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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1967
Page
4
Area towns show strong deposits as cash reserves rise amid 1966 cotton harvest and industrial growth. Bankers credit higher cash holdings and reserve buildup, noting deposits far surpass prior figures and reflect consumer caution and steady local business.
U S Marines fought a nine hour clash along the Thi Bon River near Da Nang in which at least 74 Communists and several Marines were killed. American forces replied with heavy fire and napalm as reinforcements moved in. Meanwhile reports from the Mekong Delta describe fresh Viet Cong losses and a new fighting phase near the DMZ as U S air and ground units press operations against infiltrating forces.
The report shows deposit figures across 73 financial institutions in 34 towns including Floydada Lackney Lamesa and Hereford with deposits in 1968 ranging from about 15.1 million to 33.2 million. Changes from 1965 and notable increases occur in several banks while others dip slightly.
A 16 year old married student is barred from Canyon High School pending a court hearing. Joe Gill, president of the Canyon school board, says policy denies admittance for a married student for a term after marriage citing potential bad influence on others. An attorney for the student will appear at the hearing.
Tulia Chamber honors The Tulia Herald editor with the Community Citizen of the Year award at a banquet. Dr. Morris Webb notes his actions benefit the town. the honoree is a Plainview born Harvard graduate who served in the Navy before returning to Tulsa.
A New York bank's interest rate reduction and credit easing drew praise from the White House and finance ministers. Britain lowered its lending rate from 7 to 6.5 percent, triggering a stock market rise as investors anticipated broader economic stimulus.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a mishap near a store with scattered names and places including Wichita Falls Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. and individuals Patricia, Cheryl, Rene, and Tracy. lacks clear event date or outcome.
Discussion notes a ten cent levy rise for schools with an estimated annual increase of about $134 000. The plan aims to divert more funds to peace time supplies and accelerate planning for postwar budgeting. Officials stress careful tax policy and federal aid for eventual defense-to-peace transition.
The school board warned of a nearly 470000 deficit next year due to reduced state aid and delinquent taxes. A tax increase from 1.50 to 1.80 per hundred dollars valuation is considered, with estimates of 3527100 per cent of a cent and new operating costs totaling 420000. The board approved resignations for three teachers and pledged extra security for the district treasurer.
A garbled report references legislative maneuvers over a resolution involving the governor and Senate rules, amid mentions of economic conditions and political pressure. The piece also cites fire safety data from the Insurance Information Institute and notes a summer school context with references to Barnes.
In mid Manhattan a century old four story brick building under demolition collapsed. Ten workers were inside. two died, four escaped, one walked out, three trapped under debris. Fire rescue fought through rubble as authorities limited train movements nearby.
Representative Reed Quilliam of Lubbock launches a bid for an income tax rebate signaling a statewide call to convene. The move hinges on a two thirds state approval and invokes a legislative procedure to resolve the issue.
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