Ballot questions eyed for November election debate
County officials weigh adding a local question to a state primary ballot. County Attorney Alton Griffin doubts feasibility and says answers may come from the secretary of state. League and commissioners consider voting machines and possible straw votes as May deadlines loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Aly
Alton Griffin
Secretary of State
Griffin
League
Commissioners Court
Election Board
Jelerk
Elaine
Frank Guess
Betty ‘Anderson
Avalanche - Journal
Kenneth May
Louise Cummins
Okinawa Reversion Ceremony Marks End of US Rule
In Tokyo and Okinawa a reversion ceremony for Okinawa from US rule to Japanese sovereignty was held before about 8 000 people. Emperor Hirohito and Vice President Spiro Agnew featured in the event with TV coverage linking Naha and Tokyo. Compensation for exchange losses to Okinawans who registered dollars by last October was announced as the exchange window runs through Saturday.
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Hirohito
Ben
Japan
Okinawa
Sato
Spiro T' Aamen
Tokyo
Naha
Chobyo Yara
U.S
Eisaku
Gtree
Wise Named Young Engineer of the Year at South Plains banquet
Lubbock native Robert Duane Wise of 5430 Sardis Street received the Young Engineer of the Year award from the South Plains Chapter of the Texas Society of Petroleum Engineers at the Monday night banquet. Wise, a 1965 New Mexico State University graduate, works as a Relay and Communications Engineer for Southwestern Public Service with projects in power protection and radio microwave systems. He is a registered Texas professional engineer, Explorer Post 420 advisor, electrical theory instructor, coauthor of Protect Your Primary Power Lines, and active member of the South Plains IEE. The Haylett Dinner Theater banquet also honored officers.
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Robert
Duane “Wise
South Plains
Texas Society of Petroleum Engineers
Wise
New Mexico State University
Southwestern Public Service
Texas
Explorer
Post 420
Institute of Electrical ‘and’ Electronic Engineers
Haylett Dinner
Lubbock Water Authority Seeks Dams and Lakes
The Mhile River Water Authority plans to seek water rights to build dams and impound water in Yellowhouse Creek area and create small recreational lakes within Lubbock city limits. The board will decide on plans that may include runoff water or other water rights actions.
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Mhile River Water Authority
Slubbock
Yellowhouse
Tye
Ings
Dimmitt Future Farmers Hold Barbecue and Awards
The Dimmitt FFA dinner honored parents and friends and celebrated top members. Dr. Bill Bennett of Texas Tech spoke at the awards program as Jerry Matthews and Steve Myatt earned Greenhand and other honors. Dean Smithson received the Star Chapter Farmer Award, with Jack Howell awarded two honorary plaques for Chapter Farmer honors.
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Dimmitt
Dimmitt Future Farmers of America
FFA
Bill Bennett
Agriculture School
Texas Tech University
DeKelb Agriculture Association
Joutstanding
Niile ‘Vocational Agriculture
Jerry Matthews
Steve Myatt
Nani
Dean Smithson
Star Chapter
Jack Howell
Howell
Conroy Appointed Associate Editor of Rocky Mountain Social Journal
Dr William B Conroy chairman of Texas Tech Geography and acting associate dean has been named associate editor of the Rocky Mountain Social Journal He joins a 12 member editorial board advising editors and shaping future articles The RMSSA founded 1963 publishes three times yearly at Colorado State University and serves a 14 state region with national and international circulation
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William B. Conroy
Texas Tech University
Department of Geography
Tech
College of Arts and Sciences
Sidney Helloat
Colorado State University
Rocky Mountain Social Science Association
Rm&sa
RMSSA
Conroy
Association
University of Utah
Salti Lake City
Public Affairs Chief To Speak In Odessa
Odessa event invites public attendance as Dr Kert D Moreton vice president addresses meeting in Raion Wass Gy. The notice highlights a civic talk by a state affairs official and calls for community involvement.
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Odessa
Kert D. Moreton
Raion
Wass
Hospital Board Approves Bid For Federal Fund Hospital Plan
The hospital on the Tech campus seeks $5 million NIH grant as part of a $18.8 million 304 bed facility with $6.88 million state funds and up to $61 million in other sources including revenue bonds and private grants. If federal aid wavers, a 200 bed first phase may be built then expanded. Application due June 15 with federal decision later this year.
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Tech
Hill-Burton
State of
Texas
National Institutes of Health
Bob Goyatte
Rushing
Iss
Ito Self
West Coast Longshore Strike Ends With New Pay Pact
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association said they will implement the Feb 10 agreement. Straight time wage rises are 42 cents for longshoremen and 47.5 cents for clerks, retroactive to Dec 25. The pact ends a 135 day West Coast stoppage and includes Pay Board reductions. Termination requires 60 days notice if wage controls are lifted. the pact may be terminated on 24 hours notice if eliminated after Jan 31, 1973.
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San. Francisco
UPI
International
Pacific Maritime Association
Ates Union
Pthe
ILWU
Harry Bridges
ILA
Tech Regent Named Baylor Medical Alum Of 1972 Honor
Dr. John J. Hinchey a Texas Tech University Board of Regents member and renowned orthopaedic surgeon was named Baylor College of Medicine outstanding alumnus of 1972. He served as president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a clinical professor at a Texas university. The award was presented during Baylor’s annual Mercia event.
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John J. Hinchey
Texas’ Tech University
Board of Regents
Baylor
College of Medicine
A. An. Anipnio
Hinchey
Preston Smith
American Academy
Lof
Stroet
Sai
Mercia
Graduation Set at Area College in Southwest
The Area College of the Southwest will hold commencement ceremonies featuring performances by the A capella Ensemble directed by Mrs. Carol Brashear. Eugene WES and Darwin Crockett are noted among participants with a reception planned afterward.
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Area College
Mae Simmons A Educator With Deep Family Roots In Education
Mae Simmons, one of ten children, recalls her strict farmer father and disciplined upbringing. She earned degrees from Texas Southern University Houston and the University of Iowa, plus summer terms at Minnesota Colorado. Adopted many schoolchildren as her own, she emphasizes reading as the key to expanding a child’s world and values her roles in education organizations and Bethel AME church.
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Lubbock
Mae
Simmons
Wichita’ Falls
Prairie View College
Huston - Tillotson College
Austin
Texas
Southern
Iversity
Houston
University ‘of
Iowa
University ‘of Minnesota
University ‘of Colorado
Mae Simmons
National Education Association
Texas Elementary Principals Association
Classroom ‘Teachers Association
Bethel “A.M.E
Methodist
Simmon
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