Lub bock board to study electric rates and SWPS hike
Lub bock Electric Utility Board began preliminary talks to pursue dual studies of local rates. The board will review a SWPS rate hike request and examine LP&L’s financial status to decide if a city owned rate increase is needed. Public opinion is split on raising SWPS rates versus preserving LP&L rates.
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Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
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Pressure Grows for Baum Resignation from Banking Board
In the Texas stock fraud case pressure mounts to force Dr. Elmer C. Baum to quit the State Banking Board amid a broader scandal. A letter to the national Democratic group urged an investigation of Baum’s role as state Democratic Party chief. A Dallas hearing looms in the suit against 250 Texas firms as Judge Sarah T. Hughes sets guidelines. Baum denies quitting while advisers warn of Senate rejection and a vote bloc opposing his confirmation.
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State Senate
Preston Smith
Senate
Viet Nam War Drives Mass Troops Toward Indochina Border
United States and South Vietnam mobilized nearly 50 000 troops in twin drives to crush Communist sanctuaries and supply lines in Indochina. South Vietnamese forces entered Cambodia with 9 000 Americans backing for possible Laos action as officials weigh invasion plans.
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West Texas Conference opens in Lubbock today
Ninth annual West Pens Water Conference begins all day in Lubbock with sessions in city. The World and Market reports appear elsewhere in today’s paper. Radios and TV programs are listed in sections.
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City Today
Comic Dictionary
Pearoom
Prayer for astronauts protection and safe return home
A reader petitions God to shield astronauts as they explore the universe. The prayer asks for divine protection and a successful mission and speedy homecoming in Jesus name Amen.
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Great Plains Life Building Fate Hopes Hinge on City Talks
Realty Equities Corp of New York met a city council member but did not reveal plans for the Great Plains Life Building. The Revueraper building has stood vacant since the Lubbock tornado, and officials hoped this week’s talks would decide its future.
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Great Plains Life
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Realty, Equity, Corp
Wiese
Lubbock
Wild Wintry Blow Rolls Over State
A severe winter storm sweeps across the state with heavy winds and snowfall disrupting travel. Officials urge residents to stay indoors as conditions worsen and power outages are reported in several counties.
Earthquake Rattles Ocean Near Sumatra Felt in Singapore
A 7.2 magnitude quake struck off Sumatra causing panic in Singaporean coastal areas without reported injuries. The U S National Earthquake Information Center in Rockville Maryland confirmed the destructive potential if centered near population.
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Sumatra
National
Policemans Kin Killed By Twister in Grenada Mississippi
In Grenada Mississippi a tornado killed relatives visiting the home of Christopher Hawkins. Victims identified include Mary Helen Hawkins 34 Lara Alice Wates 33 and Brenda? plus other relatives. Police say the dead were visiting the residence when the twister struck.
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Mary Helen Hawkins
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Lara Alice
Wates
Brenda
Apollo 14 Moon Landing Go Signals From Houston
NASA officials and astronauts prepare for the lunar landing as Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell descend to the surface in Antares while Stuart Roosa stays in orbit aboard Kitty Hawk. Mission aims include a two moon walks and a nuclear powered science station.
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Cooper challenges Shepard for Apollo 14 command
Cooper, 43, reacts to reports that he quit the space program after Alan Shepard was named commander of Apollo 14. He argues Shepard is not past prime and defends his own readiness for spaceflight amid criticism from critics and reporters.
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Gordon Cooper
Jay
Alan ‘B. Shepard
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Shepard
Tim
Weather Map Page Reference Cited
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