Storms Across the Midwest and South Strain Power Grids
A sweeping storm front caused icy temperatures and heavy snowfall from the Midwest to the South. Utilities cut gas supplies in Austin and Dallas while San Antonio delayed emergency heat measures thanks to improving weather. Power outages and widespread travel disruption followed as airports, roads, and schools faced closures, with reports of damaged homes and stranded travelers.
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Council To Request New Center Bonds
The council moves toward a bond election for a civic center, with members split on certificates of obligation. Councilwoman Carolyn Jordan supports informing citizens about the project while Lonnie Hollingsworth remains noncommittal about campaigning. Baker's motion to halt the election shifts to scheduling a special meeting to authorize certificates and proceed with bids to avoid delays and cost inflation.
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Thhe Civic Centers Board
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Bryce Campbell
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Ooiic
Iman Baker
Jim Price
Petrmissioners
Mobile Home Fire Destroys Structure West of Frankford
A fire destroyed a three month old mobile home three miles west of Frankford Avenue on Erskine Road. Fire officials report the blaze started in the ceiling while the residents watched television and used a wood burning fireplace. Three units from Lubbock and Reese Air Force Base fought the flames around 9 19 pm. The cause remains undetermined and damage estimates were unavailable.
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Erskine Road
Thursdin
Simpson
Simpsons
Lubbock
Lawmakers Okay Speed Limit Bill and Prison Releases
Lawmakers approve a speed limit bill while discussions continue on expediting prison releases for marijuana offenders. Governor Briscoe supports reforms and has influenced pardons officials, sparking debate over emergency effects and federal funding. Waters shifted from no to yes after pressure from Briscoe and aides, but no deal is claimed. Senators vote 21 to 5 in favor. House approval hinges on timing and emergency provisions remain contested.
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Tiienly
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Texas
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Nelice
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le Sustin
Three Year Old Waits For Santa In Joyful Family Tale
A Lubbock family cherishes a Christmas moment as a child named Steven eagerly anticipates Santa Claus. His mother recalls a past accident with dishwasher soap, urging warning on packaging. The Lubbock Redbud Lions Club funds medical aid for Steven through a trust at Lubbock National Bank.
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Spain's Premier Carrero Blanco Killed in Bomb Explosion
A bomb blast fatally injured Spanish Premier Carrero Blanco as his car moved away from San Francisco de Borja church after Mass. Witnesses recalled a tunnel and assassin base nearby. the blast tore a 30 foot wide crater and damaged the car. The motive remains under investigation amid Franco era unrest.
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Cash Bonanza Trial Involving Hotel Maid Case
Jordan testified he contacted a man who stayed in the hotel room the day before the money formed but the man denied ownership. As public interest grew calls from across the country claimed large sums, yet none verified. Judge Meyers and Mes Bellard commented on the money’s ownership and the need to examine the register, while the woman and her husband thanked their attorneys.
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Mes
Senate approves expenses for constitutional convention delegates
The Texas Senate voted to allow each senator to draw 5009 dollars monthly for convention duties beginning January. After the convention ends the allowance drops to 2800 dollars per month. Opposing votes came from eight Democrats including Aikin, Patman, Hightower, Blanchard, Sherman, Snelson and Adams.
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Amarillo
Snelson
Midland
Don Adams
Jasper
Paiman
Economists Warn Food Prices Are Now Highly Unpredictable
Washington economists from the Agriculture Department warned that fuel shortages and global politics create volatility in future food costs. Summers cited weakened demand if unemployment rises and higher costs from fertilizer and fuel as factors that could push prices up, while large grain inventories once buffered shortages but are now near minimal levels.
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UPI
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Lar “V. Summers
Agricultural Outlook
U.S
People’s Republic of China
Doar Named To Probe Impeachment
Doar named to lead the impeachment probe for the Judiciary Committee with 641 lawyers to prepare evidence but not make recommendations. He explains his role contrasts with a prosecutor and notes political reactions from Republicans.
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Dear
Tom Railsback
Dour
Wisconsin
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Ford Pledges Best For Nixon Amid Tax and Papers Debate
President Ford says he will do his best for Nixon while addressing controversy over Nixon’s unpaid California income taxes and a $576000 deduction for donating vice presidential papers to the government. Ford also discusses impeachment prospects, travel plans, and a mixed congressional scorecard.
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University of Michigan
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Air Force
Vail
Colo
Secret Service
Denver
Congress
Cotton Shippers Struggle To Secure Freight For Far East Trade
Dallas AP reports cotton brokers face freight booking difficulties for Far East shipments as fuel shortages curb synthetics production. Starke Taylor notes potential big shipments in 60 days if freight lines firm up, with prices sustaining higher demand and possible more cotton acreage next year. Cotton trades at 300 to 350 dollars per bale, up sharply from last year. The piece also recalls landmark regional details about Caddo Parish and the Santa Fe Trail.
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Dallas
Far East
Starke Taylor
Taylor
Orient
America
Valuable Dogs Die In Lubbock Blaze
In a Wednesday night fire at 5212 47th St in Lubbock Dr Tom Green a local veterinarian lost four dogs including two Brittany spaniels a Scottish terrier and a cocker spaniel after a gas leak ignited flames that trapped them Green crawled back into the burning room to rescue the pets but the smoke and heat forced him to flee The home suffered more than 40000 in damage and Green said neighbors arranged help with temporary housing clothing and food while a Brittany spaniel was to be flown to Lubbock for recovery efforts.
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Luwbbock
47Th St
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Rick Waley
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