Fire losses rise with 1975 trend raise homeowner insurance fears
Fire officials report January February losses top the previous year and warn rates may drop over the five year period despite large 1970 Waples Platter claim. Murders, accidents and family tragedies cited include Verna Dunford Jones Ted Alkire and Larry Adams among others in Duke Street and nearby homes. Officials say winter heating and careless acts drive incidents as rates may fall five percent if the trend continues.
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Robert Stokes
A .C. Black
Black
Waples-Platter
Duke’ St
Lubbock
Verna Dunford Jones
Stokes
Ted. Alkire
Duke St
Charles E. Smithy
Larry’ Adams
Portuguese Display Support For Reds In Lisbon Rally
Thousands endured rain as leftists at a Lisbon stadium shouted support for the military governments drive toward democracy and a Socialist revolution. Alvaro Cunhal praised nationalizations and urged reforms while Western diplomats feared Soviet influence and NATO cohesion amid talks of a cabinet reshuffle and possible Communist gains.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Alvaro Cunhal
Russia
Gibraltar
Mario Soares
Socialist Party
North Atlantic Alliance
Associated Press
Atlantic
NATO
Vasco Goncalves
Portuguese’ Democratic Movement
MDP
Communist Party No
Warmth Returns as Pacific Front Passes South Plains
Weather summary reports a warming trend across Texas with higher readings in the Panhandle and southern sections. Lubbock expected upper 60s today, then lower 30s tonight with possible precipitation in eastern counties. winds gusting up to 25 to 30 mph and lake wind warnings likely.
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Lubbock
National Weather Service
Texas
Panhandle
China accuses Soviet Union of economic campaign in Europe
The Chinese Communist Party newspaper People’s Daily, cited by Peking Radio, accuses the Soviet Union of waging a sinister economic campaign to squeeze the United States from Western Europe. It says energy and raw materials are the bait used by the Kremlin to gain influence.
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Hong Kong
UPC
China
Soviet Union
United States
Europe
Kremlin
Communist Party
People's. Daily
Peking Radio
Congress Races To Pass Tax Cut Bill Before Recess
Congress rushes to package a multibillion dollar tax cut with Senate and House versions totaling about 29.2 and 21.3 billion. Key fight over the oil depletion allowance led by Hollings and Kennedy, filibuster threats loom, and a May or June rebate plan of 8.1 billion is outlined along with business tax cuts and home credit provisions.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Indochina
Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
Edward Hollings
D-S.c
Edward. Kennedy
D-Mass
Ford
Prayer for Guidance and Peace in Daily Endeavors
A reader offers a prayer asking God to bless today and guide efforts toward peace and harmony and eventual success. The request closes with Amien.
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Amien
South Vietnamese Attacks Near Cambodian Border Intensify
South Vietnamese infantry advanced under air and artillery fire along the Cambodian border west of Saigon in a bid to retake villages near Tay Ninh City. Casualty figures were not confirmed as refugees were caught in the crossfire. Meanwhile Prince Sihanouk said rebel forces would liberate Cambodia by year end, with Phnom Penh surrounded and the border rocket belt under attack.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Associated Press
Huynh Cong Ut
Tay Ninh
Artil‘tery
Indochina
Develop
Norodom Sihanouk
Cambodia
Japan
Kyodo
Peking
Sihanouk
Phnom Penh
United States
Phnom ‘Penh
City County Taxpayers Benefit From Federal Revenue Sharing
Article analyzes how Lubbock city and county use federal revenue sharing to fund projects and avoid tax increases. It notes about 14 million in revenue sharing received before 1976 end, mentions debt levels, budget needs, and debates on reliance versus bond issues. Local officials defend keeping services while critics call for prudent use.
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Cou Wen
Tade
Rod Shaw
Sea Federal
Peggy Smits
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbosk
Congress
Lubbock
Austin
Senate
Wil
Liam Moore
Moore
Ste Legislatur
Bill
Patman
D-Ganado
Weather outlook with warm, cloudy days ahead
The report notes cloudy skies and warm temperatures with southwest winds. It forecasts partly cloudy nights and cooler Tuesday, with highs near 80 and lower 60s by night in the area.
Texas Tech University Expenditures Reach Over 111 Million
The 1974-75 financial report shows Texas Tech University spending exceed 111 million dollars, reflecting higher operating costs and program funding during the year.
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Texas
Tech University
Argentine Air Force Plane Crash Kills 52 in Andes
An Argentine air force Fokker F 28 with 52 people aboard crashed into Mount Lopez near San Carlos de Bariloche while en route from Neuquen. The government airline LADE operates the craft for the air force. The crash occurred Sunday, with 52 lives lost.
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Neuquen
Argentina
UPL
LADE
Air Force
Mt. Lopez
San Carlos de Bariloche
Buenos VA An
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