City Lowers Tax Rate and School Move Awaited
City council and School Board debated a 50 percent appraisal base and a 23 rds ratio for taxes, with plans for a $1.15 city and $1.55 schools rate. Officials cited teacher raises and new facilities, while grievances over equalization and auto tax changes fueled the discussion and anticipated budget needs for 1965-66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Lubbock Development Corp
Board of Realtors
Board of City Development
Board of Tax Equalization
Tidmore
Board of Equalization
Tidmore Bihtly
James Whiteside
Equalization Board
Connally
John
Amarillo
Eastman
A. Doyle
Whiteside
James Antecine
Cochran
Williams
Nat Williams
Bill Pitstick
Pitstick
School Board
City Council Tackles Weed Mowing Policy and Zoning Changes
Public officials reviewed a weed mowing policy for both public and private areas after Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations. A hearing on Adolph Hanslik and Joe Becker seeking a rezoning from C-3 to R-3 near Mesa Road and Kent Street was delayed at the attorney’s request. Local residents Mrs. J E Finley and L A Lofley indicated they would protest if the change occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning and Zoning Commission
E. E. Trimble
Vernon Jand Clyde Ype Ann Ver
Quirt Ave
19Th St
Adolph Hanslik
Joe Becker
Mesa Rd
Kent St
Hugh Anderson
J. E. Finley
L. A Lofley
Storms and rain sweep through region with record totals
Weather reports show heavy showers across the Red River Valley with Gainesville recording 2.69 inches in six hours and Borger reporting near 150 inches of rain. Officials note tornado sightings southwest of Fort Stockton with no damage, while many towns log high rainfall and hot humid conditions across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Blanca
Tack Kedaen
Loop 289
Indiana Ave
Gene Blackburn
L. P
Hereford
Borger
Lake
Red River
Texas
Gainesville
Weather Bureau
Fort Stockton
Galliveston
Bovina
Ford
Paducah
Kress
Matador
Lamesa
Clovis
Reds May Alter Peace Bid View
London reports Britain seeks an altered peace approach in Vietnam. The government contemplates direct contact with Viet Cong leaders, signaling a shift from Washington’s stance and suggesting Moscow may join the peacemaking effort if North Vietnam agrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Commonwealth
Viet Nam
Bicow
United States
Nickerson Flood Threatens Kansas Town as Arkansas River Rises
Nickerson Kansas faces historic flooding with 16 foot crest and no dikes protecting a 1,100 resident community. Arkansas River floodwaters swamp farms, threaten U.S. 281 bridge, while Red Cross and Salvation Army assist. Nearby Great Bend braces as storms continue and governors declare disaster. Local stores evacuate, residents fear prolonged inundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickerson
Kan
Darrell Atterbuerry
Larned
Kansas
Arkansas
Great Bend
U.S. 281
Charles ‘Sner
Red Cross
Salvation Nickerson
Kitchly
Welle
Ares
Dodge City
Trisity
Lai
Johnson
Lamar
Colo
U.S
Frank Carlson
Avej
McClare
Tse
Flooding Impacts Nickerson Area Homes and Industries
A flood threatens Nickerson and nearby Nes with water in low areas affecting High School facilities and local industries. Officials in Washington discussed federal aid while levees protect communities. A bicycle and a car collision were noted amid the disaster, with injuries and road damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickerson
Cooperative Grain Elevator
Western Supply Co
Nes
Boi Pe
Willem H. Avery Conoress
Washington
Presidents Office of Emergency Planning
Kansas
Condemnation Award Set On 1.027 Acre Strip
In New York the jury awarded 35 643 for a 1.027 acre condemned parcel owned by Shipley and Great Plains Road. Damages to the remaining property were listed at 35 581 amid protest by the owners during a one day suspension of public hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NY Post
H. J. Waila
Freddy R
NEW York
Shipley
Great Plains
Co Fork Post
Olysgi
Demnation Commissionera
Ji Pat Automation
Burton and Taylor Arrive in New York for The Sandpiper
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor landed in New York aboard the Michelangelo with four children, five dogs, a cat and 70 bags after a France stay for The Sandpiper. Taylor’s ex-wife Sybil Burton had flown out two days earlier to Florida after marrying Jordan Christopher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Burton
Elizabeth Taylor
Sybil Burton
Miss Taylor
Jordan Christopher
Florida
Tech Seeks Federal Grants Through Broader Research Outreach
Tech officials push expanding access to federal research funds by placing more labs across the nation. Dean Thomas and Dr. Pearce argue that wider staffing and facilities will train students and drive national economic solutions, while targeting agencies like Health and Welfare and Nuclear agencies for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de’. Bradford
Washington
Tech
William Pearce
Tce
Gerald ‘Thomas
Dean Thomas
Texas Chamber of Commerce
California
U. S
Sertulere
Ie ‘Thomas
Fema ‘Tech
Rose
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W. E. Medlock
Whites
Monterey
Lubbock and Dunbar High School
Ipana
Bra. Kelly
Baton St Ave
Setist Hospital
W. G. Henry
R. B. Hodgson Co., Inc
74Th St
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co
Chicago
Councilmsen
Cea Devel Water Wetlandhits Feld
Para Johnny
Charles
Bally
Te -Tesan
Coca
Frankford Ave
Teiker
J. B. Joiner
Dext Hermes
Ned
Plains Supply
Mgr
Atra Stony Meyer
Bethan
Wayne
C. Steppers
Tyaan
Pal
Santalhe
Lack
Hitman
Canton
Reese Ayo
Tow Tauver
Mately
Reese
Wind Miata
Alte Sarinatratog Cotta
Amet Om Fueeay
Reese Aph Ro
Dital
Ing
Airman 3.C
Ronald ¥. Wyl
Cones Ati
Aim
Reese Ayr Hopital
Hima
W. C White
Ason
Erie
Die
Hanois
Regal
Salmot
Hanoi
Peking
Nee
Davie Paize
Vernon
Tate
Eratay
Max Tidmore
Roland
Simpson
Jack Eastman
Gene Itty
Filej Alderson
Kansas Town
Rt Coleman
Idalou
Feeta Knight
Joanne Flusche
Idaloy
Littlefield
Een Ey -Wa
Bieve Cle
Syeda Eigen
Burton
Dior
Liz
Nyc
Sybil
SconeBee
Shouton
Washiigton
Pratt
Dean
Rigen van Cone
Tesh
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