Senator Blakley and the Texas Tax Debate in Lubbock
In Lubbock today the discussion centers on Senator Blakley and the tension between federal and state taxation. The article portrays Blakley as prioritizing personal or party interests, raising questions about responsibility and loyalty to state voters amid debates over 5 percent federal tax retention and its impact on state expansion under state authority.
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Lubbock
Sensior “Bakley
Pount
Ipo
Bach
Sanstor Blakley
Blakley
Pinenent
John Trer
Gary Cooper Dies After Cancer Battle in Hollywood
Hollywood mourns film icon Gary Cooper who died last Saturday after a cancer battle. The revered actor, famed for his strong silent persona, led a scandal-free career spanning decades and left a lasting mark on American cinema.
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Pneral Ries
FED Hollywood
Filmlarja
Cooper
Holly Woo
Local Texas Briefs Include May 1961 Amusements
A compact Texas item notes events from May 1961 with brief mentions of people and places. The fragment hints at community notices and civic details, preserving the era’s tone while avoiding sensational detail.
Space program costs rise amid ambitious missile era
Fragmented OCR notes describe skyrocketing costs for space exploration and weaponry programs, mentioning rocket systems like Atlas and Saturn, and comparing past and current efforts. The text hints at debate over worth, safety, and technological advancement amid a tense space race atmosphere.
Debareion and Rockets Dream of Atomic Power
A fragmentary report links Tiszy Jalat to a debate on 15 million pounds of thrust and Jupiter rockets, amid talks of Saturn and Nova projects. It cites Al Shepard's 15-minute video and an estimated $400,008,000 cost for Project Mercury, noting the public cost per person around twenty dollars.
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Jalat
Washington Monument
al Shepard
Mercury
Signs and Wrecked Cars Across Highways and States
In a fragmented report the piece references wrecked cars and highway scenes across multiple states. It mentions political influence on billboard policies, President Kennedy era tensions, and widespread concerns about national indifference and race, with scattered references to Tennessee Virginia and Washington.
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Kennedy
Washington
Keer
Intellectuals in Kennedy Era Debate and Eisenhower Critique
A fragmented critique traces how scholars and intellectuals questioned the Kennedy administration and contrasted it with Eisenhower era liberal policies. The speaker condemns desegregation debates, cites Latin American policy, and notes shifting attitudes since the Cuban affair, signaling changing expectations for leadership and school reforms.
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Eisenhower
Baltimore
Kennedy
Fanard
Domettie
Memory Lane Recalls Lubbock Meet and May 16, 1941
A fragmentary entry notes the Lubbock Meet’s memory lane with references to Matte Junior from Camp Sprites and college teams. It mentions Elbert Hipockets Overton and his orchestra, the West Texas Chamber of Commerce opening, Labor Aneons Son, and WICC directors.
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Yay Matte
Camp Sprites
Elbert “‘Hipockets
Overton
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Anereons Son Ones
Happing
WICC
Faithful Secretary Tribute To A Lost Friend
Special Correspondent recalls a devoted secretary praised for service and sacrifice amid personal tragedy. The piece reflects on loyalty, public life, and a woman’s quiet strength as a nation mourns.
U S Population Rises by About Three Million
The census department reports the U S population now around 180 million, up by roughly three million from the prior year. The count includes armed forces abroad, with men outnumbering women and birthdays noted in the age distribution.
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U.S
Washington
Yeamesonhoee
Cohan -Bucehis
Consis
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Nero
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Elise
Tbbock Avalanche-Journal
Parla
Labiborke
Texas
Texas Ranger
Considine’s
Space Program
Atlas
Saturn
Thaintain
Tantic
Capex
Tiszy
By Kate Osann
Tennessee
Ivy League
Atlé Castro Harco
Feder
Beard
Ivan el Ee Ree
Sky Aman
Welbk
Sebance
George
Sokolary
Remi
Hole
Shenae
Ami
Ae Grrat
Loty
Galbraith
Freddie
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