27 Jan 1967
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1967
Page
1
A man was killed in a city accident that forced several schools and highways to close. The incident occurred near a store lot where a car landed after a reported near death event. Additional details mention a person named G. Crow and Auburn sources.
A woman was fatally shot in a northern area incident described as a firefight near a vehicle. Investigators traced a foreign car and registration details as deputies pursued the case. The report notes a police response around 7:45 p.m. and ongoing investigation. A related item references Mardi Gras events in New Orleans with Gov. and representative involvement.
NASA official outlines a three crewed, three month orbiting workshop above 30 miles high with experiments. Projections suggest crew could operate for a year with gas jets and pressurized sections as a prototype.
President Johnson calls for accelerated economic plans to steer the nation away from recession and toward prosperity. He advocates tax reductions and increased federal spending as part of a broader program to hasten growth and shorten the Vietnam War.
Winter weather crippled hundreds of cities and towns as sleet rain and snow created dangerous travel. Dixie winds lashed the region with strong gusts while Texas faced unseasonal cold fronts bringing heavy rains and chilly air into North Texas.
The Ares COUNCIL holds a Tuesday election canvass and approves contracts for two city projects. The item appears on Page 1 of the Bee.
Population trends show a decline in births per 1000 residents in Linton County over four years. The 1963 birth rate is cited as 20.98 per thousand, with the figure decreasing gradually in subsequent years.
Trustees were told Thursday that a ten cent increase in the school tax is likely. The move could occur even if the Legislature does not raise teacher salaries, with a pay increase potentially forcing a larger tax hike for the next fiscal year beginning in September. Superintendent Nat Williams discussed the impact and implications.
Fragmentary report indicates a teenage abductor around 17 or 18 returned the victim near her home after the assault. The text mentions police, a breakfast meeting, and a sewer plant north of Clovis Road, with references to payments and bonds before a later school-year incident.
The report notes bank deposits rising from 33. A17.S87.TR to 4 202 164 20 by January 6 this year, with Crosbyton setting a 1963 record and Tahoks reaching 5 195 000 at year end. The figures signal an impressive growth and unusual drivers behind end of year balances.
In a stalled legislative session the senate thwarted a $5.2 million pay raise proposal for state officials including Gov. John Connally. After a second failed attempt the measure did not advance as lawmakers grappled with the salary increase amid broader budget concerns.
A fragmentary weather note appears beside political hints referencing Sen. Charles Herring and Sen. Tom Creighton. The text is garbled but suggests discussion of per cent increases and a resolution tied to local affairs, with Connally and other officials mentioned in a disrupted line.
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