Water safety in Lubbock questioned amid contamination fears
Water officials discuss safeguards against contamination including fish presence, chlorine residuals, and monthly toxophone tests. Experts note limited testing may miss some hazards and cite mercury in Lake Meredith as a chronic risk to fish and, over time, to humans. They warn complete universal detection is impractical and stress ongoing monitoring and equipment upgrades.
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Former Resident Presents Papers at Medical Meeting
Dr. Robert P. Pittman formerly of Lubbock presented part of his graduate research at the southwestern section of the Society of Experimental Biology and Medicine meeting in San Antonio. He earned a PhD in physiology from the University of Houston in September and now conducts cardiovascular research at Michigan State University.
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Southwestern
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San Antonio
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University of Houston
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Texas Tech University
Monterey High School
Michigan State University
Orbis Speed System Debuts in Arlington Traffic Check
Arlington unveiled an electronic speed enforcement system named Orbis on Spur 303. Mayor Vandergriff activated it and became the first motorist cited under the new setup. Orbis photographs cars and license plates, logs time and location, posted and actual speeds, and ignores compliant vehicles.
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Tom J. Vandergriff
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Orbin
LTV Aerospace Corp
Dallas
Miracle at Derrick Christmas in Derrick Texas
Orphans in Derrick Texas dream of miracles and Christmas joy as they plan a Christmas surprise for Christopher. The town dusts the hills while the group contemplates a kinder act that could change their lonely holidays.
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Reese Airman of the Month Honored at Reese AFB
An airman working in tool and equipment management was named December airman of the month at Reese Air Force Base. Sgt. Larry L. Stewart of Elida was honored today by the Lubbock City Council and the Chamber of Commerce Armed Services Committee.
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Charlie Colson
Sugar Creek
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Ohio
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Scott
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million in Washington education figures rise
Washington reports that over 82 million dollars and more than 30 percent of the population are involved in U.S. education, highlighting expanded investment and participation across the nation.
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U.S
Ann Landers Advice Columns Snapshots From 1960s Reader Letters
A collage of brief reader questions and Ann Landers replies covers issues from child poisoning dangers and keeping medicines locked up to personal topics about sexuality loneliness tobacco habits and social acceptance. The page mirrors midcentury advice columns and public attitudes.
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Ann Landers
David Moss
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