Lubbock Named Ideal City for Bicycle Riders
A University of Miami professor lauds bicycles and cites Lubbock as an ideal city for cycling. Dick Davis of Lubbock Parks and Recreation explains flat terrain and simple routes, noting city efforts to build bicycle trails linking Texas Tech University, schools and parks. The piece highlights local enthusiasts and the Texas Tech University Bicycle Conspiracy as a catalyst for cycling advocacy.
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University of Miami
New York Times
Lubbock
Dick Davis
Parks and Recreation Department
Davis
Texas Tech University
Sparsley
Spotlight on bikes and pollution in Lubbock
Davis touts bicycle trails as bike population grows from 30000 in 1969 to about 60000 now. He cites cardio benefits and relaxation from riding and argues bikes curb pollution. Dr Bethea notes vehicular traffic drives 65 percent of air pollution. laws mirror local bicycle ordinances.
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Davis
Lubbock
Lubcock
Robert M. Bethea
Tech
Bedroom redecorating tips and safety notes from Chicago article
The piece discusses redecorating priorities with living rooms first and bedrooms last on a budget, and urges quality bedding. It quotes Joe Kelly of the Lubbock Traffic Commission on bicycle safety rules and the commission’s plan to educate through media and groups, with a future feature on an 80-year-old cyclist.
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Chicago
Ill
Lubbock Traffic Commission
Joe Kelly
Kelly
Avalanche Journal
Commission
Brainy Woman Heads Arts Endowment Program
Nancy Hanks, endowment chair for the arts, directs about 30 million in federal funds to nurture budding artists and performers. Appointed by President Nixon, she aims to make government involvement in the arts an established concept across federal, state, and local levels.
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Helen Thomas Washington
UPI
Nancy Hanks
Abraham Linecoln
Miss Hanks
Nixon
Washington
Congress
Associated Councils of the Arts
Ely
Lambert Opens Afternoon Kindergarten In Lubbock
Lambert School in Lubbock expands to an afternoon session for ages 3 to 6 from 8:30 to 11:30 and 12:45 to 3:45 with bus service. Programs include Westinghouse Reading Cuisionaire Rods Math science art and music. Enrollment by mail or by calling 763 2767 for forms. Brochure is free.
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Lambert School
Lubbock
Westinghouse
Cuisonaire
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