Irish Seaman Verity Returns After Atlantic Crossing
Bill Verity, an Irish seaman, finally sailed into San Salvador Bay after a perilous Atlantic crossing that included near hurricanes and a damaged rudder. He claims a monk Brendan the Bold may have reached America a thousand years earlier and recounts his near rescues and shark losses as he sought to prove the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby Massey
San Salvador
Bahamas
Bill Verity
Atlantic
America
Verity
Sporting
Sant ‘Salvador
Pollen Count and Vietnam War Withdrawal Rumors
Daily pollen readings from the City Health Unit show Site 1 1,535 particles per cubic centimeter and Site 2 readings near 1,495 and 1,015 for different locations. Separate Vietnam war notes discuss a planned U S troop pullout from Saigon exemptions, possible 35,000 Navy personnel on inland waterways, and talks among Thieu Abrams and Berger about peace initiatives following Ho Chi Minh's death.
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Clifford
Aiegler
Ziegler
Nixon
Viettlam
White House
Ho Chi Minh
U.S
House
Senate
United States
Saigon
South Vietnamese
National Security Council
Nguyen van Thieuw
Thieu
Samuel Berger
Avalanche-Journal
City of Health Unit
50Th
Utica
Qmnd
Ave. X
Ave. K
Stallion A
Burglars Steal Cash and Goods From Local Stores
Police report a weekend burglary at Russell's Grocery 3002 34th St netting about 383 in cash and merchandise. Intruders broke in, looting 337 from the safe, two starter pistols, another pistol, a radio, cuff links and a lighter. Additional thefts include tools and auto parts valued around 1 000 at 2210 N Quirt Ave rear and a bank bag with 200 taken from Heap Big Beef at 2910 50th St during a late Friday shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Wheeler
Quirt Ave
Brian Barnes
Heap Big Beef
50Th St
Barnes
Service Station Manager Defies Father’s Warning
Silvestre Casares, a steel worker, told police he did not approve of his daughter taking the service station manager job citing danger and hours. Family says Mrs Marin left home after dispute with her husband.
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Silvestre Casares
Casares
Marin
Aid
Campus tensions spark debate on dissent and reform
Governors debate campus unrest and desegregation during a closed luncheon after Kerr warns of rising college conflicts. He predicts a doctor shortage but PhD surplus, urging academic discipline over criminal charges to curb violence. The group also weighs taxpayer costs and free choice in school desegregation.
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Kerr
Robert E. McNair
South Carolina
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Virginia
Buford Elling
U.S. Envoy to Brazil Will Stay in Post
Ambassador C. Burke Elbrick announced he will remain as the U.S. envoy to Brazil after his abduction earlier in the month. He cited strong Brazilian public support and urged enhanced security without necessarily adopting bodyguards.
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C. Burke
Elbrick
Washington
U.S
Brazil
State Department
Rio de Janiero
C. Burke Elbrick
United States
Lubbock Scouts Award Eagle and Life Ranks
In a Court of Honor Monday night 15 Troop 409 scouts sponsored by First Baptist Church earned ranks. Eagle Scouts Randy Mayes and Kirk Schneider completed requirements. Life rank went to David Rollins and Kenney Quigley. John Eakin became Star. First Class: Philip Brasher Jackie Buck Mark Benak Paul Tarver Gary Howard Loyd Blackerby Blair Jones. Second Class: Max Arrant Greg Smith Van Sharpley.
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First Baptist Church
Randy Mayes
Kirk Schneider
David Rollins
Kenney Quigley
John Eakin
Philip Brasher
Jackie Buck
Mark Benak
Paul Tarver
Gary Howard
Loyd Blackerby
Blair Jones
Max Arrant
Greg Smith
van Sharpley
Smith Says Barnes Could Take Yarborough In Senate Race
Governor Preston Smith of Texas said Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes has a chance to defeat Sen. Ralph Yarborough in the next election, calling it a tough race and noting Barnes has not declared and Yarborough has not yet announced for re election. Smith added Yarborough has strengthened ties with business and municipal officials. Barnes has not commented on any future race.
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Williamsburg
Preston’ Smith
Texas
Ben Barnes
Ralph W. Yarborough
D‘tex
Senate
Barnes
Smith
Yarborough
Composer Leaves $58,000 Estate
San Antonio AP reports popular country and Western composer Leon Payne, who was buried Monday, left an estate valued at 58,000 dollars including 40,000 in song royalties. Payne, 52, died Thursday in a local hospital. His hits include Love You Because and he wrote tunes sung by Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell, Dean Martin, Don Gibson, and Jim Reeves. He was an original member of a Texas band formed by Bob.
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San Antonio
Leon Payne
Payne
Elvis’ Presley
Glen Campbell
Dean Martin
Don Gibson
Jim Reeves
Bob
WHS
ABA Study Faults FTC Leadership for Inefficiency and Delays
The American Bar Association panel urges sweeping FTC changes and a unifying new chairman to end long dragouts, misallocated resources, and factional disputes. It commends some false advertising work but cites decade-long cases and weak leadership undermining enforcement efforts. The report notes Dixon’s tenure and confirms current commissioners MacIntyre and Jones.
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Commission
FTC
Congress
Navy
ABA
Dixon
Philip Elman
U S Forces Stun Reds In Assault Near Phan Thiet
U S paratroopers and Rangers attacked a North Vietnamese company near Phan Thiet on Monday night. The clash left 58 communist dead with no American casualties. Across Vietnam other battles killed and wounded U S troops, including deaths near the Demilitarized Zone and near Lai Khe.
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Saigon
U.S
South China Sea
Pahan Thiet
Vietnam
Phan Thiet
Ihose
US 01St Airborne Division
3Rd Marine Division
Clovis Resident Shot Near City Office Building
Mack J. Goodman of S08 W. 4th St. was hospitalized in fair condition with gunshot wounds to the hand and hip from a small caliber revolver. The shooting occurred at 8:25 a.m. Monday near the Memorial Hospital area, a block from the city office building, as the gunman pursued Goodman. Harrison Johnson, 310 W. 4th St., was charged with aggravated battery. bond set at $1,000 by Magistrate Val Baumgart.
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Clovis
N.M
Mack J. Goodman
W. 4Th St
Memorial Hospital
Goodman
iPolice
Ed Rodriguez
Jam and Connelly Streets
Harrison Johnson
Val Baumgart
Moon rocks hint at ages rivaling Earth's oldest
Scientists announced lunar samples may predate Earth's oldest rocks with ages around 2 to 4.3 billion years. The gray two pound moon rock shown lacked hydrated minerals and surface water, while researchers noted unusual magnetic properties and chemical contrasts with terrestrial basalt.
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Bogard
Earth
Moon
Brett
Paul Gast
Columbia University
Gast
Wiliam Kemmerer
Manned Spacecraft Center
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Tech
Hugh A. Pennington
Sing St
van O'Neal Randall
T. Ty Tae
Uospia
Austin Bridge Co
Pag
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Rter Hospital
Harris & Thrush Manufacturing Co
Maurice J. Sowell Jr
Rt 2
Lubbock
Reese Air Force Base Hospital
Reese
Marshall
Loughier
Meth
Lester Patterson
Weber. Ave
Methodist
Barney Gene Stephenson
45Th St
Osteopathic Hospital
Guerdon Industries
Ecrat
San Sal Ivador
Debbie
Coast Guard
Marion
Spieces
Jack Edwards Bryant
Ind
St. Ae
Dre Howdalther
Dr. Pepper
Up Bottling Co
Gary L. Tucker
Labbeck Osteopathic Oern
T&t Weider Erectors
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Tg&y Warehouse and Distribution Center
Ramon Caudillo
1810
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Russell's Grocery
34Th St
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Tennessee
Lester Maddox
Georgia
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Ity
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Everjette MacIntyre
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