Blanchard Doubts Texas Legislature Finishes 100 Day Session
Senator Blanchard says the 100 day regular session may not finish the work and a special session could be needed. He cites taxes and spending as likely drivers for new revenue and notes Texas Tech name controversy must be settled without jeopardizing funding for the medical school and projects.
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Committees Shuffled By Speaker In Texas Legislature
Speaker Gus Mutscher reshuffles committees as 42 of 45 chairs change and a conflict of interest ethics bill is introduced by Sen. Charles Wilson. The measure would bar legislators and state employees from conflicts and restrict representation before state boards. Mutscher keeps veteran conservatives in key posts and issues 739 assignments, including reappointments to Appropriations, Revenue, and Liquor Regulation panels.
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Smith to Appoint Hardeman to Insurance Board
Governor Preston Smith will appoint Dorsey Hardeman of San Angelo to a six year term on the state Board of Insurance with a salary of 21000 a year. Hardeman lost re election to Sen Pete Snelson but gains a lucrative post as confirmation chance and possible future placement were discussed.
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Brownfield hat returns home after colorful career in Hollywood
Brownfield returns home to reflect on a colorful Hollywood career. The feature notes his impact on stage and screen, citing hometown ties and career highlights across decades in entertainment.
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Today's Prayer Prayer to God for mercy and service
A devotional prayer expresses gratitude for divine goodness and asks for awareness of God's love and a life of service. It ends with a signature line reading Amend 8 e A Brownfield Reader.
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Snow Buries House In Redcliffe Avalanche Misses Family
Afraid to wake his family, Afra cio Medina slept through an avalanche that covered his Redcliffe home with ten feet of snow. Town marshal Nelson Cordova reported that three other houses were buried to roof level and a street was blocked. None of the 16 occupants were injured as Medina and volunteer firefighters shoveled snow all day, while continued heavy snowfall swelled the drifts in the central Colorado Rockies town of about 600 residents at 8 000 feet.
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Nixon orders study on ending the draft after Vietnam costs fall
President Nixon directs the Pentagon to craft a detailed plan to end the draft once Vietnam expenditures are substantially reduced. Melvin Laird to lead a commission advising on moving to an all volunteer armed force, signaling a shift from his campaign stance.
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California plan could work for Lubbock
A San Diego area water crisis spurred the Santee County Water District to consider a regional solution. Faced with rising costs, shortages, and pollution, Santee joined a broader plan to import Colorado River water or build a high quality tertiary treatment system. The move reflects reliance on metropolitan systems and long-range water security strategies.
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Suspect Nabbed In Ax Deaths
In Buffalo Narrows Saskatchewan seven people four of them children were killed with an axe in a Cree community. Victims include Thomas Pedersen 32 his wife Thernadette 30 and their children Grace 9 Robert 6 Richard 5 and Rhoda 3. Jean Baptiste Herman a guest died later at hospital. Fred Pedersen 8 was in critical condition. Police identified the suspect as Frederick Moses McCallum.
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Defense chief outlines review of spy vessels protection
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird announced a Pentagon study to determine if the United States should protect intelligence ships and how to prevent incidents at sea. The review follows public concern over the Pueblo affair and includes a high level examination overseen by David Packard.
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Israel Under Pressure to Retaliate Over Iraqi Spying Claims
Baghdad accused Israel of striking Iraqi units east of the Jordan cease fire line. Israel denied the attack as Jordanian reports claimed Israeli jets violated Arab air space. Iraq seeks retaliation after sp sejam executions of Iraqis convicted of spying. Israel warns against actions empowering Iraqi Jews.
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Imports Drive U S Trade Deficit to 1937 Level
Americans boosted purchases of imported scotch, Japanese cameras, and foreign sport cars in 1968 in a spending spree that worsened Nixon era economic woes. Commerce data show a trade surplus of only 726 million, down from 4.1 billion, as imports rose across engines and electronics.
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Weather Map Forecast for Lubbock and Vicinity
Weather map page reports variable high cloudiness and warm temperatures for today. High near 60s, low tonight in the middle to upper 20s with south to southwest winds up to 20 mph.
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