Nixon defends peace talks and election timing
President Nixon said he cannot predict when a Vietnam breakthrough will come and warned against a settlement before the election. He cited ongoing Paris negotiations with Le Duc Tho and Xuan Thuy, and asserted bombing and mining would continue until agreements are reached. Nixon warned opponents not to wait for after the election and stated no tax increase in 1969 with possible congressional tax hikes if spending bills exceed the budget.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Vietnam
Kissinger
Paris
North Vietnam
le Duc Tho
Xuan ‘Thuy
Nixon
Johnson
Hubert H. Humphrey
U.S
North
McGovern
Wash
Oval Office
White House
Techsan Praises Progress as Pioneer Returns to Lubbock
In spring 1925 E. L. Dahoney Vernon schools superintendent and first Texas Tech registrar visited and asked me to work in the registrar's office while attending classes. The note highlights educational progress and Dahoney's dual role.
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E. L. Dahoney
Vernon
Texas Tech
Oil pact would give Arab states majority in operations
Western oil firms reach a tentative agreement with five Persian Gulf nations Abu Dhabi Qatar Kuwait Iraq and Saudi Arabia for the states to hold up to 51 percent equity in oil concessions after a period of time. The deal follows nine months of negotiations and aims to pattern future arrangements while current royalties and taxes total about 5 billion dollars annually.
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New York
Sheik Ahmed Yamani
Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi
Qatar
Kuwait
Iraq
First National City Bank
Tehran
Yamani
Organization of Oil
U.S
Mideast
Telephone Hearing Set In Santa Fe
State Corporation Commission rescheduled a hearing on General Telephones rates from Hobbs to October 26 in Santa Fe. The hearing details include location and date changes for the rate case. Officials emphasize process timelines and regulatory oversight.
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Santa Fe
Hobbs
Hamster Wins Rat Race In University Test
In Austin a hamster named Samantha won a student raced rat race designed by UT engineers to test one rat escape vehicles. Sam Flop No. 2 built by Steve Rose and Julian Morell ran the 15 foot course in under one second but Samantha hid in her craft post race.
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Austin
Steve Rose
Seabrook
Julian Morell
McAllen
Samantha
Inflation pace disputed as wholesale prices rise in September
Government data show September wholesale prices up 0.3 percent led by food feed and industrial materials, with a 6.7 percent annual rise in Q3. Whitman credits progress, McGovern allies warn inflation accelerates.
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Washington
APY
Nixon
Marina Whitman
George McGovern
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bers
Kenneth J. Brown
Afl‘cio Graphic Arts Union
McGovern
LP and L Board Accept Gas Price With Escalation Clauses
LP and L board members discussed gas costs and approved sticking with the Pioneer proposal of 38.92 cents per 1,000 cubic feet with escalation clauses. The utility spent about 1.6 million dollars on natural gas last year and has 1.8 million budgeted for the coming year as most generators run on natural gas.
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J. Q. Warnick
Jack Powers
Electric Utilities Board
Pioneer
Powers
Warnick
Lubbock Power
Charlie Cobb
Lubbock Power and Light
Wood
State moves to regulate proprietary schools under Texas plan
The 1971 Proprietary School Act aims to place business and similar schools under the Texas Education Agency. Lawmakers discussed a Friday work session while the Senate Finance Committee advanced bills to borrow 350,000 to cover May June debt from elections and 8 million for an initial phase of a new Fort Worth men tally retarded state school. The project covers 274 acres with 384 beds to be ready in 18 months, potentially expanding to 1,700 beds at a total cost of 25 million. Dr. David Wade noted about 1,200 remain on admission waiting lists to state schools. Senator Don Kennard called the bill his swan song. House subcommittee worked on a competitive rate bill for the Insurance Committee. Representative Don Cavness said no action before Monday or Tuesday, as Sen. H J Blanchard introduced his measure.
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House
Senate Finance Committee
Fort Worth
David Wade
Don Kennard
Don Cavness
Austin
H. J
Blanchard Proposes Alternative Insurance Rating Plan
Blanchard aims to have a committee hearing Monday afternoon on a bill to keep uniform rates for house and car insurance by the State Insurance Board while allowing insurers to seek permission to charge lower rates. The board would approve only if the rates are nondiscriminatory and keep companies solvent. The proposal, drafted by Insurance Commissioner Clay Cotten, adds a competitive feature to the current uniform rating system and may have advanced to the Senate floor if Moore had attended.
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Blanchard
State Insurance Board
Senate
Moore
Clay Cotten
F111 Fighter Bombers Return to Combat After Six Day Layoff
After a six day pause the F111 fighter bombers returned to missions over North Vietnam from bases in Thailand and Nevada. Limited strikes occurred due to Typhoon Lorna and poor weather, with two aircraft reported missing after a prior loss.
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Nevada
Thailand
U.S. Command
North Vietnam
Filis
Nellis Air
Force
Takhli
Bangkok
Flll
Mien Bien Phu
Laos
Hanoi
China
Southeast Asia
United States
U.S
South Vietnam
Peace Talks Stalled by Wide Gap in Vietnam Negotiations
The Viet Cong and South Vietnamese deputy negotiator clash with U S backed plans for elections and a tripartite provisional government. Both sides accuse the other of obstructing talks while pledging readiness to discuss concrete measures and resuming negotiation next Thursday.
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Bind
Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
Binh
United States
Mrs. Binh
Neuyen van Thieu
Nguyen Xuan Phong
Viet Cong
Phong
Pham Dang Lam
Porter
Social Security bill gets Senate approval broadening benefits
The measure would set a national level of benefits for the aged, blind, and disabled, raise payroll taxes, and affect welfare programs including public housing rents and food assistance. It includes a Mondale amendment shielding seniors from benefit cuts and Medicaid loss amid a 20 percent boost. The proposal seeks to expand coverage and adjust eligibility while balancing fiscal needs.
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Mondale
Senate
Senate 5
Nixon
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