Urban program boost in omnibus bill for model cities
U S Congress approved a $13.67 billion omnibus spending bill boosting urban revitalization programs. The package includes $500 million for model cities development, $200 million for awaiting entrants, and $100 million for advance planning, with additions for public housing, park land, water and sewer projects, and rent subsidies. Subcommittee Chairman Joe Evins praised the funding while trimming other programs.
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House
Appropriations Committee
Joe J. Evins
b“‘Tenn
Lubbock Briefs Include Meetings Pancake Breakfast and Court Talk
Lubbock chapter of Southwest Roadrunners meets at 8:30 a.m. at Medlock's Restaurant for wholesale home furnishings salesmen. St Luke's Methodist hosts a pancake breakfast 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 44th and Memphis with proceeds to youth sports. Judge James A. Joy spoke at a Lubbock County Bar luncheon about lawyers duties, with about 60 attendees. Two men injured in an early morning auto mishap near Post were treated at Methodist Hospital. Over 220 Texas Tech Army ROTC cadets began a tactical training exercise at daybreak preparing for summer camp at Ft. Sill, Okla.
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Lubbock
Southwest Roadrunners, Inc
Medlock’s
34Th St
Walt Watson
St. Luke's Methodist Church
44Th
Memphis
James A. Joy
Plainview
64Th District Court
Lubbock County Bar Association
Pioneer Hotel
Odin Charles Helms
38Th St
Robert Brown
Ave. N
Methodist Hospital
Post
Texas Tech Army Rotc
Sumer
Ft. Sill
Okla
Two Draw Fines In County Court
Two people pleaded guilty to liquor law violations in County Court-at-Law No 2 and were fined 150 dollars plus costs. Annie Mae Gilyard 23 of Rt 2 Lubbock and James R Utley 29 of 2327 54th St were fined. Four others pleaded innocent and were placed on hands. L V Hayes 45 Brownfield Booker T Ross 42 Littlefield Gary D Chamberlain 22 3415 47th St Ben Morrison 27 1509 E 8th St faced charges for various offenses.
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Annie Mae Gilyard
Rt. 2
Lubbock
James R. Utley
54Th St
L. V. Hayes
Brownfield
Booker T. Ross
Littlefield
Gary D
Chamberlain
Ben Morrison
Steels Defy Cold Ottawa
Nickel stainless steels grow stronger as temperatures drop toward absolute zero and remain tough and ductile. These steels resist becoming brittle, maintaining performance in extreme cold.
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Ottawa
How Would George Washington Vote on Horse Racing
Texans face a pivotal May 4 vote on parimutuel betting and horse racing. The article argues for legal racing to grow Texas industry, tax revenue, and tourism while reducing crime by moving wagers to regulated venues. It cites historical context, state comparisons, and economic figures to urge support.
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George Washington
Lone Star State
Texas
California
New York
Florida
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