Memorial Center to Aid Lubbock Recovery and Youth Activities
Proponents of the Disaster Recovery Package argue the Memorial Civic Center will deliver a central library theater teen dances senior activities and clubrooms for groups as part of city rebuilding after the May 11 tornado. Opponents cite access concerns though state roadway improvements are planned. Voters face decision this Saturday.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Memorial Civic Center
Central Library
4Th
Avenue
620
Tai
Romney enters Michigan Senate race as early primary results trickle in
Mrs George Romney Lenore Romney makes political debut in Michigan GOP primary while Senator Robert Huber leads early returns. Hart unopposed for the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate. Gov William Milliken wins GOP gubernatorial renomination over James Turner as nine of 19 districts vote. Turnout appears light with multiple contests including Sander Levin leading in the Democratic gubernatorial race. Missouri’s Symington wins renomination in Democratic primary.
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Preen
Detroit
George Romney
Robert Huber
U.S. Senate
Michigan
Pri
Lenore Romney
U.S
Wiliam “Milliken
Romney
Nixon
Howell
James ‘Turner
Sander Levin
George N. Parris
Missouri
Kansas
Stuart
Symington
Reas
Lee C. “Sutton
Hershell
John Rth
Doris Bass
Morris Lee
Lubbock Relief Aid For Corpus Christi
The relief effort from Lubbock to hurricane struck Corpus Christi is organized with plans to send aid supplies. The report notes ongoing disaster response activities and community support components.
House Sets Study Of Farm Bill In House Debate
House sets study of farm bill with a $55 000 limit on payments to participants in federal programs to reduce crop plantings while delaying votes on lowering the limit. Absent members due to state primaries push back action as Nixon positions are debated. some see the letter as supportive but not binding.
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Nixon
House
Democratic
House Re Committee
Howe Committee
Hardin
Ve Nison
Eset
Reed
B. F. Sisk
D-Calif
Hale Boggs
Teuialans
Silvio
Conte
R-Mass
Prayer Exalts God’s Refuge in Times of Trial
A reader’s prayer thanks God for refuge in hardship. It asks for true value, strength, and courage to make the right decisions, concluding with an amen.
Spitz Planetarium at old museum to debut new A-4 model
Avalanche Journal reports the Spitz planetarium at the museum will debut an A-4 model this fall with remote control navigation and a separate Moon projection. The upgraded system offers hourly sky sequences, live star motion, simulated sunrise, and ancient constellation storytelling for visitors of all ages.
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Spitz Planetarium
The
Museem
Lubbock Has Texas's Lowest City Taxes Among Big Cities
A statewide survey found Lubbock taxes on a $20,000 home were $129.60 a year, the lowest among 21 large Texas cities. The report notes potential changes from airport and bond issues but keeps Lubbock near the bottom in both city and total tax charges.
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Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Midland
DOCER
AL Dow
San Angelo
Houston
Dallas
Laredo
Manson Juror Hears Shock Headline During Trial
The Manson jury heard a headline reading Manson Guilty Nixon Declares after a juror reported seeing it on a banner brought into court. The judge ordered removal of papers with the headline and polled jurors individually to gauge influence. The incident prompted defense and alternate jurors to testify about their reactions and the impact on deliberations.
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Associated Press
Brudge P
Sharon Tate
Charles M. Manson
Manson
Nixon
John T. Ellis
Larry Shelsley
Thelma McKenzie
Sextuplets Born in Rome. Parents Shocked by Unprecedented Delivery
In Rome a 35 year old housewife gave birth to sextuplets three months early. Antonio Petrone, the father, said fertility drugs were used last year. Five doctors and medical staff delivered the three boys and three girls who were in incubators and in good condition, with the mother expected to recover enough to receive visitors.
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Rome
Univerisity Hospital
Loredana Luzzitelli
Petrone
Antonio Petrone
Italy
Martin Danoff
New York City
Colombo Secures Socialist Endorsement in Government Crisis
Premier-designate Emilio Colombo won Socialist party backing on Tuesday as he seeks to form a new center-left coalition. Socialists joined three other parties in endorsing his proposed government program and bolstered his bid to resolve the latest national crisis.
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Rome
Emilio Colombo
Socialist Party
Colombo
Treasury
Nue
Deealao Ee
Two Airport Plans Aired by St Louis Architects
St Louis architects unveiled two scale models of a 4.5 million terminal to Lubbock Airport Board. Both designs were deemed economically feasible for Lubbock with extensive underground facilities in Concept One and a conventional layout with improved parking in the second.
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St. Louis
City of
Celia Hurricane Devastates Corpus Christi Area
The Corpus Christi region faced massive damage from Hurricane Celia with $233 million in estimated losses and 90 percent of downtown destroyed or damaged. Texas bore the brunt as winds hit 160 mph and 8,950 homes were destroyed or majorly damaged.
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Christi
Texas
Corpus Christi
Preston Smith
Smith
Washington
Red Cross
E. Rowland Harriman
Celia
Beulah
Hich
Rio Grande Valley
Corpus Christi Ravaged by Celia Winds After Hurricane
Corpus Christi shows widespread damage after Hurricane Celia. Downtown streets littered with debris and glass while hotels and motels suffer shattered windows. The 18 story Vaughan Plaza and the Mustang Club within Driscoll Hotel expose interiors to the elements.
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Corpus Christi
Big Gul
Bay Front
Hall
Sean
Celia
Vaughan Plaza
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