Houston Evacuation After Tornadoes Flood City
Mild Texas weather masks a wild night as Houston evacuates hundreds amid tornadoes and floods. Officials report up to seven feet flood depths in low areas while waters recede in some regions. No deaths confirmed. multiple counties alerted for further weather danger.
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Muskie Edges McCarthy in Illinois Presidential Preference
Chicago results show Sen. Ed Muskie widening a lead over Eugene McCarthy in the Illinois presidential preference contest while also leading in the separate Democratic National Convention delegate race. Latward Hanrahan wins the Cook County Democratic nomination for county offices, with Dan Walker surging in the gubernatorial race. Muskie’s victory boosts momentum ahead of the Wisconsin primary on April 4.
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Dollar Devaluation Bill Sent To President For Signature
The House passed a bill devaluing the dollar by changing gold content from 35 to 08 per ounce, an 8.47 percent metal value rise and 89 percent gold devaluation. The measure, approved 42 to 4, heads to President Nixon after Senate passage, part of the December South Summit obligations.
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United States
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Prayer for guidance and peace at day’s end
The reader asks for divine help to steer life toward God’s direction and to be surrounded by His love and peace as twilight comes. A brief invocation ends with Amen.
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Heavenly Father
Non-Partisan Rally Draws 100 As Candidates Speak
A town hall style event drew about 100 people to hear Five candidates including two women addressed questions from the audience. Speakers voiced disappointment at low turnout while organizers say the forum aims to bring council and mayoral hopefuls closer to voters. Questions covered ward vs at large elections and strengthening the Human Relations Commission.
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Tougher Security At Airport Planned By Lubbock Board
Lubbock airport officials warned the airport board of possible unbudgeted expenditures to meet new US Department of Transportation security requirements. They discussed long term access controls for aircraft operational areas, including controlled entry points and possible fencing and added guards as part of upgraded security measures.
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Labor trio Rift On Pay Board Seen In Washington
Three labor members of the Government Wage Board face a possible walkout over wage policy. AFL CIO leaders including Meany back the plan, while Frank Fitzsimmons of the Teamsters and Leonard Woodcock of the UAW may join or refrain. The dispute signals a major rift as the executive council meets.
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Chiang Captures Top Job Again
Chiang Kai-shek was re elected without opposition in Taipei for a new six year term as leader of Nationalist China. Observers say he will delegate power to his son Chiang Ching kuo and to Premier Yen C K in the coming years.
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City accords on urban renewal pact for Lubbock center
Urban Renewal Board approves contract to sell civic center and library sites to City of Lubbock for 16 million dollars in three phases. First parcel a 69 thousand dollar library site, with bids planned next month and subsequent purchases totaling 570 thousand and 371 thousand as streets are removed for construction.
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Weather outlook and temperatures across regions
Today's forecast calls for warm conditions with fair skies through Thursday. Highs near the top of the range and lows in the 40s, with southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Regional temperatures and humidity readings vary, with sunset around 7 and a low around 43 tonight.
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Amatillo
Houston
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