Texas Tech Homecoming Draws Record Crowd and Parade Honors
Texas Techs 40th anniversary Homecoming weekend drew 43 355 at Jones Stadium for a 27 0 win over Rice and more than 50 000 lined Lubbock streets for a mile long parade. Astronaut Gordon Cooper attended as a guest as exes and students celebrated a milestone themed Pathway to Greatness. Sigma Alpha Epsilon won sweepstakes with a diploma laden float as the university traced its rise from prairie days to higher learning.
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Jay Harris
Avalanche-Journal
Texas Tech
Jones Stadium
J. T. King
Red Raiders
Rice
Owls
Gordon Cooper
Lubbock
Pampa
Tech
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Little Rock
Violence in Dominican Republic and Vietnam battles headline page
The brief notes mirror a era of global tension with items on Brazilian troops in the Dominican Republic and Marines victorious in a major Viet Nam battle. Other entries include political wage bills and local education mentions.
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Dominican Republic
Viet Nam
Sec. C
Halloween Spirit Grips Lubbock At Haunted Houses
Festive Halloween night draws thousands to free admission haunted houses at 2312 4th St and 1312 32nd St with lines lingering late. Police report only scattered vandalism as families across the South Plains join in the celebration, with crowds in Floydada and visitors from Wichita Falls and Brownwood.
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Ken Estes
Avalanche Journal
Lubbock
4Th St
32Nd St
South Plains
Wichita Falls
Brownwood
Floydada
Ted Viramonte
Explosion in Cartagena Market Kills Fifty
An explosion of fireworks powder in Cartagena's central market killed at least 50 people and injured over 200. Police warned the toll could rise as many victims remained beneath debris. The fire, tied to Independence Day preparations, destroyed the large market roof and many stalls. Blood donations were urged.
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Cartagena
Colombia
Four Year Gubernatorial Term Vote Could Shape Connally Amendment
The Texas constitutional amendment election will likely decide Gov. John Connallys bid for a four year term and impact nine other measures. Estimates place turnout from 300000 to 500000, with absentee voting light. Analysts say about 300000 could doom the Connally amendment while nearer 500000 favors it.
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David Anderson Astin
UPI
John Connally
Robert Johnson
Texas Election Bureau
Senate
the People
Texas Afl-Cio
House of Representatives
Connally
Texas Tech President backs Proposal No 1 for state constitution amendment
Dr. Robert C. Goodwin president of Texas Technological College urges Lubbock and Northwest Texas voters to vote FOR Amendment No. 1 on the November 2 special ballot. He warns failure to fund instructional facilities would imperil the college and its contribution to the city and area.
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Avalanche Journal
Robert C. Goodwin
Texas Technological College
Doctor Goodwin
Texas ‘Technological Col
Texas ‘Technological College
Tathbock
Kubbock
Colege
Texas Tech
Lubbock and
Northwest Texas
Fatal Two Car Crash Claims Five In Texas
A Saturday collision on State Highway 24, about 18 miles east of McKinney, Texas, killed five members of a single family from Princeton, including three children. A 10-year-old girl survived. Two other occupants in the other car were critically injured, with four others hospitalized in McKinney. The wreck occurred 17 miles east of Farmersville, leaving both cars demolished.
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Farmersville
UPI
McKinney
Princeston
McKinney Hospital
Prayer Verse Reflection From Psalm Passage
A brief devotional note centers on Psalm 139 23 24 urging readers to seek divine inspection of heart and thoughts and to be guided toward the enduring path. The text emphasizes repentance and spiritual renewal through prayerful self-examination.
Villager Bombing Kills 48 in Binh Dinh Province Vietnam
A United States Air Force A 1E Skyraider bombing of De Duc village in Binh Dinh killed at least 48 people and wounded 55. Twenty seven of the most seriously wounded were flown to Qui Nhon hospital. The strike occurred after Air Cavalry units were diverted to target a Viet Cong stronghold near Bong Son. The FAC pilot questioned the order but the strike was approved, violating new air firepower rules.
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Ray F. Herndon Aigon
UPID
Quin Nhon
U.S
Qui Nhon
U S. Army
1St Cavalry Division
An Khe
de Duc
Binh Dinh
Saigon
FAC
Air Force Fac
Forward Air Control
Bong Son
Division
Viet Nam
Man Seized As Slayer In Houston Slaying
Jerry Michael Ward, 21, a former Houston hospital orderly, was arrested in Lincolnton, Georgia, on charges of the October 18 rape murder of Joyce Osten, 18, whose body was found in a pasture. Police say Ward may have abducted at least five other women and identified by two authorities. The case involves multiple incidents across the Houston area with several victims. Ward was captured at his apartment after officers acted on a tip and found a pistol and rifle in the room.
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Associated Press
Ouston
Jerry Michael Ward
Ward
Joyce Osten
Houston
Galveston
Miss Osten
Westbury High School
George Osten
J. E. Tucker
Plains Co-Op Oil Mill Hit by Pre-Dawn Blast
A pre-dawn explosion at Plains Co-Op Oil Mill on Avenue A caused 300 000 to 400 000 dollars in damage and halted a third of operations for 69 to 90 days. One employee, Billy Morrison, was lightly injured by flying siding. the extractor and fuel tanks sustained damage. Firemen reported minimal fires after valves were shut and remaining flames were extinguished.
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Plains Co-Op
Ave. A
Roy B. Davis
Central Fire Station
L100
6Th St
Billy Morrison
Morrison
Lubbock Weather Map Forecast for Today and Tonight
Fair conditions in Lubbock and vicinity with a high in the upper 70s and a low in the mid 40s. Southerly winds up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Humidity ranges from 28 to 76 percent with a maximum around 76 percent. Sunrise 7 00 a m sunset 5 56 p m.
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Lubbock
City
Abilene
el Paso
Albuquerque
Houston
Amanita
Okla
Dallas
Roswell
Denver
W. Falla
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Astronaut Cooper
Lubbock, Area
Sec. A
LBJ Ranch
Luci Johnson
Plains Farm News
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Social Fraternity
Mes
Raul
L. Gordon Cooper Jr
Trudy
Cooper
Cam
Clear Creek High School
State Senate
Lege
Psalm
South Viet Nam
Lincolnton, Ga
Lincolnton
Davis
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