Rainmaker Berry Granted Temporary Weather Permit
Western Stonewall County sees continuous rainmaking efforts by Homer Berry of Little Rock as he receives a temporary permit while his weather manipulation application undergoes review by the State Water Development Board in Austin. Deputy Crawford notes Berry has worked across Dickens Spur and Rota areas since Saturday in pursuit of 40 inches of rain.
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Karen Wright
Avalanche-Journal
Aspermont
Homer Berry
Stonewall County
Marvin Crawford
Little Rock
Austin
State Water Development Board
Berry
Crawford
Dickens and Spur
Rota
Council Work Session Focuses on Garbage Plan Changes
A nine hour City Council work session in Lubbock discussed mechanizing garbage collection and potential major revisions to civic center facilities. Topics centered on containerized collection as an alternative method and its impact on operating costs and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car Ambcho
Lubbock
Civic Center
Ex-Official Faces SEC Trial in Stock Manipulation Case
Former Texas attorney general Wag igoner Carr remains in the SEC fraud case as a judge denies a request to order him to stop stock dealings. Judge Sarah T. Hughes bound several others with preliminary injunctions. Carr must appear August 30 for the full trial and denies detailed knowledge of operations of connected firms while acknowledging ties to a broader financial network. He left court amid cheers from supporters.
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Allas
U.S. Dist
Sarah T. Hughes
Texas
Wagigoner Carr
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Rane
Hughes
Carr
SEC
John Osorio
National Bankers Life ‘Insurance Co
Austin
Michael F. Ling
Dalles
Ling, and Co
Frank W. Sharp
Bee Carr
Swisher County Soil Fertility Day Mapped in Plainview
The Swisher County Soil Fertility Day event is scheduled in Plainview with the Lubbock area involved. The Plainview Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development coordinate the Dual banquet today as part of regional outreach. The paper also notes a World section and a diplomatic report from a Puerto Rican president easing ties with the Soviet Union.
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Lubbock
Swisher County
Plainview
Oorta
Soviet Union
City considers tax hike and new service charge for budget balance
Council weighs a tax increase and a new service fee to balance upcoming budgets. A consensus forms to study a containerized collection system, possibly visiting Lodessa to inspect a year-old operation. Councilman Deat says if it helps the city and saves money, it should be considered.
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Lodessa
Deat
SENORITA SESSION MARKS Monterey High Day At Tech
A swinging teenage gathering capped the second full day of Operation Senorita TL. Visitors toured Monterey High School at the Bradleys home 3726 63rd Dr as events continued.
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Gerry Burton
Avalanche-Journal
Senorita
St. ‘Monterey High School
Pened Bradleys
Death toll climbs in LA quake area amid mass evacuations
The Los Angeles earthquake casualties rose with 51 dead by nightfall and about 1,000 injured. Evacuation of 120,000 from cracked dam zones extended two days as hospital collapses and missing persons reports mounted. Damages likely exceed a billion dollars amid jurisdictional confusion.
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Valted Press International
Los Angeles
Imowa
Ellert
Britons Prepare to Return to Normal After Earthquake
London and the Stock Exchange reopen gradually as rescuers search wreckage with jackhammers and cranes. Banks, branches, and shops expected to resume operations while authorities assess damage and safety across Britain.
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London
UPS
Britain
The
Stock Exchange
Apollo 15 Crewmen Debrief On Mission Lessons
The Apollo 15 astronauts discuss lessons learned after their mission. Scott and Jett speak with reporters about experiences aboard the spacecraft and upcoming travel, noting a positive takeaway from their voyage and future plans.
Legislators Approve Bonds for University and Regents
House members voted 134 to 12 to let college regents borrow up to 185 million dollars for new campuses and medical schools. Senators backed 25 to 3 to borrow 35 million from the teacher retirement fund to fund the welfare program until September 1. Legislative leaders say these moves trim the upcoming tax bill and avoid an emergency hike, pending action in the opposite house.
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al House
Preston Smith
Richard Slack
D-Pecos
University of Texas and
Tex ‘Askech
Marines offshore Vietnam warn of possible DMZ thrust
7th Fleet units off Vietnam prepare to counter a potential North Vietnamese attack as South Vietnamese forces reportedly moved 25 miles into southern Laos and seized a key DMZ supply center. Hanoi is believed to house three divisions near the DMZ, while Laos operations target Sepone and Ho Chi Minh trail hubs. Navy base strikes hit Phnom Penh as Cambodian forces repel rockets and a naval headquarters assault.
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Associated Prose
Saigon
United States
South Vietnam
Laos
Dmz
U.S
Sepone
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Mesong
A ?Hnom Penh Slam
Med School Bond Plan Wins Senate Action
The House approved a measure authorizing bonds for University of Texas medical school construction and related facilities. An amendment was accepted to cap the bond amount.
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Tech
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Will Darel
Pollo
United Frees Rader National
LUO
Getronauts
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Jett
7Th Fleet
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NTO
Florida
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Kenneth
Benesesday
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