Texas banks and construction hit decade high as deposits top 400 million
Texas ends the decade with record deposits and strong construction volumes. Lubbock leads with five banks totaling 412.46 million, Dallas banks report about 556.8 million, while Austin and Abilene show declines. Bankers cite higher rates and healthy overall economy amid year end reports to the Texas Banking Department and US Comptroller.
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Associated Press
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Texas Banking Department
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Laibbock
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Wes
Austin
Deanlas
Abihelle
Dallas
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Richard Carty
Pobley
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Anee Bbyistan
Hodston
Pfenas
Fund Drive On Tap For Hail Suppression Project
A temporary organization was formed in Plainview to seek funds for a hail suppression research program for a 10 000 square mile High Plains area. Frank Moore was elected chairman, with a six county board. The program would cost about 140000 annually for three years, per Donald W. Duckering of Atmospherics Inc.
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Duane Howell
Avalanche-Journal
Plainview
High Plains
Frank Moore
Hale County Agriculture Center
High Plains Research Foundatem
Grainsorthum Preudeers Associaon
Donald W. Duckering
Atmospherics Inc
Fresno
Calif
Nixon May Propose Excise Tax Boost To Trim Deficit
Treasury sources said the White House may seek higher federal excise taxes on gasoline attics telephone liquor and tobacco to secure a 1971 budget surplus. President Nixon plans to deliver a balanced budget message to Congress on January 27 while exploring new revenue options amid revenue shortfalls and reform discussions.
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White House
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Nixon
Amon
Comress
Fisher Auto
Lubbock Area Two Reese AFB Children Seek Relief
A partial front page item notes Reese Air Force Base area children travel to Boston seeking relief from a rare malady. It references regional relief efforts and page citations. The item emphasizes a crisis among local families and medical assistance needs.
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Reese Afb
Erty
Boston
Prayer text fragment from a church service prayer card
A short liturgical prayer fragment asking for wisdom and sight to sense neighbors needs and to pray for them through Christ Amen. The text resembles a communal faith reflection, with archaic phrasing and misspellings indicating a scanned historical page.
Delta To Launch COMSAT Satellite Amid Insurance Fears
A COMSAT satellite aboard a Delta rocket is set for launch as insurers monitor risk after two of five Delta launches failed with COMSAT payloads. NASA confirms investigation into prior failures and notes the rocket resumed flight last November, carrying a Skynet satellite previously.
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Cormunaberms Satellite Corp
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Comsat
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Inquest Into Mario Kopechne Death Continues
Edgartown Massachusetts the Kopechne inquest enters its second day with secret testimony from three of five young campaign workers who attended the cookout at the Kennedy home. Officials and citizens face scrutiny as testimony progresses, amid circulating rumors of involvement by Dust Atkins and Denis.
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Congress row over Mahon power and cautious stance
Larry Cheer reports on Representative George Mahon chairing the Appropriations Committee and defending a slow cautious approach as Congress winds down its session. Mahon returns home for a break after a long term, while defense and SALT-era topics loom in discussions, including self preservation as a guiding national law.
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Larry Cheer
Asvalanche-Journal
George Mahon
Tlense Appropriations Committee
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Saul UL
Cantier
House of Representatives
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Bower
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Wreck Kills Woman as Four Are Injured in Crash
A two car wreck on a Texas street killed Mrs Lene Beavers and injured four others including Mrs Romvieth near West Texas hospitals. Witnesses described the crash scene as severe with responders, and investigators noted high winds and a developing accident at the intersection not far from AIes Hrdes.
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Watts
Ana Haowdort
Turner
West Pexas
Romvieth
Riadetts
Aiibe
Tomorth
Quane
Aies
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Fragmented OCR notice hints at property sale details
An OCR garble references ADS 900 mercer and property page 4. It mentions a ferry fare and a bank testifying about costs. The text is severely distorted and presents no clear date, location, or definitive action beyond a property page reference and financial terms.
Fighting in South Vietnam Tops 200 Killed
Allied forces report killing more than 200 enemy troops Tuesday in South Vietnam amid a surge of combat actions. The US command said the fighting followed predawn enemy attacks south of Da Nang and near Tam Ky, with 96 enemy killed near Tam Ky and 7 more by air cavalry in distant zones. One American was killed and 24 wounded in the battles.
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Tay Nink Provine
US Sr Infantry
Tanasien
Greate Ha Thee
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Thetos Command
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Yarborough Carr Campaign Blasts Roil Texas Race
Verbal clashes erupt among Texas candidates on Tuesday as Sen Troy Yarborough and rival Carr trade sharp accusations. Political infighting fills the air as both camps attack opponent positions and question loyalty ahead of pivotal Senate contest events.
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Varhecough Faces Opposition In Senate Run
Senate hopeful Varhecough drew early opposition as he spoke at a noon luncheon in Lubbork Loons Clik. He announced support for his candidacy on the eve of a moratorium, stating he would avoid attacking Len Yarborough during a Texas primary contest.
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