Rain, Hail Sweep Over Area Concert of Last Supper Reflections
Meditations by Charles L. Allen weave a sobering portrait of the Last Supper. The piece centers on Jesus reaching out to Judas, urging fellowship beyond betrayal, and the promise of a future feast in God’s realm. It reflects on faith, courage, and the sense of final victory among Jesus’s disciples.
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Charles L. Allen
Winston Fliat
Lloyd C. Douglas
Christ
Jesus
Judas
Bis
Titan A Andi
Senate approves city sales tax bill for Texas cities
The Texas Senate passed a bill allowing cities to call elections and impose a 1 percent city sales tax. Backers fought off 10 amendments, sending the measure to Gov. John Connally for expected signature. The act requires voter approval and becomes effective after a late May start date.
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Senate
John Connally
Joe Christie
Bh Paso
Livek Strong
Longview
Jtax
Slaton Girl Show Steer Tops Sale At 1548 Dollars
The 1967 South Plains Junior Livestock Show ended with the grand champion steer bringing 1548 dollars at 1.60 per pound. The event featured 317 prize-winning animals and included notable bidders and exhibitors from local farms and 4-H groups. The sale totaled extensive proceeds for livestock exhibitors as 34th annual exposition concluded.
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Duane Howell
Avalanche-journal
Fara
Epper
South Plains
Troy
Thomas Us
Boon Four Arms
Ant ‘Tod Wilson
Pinins Perttre
Ohefi Raltson
Purina Co
Fal Tate Tse
Ian Tee Charpson
More Pages On Negro In Textbooks Debated
Debates over textbook content focus on the portrayal of race and the inclusion of information about Black history. Participants argue over how to present facts, with some urging a broader, more accurate account while others resist expanding minority perspectives.
Disputed Art Restored At City Center Exhibit
The Parks and Recreation Board ordered restoration of a sculpture to a student exhibit at Lubbock Garden Center after an earlier removal by the Lubbock Art Association and Center officials. The aluminum casting depicted an upside down American flag with which symbols including a Rising Sun, hammer and sickle, Red Star, Star of David, and insignia were interpreted as offensive. Nolan Barrick of Texas Tech cautioned the public, while J Louis Mertee Sr. asserted no retreat from the prior position. The work, sparked by a viewer complaint, was noted as potentially disrespectful to the flag. the artist faced active Marine service obligations.
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TECH
Charles M. Whitson
Libbock ‘Parks
Parks ‘and Recreation Board
Lubbock Art Assn
di- Peters
Center
Nolan Barrick
Texas. Tech
Department of ‘Architecture and Allied Arts
J. Louis
Ixsue
Penney Plea OKayed In Utica Ave Zoning Debate
Utica Avenue council members rejected a car dealer location near 50th Street but approved a zoning change from R-1 single family to C-4 commercial for J Louis realty request. The three-hour session ended with votes to override and move the matter to Page 12 for follow ups.
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Jerry McCanty
Avalanche -Journal
Soth St
Utica Ave
Monterey
J. C. Penney Co
Feveronca
Weitere
Laveree
J. Louis
Ae Jetor
Meeten
Ray J. Diekemper Jr
Meter
City Street Plan Bids Drafted for College Avenue Widening
The office of City Engineer Samuel W. Wahl reported bids for widening College Avenue from 19th to 34th Streets. WB Construction and Pioneer Pavers, Inc. submitted bids with the lowest estimate about 24,000 above the city's preliminary projection of 125,000 for the project.
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City” Enginee
Samuel W. Wahl
WB Construction
Ani
Pavers, Inc
Aes
Atsientaaty
College ‘Avenue
19Th Street
34Th Street
Wahl
Tornado and Hail Cut Across Farmlands in Spring Turbulence
Storms lashed the region with ground covering hail and a brief tornado near Farwell causing grass damage and ground flooding. Forecasters warned continued precipitation across sections with spotty showers. no injuries reported.
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Ieee
Farwell
U.S. Weather Bureau
Texas
Service station robbers strike again in Hamilton
A gun wielding robber yesterday netted about $95 from a Hamilton service station, the second armed theft in a few days. Attendant John New was closing the rear room when the bandit demanded cash and headed for a vending machine before asking for change.
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Hamilton avalanche-Jourmal Staffe
Prayer at Tata Fellow Hen
A reader submits a brief note titled Today’s Prayer, mentioning the Tata fellow and a reflection or blessing. The fragment lacks clear context or details about event, speaker, or location, offering only a ceremonial sense.
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Fromy Tata
Wae in the Wae in the ABC Rodeo Begin
Fragmentary newspaper scan notes items across sections including a rodeo start, page mentions, and brief references to editorials and comics. Details are unclear but indicate an Odessa state and nation coverage with sections on markets and a daily paper layout.
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Robert Heard Ustin
Lubbeck
Quiliam
wacZier
Ham
Evette Haley
Quilliam
Bill
EiCaglia
Lubbock Garden Acre Center
Penney
Liam
Abernethy
Bovina ‘Hale Center
Thia Ben
Elouay
Thia
John New
Wae
Eabbook, Arce
ABC Rodeo
Luhsook Ory
Ston
Panegeo Atlas Corp
Odessa
Ane Fs
Rao
API ‘Wagedy
Bec
Boe
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