New York Mafia Style Killings Spark Dallas Police Fear
Dallas police say Dixie Mafia related revenge killings are possible after the murder of Lee Cook. Homicide Capt. Jack Davis notes investigators work around the clock and expect a clearer picture in the next day or two. He cautions the suspect pool could be up to ten thousand, with the killer possibly a Dixie Mafia member or not.
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Council Stands Pat On Garbage Issue Amid Walkout
City officials refuse further raises, while 154 workers walk out demanding a 15 percent pay boost. Budget plans include a 3.4 percent civilian raise and a 26 percent increase for police and firemen with overtime crews covering today and Saturday collections citywide.
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Talks Rally Over Wide Range Of Pacific Summit Topics
In Honolulu a $1 billion trade package aims to ease a $3.8 billion U S deficit as President Nixon and Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka meet for six hours of talks. They discuss economic competition and regional power balance amid ongoing Vietnam War negotiations.
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Prayer Prompt to Listen for Higher Voice
A reader asks for daily guidance to keep hearts and minds open today. He seeks to listen to a higher voice in the soul and to follow divine will.
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Texans see 11 percent cut in car insurance rates
The State Insurance Board orders an 11 percent average reduction in Texans car insurance rates with larger drops in collision premiums. Drivers can save 10 percent more by completing a Defensive Driving course, with $70 million freed for spending. Actual premiums vary by age location usage and coverage.
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Thai officer charged in bomb killing 81 aboard Cathay flight
Thai police Lt. Somchai Chaiyasuta, 29, is charged with murder for profit after allegedly giving a wrapped bomb to his fiance and daughter before they boarded a Cathay Pacific Convair 880 at Don Muang. The blast over South Vietnam killed 81 aboard. He sought 55 000 dollars in insurance, denying involvement and claiming a human heart to explain the tragedy. Witnesses say he used his police uniform to bypass security.
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Texas Limits On DDT Begin Today
Texas begins phasing out DDT with cancellations of registrations except for uses by public health officials in disease control programs the USDA and armed forces in health quarantine programs and for certain censor prescription drugs and cutworm control in onions.
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Texas
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Armed Forces
City Woman Has Own Views On South Viet Pride
A Lubbock woman who returned from Southeast Asia extols South Vietnamese resolve and condemns American critics. She praises the brave, suffering South Vietnamese and argues against rapid withdrawal, noting refugees among the populace. Page 12.
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Paducah Defeats Gas Bond Issue
Paducah voters rejected a 350000 revenue bond plan for a natural gas system by a 3 to 1 margin. Of 487 ballots, 339 opposed and 148 favored. 37 voters were non owners. The move followed a rate increase by the local gas company serving Paducah.
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Cottle County
Driving Rains and Hail Batter Texas Panhandle
Severe thunderstorms drenched the Panhandle and northern South Plains causing power line damage and a boy injury in Snyder. Tornado watch covered most areas from 6 25 to 11 p m with an Amarillo warning issued as funnel clouds formed.
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Avalanche-Journal
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South Plains
National Weather Service
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Panhandle
Amarillo
Safety board proposes rules for recreational vehicles
The National Transportation Safety Board backs specific safety standards for light trucks camper bodies for pickup trucks travel trailers motor homes dune buggies and snowmobiles. It also urges a special driver license and permits for entry to wilderness areas with vehicle inspections.
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Lightning and storms lash West Texas towns and Snyder boy injured
Late night storms brought damaging winds and heavy rain across Amarillo area and nearby towns. A lightning strike injured an eight year old boy in Snyder while rainfall totals varied from trace to over an inch in communities including Abernathy Welch Union Wilson Clovis Lubbock and surrounding areas.
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Explosion and Fire Injure Three at Fuller Gas Plant
An explosion and blaze at the Fuller Gasoline Plant six miles north of Snyder injures three workers. Jack Harless and Jim Manly suffer severe burns, Charles Landon moderate burns, all treated at Cog dell Memorial Hospital. Fire units fight the fire for over two hours, damage centered on three pumps.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Fuller Gasoline
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Cogdell Memorial Hospital
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Jim Manly
Charles Landon
Snyder Fire Department
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Alfred Cole
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Weather Map: Cloudy Cool With Rain Possible Today
Considerable cloudiness and cool conditions with rain and a few thunderstorms likely today and tonight. Occasional gusty north winds. High in the upper 70s, low around 60. Warmer Saturday as storms diminish. Sunrise 7:71 AM. Humidity highs near 87 percent and lows near 52 percent.
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