Water Import Feasibility Debate Sparks Financing Concerns
MEL Tittle reports on a disputed water study by Water Resources about importing Mississippi River water into West Texas and New Mexico. Officials warn federal funding may be withdrawn under new standards while stressing local production could meet regional needs with improved transport.
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Hobby
Max Sherman
Amarillo
Jack Hightower
Vernon
H. J
Dee" Blanchard
Lashbock
West Texas
New Mexico
Mel Tittle
Ito
Avalanche-Journal
iInc
Inaugu Corps of Engineers and Bureau
of Reclamation
Mississippi
Texas
Highway plan gains favor in Lubbock to Dallas route
A Texas Highway Commission meeting heard support for a four lane divided highway from Lubbock to Dallas Fort Worth. A Lubbock delegation presented an extension of Interstate 27 as a key proposal, signaling possible progress toward the long discussed route.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
Austin — TC
Lubbock
Dallas Fort. Worth
Tess Highway Commission
Lubbock-to-Dallas
Tiu
San Angelo
Suzrested
Oliver Thomas
Chamber of Commerce
Dallas-Lubbock
Dallas
Roy Orr
Charles FE. Simons
Thomas
Commission
Highway Commission
Wilson Involvement In Case Discussed
Former Atty. Gen. John Mitchell testified of two White House meetings with President Nixon to discuss Will Wilson, then head of the Justice Department criminal division, and his ties to Frank Sharp as Texas officials seek dismissal of mail fraud charges. Mitchell noted concerns the Justice Department stay free from scandal amid the Sharpstown affair.
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Dallas
John Mitchell
White House
Nixon
Will Wilson
Justice Department
Sharpstown
Witnexa
Mitchell
Weather Map Notes Cloudy Windy Cool With Rain Chance
National Weather Service says Lubbock area will be cloudy windy and cool today and tonight with a chance of rain Highs in the upper 60s and Friday's outlook similar The forecast covers Lubbock and vicinity and lists Paso Robles Hobbs Amarillo Houston Dallas Denver and other cities in the map context Colorado River region is not specified but associated cites appear in the page layout
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Lubbock and
National Weather Service
Prayer for courage to shun evil this day
A reader offers a concise morning prayer asking for strength to resist temptation and evil, invoking Heavenly Father and Jesus' name for guidance and protection.
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Heavenly
Jesus
Judge Urges Secret Probe In Agnew Case
Baltimore federal grand jury hearing on Vice President Spiro Agnew was urged to ignore news leaks as jurors were warned to keep their work secret. Judge Walter Hoffman cautioned jurors to avoid personal political views and to resist media influence during the secret probe into possible crimes against the United States.
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Baltimore
API
Jin
United States
Aan Vegetarne
Maryland
Agnew
Justice Department
Ass! Att
Henry” Petersen
Aznew
Nixon
Petersen
Tme
Hoffman
Front Triggers Rain Temperatures Drop Across South Plains
A cool front swept across the South Plains late Wednesday bringing rain and autumnlike temperatures. Lubbock NWS logged inches of rain in a Hub City storm before 7 pm. Forecasters expect a 30 percent rain chance today rising to 50 percent tonight with a high in the upper 60s and a low around tonight.
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South Plains
Acros
Lubbock
National Weather Service
NWS
High Plains
Colorado
Kansas
Lamesa
Halfway
Orton
el Paso
Wink
Comic Dictionary Clown Brings Youthful Art to Stage
A performer known as Comic Dictionary Clown blends aging experience with vibrant artistry. He embraces humor and storytelling, delivering a lively show that resonates with audiences and showcases his enduring creative drive.
Woman Dies From Burns In Attack In Roxbury
Evelyn Wagler a 24 year old woman who had recently moved from Chicago died after six youths forced her to pour gasoline over herself near her stalled car in Roxbury Boston on Tuesday night Police have not arrested anyone and say witnesses may exist but have not come forward The slaying occurred as Wagler was confronted by the group and accosted despite being separated from her husband The incident remains under investigation with authorities seeking witnesses
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Boston
Roxbury
Evelyn Wagler
Chicago
Tower Falls Five Killed in Cedar Rapids Tower Collapse
ROWLEY Iowa AP Five men were killed when the 2000 foot broadcasting tower of KCRG buckled and fell Wednesday. Administrator Thomas McNeil said ambulance drivers reported two with fractures and four or five others injured. One witness said several victims were on the tower and were thrown into fields and ditches.
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Rowley
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
KCRG
Thomas McNeil
People's Memorial Hospital
Independence
Roosevelt Denies Racketeer Claims In Senate Hearing
A convicted securities racketeer testifying before a Senate subcommittee alleges that Franklin D Roosevelt and Elwnt Roosevelt dealt in stolen securities during 1969 and 1970. Roosevelt denies the charges calling them vicious lies while a witness refuses to testify due to fear for his life.
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Elliott Roosevelt
Senate Government Operations Subcommittee
Washington
Lynden Pindling
UPTV
Senate
Roosevelt
Patsy A. Lepara
Permanent Investigations Subcommittee
Lepera
Bahamas
Lopera
Granberry Set to Air Views at Capitol Rally
Granberry, a Republican candidate and former Lubbock mayor, plans a news conference in the capitol to outline his positions on various state issues. Former Senator Henry Grover of Houston, who lost to Gov Briscoe in 1972, says he will seek the Republican nomination next year but has not formally announced.
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Austin
UPI
Decline In Beet Prices Predicted By Official
LOUISE COO NEW YORK AP The president of the American National Cattlemen association said beet prices would drop by as much as 30 percent in weeks ahead. He spoke in a Manhattan hotel to present the rancher view and argued that live cattle prices have fallen from 56 to 40 cents per pound, calling for retail prices to reflect the decline.
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Semaine
Cunn
National Water Commission
Louise Coo
NEW York
American National Cattlemen
Dation
Johnny Trotman
News Cine
Manhattan
Shortis Trotman
Trobnan
Segretti Confesses to Dirty Tricks in 1972 Campaign
In testimony before Congress, Donald Segretti acknowledged orchestrating dirty tricks and alleges payments totaling about $45,000 financed by President Nixon's attorney. He described hiring 28 agents in six states to disrupt the Florida primary and undermine Democratic rivals, while congressional questioning touched on Watergate context and related investigations.
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Washington
UPI
Segretti
Donald H. Segretti
Muskie
Senate
Gate Committee
Hubert H. Humphrey
Henry M. Jackson
Florida
Mr. Chapin
White House
Maine
Los Angeles
Samuel Dash
Trick
University of Effect
Segrett
Southern California
Dwight He
Chapin
Nixon
Reael
Rep
Shirley Tion
Chisholm
California
John W. Dean II
Herbert W. Kalmbach
Capitol
Sam J. Ervin
DAC
Polles
Pspense
Miami Beach
MeGovern
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Bill Hobby
Sen. N. J
Doc” Blanchard
Blanchard
Wilson
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Paso
Ainguecane
Hobbs
Amarita
Houston
Dallen Kine
Denver
W. Bally
State Bank
Are
Mumialty
Spiro T. Agnew
Asst
Henry Petersen
Sec. B
U.S
Tower Falls
Pearance
Henry M. Son
DeWash Lepera
Franklin J) Roosevelt
Granberry
United Air Lines
Senate Committee
Silbert
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