Conference may clear path for Ellis to Amarillo judgeship
A Tuesday Austin meeting between Gov. Preston Smith and Sen. H J Blanchard raised the possibility that Lubbock District Judge James A Ellis may be chosen for the 7th Court of Civil Appeals seat in Amarillo rather than remaining on the 137th District Court Blanchard indicated any of three candidates could fit Smith needs and a formal announcement was expected within 48 hours though Ellis’s status remained under consideration.
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Kenneth May
Avellanche Journal
Preston Smith
Sen
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William A. Clifford
Smith
Ellis
Amarillo Post
Smith-Blanchard
Land Acquisition Delay Shocks Memorial Center Plans
Memorial Center land talks stalled as Litbock Akbar Renewal Agency faces hardship questions. Four new committees set by the Urban Renewal Board will review requests and eligibility while federal clearance and Chamber funding loom. Availability and total property values complicate imminent compensation decisions.
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Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Memorial Center
Litbock’d Akbar Renewal Agency
Chamber of Commerce Board of City
Urban Renewal Board
Dur Eee
Can Bliison
Urban
House Vote Gives Plan New Life
The House approved a 210 million compromise to keep development of the 1800 mile per hour SST alive and sent the bill to Senate conferees amid a looming filibuster threat. Senate opponents led by Senator Proxmire vowed weeks of opposition to the 2.6 billion money bill and demanded only 250 million for the SST this year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Rena
House
John F. Kennedy
Aie
Fortes
Secre
Transair
House-Senate
Christmas Help Surge as Salvation Army Sees Demand Rise
Christmas season aid requests surge nationwide with Salvation Army donations and listings rising. Major retailers across the country plan holiday hires amid the increased need. Political and world news sections note Nixon cabinet reactions and Paris delegation activity.
Advent Season Prayer Opening
Heavenly Father and this season of Advent, when we seek hope, peace, and guidance, grant us steady hearts and clear vision as we prepare for the coming of Christ. May our prayers, acts of kindness, and shared worship strengthen our faith and renew our service to others.
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Advent
Soviet Space Probe Reaches Venus Atmosphere Test
Soviet space program reports a Venus flight involving a space probe that entered the planet's upper atmosphere during a test. The mission aimed to study atmospheric conditions and propulsion performance.
War zone duty referenced by Laird’s last mission unclear
Fragmentary notes mention a war zone assignment linked to Laird with vague timing and unclear purpose. No coherent events or names beyond these fragments.
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Laird's
Fragmented Weather Snippet From Texas News Page
A damaged OCR fragment mentions air traffic signals burglar alarms and cash damage. It references winds and a powerful system over Texas with hurricane force blasts near El Paso and moisture traces noted on a Tuesday.
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Ity
el Paso
Ealeveas
Weather advisory for Lubbock Regional Airport area
National Weather Service reports a warmup with winds gusting up to 20 mph around midday. Forecasters warn of improving conditions and indicate five of six Texas International flights were scheduled to land before adapting plans.
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Lubbock
Adi Aaid
Col Inayat
Fairline
Texas ‘International
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