Kennedy inquest delayed as high court reviews rules
A Massachusetts high court delayed the inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne’s death and challenged Judge Boyle’s ground rules. The proceeding was set for Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard but awaits the state Supreme Court ruling on constitutionality, with officials warned against public statements.
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Mary Jo Kopechne
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Edgartown
Martha ’S Vineyard
Robert H. Quinn
Paul C. Reardon
Massachusetts Supreme Court
James A. Boyle
Kennedy
Chappaquiddick Island
Boyle
Miss Kopechne
Lee Kopechne
HEW Defers New U S School Funds For Lubbock
Federal funds for new Lubbock programs are deferred by HEW pending a civil rights hearing to determine if the Lubbock Independent School District is administered in a racially discriminatory manner. The district has 20 days to answer HEW’s allocations. current programs remain unaffected.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Lubbock
Lubbock Independent School
HEW
Nat Williams
School Board of Trustees
Leon E. Panetta
Office For Civil Rights
Wiliams
Pointa
Williams
Brean Vs. Board of Education
Hanoi signals possible Vietnam pullout to break deadlock
North Vietnam hinted at a large US troop withdrawal from South Vietnam as a way to break the Paris peace talks deadlock. Xuan Thuy said Hanoi would consider the move if President Nixon orders a rapid pullout, while Thuy’s illness added uncertainty to Hanoi’s leadership as Ho Chi Minh’s condition remained unstable.
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Iavalanche-Dourhal News Services
Paris
North Vietnam
Allan Thuy
Hanai
South Vietnam
U.S
Xuan Thuy
Nixon
Ho Chi Minh
Tokwe
Hinesg Ho
Tokyo
Hanoi
Pham Vang Dong
Truong Chinh
National Assembly
Burglars Take Goods From Lubbock Visitor’s Car and Trailer
Reported on page 6 describes a burglary in which thieves stole 1 875 dollars worth of goods from a car and trailer belonging to a visitor in Lubbock. The incident is listed in Section A.
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Lubbock
Prayer excerpt blesses all races in Jesus name
A devotional prayer asks for God’s blessing on all races created by Him and invokes Jesus name for protection and unity.
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Jesus
Desert Hunt for Bishop Pike Turns to Search
Dr James A Pike former Episcopal Bishop of California is missing after a car breakdown in the Dead Sea desert near the Israel Jordan border. His wife Diana 31 was rescued by Bedouins and taken to Bethlehem. helicopters scoured the blistering terrain as dawn break neared.
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Israel-Jordan
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Diana
Bethlehem
Fike
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Jordan
Texins
Jerusalem
Diana Kennedy
Desert Pare Ta
Construction Cutback Proposed in U S Projects
Vice President Agnew told governors the Nixon administration will announce a 73 percent cut in federal construction and may reduce starts by up to $1 billion. The plan targets federal and cooperative projects, not existing buildings, with a April 1 effective date. The administration will seek to block local bond restrictions and preserve tax exemptions on muni bonds.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
Saho T. Agnew
Nixon
Agnew
Senate Finance Committee
House
Heat wave in Lubbock ends as record heat recedes
Weather reports show August 1969 cooling after a streak of extreme heat. Meteorologists note the month’s average highs fell to 79.6 degrees, ending the flush of the hottest August on record. Officials compare record figures from 1906 1934 and 1952 as hotter months, while July and early August held high temps despite thunderstorms and cloud cover.
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Jame
Tropical Storm Rakes the Honduran Coast With Evacuations
A tropical storm battered the southern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Huge evacuations were ordered from Tela to Puerto Barrios as thousands faced rising tides and flood danger along the Honduran and British Honduras shorelines.
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Byduras
Theer
Stans Creek
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Giamala
Tela
Puerto Barrios
Lounge Shooting at City Lounge Leaves Two Dead
Amos Clevenger and his estranged wife Mary died after a shooting at the City Lounge near Tohoka Traffic Check. Detective Ray Huffman said Mrs Clevenger was shot twice in the chest and abdomen, and Clevenger was shot once in the head. The woman worked as a waitress at the lounge and they lived at 4416 47th St.
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Methodist Hospital
Tivlowite
Syer
Amos Clevenger
Abot OT
Mies
Dear
Dirksen Undergoes Major Lung Surgery in Washington
United Press International reports Sen. Everett Dirksen underwent a three hour operation to remove a malignant lung tumor. Col. Alan R Hopeman led thoracic surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Final pathology would confirm cancer.
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Washington
Foercett
Tirksen
Senate
Wis
Walter Reed Army Medica Center
Alan RR. Hopeman
Sakimore
Were Curias Hatoan
Tax package clear in Texas Senate committee vote
In Austin a tense Senate State Affairs panel approved a tax package after defeating amendments by Sen. A. B. Schwarty of Galveston who clashed with Sen. Moore of Bryan. The full Senate recessed as Schwarty threatened a 24 hour filibuster before withdrawing objections. The plan would broaden a temporary corporate franchise tax and move toward floor debate.
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Austin
Senate
A. BR. Schwarty
Galveston
Sen
Wihan
Moore
Bryan
State Affairs Committee
Schwartz
Ben Barnes
Gus Mutscher
Mutscher
House
Barnes
Schwarty
Seiwearte Rej
Camden Street Shootout Leaves Two Dead
A stray sniper fire erupted on Camden Street Tuesday night wounding one and fatally shooting two others. Police reported a freak incident with sporadic gunfire across the neighborhood, leaving investigators searching for a motive.
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Ani Patrolan
Cyden
Rain Lashes Area as Downpours Hit The City
Storms swept across the southern half of the region amid downpours and hail. Some areas reported no rain while others faced washedout roads and rising water near the SECOUST between Grownfield and Mankeling. Forecasters warned a slim chance of more moisture overnight as activity shifted northward toward Labrook.
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KEYO
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Quaker Avenue
Bureau
West Texas
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