Israelis Helped On Jobs
A group of 22 American volunteers joined 170 others in Israel to aid war efforts by working on a communal Kibbutz near Tel Aviv. Each volunteer pays their own air fare and commits to six months of labor, taking roles from farming to maintenance as part of the civilian support.
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Ramat Hakovesh
Israel
Mite Drimmer
Brooklyn
Hana Riback
Mt. Freerdam
Nut
Nat Gross
New Rochelle
N.Y
David Stepner
Monetreal
Tel Aviv
Kiddutz Ramat Hakevesh
Rochelle
Montreal
Canada
Mitchell Drimmer
Sinai Battle Draws Heavy Damage Claims by All Sides
The Associated Press reports heavy losses for both sides near the Suez Canal as Israeli, Egyptian, and Syrian forces clash. Israel cites armored battles and air strikes while Egypt and Syria claim significant tank and artillery damage. Nixon hosts Arab ministers amid U.S. efforts to manage Middle East policy.
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Sinai
Associated Press
Israel
Suez Canal
Keyptan
Ista
Tel Aviv
Syran
Elwar
Arab oil nations cut back production five per cent
A group of Arab oil producers announced a 5 percent immediate cut in oil output with a planned 5 percent monthly reduction until Israel withdraws from occupied Arab lands and Palestine refugees rights are restored. The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries met in Kuwait to plan resource use amid pressure over Israel. President Nixon met with Arab foreign ministers in Washington to discuss oil and broader Middle East tensions. An across the board fuel allocation bill moved in the U.S. House, aiming to spread shortages but not solve the energy crisis.
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Ista
Damascus
Kuwait
Israel
Ara Hawis
David Elazar
el Aviv
Cairo
Wrettin Mukatar
West Bank
Canal
Mukhtar
Tel Aviv
Nixon
White House
Washington
U.N
Axl
Saudi Arabia
Morocco
Algeria
Middle East
Associated Press
Tsraet
Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries
Tue
Aehem
Maldie Bas Wa
Wington
Saudi
United States
Umar al Sayyaf
U.S
House of Representatives
Hermleigh Woman Dies In Home Fire
Aid correspondent reports Mrs. Foster Opal Watson, 62, of Hermleigh, died in a house fire early Wednesday. Snyder firemen responded around 9 20 am, quickly controlling the blaze. Fire chief Alfred Kohl said the fire likely started on a den couch.
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Snyder
Foster Opal Watson
Hermleigh
Snyder City
Alfred Kohl
Weather map page notes warm spell with mild days
Mostly fair tonight through Friday with mild days and cool nights. High today in the upper 70s and overnight low in the upper 40s. Also includes scattered references to regional weather across Southwest locations and times.
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Lubbock
Weather City
Armani
Towston
Dallas
Young Bandit Robs Preston Milk Store Late Night
A young Mexican-American man about 22 robs Preston Milk Store on 470L Ave TE at 11 13 p m forcing cashier Miss Ethel Humphrey and customer James Summers to the floor. He buys cigars, brandishes a pistol, and takes two banks of cash before fleeing. The bandit is described as slender, five nine, blue shirt jeans and gray sweater with a thin moustache.
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Preston
Miss Humphrey
Summers
Strange UFO Sightings Reported Over Lubbock Area
Western skies over Lubbock sparked five police calls as residents reported a strange object flashing red and green lights Tuesday and Wednesday night. The Avlanche Journal and National Weather Service offered no clear explanation. Local agencies could not identify the source of the sightings.
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Lubbock
Avalanche Journal
National Weather Service
Watergate Tapes Case Dismissed by Federal Judge
Federal judge Sirica dismissed the Senate Watergate committee suit seeking Nixon tape recordings ruling the court lacked jurisdiction. Three carpet outlays pled guilty to misdemeanor federal violations tied to illegal contributions to Nixon’s reelection campaign. The committee planned to appeal the decision.
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Washington
Senate Watergate Committee
Nixon
JUS. District Court
Jahr J. Sirica
Camaign
Mets Win Ties Series Two All
New York Mets beat Oakland 64 to remain tied with the A’s at two games each in the series. Rusty Staub injured shoulder drove in two runs with a three run homer and three singles as Jon Matlack pitched eight innings without an earned run in the postseason.
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NEW York
York Mets
Ed Rusty Staub
Tno
Oakland A
Staub
Jon Matalack
UFO Sightings spark debate and public interest
Reports of unusual aerial phenomena spread across the United States with sightings near the Golden Gate Bridge the Atlantic off New Hampshire and over New Orleans. An astronomer urged a federal UFO investigation agency while a psychiatrist called them fantasies a group set up a 92 light display in Texas to lure observers. Governor Gilligan notes ongoing flap evidence in UFO circles.
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United Press International
Golden Gate Bridge
Atlantic Ocean
New Hampshire
New Orleans
Cemist
Tronomer
Congress
Association For the Und Standing of Man
Austin
Tes
Tight Pryor
The
Association
John J. Gilligan
Rainmaking Tests to Span Ten States Across Plains Study
Avalanche-Journal reports a nationwide Skywater project aiming to boost rainfall in the High Plains from Texas to Canada. Lubbock Texas Tech researchers seek prime center status as officials plan a five year program with cloud seeding trials in 10 states starting with 1974 funding of about one million dollars.
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Mel Tittle
Avalanche-Journal
Mieiasses
Lubbock
Texas
High Plains
Canada
Bureau of Reclamation
Fisei 1Sti
Agacultur Industria
Ament Acenees
Tenis
Texas ‘Tech
Fraser Vane
Sdag
Austin
Hill Payne
Hoovever
Recnewas Defense
Donizes
Hatiwan
Smentatic Dati
Texas Tech
Dan M. Wells
Economic Value Tech
Court Hands Down Redistricting Plan for Texas House
A three judge federal panel in Dallas issued Plan C but then backed Plan B as closer to the state legislature’s reapportionment after the 1870 census, with the Supreme Court directing no intervention. Dallas plaintiff Dar Weiser proposed Plans 4, B and C. Plan A was not pursued. The panel stays disputed and sends the case back for further study. Deadline for filing for U.S. representatives set on the first Monday in February in Austin.
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Dallas
Supreme Court
U.S. House
Texas
Dallas Mathematican
Dar Weiser
Allice
Handy Voisime
Fang
U.S
Austin
Atty
Life of the Party A Person Turns Fete Worse Than Death
A brief note describes a social event attendee who often hosts gatherings, with a quip comparing the fete to a fate worse than death. The line hints at social burnout or overbearing hosting duties within a community life column.
Slaying Trial May Shift Venue to San Antonio Area
A murder case against Carrasco faces a venue change with San Antonio, Odessa Midland and Corpus Christi as possible sites. Judge Dial delays the trial, aiming for a neutral venue and likely starts in January.
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San Antonio
Lubbock County
South Texas
Niventivs
Kangpin
Gomer Carrase
Preston
Odessa-Midland
Corpus Christi
Dial
Carrasco
James Gillespie
Slater
Shire
Charles Conaway
Prayer for Peace Through Christ Cited by Lamesa Reader
A Lamesa Reader submits a devotional urging Heavenly Father to teach that the gospel of Christ is the true path to real peace, expressing faith and gratitude in a concise prayer.
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Heavenly
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