Courts Space Needs Defined Move Toward New Lubbock County Courthouse
A special meeting with the County Bar Association outlined urgent space needs for Lubbock County. Officials say a fourth District Court is required now, planning for a fifth is underway, and a new Court of Civil Appeals site is needed, with better facilities for related court activities.
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Lubbock County
Commissioners Court
County Bar Association
Lubbock
Court of Civil Appeals
Subbock County
Republicans Move to End Burch Dispute and Unite GOP
The Republicans announce replacing Dean Burch as National Chairman with Ray Bliss on April 1. The move aimed to calm internal splits among conservative moderate and liberal wings and refocus on unified opposition to the Democratic Administration. Some conservatives fear a split or third party, but the plan seeks to preserve a broad middle ground.
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Rene
Ton Brass
Dean Burch
Burch
Ray C. Bliss
Ohio
Barry Goldwater
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Prairie Dog Town Sign Shortage Draws Travel Complaints
A travel anecdote from Lubbock highlights poor signage for Prairie Dog Town in Mackenzie State Park. A southbound visitor and family failed to find the entrance after circling for an hour despite asking for directions at a service station. The piece argues clearer signs are easy to implement and warns against neglecting local attractions.
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Lubbock
Praire
Mackenzie State Park
Prairie Dog Town
Mackenzie Park
Independent Ledger Publishes Daily Texan Echoes
The paper, an independent Lesnartatie publication, distributed daily and on Sundays, lists Valanrte Jevreal Publishing and wire service affiliations with The Associated Press and United Press International. It notes allegiance to the United States and the pledge of loyalty dated January 14, 1965, Lubbock Texas.
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iMeruag Firion
Lesnartatie Newspape
Morse
Lebhart Avalanche Journal
Valanrte Jevreal Publishing Company
J. Inhhork
Texas
Aatmanai Edvertaime
Jesse Daly Press League
Dales
Associated Press
United Press International
Pruutt Rwas
America
Lubbock, Tex
When Is A Pro Not A Pro The Consideration
Colleague essay examines the blurred line between amateur and professional sports. It cites Jim Wilson's move from University of Georgia to AFL and later NFL deals, and notes Georgia’s dismay at tampering. The piece also references baseball’s anti trust exemptions and a Braves relocation context.
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Georgia
Jim Wilson
University of Georgia
Jim
Boston Patriots
San Francisco 49Ers
NFL
Chamber of Commerce
Caesar
Patriots
49Ers
Athens
Meorgia
Wilson
Texas Tech
Big Wilson
Washington
Paul Heston
Ed McLean
Jock McLean
Heston
Jock
Milwaukee
Clement 2. Zablocki
Braves
Considine
States vie over Medicare rules to lure retirees
A Louisiana analysis notes Congress faces rival plans to Johnson’s Medicare proposal that would let states set eligibility and benefits. States from Florida to California lobby for liberal rules to attract retirees, with real estate, advertising, and local legislators engaged as key players in financing a steady retirement income.
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Kenneth L. Dixon
Las Charles
Congress
AMA
Johnson
The
American Medical Association
Capitol Hill
Florida
California
Colleges Ruthlessly Tie Profits to College Football
Andrew Tully argues that colleges operate like professional sports in football with revenue motives driving student athletes and stadium bonds. He compares college and pro leagues, condemns the ethics gaps, and calls for clearer oversight as tax and public interests intersect with big football money.
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Ball League
NCAA
AAU
Andrew Tully
Ashington
America
Congress
Valley Forge
Halls of Learning
Pacific Fleet hits French Indo China convoy in first day
US Third Fleet planes attacked enemy convoys off French Indo China sinking 26 ships including a cruiser and several destroyers with 12 transports. Nimitz communique reports more ships sunk or damaged. Glider pilot training ends soon at South Plains Army Air Field as last class graduates Jan 15. Homebuilders Club met at Callie Dean home with members present.
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USS
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
US Third Fleet
French Indo-China
Adm
Chester A. Nimitz
South Plains Army Air Field
AAF
W. A. Lindsey
Mesdames Wayne Thrush
W. A. Hendryx
C. A. Gaddis
J. R. Hartsfield
Jack Ray
Bates Witt
Velma Morris
Believe It Or Not A Probate Ad Written On Eggshell
A London probate notice was drafted on a broken eggshell, highlighting an unusual archival practice. The fragment suggests a quirky historical method for legal notices in England.
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London
England
Great Society Traffic Deaths A Rising Toll
columnist Richard Starnes laments rising U S highway deaths in 1944 1945 with final figures expected between 47500 and 48000 injuries around 1 7 million about 70 percent permanent disabilities and urges safer cars and compulsory use of seat belts and better safety features to prevent needless carnage.
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Richard Starnes
Pyetanday
Great
Starnes
Willson Buys Historic Sheet Music Collection in L A
Meredith Willson won a legal bid for the Stanley Ring Sheet Music Store stock paying 6100 dollars for about 400000 American songs and opera scores dating to the 1820s. Ring ran the Hollywood store for 20 years before dying last year. Willson aims to donate the collection to a university or archival institution.
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Los Angeles
Meredith Willson
Hollywood
Superior Court
America
Willson
Stanley Ring
Ring
Hollywood Boulevard
UCLA
University of Southern California
State University
Iowa City
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Tisty
By Kate Osann
Margaret
Tully Leagnes
U.S. Steel
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Utopia
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Sylvia
Music Man
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