Questionable Central Office remodeling costs face taxpayers
The Lubbock Independent School District weighs a firm remodeling estimate around 350000 dollars for the former Central Office building, pushing total project costs past 600000 dollars. Trustees debate the size of the project amid rising space needs and the pressure to reveal figures before the bond election.
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Lubbock Independent School District
Sint
Nat Williams
Doyle Justice
26Th Street
19Th Street
Networks Switch Commendation Marks TV Networks
Sen George Murphy commends networks for not wasting breath on Nixon inauguration protests and notes a switch from past behavior. He says networks avoided glorifying rioters after Chicago and learned a lesson, leading to cooler coverage and public opinion influencing their tone.
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George Murphy
Chicago
Washington
Tom Gaston, Longtime Tech Business Manager, Dies at 90
Tom Gaston, longtime Texas Tech business manager for 25 years, died Thursday in Kilgore at age 90. Known for his calm demeanor and frugal leadership, he boosted campus economies and inspired Gaston Hall. He became business manager emeritus at retirement in 1954, and his legacy endures in institutional memory.
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Tom Gaston
Texas Tech
Kilgore
Gaston Hall
Will R Wilson Named Assistant Attorney General in Charge of the Criminal Division
John Mitchell selects Will R Wilson as AAG in charge of the Criminal Division. Wilson, a former Texas attorney general from 1957 to 1962, led anti crime efforts against gamblers loan sharks and confidence men. He switched to the Republican party in 1962 and now joins the Nixon administration amid Mitchells pledge to fight crime on all fronts.
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Will R. Wilson
Atty
John Mitchell
Wilson
Texas
Austin
Texas Republican Party
Paul Eggers
Democratic Party
GOP
U.S. Senate
Nixon
Mitchell
Mr. Wilson
True Test of a President Upholding the Constitution
A discussion on the presidential oath and the duty to uphold the Constitution, stressing equal protection under law and fair administration. It notes war aims in Southeast Asia, internal opposition labeled treasonable, and the need to avoid political misuse of governmental power.
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United States
Peter the
Congress
Southeast Asia
Moscow
Peking
Coder Odsinorhagy
Nobody can fool all the people says Plainman on elections
A collection of editorial quips on elections taxes and public responsibility from Ty Plai nman. The column reflects on voter majorities taxpayer hides and civic duties amid campus sports talk and local politics. It mentions J T King and a Texas Tech name change. The tone is opinionated and conversational with local newspaper flair.
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Red Raider
J. T. King
Texas Tech
Texas Tech University
Texas State University
Aggie
Texas State
Angelo State
East Texas
Sam Houston State
Nixon aims for quiet steady early presidency
A cautious start under President Nixon emphasizes a low‑key, workmanlike approach. The new White House focuses on routine, restoring law and order, and redefining Vietnam policy to curb permissiveness while avoiding sharp conflict with allies and enemies.
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White House
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George Wallace
Nixon-Wallace
Start With The Budget The Capital Taxpayers Speak
Henry J. Taylor laments the $195.3 billion budget under Nixon sees deficits, rising taxes, and wasteful spending. He criticizes Johnson’s promises, payroll growth, social security costs, Medicare flaws, and a bloated defense budget while urging immediate cuts and accountability. He argues Congress should act now to curb spending.
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Johnson
Nixon
Offhand Thoughts on Changing Roles and Language
A humorous note laments shifting gender norms as women wear trousers and men rethink address terms after an odd quip about wives’ measurements, reflecting evolving domestic stereotypes.
Make More Money Survey on Tenant Preferences in Housing
A 1960s style survey from Sales Management discusses Owens Corning Fiberglas materials influencing single tenants. It notes singles seek social environments with fireplaces and carpeting, while married couples demand washers and dryers, guiding appliance and housing marketing strategies.
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