New election hinted on Lubbock Power and Light future
The Avalanche Journal reports a new election may be recommended to the City Council to decide LP&L’s future, possibly separating the utility from City Hall. Mayor Rogers will counter opponents’ claims as canvass returns from a $10.2 million bond vote are reviewed.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Joe A. Stanley
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Tornadoes and floods plaguing Texas with record twisters
Funnel clouds writhed over the Texas Panhandle as a massive storm system generated tornado sightings and heavy storms across the state. Five drownings were reported in flash floods near Dallas and Fort Worth, while Cleburne city damage neared $500,000. Cooler weather moved into the South Plains with forecasts of partly cloudy skies and little precipitation through Friday.
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Housewives Confront Surging Meat Prices Across Nation
A Associated Press report notes housewives from San Francisco to Ohio report prices rising weekly. Shoppers blame sustained demand and limited supply as beef costs surge up to twenty percent from a year ago. Retailers cite price testing by suppliers to curb demand while consumers say the economy could suffer.
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San Francisco
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Shaker Heights
Ohio
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Memphis,Tenn
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Protestant couple recount events leading to excommunication
A Protestant couple details the sequence of actions that resulted in their excommunication. The report notes local church tensions and the impact on family and community dynamics. The article emphasizes religious discipline and personal consequences within the congregation.
Prayer for clarity amid deceit in daily life
A Lubbock reader asks for guidance to cut through confusion and deceit and to uphold life's simple truths in daily conduct and judgment.
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Lubbock
Army to ship 27000 tons of old chemical weapons for sea disposal
The Army plans to move 27000 tons of obsolete World War II chemical munitions by train to the East coast for sea disposal between May and August. Critics in Congress warn of poison gas dangers, but Army officials say the process and shipment are safe. Rep. Richard D. McCarthy notes letters on the plan.
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Army
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Taft Sees Impeachment Move Over Fortas Disclosure
Rep. Robert Taft Jr and Sen. Robert Griffin warned of a House impeachment push unless Justice Abe Fortas offers a fuller explanation of a fee from the Wolfson family foundation. They also plan a bill to require judges to disclose finances as Fortas faces related investigations in Cleveland and Boston.
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Millionaire Tax Loophole Through Charity Deduction
A Treasury study notes about 1000 millionaires use a 1924 tax provision allowing unlimited charitable deductions if 90 percent of income is donated. The case traces to Katherine Drexel, founder of a Philadelphia religious order, who gave away a $14 million trust. John D. Rockefeller Jr. testified he qualifies yet pays 5 to 10 percent tax. Saintly recognition proceedings for Drexel have begun.
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United States
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Shepard Wins Return to Flight Status at Space Center
NASA announced Alan B. Shepard Jr. has been reinstated as a pilot six years after being grounded for inner ear problems. As one of the original Mercury seven, Shepard became the first American in space in May 1961 aboard Freedom 7, with his return following ear surgery and a period of magnetic flight restrictions.
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Poher Signals Run for France Presidency
Interim president Alain Poher said he might be obliged to enter the presidential race to succeed Charles de Gaulle after learning he had gathered strength in private polls. He spoke Wednesday about a possible bid in Paris.
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Lawmakers push one year budget with teacher pay raise
Lt Gov Barnes and Speaker Mutscher seek a one year appropriation plan that funds a teacher raise without new taxes, risking a special session in 1970 to finance the next year. Smith favors two one year bills and a delayed tax measure, while negotiations continue among Senate and House leaders amid shifts on medical school plans and added auto inspection fees.
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Austin
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Gus Mutscher
Preston Smith
Smith
Barnes
Senate State Affairs
Texas Tech
Tech
Mutscher
Washington
Senate committee reshapes Texas Tech medical school plan
The Senate State Affairs committee approved several UT system expansion bills including UT Dallas and UT Houston medical and nursing programs. It restricted Tech funding to ad valorem tax money and required a teaching hospital at Lubbock before state funds. Senator Blanchard pledged a floor fight, while Sen. Kenard vowed to oppose UT Dallas. Page 14.
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Name Change Debate Reruns In Austin At Legislature
A Texas House State Affairs committee hearing featured over two hours of debate on renaming Texas Tech University and Texas State University. No clear winner emerged as six bills proposing new names faced a subcommittee decision to be named by Rep. Rayford Price. The panel may forward TSU and TTU name options to the full House for a final decision.
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