Midland Copter Pilot Recalls 40 Frightening Minutes in Viet Nam
Warrant Officer Billy Carpenter, a Midland native and Army pilot, recalls a chilling 40 minutes when his unarmed troop carrier slowed to 40 mph and could not accelerate during a Viet Cong firefight. He navigated a riverbed at eye level to avoid enemy fire and briefly returned to deliver more ammunition before another helicopter was damaged and repairs used tape.
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Three Hurt In Collision Near Crosbyton
A Crosby County woman Geane A. Moore 31 and two Crosbyton teens Jimmy Dunn Jr 14 and Mickey Witt 14 were injured in a head on crash about 4 30 p m Wednesday three and a half miles northeast of Crosbyton on FM 2591. Moore was in critical condition at Methodist Hospital. Dunn Jr and Witt were in fair condition. Patrolman James Johns cited a northbound Dunn car and a southbound Moore car colliding on a curve.
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Winners Named At Dawson County Fair In Lamesa Opening Day
More than 2,200 attended the Dawson County Fair opening in Lamesa as judging occurred for 4 H clubs livestock and agricultural products. Winners include Hancock Home Demonstration Club future Homemakers of America and Caprock 4 H club with a wide list of product champions led by Jack Harp and Rex Drennan.
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Ed Seay
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Lynn Billberry
Rex Drennan
Ralph Drennan
Ronnie Olds
Terry Rossen
Ronnie Keener
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Jap Okra
Mark Frampton
Tomy Stovall
Paul Minnex
Kent Davis
Issac
Sarah Andra
Flower Grove
Milo
Greg Woodul
James Drennan
Steve Dobson
Rey Drennan
Greg Good
Brent Davis
Jane Drennan
Ricky Nelson
Larry Shaw
Knott
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Levelland Man Acquitted in Murder Trial After 40 Minute Jury Deliberation
Arcadia Ysasaga 40 of Levelland was found innocent in 121st District Court of murder with malice in the Feb 12 shooting outside his home. Prosecutors say Raul Castillo faced assault with intent to murder but has not yet stood trial.
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Bill Boedeker
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Raul Castillo
Shallowater Man Retains Position As ASCS Chairman
Gale Ballard of Shallowater was re elected Wednesday to a three year term as chairman of the Lubbock County ASCS Committee. Earl Weaver of Idalon named vice chairman and Melba Thompson of Cooper re elected as a member. New community committeemen include Shallowater Jay Stanton and 8S. B. Deavours, Paul Crosnoe Jr. Tidalou W. J. Grimes and Verbal Peeples with J. C. Heinrich. Shiton Don Alspaugh chairs. Conrad Melcher and Wilfred Kitten. Wolfforth Billy Bryan Boyd chairs. Pete Alexander and Pete Woodson.
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Shallowater
W. J. Grimes
Verbal Peeples
J. C. Heinrich
Shiton
Don Alspaugh
Conrad Melcher
Wilfred Kitten
Wolfforth
Billy Bryan Boyd
Pete Alexander
Pete Woodson
Andrews Base Hospital Sees Nurse Benefits Boost
At Permian General Hospital the board doubled nurses holidays from three to six and expanded sick leave while adopting a paid vacation plan. A meeting Monday also discussed salary increases pending area comparisons, with the merit raise system to be retained.
Canal profits fund Egypt to reinvest in deepening upgrades
Official figures show since 1957 Suez Canal earnings reach 1.34 billion dollars for the Egyptian government. Of the total, a fifth has been reinvested in canal deepening widening and other improvements.
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Suez Canal
Athlete's Foot Treatment Claims Advertised
An advertisement promotes T-41 as a fast cure for athlete's foot, claiming itching stops in one hour and dead skin peels in four days. It promises healthy skin appears and offers a 48 cent refund at drug counters, with the product sold at drug stores.
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Denture Fix Odent: New Membrane Improves Fit and Comfort
An article touts FixopEnT elastic denture membrane that bonds dentures to gums reducing slip and soreness. It claims extended wear, bite support, and resistance to heat with a precision applicator for Fixodent. See your dentist and obtain FixODENT at drug counters.
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