City OKs 15.6 Million Bond Vote for Lubbock Water Plant
Lubbock voters approved a 15.6 million bond to fund a new water treatment plant with an expected 20 to 30 month construction timeline and a water rate increase. City officials debated SWPS power offer terms and postponed final power decision after discussing franchise duration and impact on city finances.
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Mithoriia
Amarillo
Rogers
SWPS
City Hall
SIPS
Feerner
Strong
Thatey Carpenter
Escoissionep
bAs
Ore
Carpenter
Mhusl
Elertse
Tolan Simpson
Commission
Veo
Euyssrid
Ogot
Lubbock
G. CL
Myles Dowell
Wloc. O'Mara
Ile
O'Mara
Cuss
Simpson
REA
Y Mara
McLarty
Alderson
August Heat and Drought Grip Texas States
The Associated Press reports Texas endured extreme heat and dryness in August, with San Angelo and Presidio posting 100 plus temperatures. July drought and the driest July since 1930 in Waen are noted, while Lubbock and coastal cities also show highs near 100. Friday forecasts predict continued hot, dry conditions.
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Associated Press
Texas
Weather Bureau
Waen
San Angelo
Lubbock
Presidio
Corpus Christi
Alpine
Galveston
Corpus Christ
Chamizal Pact Could Face Texas Challenge
El Paso attorney James B. Hammond, representing Chamizal residents, seeks to test the legality of the Chamizal settlement. He met with Attorney General Warren Carr, who recalled the 184 treaty granting federal control over the border. Carr said no action by Texas is required. Hammond weighs further steps.
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EL. Paso
Hammond
New Winners Set In Beauty Test In Fort Worth
In the 1963 Miss Texas competition Miss Abilene Martyn Kay Van derveer 18 won the swimsuit contest and Miss Port Arthur Karen Ann Sealey 18 captured the talent award with a toe dance during preliminaries in Fort Worth Texas. A further round of preliminaries is scheduled tonight.
Unusual Punishment in Juvenile Driving Case
Philadelphia judge orders Arthur Brookes Jr to quit high school take a job and pay half weekly salary to victim's family after striking Steve Bret tenback with a car. Brookes pleaded mix to assault and battery by auto and driving without a license. The hit car belonged to Bret tenback's family.
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Philadelphia
J. Sydney Hoffman
Arthur Brookes Jr
Brookes
Steve M. Brettenback
Travel Broadens: Scandinavia Smorgasbord For Tourists
Gay Pauley reports on a two week Scandinavian tour with U S and international journalists. She describes the smorgasbord dining sequence from herring starters through salmon and reindeer dishes to cheeses and desserts, noting the abundance of foods and the need to pace the feast.
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Gay Pauley
Stockholm
Sweden
Denemark
Norway
United States
Birth notices span multiple families in Methodist Hospital
A garbled collection of birth announcements lists several families welcomed at Methodist Hospital. Names include Jessie Anders and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Milson with newborn daughters. others name fathers employed in hardware, insurance, or manufacturing roles. We note weights such as 7 pounds 7 ounces and 4 pounds 0 ounces, with several entries dated around Thursdays.
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Air Aid
Jessie Anders
Best Diespetal
Oss
Donald Milson
Tes Acm
Phouiadas First Hospital
Os Enn
Wilan Cameron & Ca
Meooo
Kennie M. Wiese
Methodist Hospital
Emprose of
Hardware Mutual Insurance Ca
Joseph Martin Scott Jr
Pharsaas
Furrs Family Center
Allen Tee Brendenreh
Fae Non Yuiesdas
West ‘Pexas Hospital
Frito-Lay
Mroo
Claude Brown
Vth Stlon
Epipiaxea Bs Liane Phandie Santa Fe
All Aid To Haiti Deleted By U S
U S announces removal of nearly all economic and military aid to Haiti to oppose the Duvalier regime. The U S mission to Haiti is recalled and ambassadorial post left vacant with a lower ranking diplomat in charge in Port au Prince. Relations hit a new low since Duvalier’s 1961 consolidation of power. The Spanish government seeks ways to attract foreign investment to ease Haiti’s money shortage.
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Washington
United States
Haiti
Francois Duivalier
U.S
Port Au Prince
Kennedy
Emibe Soy Au Prince
U. S
Duvalier
Tremors Shake Skopje Amid Earthquake Aftermath
New shocks hit Skopje as survivors of last Friday’s quake panic in tent cities. Officials report no casualties from the tremors though refugees move toward interior areas. Nearby Pennsberg Coal mine plans a 2000 ton daily output invention.
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Skopje
Yugoslavia
Pennsberg
Planning changes meet opposition in city zoning proposals
Area residents argued against extending commercial zones near College Avenue and 16th Street, preferring a single hearing on all acreage from Broadway to 19th Street. The planning director noted future development goals while defending the proposed modifications as a flexible, forward facing plan.
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Burr
Yatum
Stanton Brunson
First Christian Church
College Ave
16Th St
Charles Jones
Broadway
19Th Street
Avenue X
College Avenue
Carroll Cobb
Jones
Commission
W. B. Agee
List Street
Agee
Kenneth Pharr
Ager
50Th Street
Euide
City Hall
George Fields
50Th St
Slide Rd
Fields
Robert Howard
York Avenue
27Th Street
Slide Road
Maddox
4Th St
Elem Ave
Sra Ard Th Stregat
Flint Avenue
Jan Moulme
Blankenship
George R. Farston
Thalon Medway
10Th Street
E. Clark
Waco Ave
4Th
City of
Lubbock
Vintage Car Owners Find Joy in Restored Rides and Trials
A group of antique car enthusiasts, led by R. C. Richards and Dr. Lloyd Doggett, showcase restored 1922 Packard, 1923 Moon, 1941 Lincoln, and other classics. They recall challenges of maintenance, pride in original tires and paint, and enjoy tours that bring families together.
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Lloyd Doggett
Austin
R. C. Richards
Rockdale
Austin Horseless Carriage Club
Richards
Owen R. Gray
Lubbock
Orlando
Fla
Antique Atos To Roll Out On Tour In Texas Event
Antique autos from about 60 vehicles gather for the first annual Grand Ole Tour sponsored by ARCA clubs in Lubbock. Registration starts at 7 am with lineup at 9:30 am, touring to Idalou Buffalo Lakes and ending at Lubbock Country Club. A Broadway parade and swap meet follow, plus a 8:30 pm fashion show at West Texas Museum.
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Allan Guinn
Antique Automobile Club of America
ARCA
Idalou
Buffalo Lakes
Lubbock Country Club
Broadway
Avenue A
Municipal Coliseum
Coliseum
West Texas Museum
Texas Tech
Farr
South Plains
Lubbock
West Texas
Michaned
Texas High Plains
Plainview
Wool Capio
San Angelo
Larry Bridges
Clarence Henninger
Dick Brightwell
Carol Taff
Don Boles
Bridges
Don Ellison
Bill Griggs
Mackie Klattenhoff
Fred Worsham
Tim Lenning
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Meet
William C. Clark
Corporation Court
W. P. Kermickel
Kermickel
Khermichel
Studge Kermichel
Citizens Traffic Council
CTC
City Police
Department of Public Safety
Training and Safety Department
Larbhack
Tom Cannon
Juvenile Cour
Oklahoma
Jerry Matheson
Collinsville
Okla
Barry Reuw
Tulsa
Carl Williams
Chelsea
James Weaver
Scandinavia
Myo
Alfred Chniffin
E. Coselof
Weihing
Shoom
Thursdas
Methodist Hespital
Pooneer Hotel
Miroo
Pateuua Alcala
Rallisec Birta
Asan Welding & Pine
AL ‘Sopot
Mio
Mes
Tielbert Eugene ‘Viniens
Stanford Ston
Eidnudahter
Abo
Soam
Tasior
Berti Ao Machter
Mattox Hespane
Meo
Mia Manvel
Mx Dasahter Weihing
Low Poi
Phe Gither Os Mpavedt
Mioc
Wofsaghter
Dati
Chaps Peditis Preduet
McRonney
A& Son Wetgbina & Maces
Piedad
Vicinity
Vega
Donald Ellison
Fllsom
Guvnn
Minn
State Highway Department
George B
R. H. Miller
29Th St
Ave. G
Bob Moody
Planning Commission
6Th St
Indiana Ave
Jack Eastman
D. R. McWilliams
David Tipple
Roy Bass
J. Louis Murfee Jr
W. B. Holmes
Aubrey H. Faulkner’ Sr
J. B. Hance
Roy Grimes
Canada
Ras
Joe Carroll
Muleshoe
Sind Carroll
Raymond Jones
Abilene
Joe Johnston
Crosbyton
FE. Kenner
Crowell
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