Saigon Blames Viet Cong for Son My Massacre
South Vietnam denounces reports blaming American soldiers for the Son My killings as false and says Viet Cong troops caused the deaths of about 20 civilians during a U S artillery barrage. The defense ministry notes a strong Communist force used Song Mu as a base and calls the village a mission target by U S Americal troops.
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da Nang
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Song Mu
Americal
Apollo 12 crew quizzed on return home
Apollo 12 Commander Charles Conrad and crewmates Richard Gordon and Alan Bean answered questions about moon geology during a post mission briefing. They said time limits kept them from extra pictures and field geology on the moon. They noted dust in the spacecraft required decongestants.
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Charles
Pete” Conrad Jr
Mission Control
Conrad
Richard FL Gordon
Alan GL. Bean
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Bean
Pete
Gordon
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Hornet
Intruder leaves loot after break-in at Lubbock store
Scarcely read column items note a Tulsa preacher painting at easel and other briefs. A plan for rapid lottery action is mentioned with various regional mentions including Athens and Gandhi. The page lists sections and a witty cartoon line about a woman delays readiness.
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Tulsa
Lubbock
Escape ends for Galveston jailbreak gang in Texas
Five fugitives led by a deranged ringleader surrendered to state police and Texas Rangers after a dawn jailbreak. They freed hostages, stole cars, and killed two people, including a deputy, before two women and a boy were released unharmed.
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Dayibreak
Texas Rangers
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Ainesworth
Galveston
Hera
Carl Bruce Harris
Rene Roper
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Hewa
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Roper
Depis
Bob
Wil
Iamson
Prayer Note on Meditations and Acceptance
A fragmentary religious reflection seeks guidance for acceptable words in the heart and daily prayer. The text expresses a desire to please God and avoid offense while meditating on inner speech and spiritual conduct.
Tardy Hurricane Threat Affects Central America
Tropical Storm Martha grew into a hurricane with a center wind of 85 miles per hour and posed a danger to Costa Rica Nicaragua and parts of Honduras. The National Hurricane Center warned residents from Bluefields Nicaragua to the western Costa Rican coast to brace for hurricane winds heavy rains and storm surge.
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Miami
Martha
Costa Rica
Suse
Almirante
Ami
Costa. Rica
Nicaragua
Bluefields
Nicaragega
Cotton harvest speeds up on South Plains as gins run round the clock
Harvest in the South Plains moves into high gear with fair weather expected to continue for about 10 days. Lubbock area gins operate around the clock while labor shortages slow some plants. About 25 percent of harvest completed on Saturday, with 200 000 bales counted at ginyards. Sorghum virtually complete. test weights down due to hot summer. Tally behind early estimates but daily receipts at classing offices run 20 000 to 30 000 bales.
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Avalanche.Journal
South Plains
Lubbock
Ben Johnson
Plains Cotton Growers
Pahnson
Ares
Roh Poteet
Vce
Te ‘Lath Dock Ce
Pacific Coast Under Tidal Wave Warning
The U S Coast Guard issued a tidal wave warning for the entire Pacific coast including Alaska and the Aleutian Islands after a strong wave near Kamchatka. Weather stations reported tides three feet above normal and expected rises in the San Francisco Bay area.
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San Francisco
0.S. Coast Guard
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Kamchatka
Biowan Peninsula
Coast Guard
Aleutian Islands
San Franciscan Bay
Flag as a Comeback Patriot Symbol Across America
An American flag appears in diverse spaces from cars to homes and churches as a rising patriotic symbol amid controversy. The piece notes shifting views on patriotism, the flag’s historical meaning, and a public discourse that blends reverence with critique, reflecting a nation debating national identity.
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Mary Myrene
New York
America
Senate Vote Delays Haynsworth Supreme Court Nomination
Senators split on Clement Haynsworth Jr as Nixon’s pick for the Supreme Court faced defeat amid a bitter confirmation fight. Mike Mansfield urged better homework on off the bench records, reflecting lingering political tensions after the setback.
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Associated
Ashington
Clement FL Haynsworth Jr
Nixon
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Soviet missiles reportedly target Minutemen bases
The Senate debate transcript released Saturday claims Soviet SS9s were aimed at U S Minuteman bases rather than cities. Supporters say the data bolster fears of a first strike capability and the ABM program's defense plans. Figures were largely deleted by Pentagon censors.
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Washington
Soviet Union
U.S
Sec. of Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Jackson
Nixon
Senate
Judge Shaw Comments on Juvenile Detention Home Debate
In Lubbock County the future of elections and voting machines is discussed amid public opinion over a juvenile detention home. Judge Shaw notes that the 30 day period for commissioners to act on bids expired, with resources stretched by the controversy and ongoing voting machine considerations.
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Lubbock
Counfy
County Ee Roder
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