Tornado Onslaught Hits Texas Multiple Cities
More than two dozen tornadoes ripped Texas on Tuesday impacting Earth in Lamb County with damage across Abilene Johnson City and Marble Falls. Storms brought hail up to baseball size, downed power lines, and caused about 30 thousand dollars in Johnson City damage while warnings extended across the South Plains and Panhandle.
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Blind Children Experience Ringling Circus Matinee
A group of blind and intellectually challenged students from the School for the Brain Injured and Retarded Blind in Jamaica Queens toured the Ringling Brothers matinee at Madison Square Garden. Morris Friedberg organized the trip with $30,000 raised by Let the Kids Live, aided by Ben Lee.
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Tax package unlikely as leaders oppose revenue plan
Austin lawmakers weighed a $270 million revenue package including a corporate gains tax about 5 percent on federal income for two years, cigarette and sales taxes, but Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and House Speaker Gus Mutscher signaled little support and doubts about passage amid calls for a one-year budget.
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Lubbock power bond bid fails as margin cuts expansion plan
Voters rejected a 10.2 million LP and L Power and Light bond issue by a 453 vote margin, the second municipal capital improvements defeat in Lubbock. Only nine of 30 precincts backed the proposal, with 6,023 ballots cast of 35,650 registered voters. Proponents warned expansion would meet demand. opponents argued higher taxes and unnecessary growth.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Meadow High School trophies dominate UIL one act awards
Lubbock area coverage highlights Meadow High School triumphs at UIL one act plays with multiple trophies. Officials praise performances and staging. The section also notes other school activities and editorial content across pages.
Prayer Note Encourages Kindness From The Community
A Lubbock Reader asks readers to remember this day by offering help and a smile to others, reminding everyone that we are our brothers keeper.
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Lubbock
Austin Tech Name Change Debated by State Affairs Committee
Texas Tech name change proposals are discussed before the House State Affairs committee in Austin. Rep Delwin Jones, sponsor of six bills with different names for the Lubbock institution, invites student faculty and ex-student leaders to present briefs. The Tech board backs Texas Tech University, a position also supported by the Ex-Students Assn. A rally on campus preceded the hearing with faculty and students echoing support for Texas State University.
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Ex-Cook Wins $100,000 Pension Battle Against Army
Dallas 65 year old Joseph R. Flynn, discharged in 1945, wins a Board for Corrections ruling to restore his military records and pension eligibility. Attorneys say back pay and interest will take months. Flynn plans to pay debts and support grandchildren. He notes his long post service work and sobriety for 16 years.
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Washington
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Frank Borman Resigns From Astronaut Corps
Apollo 8 commander Frank Borman resigns from the astronaut corps effective immediately. Sources say Tuesday was his last day and he will take a new position as field director for a space agency task group on advanced space station design.
Ex Pentagon official spared penalties in jet goof
A former Pentagon official helped arrange a quiet termination for the F111B contract to spare a contractor penalties. Navy testimony named Robert H. Charles, amid cost excesses in the C5A jet program and accusations of high contractor costs and late deliveries. Rule testified about a memorandum criticizing Charles for negotiating with General Dynamics without proper authorization and proposing a package including costs with no profit and a $14.2 million penalty.
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Tornado Strikes Earth Texas Area Causing Property Damage
A tornado touched down near Earth and Spr Inglake in Lamb County around 8 p m. with no reported injuries. It damaged 10 to 30 buildings including a wrecking yard and a self service laundry, while authorities searched the darkened area for injuries. The communities had warning that helped save lives.
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Tanner Laine
Avalanche-Journal
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Weather Map Update for Lubbock and Vicinity This Day
Weather map page notes a chance of thunderstorms early today and tonight with cooler conditions tonight. High near 70 today and low around mid 40s with northerly winds up to 20 mph. Rain chances taper to 20 percent tonight.
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