Kissinger Appeal Spurs Oil Nations’ New Strategy
Oil exporting nations face pressure as Henry Kissinger urges a coordinated response to rising prices. U S officials claim a sixth price hike is possible this year while talks with oil producers seek stability. Ford administration signals readiness to use national powers to curb consumption and secure energy for industrialized nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
United States
Kissinger
Risinger
Ford
Conao
Bright Promises Await Graduates
Graduates heard a future of opportunity and responsibility in remarks stressing the value of a well rounded education. James Lee Johnson led the program as master of ceremonies with music from organist Don Ann Carter and the Concert Choral directed by Kenneth Fullen. Byron Martin Mel dun Breit Jac Horkey and Watson Carlock presented the class to the board of education and former members as part of the Lubbock district ceremony.
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Vo Levy
Individua
James Lee Johnson
Don Ann Carter
Kenneth Fullen
Ilonias
Byron Martin
Mel
Dun Breit
Jac Horkey
Board of Education
Watson Carlock
Lubbock
Laos Aid Program to Be Withdrawn Amid Unrest
US AID authorities announced the Laos mission would dissolve and hand over property and funds to the Pathet Lao coalition government. Students read an agreement saying police would guard the compound while residents evacuated. Demonstrations by moderates were dispersed as Pathet Lao forces tightened control.
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Pathet Late
Vientiane
AT Compaey
Eva
Ingadred
Leme
Souvanna Phouma
Pathet Law
United States
Alaska Supreme Court Rules Private Marijuana Use Legal
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that citizens have a constitutional right to possess marijuana for personal use in their homes. The decision in Ravin v. state notes marijuana is relatively harmless and a government cannot justify invading home privacy. It permits private possession and ingestion at home but may challenge penalties for possession in places other than the home. The ruling comes as lawmakers had reduced penalties for private possession and imposed civil penalties for home possession.
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Juneau
Alaska
Tosith
Alaska Supreme Court
Anchorage
Mystery Plane Crash Leaves Pilot Dead In Sand Rural Route
Investigators ruled the victim died of burns after a twin engine aircraft crashed 13 miles southeast of Lamesa on a dirt road near US 62. The wreckage burned for about an hour as gasoline cans exploded and firemen recovered the pilot’s wallet for identification.
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Nelson
Lamesa Funeral
Us. 8
Lamesa
Department of Public Safety
la Imesa
Adl
Ford Seeks Oil Price Controls and Windfall Tax
President Ford outlines a comprehensive energy program urging Congress to pass his plan as the January 1 deadline nears. He criticizes Congress for inaction and calls for a windfall profits tax to curb oil company gains while pushing domestic energy development and higher crude oil costs to curb consumption.
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Trotean
Florida
Hawaii
Ford
Congress
Look Alike Keiser Promoted To White House Agent
Look Alike and President Richard M Nixon was promoted in August to special agent in charge of the Presidential Protective Division at the White House. He often was mistaken for the President, especially when wearing pinstripe suits. Keiser handled historic trips with Nixon and the Soviet Union. Ford era brought more attention as fans noted his burly build and resemblance. Keiser kept stoic, and the Secret Service would not comment. Ron Nessen joked that the President teases him about it.
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Richard M. NiNny Keiser
WTS
Presidential
White House
Nixon
China
Uneo
Ford
Keiser
Secret Service
Ron Nessen
Estacado High School Graduation Voices Dreams and Heritage
The seniors at Estacado High School held a commencement centered on a Dreams theme stressing democracy heritage and future optimism. Robert Moore led ceremonies with Maxine Jackson delivering the invocation and ROTC Cadet Col. Freddie Chavez reciting the pledge. The event featured music from the school band and choir as Principal EW Reed introduced speakers and senior class officials.
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Chidren
Robert Moore
Maxine Jackson
Fregiance
ROTC
Freddie Chavez
EW. Reed
Estacado High School
State Budget Conferees Nearing Final Action
In Austin Texas the state budget conferees press toward final action on a five part appropriation package. Key talks cover state courts hospitals and institutions with seeping disagreement over aid to private colleges and tuition equalization grants. House and Senate negotiators expect another session today after delaying to complete recommendations on departments and agencies.
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Austin
Tex
Aikin
Tommittee
Sion
Sen
A. M. Aikin
D-Paris
Storms Roar Across State With Severe Weather Warnings
Storms moved through the area prompting severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings. Weather officials urged precautions as new storms formed west of Abilene while reports noted tornado activity in Colorado Kansas Nebraska and heavy rainfall in St Francis and surrounding regions.
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Lani NL
Buesiday
Abilene
Lufkin
Paris
Mar
Lubbock
Colorado
Kansas
Katesas
St. Francis
Kan
Oklahoma
Newesha
New England
Democrats Debate Tariff Cost and Policy
Democrats said Ford's oil import tariff would raise inflation and living costs by about 87.4 billion, while Republicans argued Congress did not act on energy and that tariff hikes would not curb imports. They warned of higher prices for fuels plastics and fertilizers and noted impact on domestic production and national defense.
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Washington
Cone
Ford
Connness
Jim Wright
Wright
Republica Lea
John L. Rindes
Arizona
Congres
Bam
Che Camry
Fe Prmgeam
Cart T. Curtis
Senate
Snor Committee
Congress
Rally Planned at City Park and Library Project
A city meeting notes a rally at City Park and a bid to construct a library at the Garden and Arts Center. The plan includes funding from a $19,040 severance fund and an expected total project cost surpassing $10.00, with architects’ fees and other expenses to be covered.
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Osher
GF Blanks
Smsw Mid
Garden
Bassion
Seaithwest
U.S. Firms Seen Reaping Windfall From Oil Fees
Washington reports say Ford’s 1 per barrel import fee and 5 cent refiners fee would boost U.S. producers earnings by billions daily. Admin and FEA officials acknowledge windfall potential while noting Congress must act and that domestic price controls shift profits to oil companies.
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Washington
Ford
U.S
White House
USA
FEA
Edo
Ford Bas Pr
Congress
Jie Sselong Memorial
All Casipanien
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