Ceremony seals UT Permian Basin creation in under ten minutes
Governor Preston Smith presided as the University of Texas of the Permian Basin was created in a brief ceremony. State leaders including Rep. Ace Pickens and Sen. Petey Snelsch attended. Smith signed the bill amid photos and remarks pledging future support.
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University of Texas
Permian Basin
Preston Smith
Smyth
Ace Pickens
Odessa
Dick Slack
Pecos
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Midland
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UTPB
Secretary
Nixon to get formal welcome after Midway summit
President Nixon returns to California after the Midway talks with Thieu as plans unfold to withdraw 25,000 U S troops from South Vietnam by August end. White House aides say the move is a signal to opponents while supporters push for a broader pullout. In Hanoi Paris talks, the Viet Cong front denounces the plan as propaganda. See WELCOME Page 2-A.
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Rain Possibility Seen For Basin Weather
The United States Weather Bureau kept moisture hopes alive for the Odessa region amid hail the size of golf balls. Trace moisture fell in several spots while the forecast warned of a 2 percent chance of more showers through Wednesday. Severe weather quashed, though thunder showers spanned Eastern New Mexico to Western Oklahoma with a stationary front south of the area and a Pacific air mass moving in from the west.
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Bank Robbery in Houston Yields $25,000, Bandits Flee
In Houston a bank robbery at downtown Harris Bank produced over 25 thousand dollars. Two gunmen, described as a blonde and a dark haired man, opened the door for a witness then fled in a vehicle later found abandoned near Mason Park. Witness accounts place the time at about 9:15 am as officers search for suspects.
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Caludine Heath
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Sonere
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They McCraw
University of. ‘Houston
Youngsters charged with murder in Parkersburg fire killing 12
In Parkersburg West Virginia Susan Bailey 15 and Boars Bailey 13 are charged with murder after a pre dawn fire at the Bailey home killed the parents Charles 41 and 10 of their children. Investigators say arson evidence led to the charges as the siblings were arraigned before Justice of the Peace A L Rothwell with a county prosecutor noting the deaths and noting one elder relative escaped.
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Roger Bailey
Susan
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Ground Battle Ends War Lull in Vietnam Reports
In Tay Ninh Province heavy fighting left about 400 Vietnamese killed and 40, including Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops, as US losses rose and a brief lull failed to halt the clashes. The St Manne Regiment claimed 186 enemy deaths in a two day fight near Dai Nang, while U.S. forces said 137 enemy troops were killed in four other clashes.
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Permian Basin Group Celebrates New University Creation
In Austin more than 100 Permian Basin residents gathered to witness Governor Preston Smith sign House Bill 157 creating the University of the Permian Basin. The ceremony in West Texas featured Odessa Mayor Jim Reese and Rep. Ace Pickens, with UT system officials pledging a first class institution and a 1973 opening for about 800 students on land east of Odessa.
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University of Texas of the Permian Basin
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Odessa
Dick Slack
Pecos
W. E
Pete) Snelson
Midland
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Permian Basin
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University of of the Permian Basin
Cate
Sominatian Bae
Jim Reese
Smith
Reese
West
West Texas
Pickens
Imian Basin
John Connally
Erwin
Utpe
U-T
Ector County
U-T Syste
Appropriation Bill Fate in Doubt in Texas
Gov. Preston Smith said he has not decided whether to sign the one year 2.8 billion appropriation measure. He questioned if the $61.9 million teacher pay raise could be certified and indicated doubt about a $16 building use fee on college students. Voters will decide in August on one year financing versus the two year plan.
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Preston Smith
University of Texas of the
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Patman Hits Banks After Rate Hike Controversy
Washington congressman Wright Patman denounced a 1 percent rate increase by large banks as a conspiracy to raise prices. He urged policy restraint on the Fed and antitrust actions against banks seen aiding the rise. The move targets big customers while small borrowers face higher costs, potentially disrupting housing.
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Fed- Reserve Board
House Panel Pushes College Conduct Code Bill
Members of the House Committee push a bill requiring colleges to establish student conduct codes or lose federal funding. In related Odessa items, West Texas Runners of the Texas Football League opened their season ticket drive with Mayor Jim Reese purchasing the first pair from Coach-General Manager Lou Rymius.
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West Texas
Texas Football League
Odessa
Jim Reese
Lou Rymius
Viet Cong announces revolutionary government in South Vietnam
AP reports in Hanoi that the Viet Cong formed a two part revolutionary government to rule South Vietnam. A radio broadcast said the temporary regime, backed by a council of advisors, was created by a weekend meeting of representatives from across the region.
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The Quipster On Chain Smokers And Constant Drags
A witty line notes that a chain smoker often stays in a perpetual state of smoke. The quip highlights the inevitability of a constant drag as a humorous observation.
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