27 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1969
Page
1
After a decade of struggle at Los Angeles International Airport rabbits infested runways and taxis, prompting safaris and bounties. The rabbit population declined without a known intentional cause, leaving officials puzzled by the mysterious disappearance.
Austin reports the first special session of the Texas Legislature ends with no tax agreement or final spending plan. Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and Speaker Gus Mutscher clash as the Senate rejects a quick skeleton spending bill, deepening the budget impasse and signaling a forthcoming special session on taxes and spending. Witnesses who testified against the bill say they received threats from House members and will be investigated.
Mayor W D Rogers Jr reports strong Texas Highway Commission interest in a $75 million inner loop program for Lubbock to relieve growing congestion. City has advanced traffic moves, seeks 50 50 state participation and aims to begin before cost rises. Inner loop would run from 19th Street and Avenue to connect toward Brownfield area, per Rogers.
U S headquarters said three more elements of the 5th Infantry Division will depart today and a Marine air squadron will leave Thursday bringing the total U S forces to 25000 in South Vietnam by week’s end. The move follows Nixon's plan to cut American commitment as 23000 had already left and redeployments totaling about 25000 are expected.
A Vermont official visits Tech as the grand jury returns 33 indictments with five no bills. The proceeding marks a major legal action with substantial charges and a notable number of cases unresolved. Further details on defendants and specific charges are pending.
Tech and LCC prepare for a new era as Texas Tech transitions from a junior college to a state university. The draft decision signals Texas Tech University replacing prior names and reshaping institutional identity during its final days of consideration.
Storms declined as a two day crop shower effort waned with scattered showers mainly north of Tess. Plentiful rain fell in Tulsa and Plainview with up to 2.6 inches overnight Monday while floodwaters closed streets in the city. Temperatures cooled to around 80 as cloud cover lingered.
The Boston Record American reports District Attorney Edmund Dinis of New Bedford is guarded after threats to his life. The paper ties the incident to renewed concerns following Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s auto accident and related political strain.
President Nixon will meet Mexican President Diaz Ordaz on September 8 at the Amistad Dam near Del Rio Texas to dedicate the completed project. The stop comes during Nixon's month-long San Clemente visit on the way to Washington.
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