Debate over debt limit bears on Southeast Asia policy
Representative Vanik pushes to tie borrowing authority to a $6 billion defense cut as liberals seek to raise the debt ceiling to 395 billion to press faster disengagement in Southeast Asia. House committee blocks amendment, setting up a possible floor vote amid broader Vietnam era debates.
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Power Outage Hits Lubbock Delays Service
A malfunction in the main circuit breaker at the Holly Avenue generating station cut power to Lubbock for about 90 minutes. Engineers investigated the outage that left the city’s southern half in darkness from 8:45 am to 10:15 am while Municipal Hill Plant operated at max capacity but could not meet all demands.
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Seven Admit Guilty Pleas in Crosby County Court
Seven defendants entered guilty pleas in 13th District Court. Melvin Yowell, 26, was sentenced to three years for embezzlement after admitting theft from Walt's Service Station. Montoya was jailed for one year for stealing a 1961 Chevrolet. Others faced penalties for car theft, burglary, and DWI as jurists ordered prison or probation terms.
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Foreign Aid Committee Approves $2.3 Billion for FY Start
The House Appropriations Committee backed $2.3 billion in new foreign aid funds for the coming fiscal year, with $1.3 billion in economic assistance and $350 million for military aid. Total foreign aid, including interest, would exceed $200 billion for 123 nations since 1946. The package also covers Peace Corps, foreign military credit sales, and US refugee assistance.
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