Rogers recalls Dad and humor at Tech commencement
Will Rogers Jr. spoke at Texas Tech during the 50th annual commencement as more than 2,100 graduates received degrees. He recalled his father’s humor and memories of Higgins Texas, noting his cowboy life and problem solving with wit.
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Reagan Aims to Beat Ford in Michigan Primary
Ronald Reagan said he is trying to pull off a Michigan miracle by defeating incumbent President Ford in the state's upcoming primary. Ford campaigned in East Tennessee and Kentucky while pledging pride in the nuclear test ban treaty on-site inspections. Carter met AFL CIO President Meany and claimed alignment on economic policy, while Frank Church criticized Carter as vague on issues during Nebraska campaigning.
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Horror Stories From Lub bock Jail Affidavits Cite Abuse
Sworn affidavits by seven inmates former inmates and a jail matron allege racial cell segregation beatings threats and abuse at Lubbock County Jail. The suit names Commissioners and Sheriff Blanchard and cites deputies encouraging inmate violence and withholding basic necessities.
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Comic Dictionary Bird Watcher
A comic dictionary entry defines a bird watcher as a person who listens to birds with a pair of binoculars.
Federal Judge Tours Texas Jail as Lawsuits Proliferate
Federal Judge Halbert O Woodward conducted an on site tour of the Lubbock County Jail with the sheriff and prosecutors amid lawsuits by inmates alleging widespread abuses. The suits list 26 allegations including sexual coercion and contraband smuggling. A hearing date will be set next week to air the motions.
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Weather Outlook for Lubbock and Vicinity
Sunny and warm today with a high near 90. Tonight's low around the upper 50s. Increasing cloudiness Sunday with a chance of showers. High Sunday in the 70s. Winds west to southwest 15 to 40 mph today and tonight.
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