Draft rulings may slash graduate student entries
A survey by the Scientific Manpower and Engineering Manpower Commissions says suspending draft deferments for most graduate students could bar up to 320000 young people from college next fall. The study, based on 122 universities, predicts a possible 10 percent drop in the projected 1.6 million freshmen. Exemptions remain for medicine dentistry veterinary medicine and osteopathy in the new ruling.
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Lubbock County awards remodeling contracts for county and state building
Lubbock County Commissioners award H R Bundock Inc a 396 contract to remodel the county office building at Broadway and Avenue G. Jerry Gailey Co. of Lubbock receives a state contract for remaining portions at 51 623. Both are low bidders and work begins after signing. Bundock to finish in 120 days Gailey 180 days for Child Welfare section.
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Texas Tech Hikes Room and Board Costs
Texas Tech announced next fall room and board charges will rise on average $4.07 per month. President Grover E. Murray said the self supporting dormitory system requires the increase due to higher food and labor costs, with nine month occupancy rates moving from $836 to $878. The university notes comparisons with Iowa, Colorado State, and Arizona State, and promises loan funds and aid to assist students.
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Lubbock Chamber Grooms Lake Development Plan and Site Talks
At a Thursday meeting the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce reviewed a feasibility film on reclaiming effluent water to build a canyon lake system near Lubbock. Officials announced 1969-70 highway appropriations of 7.866 million after a request for 17.426 million and discussed plans for an industrial park site in northeast Lubbock and tourism signage for Jones Stadium.
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Tax burden figures spark debate on limits of government
Economists warn there is no constitutional cap on taxes collected by federal, state, and local governments as Americans face rising levies. A study shows 1966 tax burdens as a share of national economy with the United States at 27.3 percent compared to Britain 28.6, Italy 29.6, Germany 34.4, and France 38.5. Experts say public tolerance, not theory, may set any limit. EXPERTS SAY Page 6.
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