School Bus Dynamiters Sought in Michigan
BI agents joined a manhunt for dynamiters who blew up ten school buses in Pontiac Michigan. No injuries were reported. Officials said classes would resume September 7 and that 40 new buses could still be delivered to meet a federal desegregation order.
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September Mild Weather Bids Fair in Permian Basin
September brings mild temps across Texas with a high near 90 in the Permian Basin and 65 overnight. Showers lingered in South Texas before dawn while eastern areas may see more storms. Thunder showers traced a line from San Angelo to Lufkin as Brownsville and College Station reported early rain.
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National Weather Service
It's the Law New State Laws In Effect
Several new state laws become effective including a ban on leaving keys in parked cars. The Odessa American notes updated regulations and penalties effective now, with emphasis on driver responsibility and public safety. etc.
Smith Dumps Barnes Ally As Air Guard Head
Gov Preston Smith replaced Brig Gen James Rose as assistant adjutant general for the Texas National Guard in Austin. Lt Col Belisario Flores of San Antonio will take the post. the change was announced without explanation and could provoke Senate reaction due to Rose’s ties to Ben Barnes and former Gov. John Connally. Flores is a St Mary’s University accounting graduate and World War II veteran.
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California Schools Ruling Could Reach Across Nation
A California Supreme Court decision on school finance found the property tax system unconstitutional for unequal funding among districts, potentially shaping nationwide debates. The ruling links local wealth to education quality, with implications for states eyeing reform and possible appeals to higher courts.
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Crime Rises 11 Per Cent in 1970 Nationally
FBI statistics show crime up 11 percent in 1970, ending a decade with offenses nearly tripling. Mitchell notes a slower rise in 1969 and 1968, but every area and crime type increased. Solved rate fell to 20 percent, from about 33 percent in 1960.
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Stock Trial Opens With Slow Pace and 69 Witnesses
Dallas AP reports the U S Securities and Exchange Commission is pursuing a civil stock fraud suit against 12 individuals and four corporations including FLAP Inc. Trial began slowly with 69 witnesses to be produced and a plan to speed proceedings. Judge Sarah T Hughes urged efficiency as defense and prosecution clash over testimony and procedures.
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