Raids in Toronto target Kosygin visit
Police arrested two men and raided 18 homes seizing handguns rifles and bayonets amid tips of an assassination plan against Soviet Premier Kosygin. Some raids hit Edmund Burke Society members while Kosygin completed a brief Toronto stopover before continuing to Edmonton.
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Avalanche-Journal News Services
Toronto
Alexei N. Kosygin
Kosygin
Roy Soplet
Toronto Police Intelligence Bureau
Edmund Burke Society
Paul Fromm
Geza Matrai
Ottawa
Matrai
Social Credit Party
Ontario
Edmonton
Alta
Veteran 74 Restores Civil War Cemetery in New Jersey
Ronald L. Boultinghouse known as Pop began cleaning a 1877 Grand Army of the Republic cemetery in Bridgeton New Jersey after seeing neglect of Civil War markers. Over six years he cleared growth and, with Freeholder John L. Rose, supplied gravel and top soil totaling 72 tons to restore the burial site.
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Associated Press
Bridgeton
N. J
Ronald L. Boultinghouse
France
Grand Army of the Republic
Boultinghouse
Pop
John L. Rose
Cumberland County
Nixon Calls on Nation to Aid Returning Veterans
President Nixon urged Americans to support veterans coming home from the war, calling it the most publicized and least understood conflict in history. The appeal was delivered amid ongoing concerns for veteran care and public sentiment in Thurmont Maryland.
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Associated Press
Thurmont
Nixon
Nixon urges unity and veteran aid in Veterans Day speech
In a radio address Nixon honors Vietnam veterans and calls for unity while outlining government programs on employment training medical care and drug treatment. Separately three small fires in North Lubbock near 10 p m suggest possible fire bombing at L M Builders Kaibab Lumber and Mason Mobile Homes with minor damage.
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Nixon
Vietnam
Moscow
Peking
United
States
Soviet Union
China
North Lubbock
L&m Builders Inc
Erskine St
Kaibab Lumber Co
Baylor
Uncle Tang of Lubbock a legendary town character
The late Uncle Tang Martin, famed for a long beard and later a wheelchair, lived as a court house ward in Lubbock. A Civil War veteran and river boat commander, he told stories, rode with XIT cowhands, and was pampered by locals while receiving a small county pension.
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Tanner Laine
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Uncle Tang
Martin
Lubbock County
Tang
Mississippi
West Texas
XIT
iSes
Typhoon Hester destroys U.S bases in Vietnam
Typhoon Hester wrecked three U.S. bases in northern South Vietnam, leaving thousands homeless and causing millions in damage. At least 36 dead and hundreds injured, as U.S. troops mobilized to repair facilities and expedite relief. Thieu ordered rapid response and rebuilding efforts across 10 000 square miles.
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Hester
da Nang
South Vietnam
Saigon
United States
U.S
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Tran Thien Khiem
Americal
Chu Lai
Americas
Veterans Day Observed In Lubbock With Flags Displays
Lubbock citizens see red white and blue today as about 150 flags are placed citywide by the Lubbock Jaycees for Veterans Day. Breakfast ceremonies are planned by Allen Bros Post 148 George S Berry Post 575 and VFW Post 2466. Federal and state offices close mail runs on holiday. banks and Lubbock State School also close.
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Lubbock
Lubbock Jaycees
Veterans’ Organizations
Allen Bros. Post
George S. Berry Post
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Tiny Station Kan't: FCC Closes Youth Radio Venture
In Celeste Texas James La Favers 17 and friends operated a two tube home radio station from June. The FCC halted the operation after weeks of monitoring finding a three block range and noting a copper wire antenna tied to a telephone pole. Jim Goodman built the transmitter and his father aided the setup with access to about 50 records.
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Associated Press
Celeste
Tex
James LaFavers
FCC
LaFavers
East Texas
Oof 736
Jim Goodman
J. W. Goodman
Goodman
Link Points To Shootings In Dallas Area
Bodies of a 16 year old and a young couple found near Dallas area lakes in separate locations. Authorities suspect a single assailant group. two victims tied with baling wire. The Coveys and Susan Shaw identified among victims. investigators seek suspects.
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Dallas
RB. W. “Red’' Wood
Tlunt County
Greenvill
Quinlan
Lake Tawakoni
Forrest Coven
Jena
Mesquite
Cavey
Dalla Monte Alfinane Cote
Faulkner
Coveys
Miss Shaw
Justice of the Peace
Homer Wavasey
Greenville
Hadley
Lubbock
Mr. M
Prayer blessing for faith and hope in tough times
A Wolfforth reader Pray ers thanks God for Jesus Christ guiding through troubles. The message speaks of faith in spirit and looking toward a promised beautiful land and happiness for those who trust Him.
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Glesus Christy
Wolfforth
Football injuries and schedule mix in Lubbock area
A summary of local sports and national news snippets. The page mentions a Texas Tech quarterbacking incident after Charlies Napper injury in SMU game, Lamesa grid battles, and a nationwide debate on pay raises retroactivity. It notes tensions in the Senate over foreign aid, Northern Ireland violence, Middle East peace talks, and editorials on family and media pages.
Lubbock Weather Outlook Today
Partly cloudy conditions persist with little temperature change. Highs near the mid 70s and a low around 50 tonight. Southerly winds from 10 to 20 mph expected this afternoon.
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Lubbock
Search for Asian Peace Elusive in Vietnam War
Lyndon B. Johnson reflects on 1965 1969 attempts to end the Vietnam War via diplomatic means. He notes repeated talks with Hanoi, the limited bombing pause of May 1965, and failed peace prospects despite truces and allied efforts.
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Editon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Waite House
Vietnam
South Vietnam
United States
Hanoi
Angie
Vrrties
Tanot
Demilitarized Zone
Laos
North Vietnam
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Jack Faulkner
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
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Lamesa
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