Food stamp program changes raise county costs and welfare roles
South Plains counties report food stamp programs boost eligibility and caseloads. Officials note potential gains in commodity funds but fear doubling welfare rolls statewide. Counts show stamps allow cash-like purchases, expanding buyer eligibility beyond commodities.
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Lubbock County
Commodity Administration
Lubbock City
Ernest Watkins
South Plains
United States
Jets collide during Thunderbirds show at Holloman AFB
Two F4E jets from the Thunderbird squadron collided over Holloman Air Force Base New Mexico during a practice for an open house. Captain Rip Blaisdell ejected and Major Roger Parrish safely landed. both pilots survived though one plane appeared to be damaged. The incident occurred at about 3,000 feet as the four-plane team prepared for a steep formation. Hometowns listed for the two pilots were Carbondale Illinois and Topeka Kansas.
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Holloman Air Force
N.M
Air Force
Holloman Afb
Rip Blaisdell
Roger Parrish
Ai Taladel
Gister Anditer
Thunderbird
49Th Tactical Air ‘Wing
Joman
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Parrish
Carbondale
Til
Blaisdell
Topeka
Kan
Cambodian air force captain steals plane to attack palace
In Phnom Penh a Cambodian air force captain seized a plane and attempted to strike the presidential palace. President Lon Nol survived. a curfew and civil liberties suspension were ordered as rescuers count casualties and search for more bodies amid fires and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Lonol
Lon Nol
Lon Nols
Idalou Woman Found Dead in Home Murder Probe Continues
Deputies questioned an 15-year-old Thalau boy Saturday as part of the murder probe into 63-year-old Idalou resident Jewell Weston. Weston was stabbed multiple times in her kitchen and autopsy results pending. Burglary at her home March 2. entry via kitchen window, muddy footprints noted.
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Attleley Avvalanche-Journal Taff
Idalat
Thalau
Charlie Montgomery
Lubbock County Sheriff's Department
Idalou Police
Tim Ward
Jewell Weston
Idalou
Miss Weston
Montgomery
Thalon
Justice of the Peace
William Shirlock
Thalou ‘Church of Christ
Cline Paden
Oil Price Boost Expected Despite Inflation Push
Washington officials say major oil companies can raise prices on many products by 4 to 5 percent this year with no price freeze and a possible 1 to 1.5 percent extra above base prices if costs are justified. The administration notes demand remains strong and prices may rise this summer.
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Washington
Treasury
William Simon Sald
Simon
Today's Prayer Reflects Contentment in God
A devotional note expresses trust in God over wealth. The reader seeks assurance that peace comes from relationship with the divine and the certainty that all is well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
The As Today Comic Dictionary Winter Slip
A comical winter section notes the season brings icy pavements and testing temper, describing a man’s repeated slips and rising irritation as he encounters slick streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comic Dictionary
Weather on the South Plains sees record snows and storms
Avalanche-Journal reports up to 9 inches of snow with more forecast across the South Plains. Ranchers note unprecedented weather since 1917 as 13 inch rains, snowstorms up to eight feet, and sandstorms impact the regional economy with six to seven figure losses, including a January ice storm totaling about a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Ellington
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Lubbock
POWs Reach U S After Vietnam War Captivity
A group of 20 former prisoners of war arrived at March Air Force Base California aboard a flight from Clark Air Base Philippines. The return flight, part of three delivering 60 men, diverted to Scott Air Force Base Illinois due to weather. Capt Charles Gillespie of San Diego expressed faith in America as the POWs, including pilots and a civilian, began reacclimating on U S soil.
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Associated Press
U.S
America
Land
Charles Gillespie
San Diego
Calif
March Air Force Base
California
Clark Air Force Base
Philippines
United States
Andrews Air Force Base
Washingte D.C
Scott Air Force Base
Illinois
Naion's
Keesee
Scott
James B. Bean
Bobby Joe Keesee
North Vietnam
Farmy
Hanoi
State Department
Plant In Floydada Forced To Close
An official said United Transports Inc will cease operations in Floydada due to a scheduling change by Frisco Railroad Co in Oklahoma. The move will cost Floydada about 750000 dollars yearly and trigger layoffs at Santa Fe and QA&P depots, with freight service to Floydada to continue only as needed.
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Floydada
United Transports Inc
Electfirm
Amar-1
Air ‘Force Base
Gillespie
Movur Aviamties
Auto Transportation
Pany
Frisco Railroad Co
Santa Fe
Avard
Okla
United
Silverton Highway
Frisco
Oklahoma
Quanah
Acme
Pacific
Qa&p
Amarillo
Floy
Weather Update for Lubbock and Vicinity
Faire day ahead with warmer temperatures. High in the mid 70s and a cooler night near 40. Monday highs in the 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph and gusty today.
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Lubbock
Graham Draws Massive Multiracial Durban Crowd
About 60 000 people packed the Natal rugby ground in Durban for Billy Graham's first South Africa visit. Officials say the venue seats 30 000. A third of attendees accepted baptism, with papers calling the address a fantastic try and conversions. Police were absent except for traffic control.
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Durban
South Africa
Natal
Iground
Billy Graham
Graham
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