Westerners win NJCAA title boosts Texas hoops pride
From Snyder to Hutchinson, fans followed Western Texas College through the NJCAA tournament. The Westerners, new to the national scene, upset Southern Idaho to claim the title, adding Texas to a storied list of early champions and ending Mercer County’s two-year run.
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Assassination of King Faisal Shakes Saudi Leadership
Saudi Arabia announced King Faisal was killed by his nephew during Prophet Mohammed’s birthday greetings. Crown Prince Khaled Ibn Abdul Aziz was proclaimed king, with Prince Fahd named as successor. The assassination clouds Middle East hopes for peace as the U.S. search for a settlement continues.
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U S to Reassess Middle East Policy After Faisal Death
Secretary Kissinger told the House committee the United States will mount a major effort to prevent new hostilities in the Middle East. Ford ordered a policy reassessment amid fears of a new Arab Israeli war as King Faisal’s assassination shocks Washington and global markets.
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Today In History Highlights March 25 1975
On this date events include Greek patriots starting a revolt in 1821 leading to the Kingdom of Greece, colonists reaching Maryland in 1634, Fort Stedman falls in 1865, a Haitian uprising in 1883, Yugoslavia joining the Rome Berlin Tokyo pact in 1941, the Centralia coal mine disaster in 1947, Magna Carta memorial land donation in 1964, MLK Jr civil rights march in Montgomery in 1965, Israel Egypt air clashes at Suez in 1970, and Kissinger with Soviet leaders in Moscow in 1974.
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Weather outlook for Texas regions with changing skies and temps
Snyder temperatures show 39 at 7 am and a 69 high. Northwestern and southwestern Texas expect fair skies with increasing cloudiness and wind by Wednesday and a slight shower chances in the extreme southwest. Panhandle to southeast low 30s to mid 50s tonight and Wednesday highs 60s to 80s, with scattered thunderstorms in the southeast Wednesday. Coastal Texas sees variable winds and seas 2 to 4 feet with fog and rain chances Wednesday.
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Thieu Orders Cabinet Shuffle to Fight Emergency
South Vietnam president Nguyen Van Thieu ordered a cabinet reshuffle to form a fighting government and invite qualified anti Communist nationalists. The move follows a three week North Vietnamese offensive that forced loss of 11 provinces including Hue with Da Nang under fear and tightened northern perimeter. Officials say the city may not be immediately targeted as defense lines are prepared around Da Nang and Thanh Binh with marine reinforcements.
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US To Airlift Refugees From Da Nang
The United States will begin an airlift using contracted commercial liners to move 10,000 refugees daily from Da Nang, South Vietnam. Da Nang, 350 miles north of Saigon, faces growing risk as North Vietnam expands into nearby provinces and Hue falls. Thousands flee to Da Nang, a city of about 500,000.
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Wilson Named To CC Board
Bob Wilson district superintendent for General Crude Oil Co has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Snyder Chamber of Commerce board of directors. The appointment was announced by Chamber President Joe Williamson. Wilson fills the post left vacant when Ross Griffin moved to Houston.
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Assassination of King Faisal Shocks U S Middle East Policy
President Ford mourned King Faisal as a close U S ally while officials weighed possible motives behind the Saudi monarchs death. Pentagon said allied military status unchanged with two destroyers and a command ship near Saudi Arabia. Congressional leaders warned of shifts in moderating influence and regional stability.
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Ford weighs veto and special session on tax cut
President Ford considers vetoing an enlarged tax cut and may call Congress into a special session to block Easter recess. Negotiators press for a compromise as Treasury warns against a bill matching the Senate measure. Ford aides say he opposes amendments beyond a simple anti recession package.
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