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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1968
Page
9
Reports describe a mother Nardina Fontan di Girolamo surviving a devastating Sicily quake while three of her children died and the house collapsed. The father was gravely injured. Delays and bureaucratic inefficiency draw criticism from Italian press correspondents as relief efforts continue.
Washington report says the US Department of Transportation may defer about 660 million dollars in current fiscal year highway funds. Secretary Alan Boyd hints no final decision on deferral yet. The funds come from road taxes and sit in a highway trust fund separate from the general budget.
Travia Tyer of Shock City announces mid February bookmobile service for Lubbock Shallowater Wolfforth and New Deal with initial $11,985 purchase. A mobile unit from Mobile Engineering Corp underwent tests at city garage as bidders review trailer specifics. Lease terms and headquarters housing are pending while the vehicle is staged at branch locations for weekly restocking.
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