Lawmakers Ok Redistricting Bill Amid Charges and Delays
The Texas House tentatively approved a redistricting bill in a 54 to 41 vote, moving toward a final passage this week. McAlister and Tarbox stayed silent as debate focused on lines splitting Lubbock and broader district plans amid calls for amendments. Separate reports note the bill could differ from the Reapportionment Commission map and face Senate scrutiny. In Nebraska, a string of tornadoes killed at least two and damaged Omaha, with thousands evacuated and a disaster area declared. National Guard and Red Cross aid joined responders to handle damage and looting risks.
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Hunt Begins For Slayer Of Woman Near Wolfforth
Sheriff Blanchard announced a round of investigations into the mysterious cellar death near Wolfforth after a thumbprint matched to Vick Stroud, a 19 year old recently married Coronado High School alumna. Justice of the Peace Bolen has ruled homicide preliminarily, with pathology tests pending in Austin to determine cause of death.
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Daily Prayer for Guidance and Salvation
A reader offers a short prayer asking for help with daily decisions. The plea affirms belief in Jesus as Savior and eternal life and seeks divine guidance and protection.
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Hobbs approves eight million bond for school additions
Voters authorize an $8 million bond package for additions and remodeling at Hobbs School. The measure, approved by the electorate, enables new classrooms and facility upgrades amid district plans to expand capacity.
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Crusade Planning Visit Paid By Evangelist Billy Graham
Dr. Billy Graham visited Lubbock to drum up support for his West Texas Crusade planned for the fall. He urged West Texans to sacrifice for Jesus and defend the nation by welcoming Vietnamese refugees, stressing a nationwide broadcast before Christmas aimed at youth and students.
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Police Chase In Keystone Kops Style In Michigan Theft
A Pontiac Michigan report describes a stolen police cruiser in a Keystone Kops like chase. Officer Odett tried to stop a hitchhiker who fled as the cruiser crashed and he radioed for help while the thief escaped.
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Fragmentary weather map note shows timestamp and partial station data. Text hints at a forecast region and uncertain conditions with scattered measurements and incomplete labels.
President Ford defends Vietnam war remainder policy
Ford, in his first news conference after Saigon fell, denies hard evidence of Viet Cong reprisals and criticizes calls for congressional scrutiny. He urges looking ahead, notes Cambodian murders, and emphasizes support for resettling South Vietnamese refugees amid ongoing questions.
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Clovis Voters Approve $25 Million School Bond
Clovis voters approve a $25 million bond to fund a new library and shop facilities, with 787 votes for and 44 against, among 96 percent of eligible ballots cast. The funds will pay for library improvements, auto shop and shop classrooms, and new classrooms at Gattis Parkview and other campuses.
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US Plans Halting Planes Withdrawal
AP reports the United States agreed to Thai requests to stop withdrawing aircraft from Saigon and relocate jets from ships near Thai waters amid protests. The article notes political tensions and mass rally plans as the Vietnamese refugee situation unfolds on Guan Island and Saigon developments draw international scrutiny.
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Mindszenty Dies in Vienna After Prostate Surgery
Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty, symbol of Cold War resistance, died in a Vienna hospital at 2 14 p m Tuesday aged 86 after prostate surgery. Vatican and U S leaders mourned him as a crusader for liberty, with Pope Paul VI blessing him and President Ford praising his fight against tyranny.
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