1968 Johnson dies after heart attack and Skylab era ends
The text recalls Lyndon B. Johnson's death after a heart attack in January while noting his civil rights record and Great Society dreams. It also covers Skylab missions from May to 1973, three crews with heat shield issues, and a later 84 day mission. It finishes with Chile's 1973 coup ending Allende's presidency and mass arrests at the national stadium.
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Abraham Lincoln
Johnson
Pedernales River
Secret Service
Vietnam
United States
Charles Conrad Jr
Joseph P. Kerwin
Paul J. Weitz
Navy
Alan L. Bean
Owen K. Garriott
Jack R. Lousma
Gerald P. Carr
William R. Pogue
Edward G. Gibson
Chile
Salvador Allende
Consumer shopping cautions in holiday appliance sales
The Attorney General warns shoppers to research appliance features and warranties during holiday buying. Consumers report bait and switch and misleading ads, and should compare financing options, read all terms, verify warranties, safety seals, and keep receipts.
New 10-Cent ZIP Code Stamp Issued With Modern Art Design
The Postal Service unveils a 10 cent ZIP Code stamp featuring a multicolor transportation-themed poster and the slogan It all depends on ZIP code. Issued Jan 4, first day requests go to Washington DC and must use a money order. A second 10 cent stamp issued Dec 14 in Washington shows the Jefferson Memorial with We Hold These Truths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Postal Service
Washington, D.C
Washington
Jefferson Memorial
Thomas Jefferson
Consumer Protection Division Contact Points
The text lists state cities where the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division can be reached: Austin San Antonio Lubbock El Paso Dallas or Houston for assistance or inquiries.
Deer hooves too small for pawing. deer browse for food
The hooves of all deer are so small they are not of much use for pawing. The animals may feed entirely by browsing, nibbling leaves and shoots from plants and trees.
Marine and Navy airman serve with training squadron
Marine PFC Alan W. Woods of 2409 W Fourth completed Infantry Training School at Camp Pendleton California and studied infantry weapons and tactics. Navy Airman Karl L. Wren serves with Attack Squadron 45 based at Cecil Field Florida, a training group for fleet jet aviators in the Atlantic Fleet. His wife Barbara is the daughter of Mr and Mrs T L Simon of 908 W 3rd St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Woods
Alan W. Woods
Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Allen Military Academy
Bryan
Karl Wren
Karl L. Wren
Attack
Naval Air Station
Cecil Field
Florida
Atlantic
Barbara
T.L. Simon
W. 3Rd St
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Allende
Santiago
Cuba
Soviet Union
Europe
Attorney General's
John L. Hill
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc
Pauline Davis
Jim Davis
Belle Sprinkle
Effie Cole
Charles Lowe
AP News
Syd Kronish
Kent Tire Company
Delta Tires
W. Sealy
Thomas Paine
Jene
America
Jefferson
Hamilton
Merica
Coleman Advertising
Tarna Drive
Dallas
Texas
Atlantic-Richfield Products
George R. Bentley Construction Company
Buster’s Well Service, Inc
Monahans - Kermit
Butch’s
Champion Chemicals, Inc
N. Eva
Bill Goin Chevrolet
Get Goin
S. Stockton Hwy
Jordan
Kermit - Monahans
Clark’s Automotive and Oil Field Services
Dave
Martin Water Laboratories
Monahans - Midland
Killian Bros. Body Shop
Y Smitty
Falls Hwy
Star Electric Company
O'Brien - Wickett
Star Trucking Company
Chester
Eva
Monahans Arca
Ralph’s TV Clinic
Russell
Doc’s
S. Riese .Ae
ATH
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