Vietnam Peace Prospects Dim in Paris Negotiations
Washington officials report pessimism among North Vietnamese negotiators in Paris as Hanoi hardens its stance. Moscow falters in lunar plans while the United States shifts to commercial air travel for top officials to save costs amid security concerns and a broader push to curb skyjacking with embassies worldwide.
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Vietnam
Nixon
United States
Hanoi
Mao Ise-tung
South Vietnam
Havana
Air Force
Miami
White House
Air Force Transportation
Former Legislators Qualify For Pensions Through State Jobs
AUSTIN AP Several former lawmakers are taking brief stints with state agencies to qualify for retirement benefits of 1800 dollars or more yearly. The law allows up to eight years of service, with a 288 dollar payment per year in the retirement fund prior to 1970. Notable names include former Sen James E Taylor and Weaver Moore of Houston among others who recently joined state payrolls.
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James E. Taylor
Adjutant General
Texas
Texas Motor Transportation Assiation
Weaver Moore
Houston
George Wallace
Jimmy Phillips
Angleton
William Fry
Victoria
Vernon Lemens
Texas Finance Institute
Jack Bryan
Texas Motor Transportation Association
Fred Niemann
Stride
Licensed Vocational Nurses
The
Texas Apartment Association
Henry Lehman
Giddings
Moore
Fly
State Railroad Commission
Taylor
Phillips
William Moore
Bryan
Lemens
Insurance Department
Texas Water Rights Commission
Niemann
State Agriculture Department
Lehman
State Treasury Department
Jesse James
Everett Anschutz
America
Ho Chi Minh
Cuba
Fidel
Viet Nam
Washington
Congress
Debate over removing God from pledge and prayer rights
Washington discussion cites campaigns by Family Radio and the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce alleging moves to drop God from the Pledge of Allegiance and remove In God We Trust from coins while noting no legislation has been introduced. Congress hearings and court cases probe read scripture restrictions and non denominational prayer in public spaces amid retirements and lobbying by former lawmakers.
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Federal Trade Commission
Joseph Shea
FTC
John McCormack
Washington
Cecil G. Miles
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
Charles &. Moore
Strom Thurmond
K-5
Frank C. Hale
FITC
Paul Rand Dixon
Michael J. Vitale
Peter Rodino
D-N.j
William. Jibb
George Smathers
D-Fla
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San Francisco
Family Radio
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Library of Congress
Maryland
Texas
House Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
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Lobo Team Earns Win Over Dumas Demons in Canyon
Chamber of Commerce praises the Monahans Lobo football squad after a Saturday victory over the Dumas Demons at Canyon. Officials discuss away-game locations to protect local merchants and boost turnout for upcoming Big Spring Friday game and playoff publicity.
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Dumas Demons
Canyon
Big Spring
Chamber of Commerce
Monahans
South Texas
West Texas
Citizen voices concern over press accuracy and Vietnam war man
A Monahans resident writes to the editor praising the town and media access while criticizing front page errors about his address. He questions press duties, defends servicemen, and laments national distrust, urging accountability and bringing troops home amid war protests.
Goose Island State Park Site Surfaces Historic Ritual Practices
Goose Island State Park near Rockport sits at St. Charles Bay and Aransas Bay with a new 1,620 foot pier and upcoming facilities. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department completed hurricane rebuilding and awarded a 159 047 dollar contract for restrooms camp units water system and drainage with completion planned for March 1970. Historically Karankawa hunters used the area and regarded a sacred live oak called The Big Tree where ritual killings were performed. Today the park is a popular winter retreat for coastal Texans and snowbirds seeking to escape cold.
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Goose Island State Park
Rockport
Texas
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