Hurricane Ella Menaces Texas Coast With 110 MPH Winds
Hurricane Ella neared the Texas coast threatening Messens area with top winds over 110 mph. The storm, moving west at about 16 mph, prompted evacuations along the Lower Rio Grande and Brownsville regions as authorities warned of high tides and damaging winds.
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Passenger traffic slump hits Lubbock area in August
August air traffic shows a sharp decline with 117 695 passengers at the local carriers, down from 121 486 a year earlier. Midland Odessa and Amarillo reports also show drops, while Trans Central Airlines adds only a small feeder market. Marvin Coffee cites a national aviation slowdown and declines on specific routes.
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Killer Whirlwind Slashes Through Venice City
A violent storm tears through Venice causing chaos as debris and damaged property flood streets. A 25 ton boat carried aloft by the gusts crashes into vehicles, leaving scenes of destruction and emergency response on St Mark’s Square. Dozens are reported dead or injured amid the chaotic aftermath.
Auto unions face strike as GM offers new contract terms
The United Auto Workers rejected GM’s latest three year deal and prepared to strike at midnight Monday. Chrysler and Ford negotiations are ongoing with mixed prospects as union leaders seek a long term retirement plan and broader concessions.
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Hijacking Crisis: 62 Victims Freed as Guerrillas Move Hostages
Rebels freed 62 captives in Jordan after hijacking planes and relocating 23 other travelers to hotels in Amman. An extended standoff left hostages aboard cramped jets for days despite Red Cross appeals, with international efforts continuing.
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Huernitas
Theo
International Red Cross
Guerrills
Tate murder case tied to final escape bid noted
The article notes Charles Tex Watson loses a final bid to escape extradition as a suspect in the Tate murder case. It references related legal and Senate actions and lists section pages for further coverage.
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Tate
Prayer Thy Might Free Us From Escapes
A brief prayer asks for divine help to break escapism and face problems with faith in Jesus Christ. The reader signs the petition in a closing Amen.
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Amen
Dr Jones Loyal Texas Tech supporter honored
Avalanche Tournal honors Clifford B. Jones as a lifelong Texas Tech advocate. A staunch friend of the Red Raiders, Jones backed the college even before its founding and helped push for its establishment and growth while leading the West Texas Chamber of Commerce.
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Campaign heats up as Demos clash with GOP in campaign push
In a heated political clash the White House and Congress trade barbs as the 1970 campaign heats up. Vice President Agnew and President Nixon urge campaigns west and push for legislative action while Senate Leader Mansfield accuses the administration of delaying its programs and delivering only talk. See DEMOS Page 10.
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Chlorine Gas Spill Hurts Dozens at Sahara Las Vegas
A chlorine gas tank ruptured Friday near the Sahara Hotel pool in Las Vegas sending at least 35 people to hospitals. Fire crews responded with four units and twenty firefighters to treat victims as chlorine traces seeped into the casino area and surrounding sections of the resort.
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Sahara
Clark County Fire Department
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Red Raiders Face Tulane in Opener at Jones Stadium
Texas Tech unveils Jim Carlen era on artificial turf as 43 000 fans pack Jones Stadium for the opener against Tulane. High school kicks off tonight while Miss New Mexico to miss halftime, and traffic controls affect nearby streets. Temperatures forecast in low 80s with a 30 percent shower risk.
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New Mexico
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Tyler Bomb Plot Suspects Charged In City Plan
Smith County sheriff and the FBI announce eight people charged in a plot to blow up Tyler independent school district offices. Six suspects held in Smith County Jail after 25 homemade firebombs were seized nine miles east of Tyler. plot uncovered Friday.
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Sheriff’s Office
Guadalupe Neighborhood Plans Move Forward in Tornado Area
Urban Renewal Director Orville Alderson outlines a series of Mock-by-block meetings with Guadalupe residents to review redevelopment plans after the tornado. Planning for Memorial Civic Center to start next week with planners, architects, and library board coordinating efforts. The Urban Renewal Board approved a 274 097 dollar administrative budget for the year starting October 1 as staff favors a plan minimizing lots rearrangement and screening homes from industry and a railroad line.
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Library Board
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Urban Renewal Board of Commissioners
Weather Map Page Forecast for Lubbock Vicinity
Partly cloudy through Saturday with highs in the 70s and lows in the mid 50s. Light variable winds.
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