Re Evaluation Power Backed for Lubbock Board
County Attorney Tom Purdom asserts the county commissioners as the board of equalization have broad authority to require reevaluation of property. He cites court decisions showing the board’s duty to pursue uniform taxation and to hire experts if needed, though officials favor in-house appraisal rather than private firms.
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Erence Mtn
Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Tax Board of Equalization
Tom Purdom
Rod Shaw
Board of Equalization
Shaw
Purdom
Commissioners Court
Texas Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Nixon Urges Steel Negotiators To Stay Competitive
President Nixon pressed labor and management in the steel industry to craft a wage contract that would keep American steel price competitive in world markets. George P. Shultz said the aim was patriotism and self interest, warning against a large wage rise followed by price hikes that could hurt steel profits.
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U.S
Washington
UPI
Nixon
George P. Shultz
Shultz
United Steelworkers Union
White House
Labor
James D. Hodgson
Paul W. McCracken
The
Council of Economic Advisers
Council
Hendrik S. Houthakker
Sidney Jones
W. J. Usery
Labor Department
J. Curtis Counts
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
L W. Abel
Heath Larry
U.S. Steel
Japan
United Kingdom
West Germany
France
Bond Reduction in Area Assault Case Prompts Grand Jury Plan
The article reports on bond reduction in a three felony assault case and notes District Attorney John Green plans a possible special session of the grand jury to indict the suspect on a mortgaged property charge. Green says no special session is planned, and a regular end month session could yield an indictment.
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Sneed
Atty
John Green
Green
Oleta) Fuller
Dallag
McAlister Eyes Statewide Race for Lt Governor
Lubbock state rep R. B. McAlister said he is considering a run for lieutenant governor next year. He has talked to people and plans to decide by September 1. He notes no statewide candidates have emerged and being from Lubbock may not be a major factor.
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R. B. McAlister
Lubbock
Allan Shivers
Preston Smith
McAlister
Felonies and Burglaries Arise From Holiday Weekend
Police filed felony charges in several burglary and theft cases tied to the long holiday weekend. Bill Johnson, 32, of 2504 Weber Dr. faces theft charges for taking a color TV from Merchant's Motor Freight, following a foot chase after two men fled an auto with the set. Bond set at $1,000. Austin Baldwin, 21, of 2804 Weber Dr. is charged with burglary for robbing Gonzales Laundry at 2800 Weber Dr., after a foot chase. another suspect remains at large. Michael R. Patton, 21, of 5012 37th St., and a second man accused of pawning an electric typewriter. Sherman R. Morrison, 17, of 235 Beech St., charged with burglary in the J. D. Jeffcoat residence break-in. bond $1,000.
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Bill Johnson
Weber Dr
Merchant's Motor Freight
Quirt Ave
R&r Electronics
Bond
Johnson
Austin Baldwin
Gonzales
Weber
Michael R. Patton
37Th St
Eben Miller
18Th St
Sherman R. Morrison
Beech .St
J. D. Jeffcoat
E. 16Th St
Eisenhower Brother Edgar In ICU With Arteriosclerosis
Edgar Eisenhower aged 82, brother of the late president, remained in critical condition in the intensive care unit at Tacoma General Hospital Tuesday night. Doctors said he is suffering from generalized arteriosclerosis and his status has not improved.
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Tacoma
Wash
Edgar Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Tacoma General Hospital
Birth Announcements From Lubbock Hospitals Mention Several Families
A series of birth notices from University Hospital Highland Hospital and West Texas Hospital in Lubbock report newborns weighing 7 pounds 480 ounces to 7 pounds 15 ounces born between Friday and Tuesday mornings. Fathers’ occupations include truck driving farming and industrial engineering with several family addresses listed.
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Walter Hiplaceis
Lubbock At
University Hospital
Sharon Ray Seaman
Rt 3
Lubbock
Highland Hospital
Stewart Ford Industrial Engines Inc
John Steven Wilkins
Boon
Plains Co-Op Oil Mill
Dale Wray Fulford
Madow
Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital
Antonio Calderon
Idalow
Methodist Hospital
Charles Hall
Ave
West Texas Hospital
Yy Southwest Steel
Lubbock Lions Head Installed
Art Cook was installed as president of the Lubbock Lions Club at a noon luncheon Tuesday at Koko Palace. The outgoing president was Ford Robertson. Other officers installed include Jimmy Gary, Larry Wells, Charles Short, Mabry Brock, Harold Douglas, Earl Kerr, Bill Sharpley, and Barney R Whigham. New directors are Cecil Puryear and Dooley Winegeart. Holdover directors include the Rev. Claude Cone, Rodney Joy, and George Morris.
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Art Cook
Lubbock Lions Club
Koko Palace
Ford Robertson
Jimmy Gary
Larry Wells
Charles Short
Mabry Brock
Harold Douglas
Earl Kerr
Bill Sharpley
Barney R. Whigham
Cecil Puryear
Dooley Winegeart
Claude Cone
Rodney Joy
George Morris
HUD grants SPAG $60,000 for regional housing study
The Housing and Urban Development Department awarded SPAG in Lubbock a $40,000 planning grant, matched by $20,000 from member governments, to fund a regional program on housing, land use, drainage, environmental protection, and transportation across 15 counties. The project aims to map land use, housing needs, and future growth, with studies kicking off soon and potential four payments over the year. Governor Preston Smith’s office also announced a $19,000 regional planning grant for SPAG.
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Washington
Housing and Urban Development Department
South Plains Association of Governments
SPAG
Lubbock
John Tower
H. Alden Deyo
Meldon Leslie
Tohoka
HUD
Deyo
Lesie
Preston Smith
Don't Make Hemorrhoids Worse By Taking Irritating Laxatives
A capsule product called Preparation H Stool Softener offers a non laxative method to ease bowel movements. It softens hard dry waste by aiding natural moisture in the intestine for painless passage and helps with constipation that worsens piles. Regular use promotes comfort.
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Texas Court of Civil Appeals
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Kansas City
California
McAlister Eyes
St. Mary of the Plains Hospital
City Auto Parts and Wrecking Co
Mike Moffett
Hal Holloway
Julis Moreno
Mickey Barrera
Robby Erick
Wrank Mathis
Robby Clark
Ady
Savel
JEL Reg
Kmart
ilsen-Leck
Iyerd
Tae
K Mart
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Aero
Caprock Center
500Th
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Sunda
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