Nixon policy faces first test as dollar devalues modestly
The Nixon administration opens its second week amid stock market strength and gradual dollar devaluation. In Europe trading resumes with a weaker dollar while officials defend wages and prices controls, and a 10 percent drop target is hinted to boost U.S. exports.
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Dedication of Lubbock Federal Building Highlighted by Patriotism
U S Rep George H Mahon and General Services head Robert J Kunzig led dedication ceremonies for Lubbocks new eight story Federal Building and U S Courthouse costing 4 7 million including land Occupying a two block site at Broadway and Texas Avenue the complex houses about 500 federal workers Dozens more attended the unveiling of the dedication plaque and the Monterey High School band performed in the hallway Mahon urged rededication to the nations principles and service to the country
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Kenneth May Avalanchi
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Robert JL. Kunzig
General Services
Broadway
Texas Avenue
Moniterey High School
Proposals reviewed at El Paso hearing on school integration
Area hearing in El Paso set to review latest mid tandem school integration proposals. Proposals for medical school teaching hospital reviewed by inspection team here. Pioneers from Lamb County gather in Littlefield for reunion. Gonzalez asks Nixon administration to probe Will Wilson’s connection with Frank Sharp. Bolivian troops crush opposition as new government takes hold. Berlin draft agreement sums up Big Four talks. Editorials and market reports follow with sports and other features. Realist defines optimism and pessimism in comic dictionary.
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Downpours and Fires Hit Hub City After Severe Storms
Heavy storms swept the Hub City area with vivid lightning starting at least three fires and causing power disruptions. Rain totals reached up to 1.59 inches in parts of Lubbock with higher amounts in surrounding areas. Lightning struck a Town and Country Shopping Center transformer and a house, while a barn near New Deal suffered about 1000 dollars in damage. City lights flickered as vapor lights and signals went offline, with repairs ongoing.
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Damare
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Tom Martin
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Daily Prayer Gratitude Note From A Reader
A reader offers a short prayer praising life, bread, water, care, and sleep as a pause to forget worries and awaken with faith. The message concludes with Amen.
Julie Begins Career As School Marm
Julie Nixon Eisenhower starts a two week preschool workshop at Atlantic Beach Elementary School in Florida. She dodges newsmen entering a rear door and later permits brief photo access while Principal Ray Bailey praises her as an outstanding personality and notes she wants to be a teacher.
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Fla
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Julie
Ray Bailey
Tanya Roche
Ex-Solon's New Study Due On Kin Sought City Garbage Tax
City Council considers containerization for alleys and a $2 monthly service charge. If approved, it could reduce sanitation crews and cut costs, with taxes possibly rising to fund the program and a total city budget of 26.63 million. See COUNCIL Page 7. The piece also notes a separate San Quentin gun smuggling case involving George Jackson and mentions a question about the killer’s connection to a Connecticut governor’s grandson.
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Calif
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U.S
George Jackson
San Quentin Prison
California
Jackson
Stephen Mitchell Bingham
Hiram Bingham
injunction blocks Texas redistricting plan
District Judge Herman Jones issued a temporary injunction blocking the Legislative Redistricting Board from drawing new House and Senate districts. The five member board planned to meet to outline 31 Senate districts, after Rep. Fred Head sought relief citing the Texas Constitution requiring reapportionment after census results.
In-Depth Look Bicycling Fact Hits Lubbock
A four part series notes how residents in Lubbock turn to smokeless colorless bicycles to gain fitness while reducing pollution. The piece previews Page 2 with the start of the series.
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Texas Agency Ruling Upholds Nixon Wage‑Price Freeze
Texas Attorney General Crawford Martin ruled that the state must obey President Nixon's wage‑price freeze. Governor Preston Smith announced he would push ahead with approved raises for teachers and state workers despite the ruling. A Justice Department spokesperson noted potential suits to block raises if they go into effect without federal court approval. Texas officials weigh federal court decision on presidential order vs state law.
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John Connally
Nixon
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Fichtine
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Texas
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Weather map brief for Lubbock area with rain chance
A 30 percent chance of rain today and tonight is forecast for Lubbock and vicinity. Highs near 77 and 68 overnight with light and variable winds. Sunrise at 7 15 a m and sunset at 8 23 p m. Maximum humidity 87 percent, minimum 68.
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