ICASALS Mission Tech Dream Faces Test in Algeria
Nine American ICASALS consultants from Texas Tech arrived in Algiers after regrouping in Paris to begin a three year arid land study in North Africa. The project tests ICASALS overseas work and could shape Tech and national progress if successful, despite immense obstacles.
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Perry Flippin
Vad Danousas
Texas Tech University
S. Dry Lands
Algeria
Tech
International Center For
Icasals
Icasaus
U.S
Paris
Algiers
Emmanuel
T. G. M. van Nierop
Tex- Lee Icasals
Pot Plants Found Near Texas Tech Campus
Security officers found about a half dozen marijuana plants growing in a flower bed near the Student Union. The tallest plant reached seven inches. Investigators checked license plates and identified several persons as they review the case. No charges were filed yet.
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Texas Tech Security
Bill Daniels
John Holtzfel
Set
Dick Hamilton
Tech Union
Daniels
Man's Modesty Proves Fatal in Fire
London AP reports Aaron Friedland a 69 year old shoe shop owner died in a building fire while napping on the third floor. Witnesses say he ran toward safety and remembered he had no trousers on then leaned from a window and called a neighbor that he would go back upstairs to dress.
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London
Aaron Friedland
Friedland
Lubbock Tornado Redevelopment Plan Backed by HUD Funds
HUD reserved 128 million for total redevelopment of the tornado zone in Lubbock, with 253 058 advanced for surveys and planning. Voters on Aug 8 must approve local matching funds to secure an 8.6 million grant aimed at buying property and relocating owners, funding a civic center, and building a new library as part of private redevelopment for the damaged 36 block tract. Mayor Granberry calls the grant a positive response to recovery recommendations.
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HUD
Lubbock
James H. Granberry
Faraugh Noperty
Denver
Wade
Snyder
West
Texas
Citizens Advisory Commission On
Blessed Thundershowers Scatter Rain Across South Plains
The article notes thundershowers moving across the thirsty South Plains with eastern New Mexico getting rain up to an inch. Roswell and Denver reported measurable rainfall though totals were light and the forecast hinted at limited relief for farmland.
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Clovis
Amarillo
Pampa
Dalhart
Crosbyton
Morton
Lamesa
Hobbs
N.M
Larry Cheek
Avalanche-Journal State
South Plains
New Mexico
Roswell
Denver City
City council acts to protect Memorial Civic Center area property
City officials move to acquire property in the Memorial Civic Center area to ensure fair value for homes and businesses. A 36 block area will be surveyed for ownership, with dates of latest transactions reviewed. A watchdog committee will monitor actions and relocation aid details are to be outlined with Urban Renewal Agency.
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Hamilton
Memorial Civic Center
Feder
Elm
WATC
Lubbock
Lab
Bock
Srasimum Ae
Mum Nareate Bane
Hume
Adignt
Dojamanino
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Fillion Pledge
Danny Davis
Satur
Milton Adams
Tech Dream
Lee’ Sleeper
Campus
Warnesee
John Tower
George
Department of House and Urban Development
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