Rainy Thunderstorm Swarm Hits Texas Panhandle Area
Severe storms swept the Texas Panhandle Wednesday evening spawning more than a dozen tornadoes in sparsely populated zones. Forecasters warned of further rain as a cold front from New Mexico edged in, with a high near 82 in Lubbock and multiple funnel clouds and tornado sightings reported near Goodnight Claude Groom Fritch and Pampa though no injuries were immediately recorded.
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Stack Of Badges Tells Story In Slaton Police Fallout
A police station in Slaton faced upheaval as four officers emptied lockers and left after a firing turmoil centered on Chief Fred Clark. Troops of officers and families endured confusion while the city marshal and commission clash led to threatened resignations and a tense mood around the station.
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Slaton Police Drop to Two as County Takes Over
In Slaton the police department shrank to two officers after a protest against Police Chief dismissal. Lubbock County sheriff's deputies assumed control after a 7 p.m. meeting at the station. City officials said the department would be under the sheriff's office while some officers left and others stayed. The firing of Chief Fred Clark sparked a recall petition drive against Commissioner Otis Neill and others, closing with a council vote to fire Clark. Police Page
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Ford Says Detente Depends On NATO
Ford told Europe that the United States stands by the Atlantic alliance and that detente with the Communist world depends on strong and secure all defenses. He arrived in Brussels to attend a two day North Atlantic Treaty Organization meeting.
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Redistricting Bill Clears Senate Amid Texas Debate
A Texas Senate panel approved a redistricting bill creating nine urban counties districts including Lubbock. The plan splits Lubbock into east and west districts along University Avenue, pitting state reps McAlister and Tarbox in the western district and raising questions about their reelection plans after the 64th session ends. The article also covers international and NATO remarks tied to a broader political context.
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Prayer for children and guidance in daily meals
A devotional note requests divine protection for children and adherence to God’s will in daily life, ending with an amen. The header labels the item as a short prayer entry.
Hobbs Men Arrested In Murder Case
Hobbs men linked to a murder in New Mexico are in custody in Michigan and Arkansas awaiting transfer to face charges. Larry Eugene Starke and Weaver Jr were indicted on murder counts for the slayings of Mrs. Merrells. Ralph Wrine Weaver, also known as Fuel Massey, was arrested by the FBI in Toledo Ohio as a material witness. The victim’s nude body was found April 28 near a sludge tank west of Banke. The men face murder charges tied to the death of the Hobbs area woman on April 2 and May 9 as investigators hunt for other suspects.
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Weaver Jr
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Federale Bureau of Investigation
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Hiesun Oi Co
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Lubbock Evening School graduation speakers urge effort and growth
Graduation at the Lubbock High School Evening School saw 42 adults praised for completing studies in the Municipal Coliseum. Speakers urged graduates to use their abilities, pursue integrity, and meet life’s demands with perseverance despite hardships as they move toward future opportunities.
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Lubbock
Brenda Kay
SA Eraduates
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Lubbieck
Wilson June Han
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Bass
Trio Quits Post Force in Post Police Depart
Three members of the Post police department resigned citing low salaries. Chief Jim Truelove also announced his plan to quit, leaving law enforcement to Sheriff Gene Vis and one city patrolman. The walkouts threaten staffing as two weeks notices are given and no immediate response reached.
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Weather map page brief notes
Weather map page notes a 30 percent chance of rain today. Temperatures range from a high near zero to a low in the low 30s tonight.
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