West Texas Tribute to Smith At Roswell Dinner
A 192 pound cake from the American Indian Students at Roswell NM Employment Training Center honored Smith at a dinner. The cake traced his path from Lamesa High School to Texas Tech and governor elect. The Texas Democratic party planned to broaden its base with two new fulltime staffers to engage young voters and women.
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Smith
Roswell, N.M
Lamesa High School
Texas Tech
St. John’s Methodist Church
Lubbock
Texas Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Smith and Barnes Move as Govs Smith and Barnes Reign Ends
Ceremonies at the auditorium feature Jimmy Dean and country acts at multiple venues as the Smiths relocate to the Capitol mansion and Barnes shifts from the Speaker’s apartment. Smith, 56, entered the legislature in 1944 from Lubbock, served three terms, then moved to the Senate in 1956 and to lieutenant governor in 1962, winning a 196 last year. Barnes, 3, rose from De Leon to the House in 1961, became Speaker in 1965, was reelected in 1967, and last year became the youngest lieutenant governor nominee in Texas.
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Jimmy Dean
Smiths
Henry King
Buck Owens
Ray Price
Charley Pride
John Fred
Ramiro Cevera
Barneses
Capitol
Smith
Barnes
Lubbock
State Senate
House
de Leon
Texas
Legislature Eyes Key Committee Reappointments in Texas
Lieutenant Governor Smith signals reappointment plans for Rep. John Blaine to Liquor Regulation, with Reps. Ben Atwell and W. S. Heatly likely to again lead House Tax and Appropriations. House Senate rules and conference committee limits under review as Smith builds a pragmatic, unified Democratic party front. Lubbock to play prominent role in inaugural ceremonies with Texas Tech bands and local officials participating.
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John Blaine
el Paso
Ben Atwell
Dallas
W. S. Heatly
Paducah
Barnes
Senate
House
Births Report From Lauf and West Texas Hospitals
A list of multiple newborns with parents in Lubbock area names and addresses, hospital times, and weights. Children born at Lauf Clinic, Highland Hospital, Methodist Hospital, and West Texas Hospital to parents including Alfredo Zampage, Leo Thompson Jr, Marciel Ruiz, John Anderson, Margarito Anciso, Pedro Hernandez, Freddie John Shaw, Raymond Wier, Jack Bounds, Raymond Mitchell, Lindsey Webb, David Bostick, Terry Harvey, J P Meador, Jack Birdwell, Devon West, Faulkner, Don Carroll, Meredith Harper, Paul Roberson, Emilio Ballejo, China Bocanegra, Willis Lane, etc., with fathers' occupations listed.
Wolfforth Man Wins Top Young Farmer Honor in County Contest
Don Davis of Wolfforth selected as top young farmer as Allan Hagens Donnie Hays and Weldon Preston named finalists. Davis farms 2960 acres in Dawson Floyd and Lubbock counties, raises cotton grain sorghum soybeans wheat cattle and hogs. He emphasizes scientific farming, soil testing, best practices, and equipment innovations while serving in local groups.
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Texas
Lubbock
Allan Hagens
Rt. 6
Donnie Hays
Rt. 4
Weldon Preston
Wolfforth
Davis
Dawson County
Floyd County
Lubbock County
Leo Davis
Don
Frenship High School
Nora Ann
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Coils
Ack
Thomas S. Tyler Rites Wednesday
Services for 69 year old Thomas S. Tyler will be at 3 30 p m Wednesday at the First Methodist Church Littlefield with Rev Carl McMasters and Rev Wallace Kirby officiating Burial will be in Littlefield Memorial Park under Hammons Funeral Home direction Tyler a resident of Littlefield four years died Monday at Littlefield Hospital Clinic He moved from Spade where he had lived since 1929 Born May 3 1889 in Denison a World War I veteran and member of the Littlefield Masonic Lodge Survivors include his wife Lesbia a son Charles of 5019 42nd St a Corporation Court warrant officer and six grandchildren
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Littlefield
Thomas S. Tyler
First Methodist Church
Carl McMasters
Hale Center Methodist Church
Wallace Kirby
Littlefield Memorial Park
Hammons
Tyler
Littlefield Hospital
Spade
Denison
Nixon Inauguration: Peace Theme and Tight Security
President Nixon took the oath at the Capitol with a muted peace message while a heavy security net surrounded him. Secret Service stood guard atop the White House roof as protesters clashed along Pennsylvania Avenue and Johnson bid farewell.
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Congress
Nixon
Acas
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Secret Service
Isaiah
Johnson
Nixon inaugural speech praised across party lines in Congress
Democrats and Republicans lauded President Nixon's inaugural address. Senators Russell Ellender Muskie and Goldwater and representatives Ford and Williams praised its tone and themes. Fulbright and Aiken called it excellent and persuasive for peace and policy.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Richard B. Russell
D- Ga
Allen J. Ellender
Louisiana
Johnson
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Sen
John J. Williams
Lee
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
J. W. Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
George D. Aiken
Vermont
Fulbright
Pueblo Captain details ship defense and destruction measures
Captain Bucher recalls being warned not to expect air cover in an attack. While Pueblo was fitted in Puget Sound he proposed a destruct system to the chief of naval operations but was told it was too costly and impractical. He notes an incinerator and paper shredders to destroy documents, with partial success.
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Bucher
Chief of Naval Operations
Washington
Pueblo
Washington l
Burglary Totals Reported From Several Homes
Police list Monday burglaries with Rod McDougal losing a $1000 value including a $600 color TV, $400 fur coat and $50 binoculars from 3412 46th St. Other losses include Robert Smith’s $344 value goods, Bessie Brewer’s $75 china and $25 bed clothes and a $15 toaster, Angel Castro Jr.’s $65 guitar and five government checks, and Frank Traver’s $15 radio.
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Rod McDougal
46Th St
Robert L. Smith
16Th St. Rear
Bessie Brewer
Walnut St
Angel Castro Jr
Emory St
Frank Traver
29Th St
Johnson returns to Texas after long political hiatus
President Johnson departs Washington for his Texas ranch on his first day out of elective office in over three decades. He expressed happiness and gratitude as thousands gathered at Bergstrom Air Force Base, while UT’s band greeted the welcome.
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Earth
Gland
Capitol
Johnson
Texas
Mensmen
Lady Bird
Nixons
White House
Kennedy
Triumph
Pennsylvania Avenue
Lyndon Johnson
Andrews Air Force Base
LBJ
Richard M. Nixon
Washington
Bergstrom Air Force Base
President Johnson and
Preston Smith
John Connally
Smith
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Campus Groups Oppose Tech Name Change At Texas Tech
Students and faculty on the Texas Tech campus react swiftly to the board of directors decision to pursue Texas Tech University. The University Daily campus edition, KTXT-FM, and the Faculty Advisory Council plan opposition actions while the Joint Name Change Committee outlines plans to counter the change.
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Texas Tech
Texas Tech University
University Daily
Camplus
Ktxt-Fm
Student Action Organization
Ray Janeway
Texas State University
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Congress Ave
Jerry Hall
Hall
Alfredo Zampage
Ave. M
Lauf Clinic
Leo Thompson Jr
E. 7Th St
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Marciel Ruiz
Wellforth
John Anderson
O’donnell
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Walgreen Drug
Odessa
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Idalou
Heckville Gin
Pedro Hernandez
Baylor
Sauf Clinte
Freddie John Shaw
Route 1
Highland Hospital
Raymond Don Wier
Ave N
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Jack Charles Bounds
West Texas Hospital
Sherwin-Willams Paint Co
Raymond Mitchell
E. 3Th St
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Lindsey Lee Webb
Abernathy
David Paul Bostick
Sith St
Western Electric Co
Terry Harvey
28Th St
Methodist Hospital
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J. P. Meador
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Stst
Devon West
43Rd St
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Cloverlake Dairy
Don Carroll
Meadow
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Rt. 1
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Emilio Ballejo
Hallowater
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Walston Purina
China Bocanegra
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Willis Quenencee Lane
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Texas Young Farmers Association
Wolfforth Lions’ Club
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Lubbock Baptist Association
Eddie Don
Leslie
Doug Rogers
Trician Nixon
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Ter Y Aycees
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