Parallel Lives End in Vietnam War Cemetery
Tim Meeker and Johnie Machau, lifelong high school athletes from central Oregon, shared birth and school experiences before the Vietnam War ended their parallel paths. Both came from millworker families, excelled in multiple sports, and left behind younger brothers they deeply loved as their lives were cut short by the war.
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Otc
Timothy J. Meeker
Johnie Machau
Vietnam
Tim
Johnie
Oregon
Robert Meeker
John Machay
McCue
Tim and
US expands missile arsenal to 7500 warheads in five years
AP reports the United States plans to expand its offensive missile warheads to more than 7,500 within five years through MIRV technology. The move, described as a quantum jump, aims to deter the Soviet Union by the early 1970s while Pentagon officials say Moscow may lack MIRV readiness for years.
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Bob Horton Washington
United States
U.S
Pentagon
Soviet Union
Russia
Nikita Khrushchev
Panhandle South Plains Fair draws record Friday crowd
A record 41 580 people surged into the Panhandle South Plains Fair on Friday as the 50th annual event neared an all time high. Officials said the pace broke last year’s attendance, with heavy traffic and a busy midway while judging and exhibits filled the fairgrounds.
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Panhandle South Plains Fair
Fair Park
Johnson signals openness to talks on Vietnam halt
President Johnson proposed halting bombing of North Vietnam and opening peace talks with Ho Chi Minh, saying discussions could start soon and North Vietnam would not exploit a ceasefire. He offered to meet or send a representative anywhere, framing policy to entice Hanoi while maintaining pressure. He cited military progress and international backing, but warned domestic dissent would not change course.
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San Antonio
Johnson
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Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
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U.S
Hanoi
United States
South
Johmsng
National Legislative Conference
Lubbock officials keep taxes steady in next year budget
Lubbock County Commissioners approve a proposed lower budget with taxes unchanged for next year. The section notes campus instruction at Tech, a bid for the first bookmobile unit, and policy discussions on academic freedom and budget cuts. Pope Paul opens a world synod and Egypt criticizes U.N. Middle East commitments.
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Lubbock County
Democratic House
Paul
World Synod of Bishops
Egypt
U.N
U.S
Middle East
Rio Grande Crest Rushes Toward Brownsville and Matamoros
Rio Grande surged toward U S Brownsville and Mexican Matamoros flooding upriver towns and forcing evacuations. Garrison allowed Beulah refugees to return if homes were dry or pending relief aid, while residents toiled to remove silt and dry possessions as flood levels lingered along a 900 mile stretch. President Johnson designated 24 counties as major disaster areas during a Rio Grande Valley tour.
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Rio Grande
Brownsville
Matamoros
U.S
Rio Grande Valley
Beulah
Col
Homer Garrison Jr
Garrison
Rio Grande City
Mexico
International Boundary and Water Commission
Johnson
Court Upholds South Plains Underground Water District
The Texas Court of Civil Appeals rules the South Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 4 valid, covering parts of Cochran Terry Yoakum and Gaines counties. The decision overturns a lower court and enables district operations including mapping to aid tax allowances and data development for water use.
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South Plains
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Dawson
Andrews
Seminole
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el Paso
Texas Supreme Court
Kendrick
Victory hungry Red Raiders invade Austin for showdown
Hundreds of Texas Tech supporters arrive by car bus plane and more than 5 000 students faculty and fans flood into Austin for the long awaited game against Texas at Memorial Stadium Tech just defeated Iowa State while Texas lost to USC UT officials predicted 60 000 to 65 500 in attendance Tech fans scramble for gate tickets and scalpers pep rally sponsored by the Saddle Tramps precedes kickoff with a Beat Texas surprise presentation and exes reception set for 1 50 pst
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Red Raider
Longhorns
Texas Tech
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Red Raiders
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Texas
USC
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Saddle Tramps
Tense Meld Unlikely Target Of New Storm
Brownsville dispatch reports Dr R H Simpson director of the National Hurricane Center said Edith is unlikely to follow Beulah path and almost certain to take a different route from Harvey. He added predicting Edith’s exact path is nearly impossible.
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Brownsville
UPI
National Hurricane Center
R. H. Simpson
Edith
Haree
Workers Perish In Freezer Unit At Brownsville Plant
Police found two Brownsville men dead in a freezer at United Foods on Friday. Identified as John D. Vilkaidis 48 and Ollie A. Thomas 21 both plant technicians, they reportedly entered the freezer to check its operation after colleagues had not seen them for hours.
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Brownsville
United Foods
Frank Huerta
John D. Vilkaidis
Ollie A. Thomas
Armour & Co to close meat plants nationwide
Armour & Co will close its meat packing plant in Lubbock and four other cities immediately. Omaha and Denver plants will be phased out over six months, with West Point Nebraska and Emporia Kansas also phased out within six months. About 100 workers at Lubbock will be idled, with options for reassignment, early retirement, or severance based on service.
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Chicago
Armour & Co
Lubbock
Omaha
Neb
Denver
Colo
Armour
West Point
Emporia
Kan
Tom J. Hamlett
Slaton Highway
Three Jail Escapees Nabbed After Seven Mile Flight
Sheriff J D Spray recaptured three escapees from Motley County jail after they bound a guard and fled seven miles north on FM 94. They released a prisoner, Robert W Powell 17, who asked for books and then seized the keeper, taking her to the downstairs area. Powell, tied, aided by two youths, released Fred David Martin 25 and attempted a pickup before arrest. Canon City Colorado is listed as Martin and Powell’s home town.
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J. D. Spray
Spray
Ray
Webb
Robert W. Powel
Prayer Excerpt Submission by Lila Rasor
A devotional prayer fragment asks for a pure heart to see and hear God with love and faith. The note credits Dag Hammarskjold and is submitted by Lila Rasor for publication.
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Dag Hammarskjold
Lila Rasor
Weather Map Par Laibbockyin Victory Sunny Warm Today
A sunny and warmer day is forecast with improving conditions across the region. Light breezes and clear skies are expected as temperatures rise, bringing pleasant conditions for outdoor activities today.
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