Senate Terms Fight Opens As Impasse Persists
Lawmakers return Monday to resume debates over Senate enlargement and longer terms. The conflict centers on expanding the Senate to 39 and extending terms to six years for senators and four years for representatives. A November referendum on House terms and an August special election on the Senate plan are on the table. The House passed a separate 1966 referendum proposal while requiring Senate approval of four-year House terms. See HOUSE SENATE Page 8
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Lubbock school trustees approve participation in federal lunch program
A glance through the paper shows Lubbock School Trustees approving participation in the federal lunchroom program for next year. Other items include medical authorities favoring a charity hospital, a new bill to curb double indemnity, and reports on health and national events across pages and sections.
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Lubbock Council Discusses Possible Western Freeway
City officials debated opening Quaker Ave from Brownfield Highway to 19th St to spur northwest growth. Mayor Tidmore backed a freeway to central town but cautioned on tremendous cost and called for a feasibility study.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Lubbock
Max Tidmore
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Brownfield Highway
19Th St
Jack Eastman
Tidmore
50Th St
Seq Council
City County Welfare Plan Discussed for Green Fair Manor
City councilmen asked Lubbock County Commissioners to use welfare staff to certify tenants for the Green Fair Manor Urban Renewal project. The project aims to house 236 displaced families with rental subsidies, with 60 already certified for next month. The Southeast Lubbock Development Board declined to certify eligible tenants, prompting talk of adding county staff to the City-County Welfare office.
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Green Fair Manor
Max Tidmore
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Heat Wave Grips South Plains with New Record Highs
The South Plains and Panhandle baked for a second straight day with 98 to 101 degree readings. Lubbock and Amarillo set 98s, Brownfield hit 101 tying Presidio as Texas hottest spot, while cities like Midland and Wink reported 96 to 100. Dust reduced visibility in Lubbock as temperatures surged into the mid 90s elsewhere.
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Former RAFE pilot vows war not dangerous says letter
Captain James A. Wheeler former training squadron pilot at Reese AFB died in action in Viet Nam after sending a last letter to friends. He described air superiority and mutual protection in four ship flights and said the South Vietnamese government faced instability under communism. Wheeler and his wife Demeris visited RAFB Big Spring years ago.
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Avalanche-Journal
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South U.N
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Webbland
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Tahoka Man Funded by Neighbors After Injury
Dave Hubbard of Tahoka, a long time newspaper carrier and shoe repair shop operator, lay injured with a broken leg in Methodist Hospital. In a touching show of support, more than 270 locals contributed to a “For Dave” fund totaling over 361 dollars, with 30 collectors coordinating the drive. The note praised his faithful service and said residents miss him on the route.
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Avalanche-Journal
Tohoka
Tanner Laine
Avalanche-Journal Star
Tahoka
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Roy Jolly
Thomas Jolly
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Lynn County
Steelworkers threaten walkout over contract by May 1
The United Steelworkers Union authorized a strike if no contract is reached by May 1. President David J. McDonald said workers will not work beyond May 1 without a 17.9 cent hourly raise. Federal mediator William E. Simkin will hold talks with both sides as locals prepare for a possible shutdown that could idle 425,000 workers. The last major strike was in 1959 lasting 166 days.
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United Steelworkers Union
David J. McDonald
William E. Simkin
Production reaches record levels in 1964 and 1965 gains
The statement notes production at record highs in 1964 and continuing in 1965. Profits rose 25 percent in 1964 over 1963 and 75 percent over 1962, with 1965 profits expected higher.
Commerce Aide Quits Over Stock Scandal Link
Herbert W. Klotz resigned as assistant secretary of commerce amid a government probe tying him to a stock scandal around Texas Gulf Sulphur. He admitted buying 2,000 shares after the firm found a copper deposit but before public disclosure. no charges were filed. President Johnson accepted the resignation.
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Ont
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New York
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Home Show celebrates giant wish book feel for 1965
Avalanche Journal reports the annual Home Show at Municipal Coliseum drew 4,435 visitors Thursday, pushing five day attendance to 23,320 with five $100 prize winners. Merchants display merchandise since opening, calling the event a top advertising opportunity that attracts home improvement shoppers. Janice O Neal named one winner from 3035 57th St as the drawing nears its end.
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Harriet Innes
Sam Moore
Avalanche Journal
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Dave Knapp
Avalanche-Journal
Par- Journal
Janice O'Neal
57Th St
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