Dropout Rates Prompt Readiness Programs and Support
The article outlines adult education options funded by federal money including the Adult Learning Center, eight area Adult Basic Education classes, and Lubbock Evening High School. It notes enrollment figures and costs, outlines dropout prevention efforts, and cites LEARN and guidance staff emphasizing second chances, counseling, work experience, and family involvement to reduce dropouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Lubbock High School
Lubbock Independent School District
Owen
G. B. Morris
Estacado High School
Matthews Junior High
Local Educational Action Regional Nucleus
L.E.A.R.N
South Plains
U.S. Office of Education
Elsye Andress
Coronado High School
Dunbar High School
Special Exercise Scheduled for Civil Air Patrol Rescue Drill
A simulated search and rescue mission conducted by the Lubbock Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol was staged in a canyon east of Lubbock. The rugged terrain provided a remote backdrop for the drill as volunteers acted in a coordinated rescue scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Civil Air Patrol
Lubbock Civil Air Patrol Squadron
CAP
U.S. Air Force
West Texas
Amarillo
Odessa
Air Force
Tts
Brin
U.S
Lamesa
Floydada
Frenship High School
Wolfforth
Residents Opposed Plant Relocation Relies on Health Rules
City board deferred action on relocating a local plant after urging talks with engineering and health officials to meet health and drainage codes. The board also denied extending non conforming use for the Golden Horseshoe Drive-in with a third screen in a split vote. Five other variance requests were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Bearden
Golden Horseshoe Drive-in
Billy Bob Beck
Paul Johnson
Albert Troost
Ray Diekemper
George Morris
Ave. K
34Th Street
Board of Adjustment
Larry Meyers
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
16Th and
Peoria
Fraternity
Fraternity Circle, In Which No More Lots Are Available, Meyers
W. C. O'Mara
Paid Visit to Lej Ranch Tour by Solon Wife Recalls Antelope
A Solon wife recounts a paid visit to the Lej Ranch with three friends touring a Texas home of President Lyndon B. Johnson. They describe the antelope sighting, the Johnsons’ rooms and closets, and reflections on the president’s human side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lej Ranch
Austin
President Johnson
Luci Nugent
Rayburn
Johnsons
Texas
Salinas
Mr. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S
Johnson
Washington
Winnipeg Plans $15 Million Convention Center Project
Winnipeg moves forward with a $15 million convention center as part of a $50 million downtown development plan. The eight level center will include four parking levels two shopping/service levels and two convention levels with a 5000 person capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention Center
Winnipeg
Man
Trustees Approve Transfers and New Teachers for Lubbock Schools
School trustees approve transfers within the Lubbock district and new personnel hires. The district sets dismissal for Sept 28 29 for a local fair and notes military ROTC expansion at Coronado Lubbock and Monterey High Schools with numerous names listed for new teachers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Slaten
Wheatley
Struggs Junior High
Dunbar
Roosevelt
Bozeman
Alderson
Estacado
Shallowater
Dupre, Thompson and
Wright
Thompson Junior High
Lubbock High
New Deal
Alders
Wy Iman D. Raper
Barbara K. Reese
Ann Lee Rhodes
Pamela D. Robertson
John N. Rogers
Sharon A. Rook
Edward JG. Russel
Maj
Lilbern E. Scott
Bonnie Gayle Smith
Merlin Keith Smith
Imoegene A. Sorley
Robert L. Thomas
Billie J. Thomson
Jack R. Tinney
Marianne Vannatta
Cruz ‘Velasco
Martha FE. Webster
Allison Williford
Barbara Lee Windom
Velma Jean Worthington
Air Force
iCoronado
Monsterey
City Teachers Shifted Under desegregation order in Lubbock
The Lubbock school system plans to move 73 teachers next year to meet a federal desegregation ruling. Judge Woodward required a plan by June 15 to equalize racial percentages with the district’s overall faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
H. QO. Woodward
Ed Trons
Estacado’ High School
Dunbar High School
Inventor Builds Portable Medical Device Smaller Than Home Model
Hamilton collected materials from a plumbing supply house and hired welders to forge rugged parts. From September 1970 to April this year he reduced the large home machine to a quarter its size, claiming it is the smallest ever made. The device worked at a Chicago medical convention, stunning attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Chicago
Community celebrates move to new building
Proud of our customers and friends as we reflect on a year serving from temporary quarters while awaiting the new building.
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Wayne Panter
Avalanche-Journal
Foners
Ray Page
34Th
Nashville
Harlan Hodges
30Th St
James FE. Spear
E. Tulane
IBA
Don Oshen
Lubbock Bmw and
Hodaka
Solon
Idalou
State Bank
Winutes
Ilussock
Granbury
59Th Street
Sales & Rentals
Off Medical
Servicy
Dupre and Thompsson
Coopjer
Bill Adkins
Marilynn Adams
Ramon Aleman
Keith Anderson
Orwinelle Andress
Judy Baker
Patty J. Baker
Ann Benoit
Debra J. Black
Robert K. Bowerman
Jo Deane Boyett
Betty A. Bradshaw
Marcia L. Briggs
Vikki L. Brinson
Richard H. Bruns
Linda R. Burton
Billie J. Carlyle
Howard H. Carlyle
Maelynn Cator
Richard Co. Cauble
David L. ‘Chapman
Alton FE. Cotton
Alton FE. Cotton, Mrs. ‘Neil D. Coulson, Paul G. Crooks, Weldon V. Cypert
Thomas
DeHoyos
Maria Teodora de Leon
Barbara Ann Echols
Pamela S. English
Jerry Lee Eubank
Onella Floyd
Connie Lynn Gillum
Bill R. Gonzales
Judy Gordon
Joe J. Graves
Maria V. Gonzales
Gilberto Gutierrez
Debra Lea Hardee
Katheen S. Hayashi
Janis Hayden
Denise Head
Mexico
Mexico City
Acapulco
T.n.m.&o. Tours, Inc
Decker Travel Service
Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Circulation Department
City
Tom E. Hille
Shropshire Agency & Associates
Avenue M
17Th Street
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