Lottery bills filed in Texas House seek state run games
Texas lawmakers file bills to authorize a state lottery and a constitutional amendment to put the measure to a voter referendum Rep Jim Kaster El Paso says a lottery could raise about 69 million annually via 50 cent tickets and weekly drawings Other bills cover salary scales for lawmakers insurance rate regulation and a Texas Telephone Commission while a constitutional convention nears adjournment and other revisions move ahead
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Dan Kublak
Rockdale
Shelter Criticized as City Tackles Improvements
Local animal shelter faces Humane Society criticism after a regional inspection. Improvements aim to end gas chamber euthanasia and reduce crowded conditions. A letter from Bernard Weller spurs action as officials plan February briefing.
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Avalanche-Journal
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al Couch
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Jurors Try Again In Slay Case
Jurors in the Juan Vo Corona mass murder trial reported a deadlock after a fourth day of deliberations. Judge Richard Patton ordered renewed reporting at noon, as the panel resumed at Vacaville prison to review progress on whether Corona killed 20 to 25 farm workers in 1971 near Yuba City.
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Mayors and tax plans lead front pages in Lubbock area
Today in the A J Lubbock Morris Turner grows support among local men to enter a mayoral contest while the water district debates a $3000 homestead exemption for residents over 65. Also notes state and national items and upcoming features across sections.
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Water District
Drug Firms Defend Cough and Cold Claims
Government scrutiny of cough and cold product advertising presses Drnstan and Contac makers. FTC reviews whether labels and claims match the medicines’ contents and fever reducing effects. Americ Home Products contends Dristan and Contac include aspirin with documented antipyretic action. Bristol-Myers and others face FTC questions over marketing practices.
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Jcian
Dristan
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Four Alter Watergate Trial Pleas Change in Guilty Pleas
Four defendants in the Watergate case switched to guilty pleas on Monday after firing their attorney. James W. McCord Jr. sought a mistrial, while E Howard Hunt changed his plea to guilty, leaving Liddy and McCord as the only defendants still to face trial.
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CIA
James W. McCord Jr
John J. ‘Sirici
E. ‘Howard Hunt
Hunt
Gordon Liddy
White House
McCord
Sitiie
Prayer Note From A Reader
A reader thanks God for compassionate children who comfort during times of need in a brief prayer fragment.
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Jesus
District Highway Engineer Lauded at Retirement Fete
More than 300 Texas Highway Department District 5 staff paid tribute to retiring District Engineer Oscar L Crain and wife Mary Luise at Vann's Catering Service. Emcee Gene Chetty led a humorous tour of Crain's career as plaques honored his 40 years of service. Crain's successor George Wall Dr. was absent due to illness.
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Avalanche-Journal
Vann
Texas Highway Department District 5
Oscar L. Crain
Mary Luise
2Ith St
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Crain
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Forine
Texas Public Player Association
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Cram
Nixon halts all bombing in North Vietnam peace bid
News service reports President Nixon ordering an immediate stop to bombing shelling and mining in North Vietnam as Kissinger pursues a peace agreement. The move aims to bolster negotiations and demonstrate progress to bring about a ceasefire and release of prisoners as talks continue.
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Fla
Nixon
Vietnam
Henry A. Kissinger
Unclear OCR: Supreme Court Review Ruling Filed
Fragmented text shows a request for Supreme Court review of a school case. The note references a test case acceptance and a federal judge order involving school lines and related appeals, but many words are unreadable.
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Supreme Court
Psrem
Uaesehees
Enrollment uptick noted at Tech LOC and Lubbock colleges
Registration momentum at Texas Tech University and Lubbock LOC shows about 14 000 students enrolled during regular registration with 1 0000 in extra enrollment. Late cards issued February 1 and weather delays affected turnout as officials plan further registration in Mabee American Heritage Building. Court actions referenced page 10.
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Fon
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