Nixon calls on Middle East leaders for frank talks
President elect Nixon orders a fact finding tour by William Scranton to the Middle East to gather views from Israel the United Arab Republic Iran Lebanon Saudi Arabia and Jordan Scranton plans to meet heads of state and government leaders in six nations during the trip.
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Pennsylvania
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Snow and freezing temperatures sweep West Texas
Snow and subfreezing air grip West Texas and South Plains as a winter storm moves in. Accumulations of three to six inches expected in higher elevations, with roads treacherous for Thanksgiving travelers. Lubbock forecast calls for early morning low in the 20s and a high in the 40s.
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Davis Mountains
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Pecos River
Panhandle
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Denton
Greenville
Waxahachie
Mineral Wells
Fast Texas
Houston
Queen Mary Falsies to Preserve Three Stacks as Museum
Workmen remove two stacks and interior pipes from the Queen Mary while keeping red and black stacks as nonfunctional fakes to preserve her three stack silhouette as a Long Beach shorefront hotel museum. A crew of 200, amid an $18 million overhaul nearing one quarter, plans for public tours next year under Ret. Adm. John J. Fee.
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Renewal of Faith Emphasized Over Glory and Power
A reader prays that worship shift from glory and pleasure to a renewed focus on God. The message calls for true devotion and reverence, urging believers to prioritize spiritual renewal in daily life.
Post Office Promises Faster Christmas Mail Delivery
The Post Office announced an annual promise to improve timely Christmas mail delivery. Under a streamlined system designed by Postmaster General W. Marvin Watson, fewer workers and better coordination aim to move mail from Thanksgiving to Christmas faster and cheaper, with hopes of fewer delays.
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Olan
Itt Oatine
Uwe
Green Berets may join NATO role in Germany next year
Washington reports indicate the United States may deploy several Green Beret units to Germany early next year as part of a NATO alignment. The move would accompany the return of two Army brigades and four squadron jets, reshaping U.S. forces in Europe amid ongoing Cold War tensions.
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Seal Told For Burning West Virginia Mine Tragedy
78 men trapped nine days as a coal mine is sealed after every possible rescue avenue is exhausted. President Corcoran of Consolidation Coal Co announces the decision at 6:31 pm as relatives hear of the plan in church. Officials note lethal carbon monoxide and methane levels and praise rescue experts as the vast operation proceeds.
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Mannington
W.V
William J. Corcoran
Consolidation Coal Co
No. 9
Corcoran
James Fork United Methodist Church
Passaweswiss
MISS TEENAGE Contestants Vie Tonight
Hy Phe Asseciatled Press reports Fort Worth hosts a MISS TEENAGE pageant with finalists chosen from a field of contestants. Judges tally scores for evening preliminary rounds and select a top group ahead of Friday’s final. many names appear in the lineup and a dresswear segment is planned.
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Fort Worth
Train Collision Near Hale Center Rocks Mainline
A headon crash between northbound and southbound Santa Fe trains near Hale Center, Hale County, halted traffic for over eight hours. Five crew members were aboard. two suffered minor injuries, with one engineer uninjured at the controls. Wreck date cited as Friday. damage estimated at $100,000, with the first Santa Fe diesel units involved.
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Avalanche Journal
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Plainview
Laibboek
Loam
LA Miles
Trale Center
Fon
Stuppi
Amatillo
Santa Fe Western Lines
Hi Plains Hospital
Hale Center
Briademean Co
G. Rove
W. L. McDonaled
Shiten
A. Bo Pierce
Enuinter
Laurice
Extremist Attack Hurts Guardsman Boy Near Caracas
In Trinchera a U S owned pipeline was hit as violence erupted during Venezuela's election weekend. Guerrillas fired on security guards and struck a police officer and a boy, as the military kept alert nationwide.
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Verezine
Qdanca
Trinchera
Two Days To Go Carnage On Highways Thanksgiving Weekend
The Associated Press reports a rising highway death toll during the Thanksgiving period with 4 recorded fatalities by Friday and totals climbing nationwide. Weather varied from wet to dry and chilly as drivers faced hazards. safety officials note no unusual travel surge and emphasize staying close to home amid ongoing investigations.
Weather Summary for Lubbock Area Today
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with little temperature change. Highs around the 40s and lows near 20s with easterly winds of moderate strength.
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