Five killed in pickup truck and Santa Fe train crash
A pickup truck collided with a Santa Fe train at a rural FM 2301 crossing near Plainview leaving Pedro Diaz 43 Soledad Diaz 35 Jobita Diaz 22 and two young children dead at the scene about 7 35 p m. Investigators say the southbound truck failed to clear the crossing no warning signals exist and the impact occurred roughly 1 5 miles east of here. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Funeral Home.
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City bans minors from arcades in Lubbock
The Lubbock City Council approved a new ordinance banning minors under 17 from arcades and game rooms with a 7.50 annual tax on coin operated machines. Areas not the primary draw may still allow younger players. The measure takes effect by late November.
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Ballots Cast For Man Not Party Says Mahon
U S Rep George Mahon told Lubbock Christian College students that ticket splitting may be wholesome for the nation. He noted Nixon won a landslide while Democrats gained other offices and said voters chose the status quo amid concerns over radical positions.
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Tech Hunts New Site For Carol Of Lights
Texas Tech president Perry Flippin Dr Grover Murray announced a search for a new site for the Carol of Lights pageant. The Science Quadrangle is off limits due to court rulings, with eight designated areas available but none offering a clear view of the displays. Public address systems torch parades and darkness before the lights are banned to comply with access rules.
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Meat price outlook predicts steady year end despite higher supply
Washington warns that larger meat supplies, especially pork, should temper food price increases for the rest of the year. An Agriculture Department expert indicated prices may even reach a new low in 1972 as food demand remains steady.
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Lubbock Chamber Scores New Spirit For City Outlook
At the annual Lubbock Chamber banquet 900 heard a push for a "new Lubbock" built by deeds not words. George Nich spoke on handling modern sensitivities while retiring president Tim berlake cited more than $100 million in upcoming public and civic projects including a new airport civic center library and Tech medical school.
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Prayer Blesses Faithful Hearts in Morning Devotion
A short reader prayer lifts praise to Thee for steadfast love. The line ends with Amen as a quiet, reflective note for readers.
Winds Rake City as Power Is Knocked Out by Downed Line
Strong winds over 50 mph hit the area causing a 26 minute power outage in southeast Lubbock when a ground wire fell into a 69 000 volt line. Traffic signals were directed by police and repairs completed by utilities. Flights from Dallas to Lubbock were diverted or canceled due to crosswinds while forecasts expect drier weather ahead with no rain for the homecoming game.
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AF Satisfied With F111 Jet Grounding Not Planned
The Air Force says it is fully satisfied with the F111 fighter bomber and has no plan to ground the aircraft despite three unexplained losses over North Vietnam. It cites a stringent inspection program andcertifies confidence in the F111.
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Slaying links tied to five suspects in multiple states
Law officers linked five members of a transient family to a string of unsolved 1971 murders in Mesquite Texas and elsewhere in Utah Colorado and California. The FBI filed federal kidnapping charges against three family members in Utah for the abduction and murder of a 17 year old girl last August. Two suspects were arrested in Athens Texas on armed robbery warrants and extradited to California.
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Pakistan India talks falter over Kashmir border line
Senior military representatives of Pakistan and India broke off talks after a three hour meeting at Wah border town while seeking a settlement on the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir.
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India
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Nixon rules out tax hikes in second term plans
President Nixon says no tax increases will be proposed to solve domestic issues in his second term. He foresees federal job costs and cuts in spending across Defense civilian programs, arguing for a leaner government and major reforms. He rejects boosting social programs and stresses not raising taxes. See NIXON Page I4.
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Nixon
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Washington Star-News
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Garnett JD. Horner
Vietnam
Congress
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Bridge Tragedy Victims Sought in Brunswick River
Divers searched the Brunswick River for at least six vehicles believed missing after a ship struck a drawbridge. Five bodies had been recovered and authorities feared others were dead in the wreckage amid treacherous tides and silt.
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Weather summary for Lubbock area with fair skies and cool temps
Lubbock and vicinity expect generally fair conditions today with a high near 60 and a low around 35. North winds about 10 mph. No rain is forecast. Daily temperature data include readings around 1 AM 1 PM 6 AM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 7 PM 9 PM 9 AM. humidity near midnight about 12 percent.
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