Senate revives foreign aid with large military package
The Senate approved an 80 billion military aid bill after restoring 318 million for a warning tied to Vietnam withdrawal. The vote followed passage of a broader 60 billion package, with administration plans to fund Israel aid and push restrictions on other aid. Senate leaders argued the move preserves aid for defense while easing overall commitments.
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Senate
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Farm Chief Resigning Shifts in Nixon Agriculture Cabinet
President Nixon announced the replacement of Agriculture Secretary Clifford M. Hardin, who leaves to take an offer from a private firm. Earl L. Butz, former Eisenhower aide, will succeed if the Senate approves as Hardin joins Ralston Purina Co. in St. Louis. The move comes as the White House abandons a long shot bid to abolish the department.
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Arthur FP. Burns
Federal Reserve Board
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House Appropriations Committee
Agriculture Department
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Senate
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No Precipitation Near Record Readings Warm Area
A morning fog blanketed parts of Southwest Texas while the South Plains stayed clear and warm with highs in the 70s and 80s. Larbback readings ranged from 35 to 78, near the record for the date, with near 8 degrees expected today and Saturday and winds up to 20 mph. No precipitation was expected through Saturday, aiding harvest conditions for Texas Tech's home game against Baylor.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Lubbock approves garbage fee and 2 a.m. club hours
Lubbock city council approves an emergency garbage service charge with Dec 1 as the start date and outlines fees for apartments and mobile home parks. The panel also raises bus fares by 20 percent and expands retirement contributions while delaying bids on police vehicles. Private clubs may stay open to 2 a.m. nightly.
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Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Iremen
Prayer fragment appeals to God in faith and righteousness
A reader offers a brief prayer asking Dear God to hear prayers and give ear to supplications in faith and righteousness, ending with Amen.
Watermelons emerge as a cash crop on the South Plains
Tanner Laine reports watermelons becoming a significant cash crop on the South Plains. The region shares in Texas's 75,000 harvested watermelon acres in 1970 worth $11.8 million, with exports and overseas markets expanding. Melons reach Mast terminals and then city supermarkets as the U.S. Watermelon Growers and Distributors Association eyes further overseas opportunities.
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Tanner Laine
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
U.S
Spokane church sniper spree leaves two dead
A young man with a rifle killed a church janitor and wounded four others before police killed him on the Gonzaga University campus. Roan Larry Harmon’s license briefly identified the shooter as a Spokane resident while victims included Hilary Whunv the janitor and ROTC members Michael Clark andRobert Lehravder two were in serious condition and the church caretaker Robert Fees was shot in the head and shoulder as the gunman fired from a truck outside St Aloysius church.
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Gonzaga University
Larry J. Harmon
St. Aloysius Boc
Hilary MM. Whunv
Oman
Robert O A. Fees
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Market slides to new Dow closing low amid policy uncertainty
The Dow Jones industrial average fell to a low near 14 91 points closing at 825.91 as traders priced in Phase II economic plan uncertainties. NYSE turnover was about 15.3 million shares with analysts citing policy concerns.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Nixon
Dusty Mariner 9 Photos Reveal Mars Features Through Storm
Mariner 9 closers Mars returns pictures showing Syrtis Major and possibly Hellas amid a dust storm that has blanketed the planet for weeks. Scientists at Caltech JPL expect the atmosphere to clear after the craft enters Martian orbit Saturday.
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Yide
Brad Smith
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Area Crash Kills Oil Field Worker
One man died and another injured in a head on crash between a car and a truck on U S 62 two miles south of Brownfield. Leonard O. Carey 44 an oil field worker of Brownfield died at the scene. Gordon J D Lewis 41 of Amarillo was listed in serious condition at Brownfield General Hospital. Carey's body was taken to Brownfield Funeral Home.
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Leonard O. Carey
Gordon JD Lewis
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Lewis
Carey
Brownfield Funeral Meme
Homecoming prep and school issues dominate Page 7
Article notes low visibility for students and teachers amid upcoming homecoming events and school activities. Mention of interstate linking projects and district actions appears alongside political coverage and regional updates.
Trustees weigh bids for Thirdwick school addition
Lubbock trustees voted to seek bids on an addition to Thirdwick school after discussing whether the district must cut state funds tied to racial integration. Board president Corvlock urged moving ahead, noting pending court rulings and a plan to replace portable classrooms with a new structure.
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Watson Corvlock
William Wayne Justice
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Texas Education Agency
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