Viaduct Collapse Buries Buses Cars in Rio Intersection
A concrete viaduct under construction at Paulo de Frontin and Haddock Lobo in Rio de Janeiro collapsed, burying buses and cars. Ten bodies were recovered in four hours with fears of higher death toll. About 20 people were injured as sections fell intact and others collapsed in a V shape. Firemen rescued survivors while doctors treated the injured.
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United Fresh Internationa
Rio DE Janeiro
Nunery
Paulo de Frontin
Haddock Lobo
Texas Governorship Democrats Sharpen Claws For 72 War
In the 1972 Texas Democratic governor race several conservatives lead the field. Gov. Preston Smith and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes plan a clash as they consider third terms and a rival slate includes Dolph Briscoe. Ralph Yarborough contemplates running for governor or senator, while Barnes weighs his best race.
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Jack Keever Austin
Ralph Yarborough
Texas
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Smith
Dolph Briscoe
Ralph
Yarborough
Barnes
Elmer Baum
National Bankers Life Insurance Co
Briscoe
Jerry Hall
Card of Lights program opens Yale season in Lubbock
Lubbock area TECH's annual Card of Lights starts the Yale season on December 7. Over 200 dolls form a unique display collected by Mrs. Jack Griggs. State weather and national news sections note New Mexico weather modification studies and protests at the U S Capitol.
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Lubbock
Area
TECH
Yale
Jack Griggs
New Mexico
Air Support From U.S. Possibility
At least 15,000 South Vietnamese troops massed near Cambodia for a potential offensive to ease pressure on Cambodian forces. Phnom Penh seeks artillery, engineers, and heavy equipment, with U.S. air support likely if a major Cambodian thrust occurs. Cambodian gains near Tuol Leap reduce enemy pressure as border actions continue.
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Associated Press
Saigon
Cambodia
Mekong
Phnom Penh
Ien Phnom Penh
Col
Am Rong
U.S
Tuol Leap
South
Prayer for Understanding and Unity
Short devotional quote asking for better understanding love and unity among people, invoking God and family. Amen.
Optimistic Cotton Maid Deb Wright Finds Joy In Duty
Debbie Wright smiles through a busy schedule as South Plains Maid of Cotton and student. She says the title has made her more optimistic and happy with simple pleasures like an ice cream cone. Her days overflow with hand twirling, sororities, honoraries, summer jobs, and college activities.
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Debbie Wright
Tohoka
South Plains Maid of Cotton
Memphis
Tech
Pauline Warner
Nancy Arthur
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Debbie
Laura Brings Violent Winds, Forcing Belize Evacuations
Tropical Storm Laura lashed British Honduras on Saturday with near hurricane force winds and heavy rains. Hundreds fled inland to higher ground as residents braced for damage. Father Lloyd Lopez of Holy Redeemer Cathedral in Belize city described the dangerous weather.
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Associated Press
Miami
Laura
British Honduras
Lloyd Lopez
the Holy Redeemer Cathedral
Belize
Father Lopez
Belmopen
Honduran
Stann Creek
Central America
National Hurricane Center
John Hope
Guatemala
Hope
Rain Of Molten Iron Kills 17
A 201-ton crucible swung from an overhead crane toppled into a wall and spilled molten iron on steel workers, killing 17 and severely burning 12. Several died as the liquid metal flowed over them. others died later.
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Monterrey
Mexico
Fundidora Ide Hierro Y Acero
Grandfather Clock Built From Cherry For Granddaughter
E L Buddy Hatton of 3103 48th St. built a handmade grandfather clock after seeing catalogs of DIY clock works. He chose cherry wood and took 30 days to craft the piece, hoping to pass it to his granddaughter born the day finishing touches were completed.
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Gerry Burton
Avalanche-Journal
E. L
Buddy” Hatton
48Th St
Hatton
Grandfather
L. Hatton
Penn State Accepted Cotton Bowl Invitation
Cotton Bowl officials announced Penn State University has accepted an invitation to play in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Nittany Lions meet the Southwest Conference representative as other bowl participants were named.
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Dallas
Penn State University
Penn State
Bullock’s Ax Finds Texas GOP Targets
A Texas political scene describes Bullock as a focal point for GOP strategizing with mentions of Reform groups and party figures. The article references secretary roles and party leadership dynamics amid voter sentiment and education critiques.
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Bullock
Texas Gop
Nixon not angered by hostile convention reception
The White House stated President Nixon was not upset by the hostile reception at the ARLA CIO convention. A Republican described it as crude and insulting while aides say he remained cool and understood the hostile environment. Nixon cut short his Florida trip and returned to Washington after a Miami Beach speech.
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Cbs Direct
Washington
George S. Boldt
Nixon
Bold
House
Senate Economic — Committee
Wallary
P. Wis
United Mine Workers
Sa.d
Boldt
Publi
United Press Internationals
White House
Gerald J. Warren
Walter Tkach
Miamil Beach
Fla
Florida
Dovision
Key Biscayne
Seerm
Peter M
Weather Map Notes for Lubbock Vieinidv and Denver
Fair today with turning parties, cloudy Monday, cool nights and mild afternoons. Highs near 70s and 80s, nights in upper 30s to 40s. Details for City, suburbs, and surrounding regions follow with variable winds and no precipitation reported.
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Lubbock
Wea
Finn
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