Supreme Court Lets Property Taxes Fund Schools
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that funding public schools with local property taxes is constitutional and not inherently discriminatory against the poor, but called for reform of tax systems and educational funding. Justice Powell wrote the majority opinion noting state and local reform as the path forward, with dissent by Marshall, Douglas, Brennan, and White.
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William J. Brennan Jr
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U S Delays Pullout Pace In Vietnam Talks
The United States said it will not resume troop withdrawals until all remaining POWs are released from Indochina. Brig. Gen. Wickham notified North Vietnam and the Viet Cong, citing Laos prisoners and sovereignty issues. Hanoi promised to press the Pathet Lao for rapid prisoner releases as talks continue.
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Texas reform plan blocked by Senate vote
AP reports Sen A R Schwartz and House Speaker Price clashed with Daniel Jr as reform bills to curb conference committee powers failed 10 to 21. The GOP mainline push aimed to limit new material in tax and appropriation talks amid Hobby opposition and a fracture in party lines. The defeat signals continued use of political maneuvering over spending.
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Prayer Note of Gratitude and Humble Prayers
A reader offers a brief prayer thanking Heaven for another day and seeking humility and guidance through prayer to God the Father ending with Amen.
Littlefield Trains Face New 30 MPH Limit After Bus Crash
Littlefield City Council restricted train speeds to 30 mph after the February 6 Santa Fe express collision with a school bus killing seven students and injuring 23. Santa Fe officials objected and lawsuits exceeding $2 million were filed naming the railroad as a defendant.
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Cowboys Battle Beasts at 31st ABC Rodeo in Lubbock
The 31st ABC Rodeo opened in Lubbock Municipal Coliseum before about 5,600 fans. Keith riders faced calves, roping and saddle bronc events as the Sheriff's Posse of New Mexico captured first in senior division. Sonny James led the saddle bronc scoring with a 66, while Sam Groves of New Deal and other riders posted notable scores as the rodeo podium unfurled amid grand entry pageantry and patriotic touches.
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San Angelo
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Denton
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Santa Rosa
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Wichitas
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Climanna
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Viver
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Food Prices Hit New Record Pace Across Nation
Government data show February prices rose sharply with overall consumer costs up eight tenths of a percent and food at grocery stores climbing 2.3 percent. Meat fish and poultry led the food surge as new wage price controls loom.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Weather Lubbock and Vicinity Today
Partly cloudy in Lubbock and nearby areas with highs near the upper 60s and a low around the upper 30s. Winds west to southwest 10 to 25 mph, turning gusty. Observed noon temperature reached 79 with a high forecast in the upper 60s to 70s, humidity around 76 percent.
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Suspected Bride Buyer Loses Girl in Illinois Case
A 12 year old girl, placed in temporary foster care after an alleged bride buying plot, was found and taken into custody with Harold Miller. The girl reportedly wanted to marry the man but preferred to return to Illinois to finish school. Police issued a bulletin.
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Housewives Lead Broad Meat Boycott Movement
American housewives press a show of force for a meat boycott as February food prices hit a record 2.4 percent gain. City officials in New York and Los Angeles urge action while demonstrations in Chicago support the April 18 event. Contacted firms report reduced meat sales in California and Detroit areas as supporters push to curb prices.
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Aileen B. Ryan
New York
Los Angeles
Mary Siegfried
Chicago
National Consumers Union
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Nixon
Janice Schakowski
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