Permit Issued Here for State School Phase Set
The City of Lubbock issued a 657 077 dollar permit Thursday for the addition to the state school facilities. Dick Miller and Sons of El Paso are the general contractors and Brasher Goyette and Rapier of Lubbock are the architects. Construction will start next week and add two 32 bed dormitories and a janitorial building as Phase III of the project. The work brings total Phase I and II cost to 8 million and aims for 800 plus students by 1975. Phase II, valued at 1 753 950 dollars, is nearing completion. Also noted is a separate permit for a unit apartment complex at 606 16th St by Transwestern Construction.
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Lubbock State’ School
Gladden
Paint Poisoning Prevention Act Aims To Fight Lead Paint
President Nixon signed the Paint Poisoning Prevention Act authorizing 30 million dollars for the next 18 months to detect treat and remove lead paint in housing with grants to local governments. The measure targets babies and children who chew on painted surfaces and cites ghettos as hardest hit.
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UPL
Nixon
Bist
Congress
White House
Country Parson’s Hint on City Dwellers’ Restless Hearts
A Country Parson notes that city dwellers who seek calmer life miss the pull of the old hometown. The remark frames a nostalgic contrast between urban busyness and rural roots, suggesting longing and return as enduring themes.
Carlen Show Sponsored In Part By Lubbock Chamber
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board voted to sponsor one third of Jim Carlen’s television program for next fall, up to 20000 dollars, in 11 southwestern markets. If full sponsorship is found, the show will air Sundays in Houston Dallas Beaumont Port Arthur San Antonio and other cities with national ads in Wall Street Journal. The 35000 dollar minimum could rise after the April May review.
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Texas Tech
Jim Carlen
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board of City Development
Southwestern
Carlen
Houston
Dallas
Beaumont- Port Arthur
San Antonio
el Paso
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Albuquerque
Midland-Odessa
Corpus Christi
Austin
Wall Street Journal
The
Journal
Halfway House Aids In New Lubbock Location
The Lubbock Halfway House resumes work at 2318 St. St. in a two story building, housing up to 22 residents as part of an outreach program with Texas agencies. Operated for mentally ill and retarded youths, the home trains residents in hygiene, budgeting, and employment, guiding them toward independent living and self support.
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Halfway House
Texas Tech
Lubbock Halfway House
9Th St
St. St
Wilson Dickson
10Th St
Dickson
Lubbock State School
Vocational ‘Rehabilitation Division
Texas Education Agency
Texas Department of Mental ‘Health and Retardation
Vocational Rehabilitation Division
Lubbock
Computer system speeds Texas Tech registration lines
An improved computer system at Texas Tech sped student registrations on Thursday reducing lines and overall wait times. The registrar noted the system retains student information and tallies fees and tuition, streamlining the process for a hoped 18 000 plus enrollment.
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Texas Tech
Tech
D. N. Peterson
Purchase Possible Under City Plan
The Lubbock City Council approved an innovation in public housing allowing tenants to buy single-family homes as income rises. A city housing authority cooperation agreement was approved and an application for up to 120000 in a preliminary loan was authorized to acquire Northeast Lubbock homes repossessed and owned by the FHA. Council members also accepted a long planning report for the Memorial Civic Center.
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Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Housing Authority
City of Lubbock
FHA
Jim Sexton
Housing Authority Board
Cherry Point
Guava Avenue
Councilmen
Tax Notices For 1970 Going Out In Lubbock
Lubbock property owners who owe 1970 city and school taxes will receive reminder notices in the mail in coming days. Real property notices are limited. penalties and interest apply if taxes are not paid by January 31. Tax office collects city and school levies and urges payment for both.
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Lubbock
Lubbock Independent School District
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