Ford vetoes day care bill over federal interference concerns
President Ford vetoed a child day care bill, arguing it would impose unwarranted federal controls on state programs and cost taxpayers. He urged a moratorium and proposed federal aid with state administration flexibility, noting the bill would raise costs and threaten staffing standards. May override discussion set for May 4.
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Wisconsin and New York result shift narrows Democratic edge
Udall wins Wisconsin with 39 percent to Carter 36 while Ford leads in the Republican tally. in New York Jackson shows strong delegate lead but falls short of a majority. Both parties head toward Pennsylvania contest as the primary season tightens.
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Rain and hail sweep parts of Lubbock area
Weather summary notes scattered rain and pea size hail across Hale Center and Littlefield with a dry outlook for the South Plains and Panhandle. High pressure reduces precipitation today, warming trend through the weekend with upper 80s by Sunday and near 40 tonight.
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Reagan campaign draws crowd in Lubbock Texas
Ronald Reagan drew about 1500 people at Lubbock Regional Airport for a Texas primary push. He planned a 7 a.m. breakfast at the Southpark Inn and a 7:45 a.m. speech as part of his drive in the May 1 primary and insisted his Wisconsin showing signals a sizeable victory in the race for the GOP nomination.
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Reagan Leads In Lubbock Airport Stop In Texas Primary Drive
Reagan buoyed by a turnout of about 1,500 at Lubbock Regional Airport as he campaigned for cross over voting help in the Texas primary. He vowed to stay in the race to Kansas City and noted the crowd size exceeded expectations. In nearby Lockney a man identified as Bob Merrell died in a train pickup collision seven miles north of town.
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Southland School Dispute Surfaces
SUPT T E Dickerson won a fight to keep Southland School District from dissolution but faces a push for resignation from board members who later overturned the motion. Johnny Haire was defeated by Bob Allbright, seen as a community vote of confidence in Dickerson amid criticism of election conduct.
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Levelland Bicentennial Salute At SPC Domed By Thousands
More than 1 000 students and several thousand spectators filled Texan Dome at South Plains College for a Levelland Bicentennial celebration featuring music by local groups and a public school designations ceremony. Col Ed Mendel of Reese AFB led the flag salute. Program included I Hear America Singing lyrics by Mrs J Ernest Railsback and a Yankee Doodle Dandy performance by The Tex Annas. Over 4 000 voices joined in Battle Hymn of the Republic as choirs and bands performed for almost two hours of flag waving and readings on heritage. AMARILLO Ford to speak at West Texas State University Canyon event Saturday evening with free tickets available from WTSU or Canyon Chamber.
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Heavenly Father Prayer Note from a Reader
A brief reader submission seeks blessings and gratitude for a service, invoking Jesus for love and peace. The note ends with an Amen.
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Weather outlook for Lubbock area improves this week
Clearing and warmer today and Thursday with highs in the mid 70s and near 70 respectively. Tonight’s low around the low 40s and winds from the northwest up to 15 mph.
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Hughes Death Attributed To Kidney Failure
Doctors performing an autopsy on Howard Hughes concluded he died of chronic kidney disease. The officials said Hughes died of natural causes during an emergency flight from Acapulco to Methodist Hospital in Houston. The body was to be buried later in the family plot in downtown Houston, with FBI analysis not sought.
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