Snow and Heat Clash Across The Southwest Front
A Pacific cold front brought light showers to the Texas New Mexico border as snow fell in Arizona New Mexico and southern Colorado. Lubbock predicts only light brief moisture while temperatures edge lower on the South Plains with mid 40s to mid 60s.
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Water Line Pact Is Set
Interior Department awards 12.4 million dollar contract to Cen-VIRO of Texas for earth work pipe and main duct station on the 96 million Canadian River Project spanning Randall Swisher Hale and Lubbock counties in Texas Panhandle. House appropriations subcommittee approves 23 million for continued project work in the current public works bill. Rep George Mahon announces, with Speaker Byron Tunnell naming three members to a committee to tackle water shortage issues.
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Mahon
Austin
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Major zoning cases studied in Lubbock planning meeting
The City Planning and Zoning Commission delayed 11 cases including industrial and commercial zoning requests along Loop 289 and 50th Street to a special noon meeting. Ray Chapman urged M-2 heavy industrial zoning for about 180 acres outside and 120 inside the city. Planning Director Bob Burr cautioned about land use control beyond city limits.
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Wall Street Hours Clash Sparks Senate Row
The Senate engaged in a heated exchange over proposed Wall Street hours from 12 to 5 as legislation lagged. Senator Dirksen blasted Senator Dodd for incoherence while Dodd defended the protest, then apologized later calling Mansfield a respected figure. The clash followed late-night remarks and threats of continued sessions to push business.
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Bachelor: The man who is waiting for ith ful il
A jokey editorial line defines a bachelor as a man still waiting for the ideal balance of skills. It humorously notes he would be a good cook, a good nurse, and a good audience.
System Effectiveness Questioned Over Soviet Anti ICBM Show
U S skeptics doubt Soviet display of four anti missile devices unveiled in Red Square during Revolution Day festivities. The Russia show fails to sway U S Khrushchev claims about feasibility.
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Rocky's Announcement Spurs GOP Prep Amid Missile Debate
Amid Republican chatter, analysts note skepticism over a usable anti missile shield. Navy and Army leaders cite Nike Zeus tests in the Pacific showing some capability but deem a practical defense years away. The discussion centers on long range missiles and maneuverability that complicates interception.
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Four Hurt At Shallowater In Crash Near Town
Lubbock County resident Mrs. Ivy Lu Atkins 70 died at West Texas Hospital hours after a two car collision near Shallowater. Her husband Dennie A. Atkins 73 is in critical condition. Three others in a second car escaped with minor injuries. The week’s traffic deaths reach ten with related Clovis area crashes.
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Lubbock
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Pioneer
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Avalanche-Journal
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Lucretia
David
Clovis Area
W. W. Baker
Imael Aedan
Foreign Aid Limits Set and Crashes Across Texas
A two car collision on U.S. Highway 84 near Shallowater left Mrs. Atkins and her husband injured as their vehicles collided and skidded. Mrs. Atkins was trapped until EMS freed her, and both were hospitalized for observation. The report ties into wider mentions of political and international topics on the page.
Today's Prayer on Trials and Grace to Witness
A devotional line bids grace to witness amid trials. It asks for strength to glorify the name of the Lord rather than dwelling on burdens.
Snake found after wandering detour in Lubbock alley
An eight year old boy helped capture a seven foot plus boa constrictor found hiding in an alley in the 4000 block of 39th Street. Anthony Granes of South America reported a missing boa from a wire cage in his backyard last July 1.
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Tanner Laine
Avalanche-Journal
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Local Snake Sighting Sparks Neighborhood Excitement
Weather page reports cloudy cool conditions in Lubbock area with a brief light rain possible. A snake in the 4002 39th Street block was spotted moving at 3 am by Joncy Dale Oatman and a friend, then captured by Granes as neighbors reacted with excitement.
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Joncy Dale Oatman
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