Senate overrules troop cut proposals in Europe clash
Foreign policy debate centers on U S troop strength in Europe with Majority Leader Mansfield proposing drastic cuts while senators including Bayh Fulbright and Javits back amendments. The piece argues such moves would undermine presidential control of foreign policy and cautions the Senate against overreaching to legislate day to day decisions.
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U.S
Europe
Mike Mansfield
Birch Bayh
J. William Fulbright
Jacob Javits
Nixon
Department of Defense
Department of
Welcome visit for Texas A&M president at Lubbock event
Dr. Jack Williams, new president of Texas A&M University, was warmly welcomed by Texas Tech, Lubbock Christian College, Aggie alumni and local business leaders. The reception highlighted ongoing Texas A&M Texas Tech joint programs and promise of future collaborations benefiting both institutions and Texas.
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Jack Kenny Williams
Texas A&m University
Texas Co-ordinating Board
Clemson
University of Tennessee
Texas Tech
Lubbock Christian College
Aggie
U.S
Doctor Williams
U. S
Texas A&m
Earl Rudder
Williams
A&m
Texas
University
The
Brazos
Anton Seniors Rally Behind Larry Belcher Fund
Anton High School seniors redirected more than 500 saved dollars to a Larry Belcher Fund to aid his medical expenses after he was critically injured in a May 7 motorcycle accident. Donations poured in from communities in Texas and beyond, totaling at least 536.76 with promises of more, easing earnings from the class trip and helping Larry’s grandmother.
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Anton
Larry Belcher
Anton High School
Larry
Bovina High School
Lubbock
Abernathy
Floydada
McGregor
el Paso
Waco
Irvin Halberstadt
Odessa
Death recalls an era as Harry Mitchell dies in El Paso
El Paso mourns Harry Mitchell at 82, with his death recalled as a memorial for a nearly forgotten era. Born and raised in the region he helped shape local life and business, his passing marks the end of a notable chapter.
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Harry Mitchell
el Paso
Mr. Mitchell
Southwest
Juarez
Rio Grande
Texas
New Mexico
Mint
Harry
Texas-Mexico
Coleman Feeney
Big Kid
Fernandez Brothers
S. G. Gonzalez
Francisco
Central
Carlos Mora
Peace Lobby Plan Targets Congress to End Vietnam War
Marianne Means reports a June peace operation adopting quiet, establishment style lobbying on Capitol Hill. The campaign aims to urge Congress to back a declaration calling for U.S. troop withdrawal and an end to the war by December 31, involving professionals and educators rather than radicals.
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U.S
Vietnam
Congress
Capitol Hill
Senate Leaders’ Push for Troop Cut Sparks Alarm Across Europe
Washington commentary warns that a 50 percent drawdown in U S troops in Europe could leave Western Europe vulnerable to Soviet influence. It argues Moscow seeks control and that only U S nuclear backing would deter aggression, amid calls for faster withdrawal and bipartisan pushback.
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Senate
Europe
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
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Russia
Home Rule A Delusion in Hell City Debate
Andrew Tully argues against Washington DC home rule, calling Fauntroy's plan a tax burden rise and a step toward anarchy. He contends Congress should retain budget veto power to curb local excesses, condemning demonstrations and flawed governance under a presidentially appointed mayor.
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C&tv Council
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U.S
Odd Sparks of Daily Life and Economy Curiosities
A collection of quips and observations on home storage habits the fashion of glove sizing shifts in men and women and a vivid vignette describing pig iron. It also notes a joke about marriage and child support and presents statistics on multimillionaires and heiresses with a light satirical tone.
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Committee For Peace and New Priorities
National Council For
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Dorrance Roderick
el Paso Times
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Salvador Ateca
Andrew Tully
L. M. Boyd
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