01 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1976
Page
1
School officials announce a unanimous school board approval of a $40.1 million budget. The plan avoids new taxes, offers unprecedented fringe benefits to staff, and preserves high instructional standards. The TASB plan adds about $16 monthly per employee and includes mandatory life insurance.
An 11 judge federal panel ruled there is no constitutional guarantee to a public education and sent the case back to New Jersey lawmakers. The Assembly again rejected a 2 percent state income tax while the Senate backed a measure to fund schools and keep 150,000 summer pupils in class, amid a May 13 court ruling that property tax funding is unconstitutional.
A turbulent weather system swept the South Plains with warm humid air and a mix of rain and thunder. Lubbock saw the most activity while Abernathy and Plainview reported measurable rainfall. a severe thunderstorm watch for Northwest Texas was issued then canceled as storms weakened.
Hijackers freed 47 hostages including a 6 year old and an American woman but hold about 210 more. Ugandan President Amin appeals to five governments for the release of 53 prisoners and discusses direct contact with an Israeli officer. Hostages remain under threat as the deadline looms and tensions with Israel, Germany, France, and Switzerland rise.
Lubbuck's four month old petition to the Civil Aeronautics Board seeks expanded air service. The CAB has made no public comment on the request, and local officials await clarity on potential route additions and service levels.
A two man delegation representing the City of Lubbock and the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce delivered a petition to the Civil Aeronautics Board seeking additional gateways. Officials say the CAB may act favorably but no commitment is reported. If approved, the service could invite a fourth major airline to the region.
A reader asks for Heavenly Father to guide daily actions toward the glory of His Kingdom and to make decisions in Christ’s name. The brief prayer ends with Amen.
Partly cloudy today and Friday with a slight chance of thunderstorms. National map page alerts show modest thunderstorm potential in the Lubbock vicinity with no significant rainfall expected.
A severe drought grips Britain and Western Europe with crop losses and livestock culling. England reports record dryness after 14 months, Po River flow hits a near 1693 low, France declares a national calamity and asks for aid, and power limits loom as hydro output falls.
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