Courthouse Lobby Awakening Prompts Texas County Power Debate
In a three part series, Jerry Hall examines the Texas county courthouse as a political power center. He notes governors have limited reach in larger counties and city hall gains influence, while commissioners court controls fiscal policy and tax spending, shaping local government decisions.
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Texas
Plainview
Marshall Formby
Marshall
County Commissionrs Court
Commissioners Court
Lubbock permits rise with two major projects planned
County records note 1964 permit highs for Lubbock construction with two large filings due before January 1. Commissioners approve payments and county equipment purchases. Postal worker repairs parcels for delivery. News briefs span local politics and crime, with sections on markets and entertainment.
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Lubbock
Areca
Thugs Take Over Rectory in Ambush Bank Heist
Three gunmen used a church rectory next to St Anthony's in Paterson New Jersey to ambush two bank messengers. They escaped with 511000 from a First National Bank of Passaic County truck and 1700 from the church, while injuring none. Two Milwaukee men in separate incidents fared less well in chases and escapes.
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New Jersey
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Passaic County
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Robber hits two Amarillo liquor stores
A man armed with a blue .45 pistol robbed two Amarillo liquor stores Monday night within 20 minutes. He took between 600 and 1000 dollars and fled before police could catch him. The first hold up was at Lucky Liquor Store on East 10th Street, then Pay-Less Number 2 on Amarillo Boulevard. A white suspect, about 6 feet tall and 220 pounds, wearing a brown coat and dark shirt, was being sought.
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Amarillo
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I. Amarillo Blvd
U S Launches Satellite Toward Polar Orbit
At Vandenberg Air Force Base the U S Air Force launched a Thor Agena booster carrying a secret satellite. The mission aimed for polar orbit with undisclosed purpose and identity, continuing a long line of undisclosed Discoverer era experiments.
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TEX Flight Hailed By Associated Press
The F 111 prototype F 111 aircraft at Carswell Air Force Base undertook its maiden flight with a wing flap malfunction cutting the test short. Pilot Richard L. Johnson and co pilot Val E. Prahl praised the craft’s handling as observers noted the flight achieved most objectives.
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69 Dead, Missing In Storms Overseas Shipwrecks
Sea tragedies reported as two vessels wrecked in storm seas near the Aleutians and southeast of the Bahamas. The San Patrick and another grain ship lost lifeboats and crew with multiple deaths. Coast Guard and Navy units scoured 20 to 30 foot waves for survivors.
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Tokyo
West Africa
Utak Island
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Yokohama
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Simeon Devout Eyes Messiah in Temple Vision
In an extended monologue Simeon of Jerusalem recalls the prophetic blessing that he would not die before seeing the Messiah. He describes years of temple vigil and anticipation as he searches faces for the Child, the promised Saviour, amid rising awe. The prose sets a reverent Advent mood.
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Despondent Oakland mother survives 220 foot Bay Bridge leap
Isabelle Kainoa, a 36 year old Oakland woman, jumped from the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge in view of motorists. She survived with critical injuries including a broken pelvis and internal injuries. Her husband says leprosy separated her from their children and Christmas fears weighed on her.
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Oakland Bay Bridge
Isabelle Kainoa
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Kainoa
Hawaii
Thomas EE. Albers
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Fatherless Youth Appeals for Christmas Gifts to Goodfellows
A letter from a fatherless child asks for Christmas gifts for siblings as the Chief Goodfellow pleads for last minute support for the annual Goodfellows campaign. By Monday contributions reached $4,963.03 toward aiding about 8,000 youngsters.
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Weather Summary for Southwest Region
Weather data shows temperatures for 24 hours ending midnight with high and low readings. CityPanerCity and Houston areas appear, with unclear station identifiers and fragmented text.
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