Board Stands Firm On Tech Name Plan
The Texas Tech name change dispute flared as the Tech board rejected a compromise proposal to call the institution Texas Technological College and State University. Chair Wright Armstrong said the board would proceed with plans to draft a name change bill for introduction in the 59th Legislature.
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Doc) Blanchard
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Texas Technological
Tech board advances law dean search and medical school plans
Exas Tech directors moved toward a nationwide search for the law school dean and endorsed a medical school effort with dentistry. They approved raises for football coaches, set a retirement policy reducing mandatory age to 65, and pursued an NSF grant for chemical research facility expansion.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Dallas
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Pair Held In Forgery After Two Day Fraud Spree
Police arrest a 20 year old Black woman and a 29 year old man after a two day forgery spree. They passed $600 in fake cashier checks and held 48 more uncashed checks worth $4 800. Six checks were accepted by local firms before discovery. The pair were connected to a motel where purchases with embezzled funds occurred. A separate case saw an 18 year old Lubbock man confess to forging a $103 18 payroll check. The stolen checks were traced to a burglary at Chancey Land and Gravel Co. on 34th Street.
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William Britt
Bob Tedder
Cecil Brown
Lubbock County
Chancey Land and Gravel Co
Southwest Conference Boosts Ticket Prices After Arkansas Violations
The Southwest Conference raised football ticket prices and sanctioned the University of Arkansas for recruiting violations at its annual meeting on Saturday. Page 1, Sec. B details.
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University of Arkansas
Sec. B
Dynamite Linked to UN Bazooka Blast Probe
Police seek a link between dynamite found on First Avenue near 33rd Street and a bazooka attack that rattled the United Nations. Detectives described the wired sticks as ready to explode and questioned Cuban exiles as investigations continue with Army assistance.
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United Nations
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Miami
Cold Front Daze Panhandle Snow Slows Across Texas
Snow whipped across the Texas Panhandle Saturday with icy winds and a 27 degree reading at 8 p.m. Lubbock saw a chill drop to 34 by 10 p.m. while Dalhart started clearing in the upper Panhandle. Forecasters expect further snow east overnight and cooler conditions through Monday.
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Tulla
Goodfellows Seek Gifts to Aid Local Children for Christmas
The Chief Goodfellow urges donations to the Goodfellows Christmas fund to brighten Christmas for thousands of needy children in the city. Since 1935, the group has helped ensure no child 14 or younger goes without a gift, delivering gifts anonymously. A screening committee will review coupon information on page 14.
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Goodfellow
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
County to review long distance use Monday
Avalanche-Journal reports a county inquiry may consider a complete investigation into long distance phone calls charged to Lubbock County. Officials discuss preventing personal tolls and possibly auditing three years of county calls amid tax concerns.
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Avalanche Journal
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Avalanche-Journal
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West
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Rod Shaw
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PLAIN SPEECH IN A DODGED RACE
A politician described as direct and straightforward in campaign speeches dodges key issues, illustrated in a candid profile within the editorial pages.
Operation Saves Life Bullet Through Brain Lodges in Hunter Heart
James W. Kelley a 17 year old Caribou teen shot when a .22 rifle discharged during a deer hunt underwent emergency brain surgery at Maine Medical Center. Surgeons removed the bullet after it had passed through his brain and lodged in the left side of his head restoring his vision. He recovered well and showed improvement after surgery and an X ray revealed the bullet.
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Maine
James W. Kelley
Caribou
Maine Medical Center
Kelley
David Searles
Searles
Cary Memorial Hospital
Frederick J. Gregory
Unidentified crewman seeks asylum after escape at Lerwick
In Lerwick Scotland an East German fishing boat sailor jumped overboard as the vessel departed and swam ashore asking for temporary asylum in Britain. The incident occurred near Glasgow with the ship heading to international waters.
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McNamara seeks Army Reserve abolition with guard leap
Sec. of Defense Robert McNamara announced a plan to abolish the Army Reserve and move personnel to the National Guard, leaving some reserves in standby status. He forecasts $150 million in annual savings and says Air Force Navy and Marine reserves remain unchanged. The move faces congressional opposition and hearings calls from the Reserve Officers Association.
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Fay Ashington
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Armed Services
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Rariz
Strom Thurmond
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Defense Department
Texas Guard to gain strength as divisions realigned
Texas Adjutant General Thomas S. Bishop said the 36th Infantry and 49th Armored divisions will lose names and gain personnel and equipment under a Defense Department realignment. About 28,000 Texas Army reservists may transfer to the National Guard or enter a reserve pool, with the 90th Infantry to be disbanded and reformed to brigade strength. Bishop expects most reserve units to continue under the reorganized guard.
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Austin
Texas
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Defense Department
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Eighth Army
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Bishop
Washington
36Th
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Army National Guard
Seminole Man Fatally Shot in Unusual Highway Incident
Fidel Garza Robledo, 22, a Seminole resident of 17 years, was killed by a gunshot while driving toward Seminole with Pete Garza near six miles west of the city shortly after 10 p m Saturday. Officials described the slaying as unusual and said one man was in custody with two others being sought. Sheriff Ev ans noted a possible feud and said a pickup truck rammed their car as the incident unfolded, prompting a multi-vehicle pursuit.
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Here
Fidel Garza Robiledo
Seminole
Robledo
Pete Garza
Floyd Evans
Taylor
Garza
Prayer Note From Virginia Weather in Lubbock
A brief reflective prayer from Virginia Weather ly in Lubbock on Rt. 3 expresses gratitude for quiet moments with God and resolve to try again after stumbling. The message emphasizes humility and faith without mention of other events or specifics.
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Lubbock
Rt. 3
Weather Map Page 3A For Lubbock Area Outlook
Partly cloudy and cooler today with a high in the mid 40s and a clear cold night reaching near 20. Moderate northeasterly winds. Forecast covers Lubbock and vicinity.
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