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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1970
Page
2
Autopsy ordered after Linda Phillips Latton was found dead by a Terrell construction worker Alfonso Tejerina who reported to Kaufman County sheriff. Justice of the Peace Joe W. Ni Fowler estimated death occurred about 20 hours earlier, placing it just before Sunday.
At the annual conference opening session a motion to divert federal highway trust funds to mass transportation faced opposition. Governors Rockefeller Levander Moore and others met privately to coordinate the plan, which would put states on record for diverting funds. The debate centered on shifts from federal road taxes to state levies and the potential impact on highway construction and funding.
A Dallas federal judge ordered Lubbock school officials to appear on September 10 to show cause why a desegregation plan should not be approved. Ed Irons expressed surprise at the turn of events and noted the plan might provide breathing room. The show cause orders were issued Monday in the Northern District of Texas, with Lubbock Independent School District facing the board’s response at 7:15 a.m. in the district offices.
The Texas Railroad Commission lifted statewide oil production to about 88 750 barrels per day after a special meeting with major buyers. They discussed the international situation and Hurricane Ce. The move reflects adjustments since prior output levels and aims to stabilize supply amid market concerns.
Storms swept through the area with Monae leading a scattered but heavy rainfall event. Cochran County recorded the heaviest downpour with Lockney reporting about 2.1 inches and widespread showers continuing through today.
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