New Red Onslaught Expected As Saigon Hikes Alert
Saigon placed forces on full alert amid rumors of a new Communist offensive timed with North Vietnam independence day. U S forces reported no change in overall alert status though 10 Americans were killed and 41 wounded across Vietnam Sunday.
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South Vietnam
North Vietnam
U.S
Vietnam
Saicon
Hohi Minh
Dien Bien Pht
Yorman
Quang Tri
An Hoa
Que Son
Mekong Delta
Labor Day Traffic Toll Nearing Four Hundred
Labor Day holiday death toll rose as 377 people had died in traffic and four more in homicides by Sunday night with one day remaining. California led with 37 deaths followed by Texas 20 New York 23 Alabama and Kentucky 19 each Illinois and Georgia 17. Total fatalities for the three day weekend include 450 across all categories.
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Avalanche-Journal News Services
United Press International
CDT
California
Texas
New York
Alabama
Kentucky
Illinois
Georgia
Hurricane Simpson Warns of Possible Strengthening Path
Meteorologist Simpson cautioned that while Hurricane Francelia is moving quickly and not yet intensified, it could slow and become a strong hurricane within hours. He noted its westward track could shift north toward the Gulf of Mexico, likening potential behavior to Camille’s rapid development.
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Simpson
Francelia
Gulf of Mexico
Camille
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Denver Board Votes to Open Schools Amid Integration Court Stay
The Denver Board of Education voted unanimously to open schools Tuesday under a court ordered integration plan. The district will operate per the Supreme Court until the 16th Circuit Court of Appeals rules on halting the plan. The board met amid a crowded room of over 300 people seeking delay until the appeal is decided.
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Denver
Denver Board of Education
Supreme Court
16Th Circuit Court For Appeals
U.S. Dist
William F E. Doyle
Doyle
U.S. Supreme Court
William Brennan Jr
Doyle'srder
Appeals Court
High Court
Three In Auto Accidents Leave Area Dead
Multiple fatal and nonfatal crashes on South Plains roads claimed several lives and injured students from Texas Tech. Among the dead were a Farwell motorist and a Levelland resident, with other victims and witnesses listed, as officials investigate exhaust-asphyxia and gunfire incidents. Survivors include spouses, children, and siblings, while funeral services and rulings are pending through local homes and authorities.
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Roger
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Farwell
Ethel ‘Hampt Ein
Jessie Hall
Mexia
Adlissie Johnson
Los Angeles
Calif
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Sweetwater
Robert Ross
South Plains
Dunn
Levelland
Bob Alexander
Hockley County
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Tuiin
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Earl Ford
Smith Funeral Home
Barn i Werthant
General Telephone Co
Charlene
Curtis Wayne
Randy Joe
California
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Arthur Dunn
Lubbock
Edith Dunn
Wortham
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J.C
Arthur R
Pete Carrington
Dawson
Miller
Plainview
Brandt In Rome For Day's Talks
West German Foreign Minister Willy Brandt arrived in Rome to discuss Common Market problems European security and the international monetary situation with Italian officials during a day of talks.
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Rome
Willy Brandt
Moscow sorceress Mary duped Russians of rubles and trust
Pravda reports Lydia Doshkentya, a self styled sorceress known as Holy Mary, was arrested on charges of black magic fraud. She sold worthless water sand and potions for vast sums, including to a doctor trying to sway a marriage, and to professionals and officials, gaining over 10 000 rubles before fleeing.
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Holy Mary
Pravda
Lydia Doshkenty
Mary
Festival youth scene at Lewisville show amid heat and caution
At a Lewisville festival crowd officials reported few disturbances while doctors handed out salt pills to combat heat. An attendant tent nicknamed the bad trip test noted drug concerns as the security plan kept police out unless asked, with promoter Angus Wynne noting well behaved attendees and a peaceful weekend.
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Dallas
Angus Wynne Iti
Lewisville
Ralph Adams
Governors Split Over Welfare Reform Plans and Financing
Governors broadly back Rockefeller’s push for federal assumption of welfare costs and a 2 percent guarantee on state payments, while Louisiana’s McKeithen warns federal decisions may flood welfare seekers. Rockefeller says funding would come from increased federal income tax revenues and rejects new bureaucracy.
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Massachusetts
Associated Press
NBC
Meet the Press
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Ellington
John MM. MecKeithen
Louisiana
McKeithen
Congress
Richard J. Hughes
New Jersey
Richard B.ogilvie
Mindrs
John A. Lave J
Colorado
Nixon
New York Republican
National Governors Conference
Unscheduled Act Shocks Isle of Wight Festival Audience
At the Isle of Wight festival a boy and girl briefly stripped and engaged in an intimate act before a sea of about 200,000 fans. The incident followed by a performer identified as Vivien, 29, speaking to the crowd.
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Richard Nisan
San Diego Chargers
San Diego
Rama
Isle OF Wight
England
Isle of Wicht
Birth notices and a chaotic concert headline scene
The column lists births at Methodist Hospital with several families identified and occupations noted, followed by a report of Bob Dylan's stage appearance and a chaotic two day festival. It describes a sudden show with foam, an unscheduled sex act, and police said they would act on formal complaints only.
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Bob Dylan
Rasses
Oper
Delan
Serme
Levelland Chamber Drive Nets 15 New Members
Levelland Chamber of Commerce completed a two day drive adding 15 members and collecting 2000 dollars in pledges for chamber work. Jim Montgomery served as drive chairman and prize winners were Fred Barker Gary Stacy Marvin Koight Ernest Gentry and Melvin Kunker. The chamber has added 65 new members this year and plans more two day campaigns in the future.
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Levelland
Levelland Chamber of Commerce
Jim Montgomery
Fred Barker
Gary Stacy
Marvin Koight
Ernest Gentry
Melvin Kunker
Area Woman Recalls Life On Ranch And Washpots
Elizabeth Connell recalls life on a Texas ranch from 1900s to mid century. She describes early homes, the Lazy P D ranch, schooling moves to Snyder, and her rise as a ranch cook. She plans Ranchers Day in Snyder to gather history from local ranch families.
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Connell
Connells
Snyder
Seaurry County
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