Mayor Urges Tax Reform Plan in Lubbock
Mayor Max Tidmore proposed a tax reform plan aimed at developing vacant property, drawing mixed reactions from the Lubbock Board of Realtors during a noon address. He suggested an equitable Pittsburgh Plan style approach taxing land twice as high as improvements to curb tax shelters.
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Jerry Hall
Avalon
Max Tidmore
Lubbock
Pittsburgh
Tidmore
Connally
House
Harrix
Tarrant
Senate
Dallas
el Paso
General Revenue Fund
177Th Judicial District
Lubbock County
Criminal District Court
Dallas County
House Acts Swiftly On Key Bills
The House cleared two major bills, including a $101 million teacher pay measure and rural district reforms, advancing toward Gov. Connally. A $70 million state share funding is still required and tax changes may follow before adjournment.
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House
May Wu
New Court Wins Okay Avemanche District Bill
In Austin the House backed a district bill led by Rep. Delwin Jones of Lubbock and co authored by Rep. Bill Parsley. Sen. H. J. Blanchard authored the Senate version. Final passage followed a Jan rule suspension vote of 123 to 16 and was by voice vote.
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Delwin Jones
Lubbock
House
Bill Parsley
Sen
H. J. Blanchard
Senate
Fire at Statler-Hilton Hotel in Detroit prompts large evacuation
More than 1,000 people including Charles S. Mott and Frederic G. Donner escaped from the Statler-Hilton in Detroit as a blaze trapped in a service elevator shaft. Firemen reported no deaths, eight were overcome, and damage reached nearly 250000.
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United Press International
Etroit
General Motors Board of Directors
Statler-Hilton
Charles S. Mott
Frederic G. Donner
Matt
Cigarette
Donner
Eileen
Glenn Thom
Thom
AT A GLANCE TODAY IN THE A J
Lubbock area news highlights include federal officials reviewing Lubbock's geographic attendance zone for student assignments. Other items cover Optimist Meet events with officer elections, and final rounds in an oratorical contest.
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Lubbock, Area
Lubbock
Local Districts Face 31 Million Textbook Funding Burden
Terence Seaton notes a plan requiring local districts to absorb 20 percent of textbook and teacher retirement costs. The TSTA opposed the measure, estimating district costs at about 31 million dollars. He says the focus remains on benefiting the children.
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Seaton Terrence
TSTA
Junta Leaders See Victory in Dominican Truce Extension
Reporters in Santo Domingo describe ongoing fighting as rebels resist and a 24 hour cease fire is extended. Red Cross teams recover bodies and cities experience arson and chaos while the United States contemplates withdrawing Marines amid efforts to halt disease spread.
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United Nations
Santo Domingo
Red Cross
Washington
United Drive
Bat
Antonio Imbert Barrera
Francisca Caaman
Deno
Imbert
U.S
United States
Ellsworth Bunker
Special Organization of American States
Dominican
Republic
West Texas water expert warns of future shortage
Midland hydrologist Ed L Reed told attorneys at a two day legal institute that West Texas will face a severe water deficit within 20 years due to insufficient current and proposed supplies. He urged exploring sources like Sabine River waters and Alaska Canada diversions, noting technical and political hurdles and advocating efficient local water use.
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Idland
Midland
West Texas
Ed L. Reed
Reed
Legal Institute
Sabine River
Alaska
Canada
Mexico
Joe Green- Lee
Water Meet
Florida committee cites King and KKK in St Augustine violence scenes
A Florida legislative committee asserts that King and his followers helped instigate riots in St Augustine by infiltrating news crews including Klux Klan linked cameramen and press to provoke interracial clashes. The group calls for abolition amid public doubt and a remark by Gay, Haydon Burts, on the committee’s future.
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Associated
Prosay Kian
Allahassee
Florida
St. Augustine
Martin Luther King
Weather Map Page Forecast for Lubbock and Vicinity
Clear to partly cloudy today with a chance of thunderstorms tonight. Warmer conditions give highs in the upper 80s, light to moderate south southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Humidity rises through the day with a peak near 29 percent overnight and a cool breeze expected later.
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A & Inn
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Law
Texas
Trinit Lde
Navidad
Lavaca
San Antonio
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Sabine
Neches
Colorado
Nueces
Lubbock
U. S. Weather Bureau
South Plains
Daily Prayer Note on Happiness and Gratitude
Readers reflect on joy found in simple moments such as a baby's smile and birdsong. The brief reflects a devotional tone and emphasizes gratitude for everyday happiness.
English Spanished Sheep Trainer Sparks Export Debate
Farmer Ray mond Edwards of Hythe Kent teaches his flock basic Spanish to help exported British animals understand foreign buyers. Agriculture Ministry says the issue is not serious and focused more on horses and dogs. Edwards calls his effort vigorous though possibly overzealous.
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Raymond Edwards
Britain
Ministry of Agriculture
Edwards
Hythe
Kent
Agriculture Ministry
Floods Sweep Southeast Texas As Brazos Rises
Rivers including the Brazos overwhelm lowlands in Southeast Texas with widespread flooding. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions and advise protecting movable property as cattle are moved from flood plains. Thunderstorms and heat hit the South Plains with a cooler front expected later.
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Brazos
Texas
U.S. Weather Bureau
Brazos Basin
Washington
Houston Weather Bureau
Postal Rate Hike Urged to Cut Post Office Deficit
Washington advisory panel Friday night urged a 4 rate increase and elimination of preferential rates to help overcome the Post Office Department deficit of about 762 million dollars.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Panel urges general postal rate hikes to cover costs
A seven member advisory panel urged raising the current five cent first class mail rate. It said most categories should see increases and the Post Office should cover its costs from postal receipts. Postmaster General Gronouski called the report thoughtful and useful though not binding.
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John A. Gronouski
Gronouski
Post Office Department
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