walked to a nearby service station for help but could not find the vehicle. He was ticketed for illegal parking.
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Young To Play Lonely Lifeguard On Apollo 10 Mission
NASA plans Apollo 10 with Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan near the moon. John Young will act as lone lifeguard in the command module for eight hours while the lunar module orbits about 9.3 miles above the moon. If rescue is needed he must descend to attempt a dangerous return, or all three men could be lost.
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Eugene A. Cernan
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Weather Map Lubbock Near 80 With Tstorms Possible
Thirty percent chance of thunderstorms today and tonight. Cooler today with a high near 80 and a low around 50. Northerly winds 15 to 25 mph. James.
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