1800 Battle to Halt Blaze and Hijack Shock Cuba
A Detroit to Havana flight hijacked by a man with a hair trigger pistol forced landing in Miami with 46 aboard. Richard Dixon, 31, of Pontiac, fled before arrest. Separately, a huge California blaze near Santa Barbara killed four and destroyed homes, expanding across canyons with 1,810 firefighters and air tankers battling the flames.
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Dallas Area Deaths Slayings Probe To Use Computer Analysis
Investigators and psychologists including volunteers with psychic claims are analyzing data on four disappearances and murders in West Texas. After three years of clashing clues, Dallas County computer input will link weapons, murder times, scene evidence, victim profiles, moon phases, and weather. Two West Texas officers joined by Sheriff Clarence Jones in a joint effort to crack the case.
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Dream Fulfilled at Groundbreaking for Lubbock State School Pool
Gov. Preston Smith and state and local leaders attended a ground breaking and dedication ceremony at Lubbock State School. The new indoor pool, to cost about $60,000, will be state property upon completion and financed by the State School Committee of the Lubbock Chamber and Support Unlimited. Proceeds from the 1970 Coaches All-America game and donations funded the project.
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Open house at Reese highlights Thunderbirds synthetic trainer
Lubbock wakes to open house features Thunderbirds and a synthetic trainer as main attractions at Reese today while other sections note Texas Tech Foundation receipts over 1 million dollars and various local items throughout the paper.
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Prayer for peace and holiness ends with Amen
A reader offers a brief closing prayer asking the Lord to help followers strive for peace with all people and holiness, noting that without these no one will see Thee. The prayer is signed as from a reader in Jesus name.
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Here to Cheer One Family Four Friends For Raiders
Perry Flippy reports on the R E Wulfsen family of Richard son Texas Tech, four members plus the family’s ties to the university. Dads Day on campus prompts discussion of loyalty and views on student behavior, illustrating higher education ideals in action.
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Perry Flipply
Avalanche-Journal
Texas Tech
R. E. Wulfsen
Richardson
Tech Red Raiders Triumph At Jones Stadium
Crowd of 44 380 watches Texas Tech beat Texas A and M 28 to 7 at Jones Stadium. Joe Barnes stars on defense and offense as Tech delivers a complete game and guards its SWC title hopes. Dad’s Day honors Dr J William Davis for contributions to Tech and athletics.
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West Virginia Senator Byrd eyed for Supreme Court
Washington AP reports Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia, assistant Democratic Senate leader, is being considered by the White House for a Supreme Court nomination. The source notes others are under review, including some women.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Democratic Senate
White House
Supreme Court
Old West festival heats Ranch Headquarters dedication
About 1,284 visitors attended the Ranch Headquarters Museum dedication and second annual Ranch Headquarters Association event on a 10 acre site. Cowboys recalled memories as Frank Lewis of Bay City led the dedication of three ranch history buildings. Visitors enjoyed barbecue teacakes sourdough bread chuckwagon coffee and crafts of the era.
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Gerry Burton
Avalanche-Journal
Ranch Headquarters Association
Frank Lewis
Bay City
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Ratl Association
Texas Tech Museum
Orioles Take 1-0 Lead In World Series Opener
Baltimore Orioles win game one of the World Series as the page one brief notes a 5 to 1 score and sets up the second game at 1 p.m. Details elsewhere and Page 13, Section A offers more on a separate story about local governments fearing a youth voter take over at schools away from home.
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Baltimore Orioles
West Ports Reopen After Federal Injunction On Schedule
West Coast ports move toward normal operations as a federal injunction ends a stoppage. Longshoremen resume unloading duties across major harbors including San Francisco and Los Angeles. Labor calls for jobs at hiring halls continue amid the transition to resumed cargo work.
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Empdoyer
Pacific Maritime Association
Mansfield Urges Labor to Cope With Nixon Pay Plan
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield urged labor to cooperate with President Nixon after the post freeze plan, saying wait for final details before criticizing. AFL-CIO officials planned meetings to discuss serious questions about Phase I for the economy, as Leonard Woodcock and others weighed participation on the pay board.
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Plains
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United Auto Workers
Weather map page hints at warm, clear day ahead
Weather theme notes a mild to warm day with clear skies and light variable winds. Highs reach the mid 80s with a nighttime low near 60. No significant weather hazards listed. regional notes and garbled city names appear in OCR text.
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