AT&T Hikes Some Long Distance Rates Effective Sunday
AT&T announced a one minute minimum charge and substantial rate changes across two thirds of out of state long distance calls with a 22 cent coast to coast minimum under FCC approved terms. The plan includes evening and weekend discounts and variances by distance and call type as the FCC reviews the total $365 million increase.
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American Telephone &Telegraph Co
Federal Communications Commission
ATT
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FCC
Taurease
At&t
Commission
Richard H. Hough
Cong Lines
New York
Chattanooga
Tenn
Birmingham
Ala
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General Tax Revenue Eyed For Social Security Deficit
A 239 page report by a 13 member panel urged financing Social Security via general tax revenues to alleviate deficits and inflation effects. President Ford opposed shifting from earned benefits, while the panel proposed indexing benefits to earnings and price measures to reduce volatility. Secretary Weinberger criticized the general revenue approach as inappropriate for the program.
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Caspar. W. Weinberger
Washington
Ford
Council
Pomestic Council
W. Allen Wallis
University of Rochester
Medicare
Wallis
Texas House Speaker threats halt land leases over energy policy
Austin Texas House Speaker Bill Clayton warned that Texas could suspend leasing of state lands for oil exploration unless Congress responds with a national energy policy. He also suggested Texas might consider splitting into five states to push for favorable oil and gas terms, at a news conference on objections to federal bills.
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Texas
House
Congress
Bill Clayton
Springlake
Austin
Tex
Washington
U.S. Senate
Ford Administration
Jim Collins
R-Tex
Lee Clayton
Hance Seeks Bills to Expand Courts in Lubbock Area
State Senator Kent Hance has introduced two bills to expand courts in Lubbock County and Crosby County. One would create the 238th Judicial District by adding Lubbock County to a multi‑county district, and the other would place Crosby County in the 110th Judicial District to relieve local strain. Support hinges on funding and proven need, with Crosby County bill seen as a potential two to three year fix.
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Lubdock County
State Senate
Kent. Hance
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Croshy
Coe
Floyd
Motley
Dickens
Denzil Bevers
Hasi-Al
Hance
Senate Intergovermental Relations Committee
Crosby County
Lubbock Bar Associalion
110Th District Court
LD. Ratliff
Winter storm sweeps South and Midwest causing damage
A vigorous winter storm moved from northern Ohio to New England, bringing high winds and injuries across the Mississippi and Ohio valleys. Lubbock recorded 63 degrees before a drop toward 30, while Texas skies cleared later. Californias Bakersfield saw accidents and five killed in a severe storm. Suburban St Louis faced a tornado and winds toppled mobile homes in Kentucky.
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Ajcold
Texas
Much
Bakersfield
Calif
California
Midwest
Blueberry Hills
Mear
Goan Court Rules U S Taycees Funded Group as Organization
A Friday ruling holds that a federally funded entity remains an organization despite exemptions. The decision addresses status under federal funding and the implications for governance and recognition. The text clarifies the classification amid funding and regulatory expectations.
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United States
Marten
Lubbock Counts New Housing Starts in 1971
In 1971 Lubbock recorded 893 new single family residential units, compared with 1915 the previous year, reflecting a shift in housing activity amid local development trends.
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Lubbock
Prayer Invocation Reinforces Faith and Guidance
A devotional prayer asks for restoration of lost faith through sin and disbelief and for guidance to see that God is the path to everlasting life, ending with an Amen.
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Heavenly Father
Conflicting Testimony in Kirk Bomb Trial Explored
In the Lubbock federal bombing case of Kenneth Ray Kirk 27, defense and government psychiatrists offered divergent views on his mental state during the 1971 incident. Grigson testified Kirk showed no psychosis, while Dallas and other experts disputed this, painting a contested image of Kirk’s condition and potential influence on his alleged conspiracy and possession of the pipe bomb.
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Grigson
Kirk
U.S
Lab-1
Kenneth Rayy
Hte Nails
Lubbock
S. Main
Tadge Halbert C
Orne Een Ea
Dewilis
Cassisesesineseese
Alpsychologist
Dallas
James Family News
Big. Grigson
Hor Cin
AlKirk
WLC
Mv-Radio Iors
Bai Shiel
Wantang
Wa Maura
Springfield
Fain
Ile
Cridson
Dan Croy
Dawson Voters Reject Liquor Measure in Packaged Stores
AJ Correspondent reports Dawson voters rejected a proposal to allow liquor sales in package stores for the third time. A total of 117 votes were against the measure and 53 for. Testimony included Lois Briggs, a consulting psychologist, describing Kirk as stressed and at times temporarily psychotic.
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Lamesa
Wervuer Jude Veldee Mhem
Clifford J. Whipple
Isons
Southwest
Missouri
Uni
Tholto Kirk
Jo'Dohinell
Arvana
KIRK
Lois Briggs
Ps Jogist
Springfield
Miss Briggs
Sadie Shalban
Toll From Peru Storm Grips Lake Titicaca Fatalities Rise
A violent storm on Lake Titicaca drowns six people while a mudslide in a rain soaked Andean village kills four more. Peru reports a total of 22 deaths from storms and rain across the country this week.
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Lima
UPI
Lake Titicaca
Peru
Bolivia
Andes
Suspects In Home Robbery Seized In Lubbock Case
Police say two men were charged after a west side home robbery Feb 25. A third suspect, David Owens, 25, was jailed on a DWI charge following an accident near Snyder. Jay Ingram, 24, held on a $10,000 bond in Lubbock County Jail. Credit cards and IDs found on Owens linked to the theft. evidence tied to a planned crime near Coahoma. Weather and other page items noted elsewhere.
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Kyle Morse
Sovdor
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Snyder
B. Hills
Coahama
Noaup
David Owens
St. Space
Scurry County
Jay Doug Ingram
Coahoma
Lubbock County
Justice, of the Peace
Wayne | LeCroy
Owens
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