Texas House Passes Small Loan Limitation Measures
The Texas House approved measures setting interest limits on small loans, capping under 100 dollars at 4 percent per year and under 3000 at 11 percent. A Preston amendment proposing a 4 dollar minimum quarterly fee drew support from one side and Cole opposed the broader regulatory provisions. The bill includes borrower protections and allows attorney’s fees recovery in certain actions.
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Opalie Cohoet
Preston
Fenders
Cole
Air Acrobat Ace Killed in Training Crash
United Press International reports an Air Force ace, Fitzgerald, died while watching teammates practice maneuvers. The crash occurred during nonstunting flight in mountainous terrain. Fitzgerald logged over 3000 hours, including 350 in a B 24 in World War II and 20 combat missions in a F 44 jet in Korea. He also flew for Pan American Airways and performed with the Thunderbirds at Reese AFB in Lubbock last October 14.
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Fitzgerald
Pacific
Korea
Pan Americ Airways
Thunderbirds
Reese Air Force Base
Lubbock
Meer
Downstate Deluged By Heavy Rain
Heavy rains drenched South and coastal Texas with up to 5.50 inches causing a fatal traffic crash. Snow flurries appeared near Lubbock while Panhandle snowfall melted. A warming trend was forecast for the South Plains with highs in the 50s and 60s.
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D Pree
Texas
Lubbock
South Plains
Panhandled
Fowerton
la Salle
Sannes
Rio Grande
Harlingen Air Force Base
Dalgo
McAllen
University officials on set of research employee incident
Austin AP report notes university officials responding to a chemistry building incident involving a research employee on site. Details are limited but the event prompted safety reviews and campus updates.
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Austen
University of Officials
Lubbock Amarillo Art Exchange Show Opens
The Lubbock Amarillo Art Exchange Show opened in the museum auditorium with eight Plains Art Association members from Plainview and Snyder Art Club members, plus guests including artist Peter Hurd. B Cantey III spoke on hobby advising and commented on works in the exhibit.
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Plainview
Snyder Art Cub
L. Byrd
Wet Texas Museum Association
Peter Hurd
B. Cantey III
Uyme
Ce. Art. Ag
Dallas County Reaches Million Mark via Univac Count
Maniss, his wife and two daughters arrived at 3 30 p m March 29 as the Univac machine declared Dallas County's population had reached one million. The man was transferred to a GM division afterward.
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Univac
Dallas County
Maniss
Ana
General Motors Corp
Insurance penalties eased in Texas board plan
The State Board of Insurance proposes reducing auto insurance penalties and adjusting offenses such as negligent homicide and driving with a suspended license. The plan, effective August 1, preserves a $25 property damage limit and excludes accidents on the insured's own property. Governor Price Daniel's administration supports reform to address inequities and broader legislative changes may follow.
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Thomas C. Ferguson
Tthe
Price Daniel
Ferguson
Legiglature
Verbal fireworks at zoning hearing over center plan
Napier spoke at length to the City Planning and Zoning Commission criticizing a zoning change after previously opposing another change approved last month. Nearby homeowners joined in to challenge the plan on Moonen and Saint Avenue. Strong debate continues as residents voice concerns amid opposition.
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Kenneth
Avalanche-Journal
Napier
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Lone Seasion
Laos Policy Dispute Flares In Congress
President Kennedy and Prime Minister Macmillan affirmed Western resolve on West Berlin during a 24 hour Potsdam period and discussed Laos policy. Senator Humphrey urged clarity on Laos forming a neutral government while signaling potential new Berlin tensions with Khrushchev possible this year.
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Laos
Lews Gulick
Washington
Kennedy
Harold Macmillan
Great Britain
West Berlin
Potomac
Berlin
Khrushchev
Prayer of a Christian Nation Featured by Mrs Evans
A Shallowater reader cites a prayer asking for guidance to lead nations in Jesus' path. The brief note invites readers to participate in offerings and mentions expectations for future contributions.
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Anna A. Evans
Shallowater
Carole Finch Alibi Questioned In Murder Reenactment
Jurors recounted reenactment testimony as Carole Finch and Dr. Finch faced questions about the fatal shooting. A juror noted the defendants’ performances mirrored the crime, with witnesses detailing how Carole and the doctor portrayed the scene and the courtroom confusion over who was truly responsible.
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Associated Press
OS Angeles
Dr. Finch
Carole
Barbara Jean
Mee Pearce
Mildred R. Brown
Ee Arena
Ae Brown
Mahon Sets Top Study on Defense Budget Cuts
The West Texan notes Rep Mahon plans to question sharp curtailment in both B and B sections and to report on military position. The closed session involved a discussion of military secrets with subcommittee members and a press ban on proceedings.
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Washington Bereuni
Premonition Case Lands Man in Jail After Incident
In Houston a search for a reported incident ends with a 60s era man confessing he was the driver. He says he fled home to tell his children he would be going to jail after the event. police report minimal details.
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Kenneth W. Beasley
Msn
Indiana
Ge Ago Tuam
Weing
Barstow
Cali Cap
Houston
D. ‘Tama
Weather map update for Lubbock area implies clearing and warming
The forecast for Lubbock and vicinity calls for clear to partly cloudy skies and a warm trend this afternoon. Highs around the 60s to 70s are expected with easterly to southerly winds 10 to 20 mph.
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Lubbock
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