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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1965
Page
6
A transcription shows Connally rapping teachers and local school boards amid a $350 million tax crisis. The excerpt cites state-government strain and a push to fund textbooks and teacher retirement, highlighting financial tensions and policy clashes.
City commissioners approved a zone change for a proposed luxury apartment project on Avenue Q near downtown Lubbock with access restricted to 7th Street and utility extensions to be funded by developers. Also noted was a previously rejected West Texas Museum as a separate station project and debates over state versus local school funding and teacher pay.
Lubbock planning commission approved limited zoning changes for a mixed use project near 18th Street and Loop 289, allowing motel and retail space with strict setbacks and parking. Several cases for apartments and commercial use were denied or altered, while a separate plan for an optical shop and eye clinic faced approval with conditions. A public hearing followed by a Dallas trip capped the day for Justice Clark, who received praise from officials and supporters.
A debate over the death penalty repeal bill progresses in Austin as lawmakers clash on repeal. Absent were John Toles and George Campbell while Syd Moore Edward R. Smith W. B. Holmes and Jennings are noted among participants.
Reports detail an eruption and violent clashes in the Dominican Republic city of Santo Domingo. Marines Reuben Garcia and Darrell sites were wounded, with U.S. officials debating deployment of a joint inter American force as rebel activity continues amid international tension.
Opening night at the Texas Tech Collegiate Rodeo drew about 7,000 spectators. Diana Cahill a Sonora freshman math education major and Zeta Tau Alpha member was crowned queen. Skipper Driver a Tech junior also featured in the event with rugged stock and western celebrity appeal.
Residents evacuated as propane and butane gas stored in Buln storage tanks exploded. Firefighters from Muleshoe Maple and Littlefield fought flames, removed gas to a tanker, and assessed $17 000 to $18 000 in damages. FBI ballistics and fingerprints tests on a pistol and shells were not conducted. Local roads closed, 25 homes checked, and emergency units stood by during the incident.
A news brief reports the Tax Commission case involving alleged bribe schemes to collect more than 660000 dollars in back taxes. An unfavorable ruling would impact the parties and tax enforcement.
An unclear fragment hints at a fugitive alert with scattered phrases about a fancy tee and police interest. No concrete details or names are readable to confirm location, agency, or actions.
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