Jobless Rate Drops in February Amid Weather Rebound
In February the unemployment rate fell from 7% to 6% as seasonal adjustments showed a 260,000 gain in actual employment and a 25,000 decline in jobless numbers. White House officials and Labor Secretary Hodgson cited seasonal factors and economic programs as grounds for optimism, while critics noted the figures reflect temporary adjustments rather than a lasting boom.
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O'Brien
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Hodgson
Ard Goldfinger
Two Men Face Burglary Charges In Hub City
Two men arrested in separate incidents in the Hub City overnight faced burglary charges. Yarbrough and Knopf were each bonded at 5,000 dollars. Knopf linked to the Anderson-Yount Electric break in at 2092 Clovis Road. Yarbrough fled an apartment during a disturbance at Debbie Medlin and Anne Tscheepe’s home.
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Backy Mack Yororowskis
Martin Dale Knopf
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Justice of the Peace
Charlie Smith
Aete
Peste Etice
Wayne LeCroy
Yarbrough
Noche Cina
Padice
Anderson-Yount Flectric
Clovis Road
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Borse Poorene Sewells
Weber Terie Shas
Patter Pediee
Smuth
LeCroy
Sowells
Givenile
Daabteen
Dip
Jude Smooth
Sode
Wreck Hurts City Woman In Dirt Road Crash
Barbara Dyer, 18, of 2112 Cooxe Pead, was injured when her southbound car on a dirt road overturned near FM 40 after brake failure. She was treated at St Mary for the Plains Hospital and released. A second crash at Broadway and Avenue injured Janice Pinkert, 21, who was cared for at Medical Arts Clinic.
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Lambbeck
St. Mary
the Plains Hospital
Department of Public Safety
Lubbock
Broadway
Janice Pinkert
Rt. 4
Labbeck
Medical Arts Cline
Births and Health Notes Mixed In Old Britain Dispatch
Unclear OCR fragment reports births at Highland and Methodist Hospitals with fathers described as Tech student and farmer. Mentions include weighs and measures for infants, references to George Harvey, Capt Mix, and a London line noting Britain’s 600 year regal system may change.
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U S Air Strikes Escalate as North Vietnam Fires on Recon Planes
U S forces widened air strikes after North Vietnamese antiaircraft fire and missiles hit reconnaissance aircraft. In central highlands US bombers pounded targets while South Vietnamese pilots claimed two enemy tanks destroyed near the tri-border area. Five enemy soldiers died, one allied soldier wounded.
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Harvard professor visits POWs in North Vietnam
A Harvard professor toured POW camps near Hanoi meeting two American prisoners of war. The visit followed earlier discussions about prisoner exchange and potential credentials for a peace process.
Youth to Serve on School Board Olikiss 40 C Special
Odesss sophomore Calleze Olikiss will travel to Austin to attend an official committee meeting. Jean Hohner, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hohimer, was chosen as one of two junior college students in Texas by the Executive Committee of the Junior College Student Government Association. The interim committee will study state public junior college education including programs for deprived students and financing, with findings to be reported to the 63rd Legislature.
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Ben Barnes
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Woolson Lectures Bring Faulkner as Guest Speaker at AC College
The College States Lecture Series hosts Jo Faulkner as guest speaker Monday and Tuesday at the Menotty Andtorian. Assoc Prof Kristy op Cotere will introduce the talks on family counseling and gospel preaching. Dinner honors Dr. Joe Wilson and Joan Morris. lectures honor Lon Morris, Abilene Christian College’s former president and current chancellor.
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Menotty Andtorian
Faulkner
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Mavis Terry Wilson
Joan Morris
Betty, Hancock Center Chaparral
Lon H. Morris
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Silverton FFA Rodeo slated for March 31 and April 6
The first Silverton FFA Rodeo is set for March 31 and April 6 with nightly performances. Red Whatley of Crosbyton will supply stock for the junior rodeo, entries open Wednesday and close March 29. Events include tie-down calf roping bareback bronc riding break away roping barrel racing pole bending and flag race with girls boys and senior categories. Trophy buckles awarded to top three in each event. Rodeo queen candidates are Sharon Jarrett LaNell Stephens Jana Cross and Nanette Fitzgerald.
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Red Whatley
Crosbyton
Sharon Jarrett
Claude Jarrett
LaNell Stephens
Loyd Stephens
Jana Cross
G. W Lee
Nanette Fitzgerald
Guinn Fitzgerald
Twelve Witnesses Testify In Croft Murder Trial
In Dimmitt the Croft murder trial proceeds with twelve witnesses including Bobby De Shazo and Billy Daugherty testifying on Friday. De Shazo denies aiding Lonnie Brown in Kesler slaying and discusses Croft’s gun removal claim. Daugherty links Croft to the crime and an armed robbery, while other area residents report burglaries and suspicious visits the night Kesler died. District Atty Poo Hamilton plans to rest the state's case after eight more witnesses. defense says no further witnesses expected.
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Billy Lee Croft
Lubbock
Lillian Kesler
Swisher County
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Croft
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Silverton
Crosbyton
Floydada
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Hale
Hereford Board Race fielding twelve candidates
Hereford voters will see twelve contenders for three seats on the Hereford Independent School Board of Trustees in April. Incumbents Bobby Weigelel and Hugh Clearman announce re election bids alongside Sylvia High Jam Ames Clyde Whitaker John Thames Don Tannder Douglas Nix Foster DeLaCros Donna Smith Bernie Grego and Dean Stallings.
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Hereford Independent School Board of Trustees
Bobby Weigelel
Hugh Clearman
Sylvia High
Jam Ames
Clyde Whitaker
John Thames
Don Tannder
Douglas Nix
Foster DeLaCros
Donna Smith
Bernie Grego
Dean Stallings
Break-In Probed at 908 33rd Street Store
Police investigate a break-in at a business on 908 33rd St where a chain hoist and tools were stolen. The operator Bill Bauecom estimates losses over $50. A separate burglary at Mary Wiggins residence 311% Parkway Drive saw nostereo color television valued over $700 taken.
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