Smith Praises Baum as Democratic Chief in Texas
Gov. Preston Smith commends Dr. Elmer C. Baum for two years as state Democratic chairman and hints at a possible State Democratic Executive Committee meeting. Despite calls for Baum’s resignation amid an insurance stock scandal, Smith says Baum has done a good job and could beat Republicans next year. Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes suggested Baum might not survive as chairman.
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United Press International
Austin
Preston Smith
Elmer C. Baum
Democratic Party
Smith
Baum
Democratic Executive Committee
Dallas
Ben Barnes
House Passes Ethics Bill Amid Senate Hurdles
In Austin the Texas House approved an ethics measure 133 to 6 after days of debate, requiring full disclosure of legislators income assets debts and other financial details. The bill moves toward Senate rejection then potential conference talks to forge a compromise.
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Associated Press
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Senate
Ben Barnes
House-Senate
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Rockdale
Kubiak
Jim Nugent
Kerrville
Nugent
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Split level terminal concept cleared for Lubbock airport
Lubbock air port board recommends adopting a split level passenger terminal design for the regional airport. The plan, part of the 1969 master plan updates, places the new facility east of the current building with second level jetways and self powered taxiing gates. Parking would be excavated and flanked by the terminal, with roof extending over the apron.
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Lubbock Regional Airport
Airport Board
Lubbock City
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Hall
Lubbock
Hellmuth-Obata-Kassabaum
St. Louis
Allo Architects
Arnold Thompson Associates
Quirt Avenue
O. P. Harlan
Today TraceK yo Today TraceK yo Lubbock Area Bull of the Year
A fragment from the Lubbock edition notes TraceK yo Lubbock as area Bull of the Year V-61 with Cowboys likely to face a tough Tech Rodeo event this week. Other items list an annual area firemen conference starting Thursday at local grounds and federal officials urging student loan program participation.
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Lubbock
Morning Prayer Dedication Prompt for Daily Blessings
A reader offers a concise morning prayer asking God for daily rededication to live as if this day were final and to be a blessing of eternal value to as many people as possible each day. The prayer ends with Amen.
Federal probe targets Texas national bank loans to candidates
U S authorities announced an investigation into loans by national banks to political candidates in 1970, but not into state banks. San Antonio U S Attorney Seagal Wheatley said state banks are not being investigated now. The Frost National Bank was earlier indicted for a $7500 loan to Gov Preston Smith's campaign.
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U.S. Atty
Frost National Bank
Preston Smith
Smith
Wheatley
Dust storms whip across South Plains and Panhandle
A cold front fuels a widespread dust storm from Southwest Texas to Wichita Falls, with Lubbock gusts to 52 mph and Amarillo up to 61 mph. Downtown Lubbock visibility drops to three blocks and IS 40 traffic incident leaves 22 injured, 3 hospitalized. Forecasters throw a 20 percent rain chance today.
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Hurst
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Panhandle
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New Will Rogers Counselor Honored By Lubbock Teachers
Lubbock classroom Teachers Association honored Don Williams, youth minister at Broadway Church of Christ, with the Friend of Education Award. Jerry Caddel received a $200 professional award for leadership in teaching at four Lubbock elementary schools. Roy Anderson and Jerry Don Sanders presented the honors as SCTA leaders hosted Lt. Gov. George Nigh as featured speaker. Williams has spoken in 17 states and Canada on morals and Christian leadership.
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Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock Classroom Teachers Association
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Broadway Church of Christ
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Lubbock
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Boy Shot Triggers Belfast Easter Riots
In Belfast a 12 year old boy was shot in the leg during clashes that pitted about 1000 British troops against 2000 Protestant attackers. Four soldiers were set afire by gasoline bombs as fiery missiles, rocks, and bottles rained on troops guarding the Catholic enclave near St Matthew's Church in Ballymacarett.
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Associated Press
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Northern Ireland
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Doc Adams Fair After Operation
Actor Milburn Stone, 66, shown improving at University Hospital after open heart surgery on March 15 to aid blood flow to the heart. The Gunsmoke star, who plays Doc Adams, was described as in fair condition. doctors did not estimate when he might return to the series.
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Grievances Aired In Closed Sheriff Meeting
Sheriff C H O Choc Blanchard led a two hour session with deputies in the county commissioners court on Tuesday night to address grievances that led to a unionization. Deputy spokesman Phil Scruggs said the talks improved mutual understanding, focusing on pay working conditions and equipment.
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Lane Arthur
Avalanche-Journal
C. H. O'Choc
Blanchard
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Scruggs
Pressure Shifts as South Vietnamese Relief Reaches Fire Base 6
Lead elements of a large relief force reached Fire Base 6 in the central highlands Tuesday night and reinforcements flowed in early today, easing pressure on the besieged frontier post. A Vietnamese spokesman said the vanguard met no opposition with light contact, suggesting North Vietnamese regiments may be regrouping. About 23,000 South Vietnamese troops were operating nearby, with six battalions moving from the north toward the base and one from the south, two on the hilltop. US jets hit enemy missile sites in North Vietnam and Laos. Elsewhere, rocket grenades struck a Danang Hue rail line train, killing 13 soldiers and seven civilians. 24 wounded. Three US helicopters were shot down, totaling 2,033 lost in Indochina. See SOUTH Page 10.
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Open session planned on open meetings law
A memorandum circulated to reporters Tuesday said the Washington House of Representatives local government committee would go into closed session today to discuss an open public meetings law.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington House of Representatives
Justifiable Homicide ruling in Slaton death case
A 55-indictment grand jury report to Judge Robert C. Wright found justifiable homicide in the fatal shooting of escaped convict Carl George Davis by Slaton police, after a burglary attempt behind a Slaton jewelry store. Indictments include murders, robbery by assault, burglary and drug violations. three cases not killed.
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Avalanche Journal
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Grand
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Slaton
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Hornell
N.Y
Davis
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Holley
Portales
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Leather Weather Map Cooler With Cloudy Skies Today
Weather map brief for Lubbock area notes cooler conditions today with increasing afternoon clouds. High near 68, low around 45. East to southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. 20 percent rain chance tonight. Thursday expected in the 70s. Maximum 87, minimum 53. Year ago figures listed as 73 and 45.
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