Hughes Irving mystery entwines New Mexico Senate bid
A New Mexico Democratic Senate hopeful, John H. Meier, travels from New York amid reports he acted as a liaison between Clifford Irving and Howard Hughes. Irving denies naming Meier as go-between despite sources citing a Times report. The case links a Las Vegas computer consultant to a high profile literary controversy.
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White House eyes value added tax to ease property bills
The Nixon administration floated a possible five billon value added tax to fund schools and lower local property taxes. Ziegler described the plan as replacing local levies while aiming to ease inequities between rich and poor districts. Critics argue it shifts burden to the poor. Democrats Muskie and McGovern back more public spending.
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O&M Cost Wrangle Unsettled
A split vote by the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority directors approved hiring an attorney to defend its O&M cost basis for 11 member cities. Amarillo Pampa and Borger pressed a postponement while Williams proposed a compromise to settle outside court, but plaintiff cities showed little inclination to delay litigation. The dispute centers on cost allocation for Lake Meredith dam and reservoir and the legality of the current method.
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Dallas attorney McElroy enters GOP governor bid
Dallas attorney Tom McElroy announces his gubernatorial candidacy in the Republican primary promising government reforms. He frames his run amid a page 3 Bee roundup citing political and national security topics and ongoing Senate filibuster battles.
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Surcharge Approved for Rail Freight Amid Emergency Hike
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a 2.5 percent emergency rail freight surcharge to start Saturday, with the rule requiring the surcharge to be in place by June 5. The action follows December projections that existing earnings would be insufficient to sustain operations.
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Prayer for peace and goodwill to all men
A reader offers a brief blessing asking for peace and goodwill toward all. The prayer seeks to guide listeners toward spiritual outreach and to bring others to the kingdom through Jesus' name.
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British Soldier Slain as Protests Sweep Ulster
Violence and protests across Northern Ireland follow Londonderry Bloody Sunday. A British soldier was killed in Belfast, a Belfast woman gravely wounded, and a British Embassy window damaged in Dublin as 2000 demonstrators march. Leaders in Northern Ireland and the Republic call for action while Sir John Widgery is named to head the Londonderry killings inquiry.
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Valdez enters Lubbock City Council race Place 2
Jose Valdez Jr a recruiter for the Lubbock Opportunities Industrialization Center files to run for Place 2 in the April 8 city election He is the fifth candidate for council and the first for Lonnie Hollingsworths seat Valdez cites serving the whole community not just a segment as his motive for running in Lubbock Texas
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Snow Forecast Nails Panhandle As Lubbock Sees Cold Wave
Snow warnings extended for the Panhandle while South Plains travelers were lifted. Forecasters at Lub-bock reported slower snow development with 20 to 30 percent precipitation chances today and tonight. Temperatures to dip to the low 20s, mid 30s for cloudier areas, and 1 to 2 inches already on the ground from Plainview to San Angelo.
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From Pitcher to Painter JeDon Washington's Art Journey
JeDon Washington, once a promising Cleveland Indians prospect and high school pitcher, survived a severe neck injury and kidney disorders to become a successful artist. Now based in Lubbock, he paints full time, earning from ten dollars for small pieces to as much as three hundred for large works, after stints in Dallas and a studio launch.
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Ballard Trial Date Nearing In Murder Robbery Case
Jury selection begins next Monday in the Whitmer Ballard murder robbery case. Ballard, 46, faces charges in the December 1970 shotgun slaying of Stephen Currie, 71, near Garden City, Texas. Trial moved from Big Spring. Judge Charles Sherrill imposes strict news restrictions and bans on background discussion or photos on courthouse grounds. Orville Davis was convicted last autumn in the same case. related moves involve San Angelo and other defendants.
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Wreck kills two Plainview youths in Hale County
Two Plainview boys, Felix Garcia 15 and Reynal do Garcia 16, died after a car crashed into an embankment near Plainview. Pete Ramos 16 and David Ramos 14 were injured and treated at Central Plains General Hospital. Rescue crews spent about 30 minutes freeing passengers as inquest by Justice of the Peace Glenn Stone proceeded.
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Oklahoma House Votes on Beer Drinking Age Amendment
The Oklahoma House approved an amendment by a 39 to 18 vote to bar persons under 18 from drinking beer, attaching it to a larger bill that still awaits final approval. The move follows debates over aligning drinking rights with age 18, with anti beer groups influencing the measure and officials weighing a potential increase to 40.
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Gasoline Wars Hit Lubbock Stock Prices Pack Milk in Plainview
Prices across two South Plains cities show gasoline in Lubbock down about a nickel a gallon while Plainview grocers slash milk costs. Plainview stores report half gallon milk as low as 39 cents and whole gallon at 78 cents, with many markets stabilizing around 39 cents for a half gallon. Discount stores trigger the Plainview price drop, while Lubbock milk remains slightly higher. See PRICE Page 10.
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Weather Map Pare 9 A Lubbock Cloudy Today
Considerable cloudiness expected in Lubbock and vicinity today and tonight. Highs in the middle 30s with tonight’s lows in the mid teens. Chance of precipitation 20 percent today and 30 percent tonight.
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