Johnson faces Senate action over civil rights bill discharge
Johnson backs spending cuts amid a fight over a civil rights bill as House leaders push a discharge petition to move the measure from the committee. Smith vows hearings when Congress reconvenes, while Republicans press for orderly consideration and McCormack coordinates White House talks on budget and civil service issues.
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Bart
House
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Tacica
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Halles
Tim Net Eine
Halleck
John W. McCormack
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Hearine
Chirence J. Brown
Obie
Hittec
Amanuel Cetter
Dade Care
Dallas
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Kennedy
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Senate
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United For Historical Society
Johnson lauds legislative guidebook in praise of colleagues
A ceremony featured Rep. Fred Schwenzel presenting a guide on the legislative branch praised as important, likened to Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House book. Johnson, accepting, pledged life to public service and urged patience and tolerance amid rising extremism he warned is flourishing in Texas and beyond.
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Washington
Johnson
Texas
Congress
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
James KE. Wellbid
United States
Soviet Union
Pel Uni
McCormack
Charity Council
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Fnentein
UN Capitol
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Jacqueline Kennedy
Pierre Salinnity
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Thane
Shotgun Blast Injures Youth Near West Qecontentil
A youth was wounded by a shotgun blast while an officer named Bruce and deputies investigated the incident. MeMakin, Hurt Hesford LE MeMakin family, was taken to a hospital and remained in surgery with the deputy stating the gun went off accidentally. The witness wrote a note after arrival, and authorities continued the investigation.
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Bruce
Hesford LE
Panzer Brother
Roger Nube
David
Yule Light 63 Trek Wins In South Exterior Division
Carol O Connell and 4310 St won first in the Yule Light contest's Exterior Division, with other students also earning prizes. The Avalanche-Journal will publish the full decorations list on the Yule Trail, with entries divided by city location to ease motorist trips. Entries close today at 4:30 pm via telephone, reopen Monday, with limited disclosure until plans are finalized. The Vandenberg home at 4301 St features a mice and angels theme, including a nine foot cathedral and stained windows, created by Mr and Mrs Vandenberg and their three children Kirk Leo David. Total entries near 62, reflecting a slow period after Thanksgiving.
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alanche-Journal
Cis
Avas Janehe
Journal
Sam
Vandenberg
Yosii
Vandenbers
Kirk
Leo
David
Asite
Singh
Avalanche-Journal
Pioneer Attorney J E Vickers Rites Highlight West Texas Life
J E Vickers pioneer attorney and longtime Lubbock figure is remembered in rites detailing his arrival in 1909, early law practice, and rise to district attorney. The narrative notes his 1910 county post, time as city attorney, marriage in 1912, and a career handling about 80 murder cases while maintaining a rural home north of Lubbock.
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Plainview
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Tind
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Lambe Dock
Plains
West Texas
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Ely
Rte Suoys
Anchide Ren
Dohin
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Molly
Virks
Iboven Vickers
Ibe Dorsin
Kort F. Vickers
Tom Griffith
Lubbock County
Broth Iveston
School Site GL Meeting Delays Zoned Change Amid Protests
The Thursday meeting of commissioners postponed the Billy Meeks Co zoning request in a light industrial area between Loop 2 and Norsh Quint avenues amid homeowner objections. Officials also rejected a sidewalk waiver, delayed appointing oral boards, approved a water authority contract to cut pipe sizes for savings, and handled routine motions during the holiday period.
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Ion
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
Billy Meeks & Co
Loop 2
Santa Fe
Norsh Ave
Quint Ave
Willie Bob Gsehwend
Ree
McLarty
Gene Tackburn
Billy Mee
von Helt
France
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Tames
Horskey Oi
Simpson
Chapa
Eerie
Loess
Benween
St Clayman
City Commission
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Port Worth and Denver Railroad Co
Roy Forkner
A. G. Epps
Hodges Estates
Chapman
Melauty
O'Mara
Marshall Nagle
Residents oppose zoning change amid mixed planning talk
Nearby homeowners led objections to a proposed zone change on N Street and Seth Street area for residential to commercial use. Attorney John Vickers noted residents prefer planning safeguards but do not oppose sensible development, while planners urged reclassifying parts of the district for C4 heavy commercial use and Ce zoning elsewhere amid parking worries and future industrial access.
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Wher
Prpertia
Anniear
Airmen of Safeguards
Phar
Plannin Commission
JW Wright
Sven
Dyan G
Sid Moore
Mission
Tssad
Zoning Change On West 50th Rejected By Board
A city zoning hearing rejected a request to extend commercial zoning northward along Tenare cates and East Nelson. The panel noted historical industrial zoning grants tied to rail service and denied a plan for apartments while approving earlier discussions on a comprehensive development plan. Attending officials included Mayor Jack Strong and city staff with members from Lubbock and Eastman Moore among others. A separate note records factory closure at Woolwich Arsenal due to lack of work.
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Tenare Cates
Hare
Finily
Nelson Mente Co
Lubbock
SLS
Westinghouse Electre Supply
Graybar Electric Co
Jack Strong
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Saparte
Sant Indiana
Eastman
Moore
Marte
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Holmes
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Faulkner
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Dward Ro Sith
Goodfellows Plan Vehicle Sale to Aid Needy Children
The Goodfellows of the dealers association announce a charity sale of donated cars with proceeds benefiting three top organizations. Chief Goodfellow reports 127 new coupon donations naming about 650 children and over 1,200 children at risk of missing gifts, with total served expected around 8,000. Contributions of any size are welcome via The Avalanche Journal in Lubbock.
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Right
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