Lubbock outlines $51.8 million capital needs for 5 years
City Mer. W. R. Blackwell presented a 21 page staff outline to the Lubbock City Council detailing a $51.8 million five year capital improvement plan. It proposes $34.2 million in new money with $17.6 million from existing bonds and lists projects for a civic center 5 225 000 dollars parks 35 5 million and library expansions 2 980 000. New bond elections would be required as no funds are on hand. Federal grants potential. A Citizens Advisory Committee will review for bond election recommendations.
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W. R. Blackwell
W.D. Rogers Jr
Citizens Advisory Committee
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Parks
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City considers tax breaks to spur downtown parking plan
Lubbock council hours long session backs a positive study of off street parking tax relief to spur development. It orders recapture of curb space to meet state law and aims to complete a one way traffic pattern while coordinating with West Texas Hospital to keep emergency access open. The Downtown Merchants Assn pushes for a parking district and off street employee parking to ease all day curb parking.
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Joe Phillips
Downtown Merchants Assn
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Philips
Council
Ford worker faces doubt amid job program for the poor
Fred M. Wilson Jr. is a 29 year old black press operator at Ford Motor Co earning 150 dollars weekly in a program for the hard core unemployed. He fears staying away from his 95 mile distance from family while management notes absenteeism as the main issue.
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Ford Motor Co
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Saginaw, Mich
Frank Andros
Pueblo Skipper and Second in Command Dispute Revealed
A Pueblo skipper acknowledges differences with his deputy in a behind the scenes report. The feature spans market notes and radio logs while the paper highlights a light hearted movie star profile about a mother with many children and multiple fathers.
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Pueblo
Prayer Note Reflects Trust in God Amid Peril
A brief devotional fragment asks for divine aid in danger with faith that God works all things well. The text mentions trust in Thee and blessing, attributed to a reader seeking solace and guidance.
Valentine Day Cupid's Bow Ready For Fast Action
Lovers celebrate with flowers cards and expressions of affection as Valentine’s Day spreads across town in Lubbock. The tradition blends ancient ritual and Saint Valentine lore with modern gifts and verses, from heartfelt to humorous, as couples send messages and tokens of love.
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Hoover Retirement Rumors Circulate After Washington Meeting
Reports differ on whether Edgar Hoover will retire as FBI director next January to coincide with his 60th birthday. State attorneys general meeting in Washington sparked speculation after the Miami Herald cited unnamed sources about Hoover stepping down.
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Campus Disruptions Hit U S Universities Across Nation
Student demonstrators disrupted campuses nationwide with violence at three schools. More than 50 people were arrested at the University of California, Berkeley after clashes between police and strikers and sympathizers. Tear gas and bayonets were used by police and guardsmen at the University of Wisconsin, Madison to quell roving demonstrators estimated between 500 and 5,000.
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Duke University rioting and National Guard actions reported
Article notes tear gas fired during a campus protest at Duke University Durham North Carolina after a 12 hour occupation of the administration building by Neuro students. Wisconsin National Guardsmen moved in to quell disorders as student strikers blocked traffic.
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Doctors Near Cancer Cure Claim Houston Researcher Says Progress Accelerates
A Texas senator hears from UT Cancer Research Hospital leader Clark that doctors are close to curing cancer and compare progress to the dawn of atomic energy. He requests $705 000 more for the care and a new wing at Turner Institute while committee chair Atkin signals support.
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Winter storm hits Texas panhandle and South Plains
Heavy weather crippled the region with freezing rain snow and hail. A tornado watch covered 45 counties from Del Rio to north of Victoria as downstate storms threaten severe thunderstorms and damaging winds. Rain totals reached up to half an inch with some spots seeing little precipitation but widespread moisture across the state.
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Shaw Trial Crossfire Theories At Kennedy Case Aired
The Associated Press reports Jim Garrison's crossfire theory of Kennedy's assassination was aired in New Orleans. Witnesses described shots from multiple locations and a grassy knoll underpass, challenging Warren Report conclusions.
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Confused Opening Statements Highlight Sirhan Sirhan Trial
The report sketches chaotic courtroom exchanges as prosecutors cite pistols and a remark by Sirhan Sirhan. It notes debate over testimony and references to Robert Kennedy’s death and the trial’s timeline, with juror dynamics and media influence mentioned as proceedings proceed toward Page 10.
Weather Map Page 6-C Report
The weather map shows cloudy conditions with a mix of rain and wind across the region. A cold front moves through tonight bringing gusty winds and a slight drop in temperatures.
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