Limitation on farm payments sparks banker warning in Texas
Lubbock bankers led by Lee F. York warn a $20 000 cap on individual farm payments could force land back to landlords and trigger a drop in land prices. The Plains Cotton Growers map a nationwide impact while the administration debates 1970 policy.
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Lubbock
Lee F. York
First National Bank
High Plains
York
Lubbock Clearing House Association
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Lubbock-Based
Plains Cotton Growers, Inc
Redgh Cn Aig
Usda Glass
Don Anderson
Crosbyton
PCG
Texas
Jess
Mississippi
California
Arizona
House
Senate
FBI arrests Black militant on return from London
Robert Williams, leader of the RNA, landed in Detroit on a transatlantic flight from London and was arrested on a fugitive warrant. He appeared in federal and state courts, released on $11,000 personal bonds, and was reunited with his family as extradition arrangements were discussed with North Carolina authorities.
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Trans World Airways
TWA
Williams
Cuba
United States
Radio Free Dixie
Red China
Tanzania
North Carolina
U.S
Frederick W. Karess
Michigan
Detroit
USA
Robert Williams
Metro
London
FBI
U.S. District Court
Republic of
New Africa
The
RNA
Detroit Metropolitan
Leaders Mao and Lin Rumored Ill as Public Absences Grow
Hong Kong reports rising speculation that Mao Zedong and Lin Biao are ill after nearly four months without public appearances. Observers note their May 19 absence from a reception and the lack of tribute to Ho Chi Minh amid reports of party Central Committee meetings and tensions with the Soviet Union.
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Hong Kong
UPD
Mao Tsetung
Lin
Piao
Mao
Peking Party
China
Ho Chi Minh
Party
Een
Red China
Soviet Union
BOAC criticized over London tour of American singles
British MPs accused BOAC of backing a two week London package for American men to meet three British partners. Peter Bessell called it a Bunny Club scheme while Kenneth Lewis demanded denial in Parliament. A BOAC spokesman said the program is run by a London tour operator with harmless intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Peter
Bessell
BOAC
United States
Kenneth Lewis
House of Commons
Switches Airlines
Commons
Father sues estate over funeral costs and items from Whitman case
Dist. Judge Herman Jones sets October 20 as the trial date for Charles A. Whitman Jr.'s $8,000 suit against the estate of his son Charles J. Whitman. The case, linked to the University of Texas tower sniper, seeks funds for funeral expenses and repayment of loans, with 11 related suits consolidated. If no settlement by October 1, a court officer may review evidence. The father also seeks return of his son's personal items including pistols and coins. The estate valuation is about $39,110 with life insurance policies noted.
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Austin
Herman Jones
Charles A. Whitman Jr
University of Tex- 4 Tower
Charles J. Whitman
Whitman
Laken
Fla
Jones
Vic
Donald Nobles
Plans for Safety Week Highlight Tire Show
Plans completed for Safety Week include a tire show and demonstrations. Event details emphasize safety practices and public participation at local venues.
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Rapped
Banks
Duane Howell
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Production Credit Association
Pcas
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
Wayne County
Stephen P. Danielson
Bob Scott
Wiliams
Ranor
H & R Block
America
Lubbock Avalanche
Moerains
Avenue J
Delacroix
Zenith
Chromacolor
AFC
Briercroft Center
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