Jail reform clash heats up in Mackenzie Park meeting
Blanchard terms the nine point Petition for Prison Reform groundless though he will discuss improvements. Gilbert Herrera of the Lubbo ck Brown Berets threatens a not violent march to the county jail if reforms lag, with a possible plan to call it off if conditions improve. Herrera claims abuses linked to racial segregation and mistreatment, while Blanchard denies any policy or cover up and notes efforts to provide hot meals despite occasional cooling.
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Mackenzie Park
Blanchard
Gilbert Herrera
Lubbock Brown Berets
Herrera
Storms Rake Caprock as Twisters Threaten Southeast
Early evening storms pelted the caprock with hail and high winds as a tornado touched down north of Florida, Texas and Oklahoma light showers reported in Lubbock and Seminole. Two funnel clouds spotted near the city and near Buffalo Springs Lake. No major injuries reported. five treated after a Seminole crash.
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Laidbock
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Floyda‘da
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Cuthrie
Paducap
Padaedh
Matador
Caproch
Lube Lock
Seminole
Leading economic index posts record April jump signaling end of recession
The Commerce Department reports the leading indicators index, in a revised format, rose 42 percent in April after a 3 percent March gain. Officials say the surge points to a bottoming economy, with the new model removing inflation effects and showing a downturn in June 187, ahead of the broader cycle.
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Washington
UPI
Commerce Department
James J. Pate
Commerce Secretary
Prayer text reading for to-day
Prayer invocation seeking daily guidance and steadfast faith in Jesus Christ until his return. The plea asks for divine care and spiritual strength through uncertainty. Amen.
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God
Jesus
Standby Plan Set On Gas Rationing
A government task force drafted a standby gasoline rationing plan granting equal fuel allotments to all licensed drivers. The 2000 page study was sent to Federal Energy Administrator Frank G. Zarb.
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Washington
Frank G. Zarb
Plan outlines gasoline rationing structure and costs
The precautionary plan describes the administrative framework to implement gasoline rationing, a move President Ford has said he will avoid. Estimated startup cost 100 million, annual cost near 2 billion, requiring 93,000 staff. Rationing would only occur in a declared emergency shortage with no per-driver allocation yet stated.
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Associated Press
Ford
Ford Vows Troops To Stay In Europe
Prime Ford pledged the United States will not withdraw its 310,000 troops in Europe and remains unequivocally committed to defending Western allies. He urged full participation in NATO and a rock solid collective defense, as NATO nations meet amid post Indochina tensions. A separate court note from Port Smith Arkansas reports a Vietnamese refugee received a one day suspended sentence for petty larceny.
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Valley Farm Threat Eyed in Hidalgo County Clash
In Hidalgo Texas a UFW leader demanded action as demonstrators protested the Griffin Brand Farms harvest. Othal Brand brandished a pistol and drove through a barricade, a pickup window shattered, shotguns shown by crew bosses, deputies intervened, no arrests made.
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Antonie Orendain
Statesman Enmity and Admiration in Public Life
A keenly observed note reflects on how a man admired for his foes becomes less venerable when he himself faces opposition. The piece frames political character as a balance of achievements and rivalries within the public arena.
Mice Nibble On Evidence At Sierra County Courthouse
Adl correspondent reports the Sierra County Courthouse showed evidence tampered by mice eating narcotics files. A bystander questioned whether the courthouse had an infestation and how the mice would obtain supplies for their alleged habit.
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Adl
Sierra County
Ex Solon Sends Free Mail In Postal Loophole Reprise
The article details former Congressman Clark mailing a March newsletter to Pennsylvania constituents using free franking after losing re election. It notes estimated taxpayer costs for free mail and lists photos and bills sponsored, while describing the postal service’s continuing franking hold for outgoing members for 60 days.
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Frank M. Clark
Pennsylvania
Congresman Clark
Ett
Capitol Hill
President Ford energy plan praised by visiting official
Tower praises a second oil tariff and removal of price controls as key to energy policy while warning Americans to expect higher costs. He argues decontrol spurs production and exploration, citing Texas drilling declines and urging Congress to act to revive inflation and budget balance. He warns isolationism harms national interests. Tower spoke to about 50 people including the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce group.
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Wichite Falls
Ford
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Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
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Board of City Development
Tower
Texas
Tarver
Thorny Issue Snag of Street Rose Sales
City zoning inspectors crack down on street rose sales after a Thursday ruling bars vendors from selling on street corners. Tyler roses and a stall near the public right of way were removed as violations prompted action by officials.
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Tyler
Don Peek
Texas Tech
Texas
Peek
David Atwell
Atwell
House Asks Court Bill Compromise In Lubbock District Plans
The Texas House on Thursday sought a conference to craft a compromise on a omnibus courts bill that would create a new district court in Lubbock County and 22 other districts. The Senate had approved a substitute bill earlier with a price tag of 1.15 million over two years, aiming to ease crowded dockets in Lubbock’s four district courts.
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Wold
Lubbock
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Texas Senate
Kent Hance
Senate
Petitions Spotlight Slaton Police Furor Over Recall Efforts
In Slaton petitions push for recall elections after Chief Fred Clark’s firing and officer resignations. City secretary Webb says ward residents have enough signatures for a recall vote against commissioner Otis Neill, while another petition targets commissioner Hesikize Thomas. Interim actions follow a controversial Open Meeting Law breach as Mayor Landret, Donaldson, and others meet amid personnel turmoil.
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