Backing for Administration Proposes $300 Million Impact Aid Cut
Battelle Memorial Institute urges limiting impact aid to fewer districts, denying it to wealthy districts and rewarding self taxed districts. If adopted, aid could drop from a potential $720 million to about $420 million, offsetting lost local revenue.
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Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus
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Congress
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Battelle
Texas Tech program boosts student research in engineering
The Tech program supports undergraduate research with lab work and publishing, invites out of state students, and promotes attendance at professional meetings. Kristiansen notes several disciplines participate and expects at least two papers to be submitted for publication. If sustained, over seven students may join this year.
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Inustry
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Landlord Wins Suit On Lease In Lubbock Court
A 40th District Court jury in Lubbock found no verdict for landlord Bob Medilar against Dr H C Simmons Jr Dr Louise Stout Simmons over a February 1964 lease for a two story Murphy Place medical office. Medilar sought 995 monthly rent but alleged 663 40 due since October 1968.
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H. C. Simmons Jr
Louise Stout Simmons
Wayne Walker
Murphy Place Addition
Medlar
Walker
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Great Plains Construction to join Ingram Corp as subsidiary
Great Plains Construction Company led by C J Siewert will merge with Ingram Corporation of New Orleans and operate as a wholly owned subsidiary based in Lubbock. Siewert remains president as Ingram expands into offshore platform and pipeline work and related services.
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Great Plains Construction Company
Tonaka
Ingram Corporation
New Orleans
Great Plains
Siewert
Pipe Line Technologists, Inc
Houston
United States
Bush to Meet Nixon in Texas Before Senate Bid
George Bush, Houston Republican, plans a noontime meeting with President Nixon in Washington and will hold a Tuesday news conference at the Texas capitol. Bush aims to enter the Senate race, while Sen. Ralph Yarborough of Texas seeks reelection.
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Labor and Public Health Committee
Texas Capitol
Boat Sinks in Shark Waters Near Guayaquil Gulf
A motor ferry carrying passengers sank in shark-infested waters off Guayaquil Gulf on Friday morning. Rescue workers feared many lives were lost. two bodies, the captain and a crew member, were recovered.
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Fenador
Guayaquil Gulf
Criss Cole’s Regime Day Honors Handicapped Texans
The Capital hosts Criss Cole day events with more than 80 exhibits showcasing handicapped Texans achievements. A reading machine helps a blind girl read aloud, while paintings by disabled artists line the House chamber. About 2,006 people are expected at a testimonial luncheon as Cole’s day honors Texans with disabilities.
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Criss Cole
Farvie
Cole
Thouston
Parawa
Vista
Texas
Senator backs Miskell amid firing controversy
State figures defend Frank Miskell as a capable administrator facing dismissal for political reasons. Senator William T. Moore of Bryan calls him a victim of wishful sharks, while Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes says the Senate holds Miskell in high regard and urges a solid reason for any action following subcommittee recommendations.
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Senate
William T. Moore
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Moore
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
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Mountain clash leaves American casualties from falls and rock
Officers in the field say most U S casualties came from falls on a steep mountainside or rocks loosened by OSS air strikes and helicopter gunships. As night fell the enemy force appeared scattered and weakened while a tank unit with infantry blocked the base to halt a retreat. Early reports and later intel differed on whether the opposing force was a North Vietnamese battalion awaiting captured evidence.
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