Thanksgiving holiday closures across Lubbock schools and campus
Lubbock area colleges and universities announce Thanksgiving break with early closure today and return Monday. Christian College ends at 1 230 p m and Texas Tech offices shut for holiday. The Tech library and law library operations vary with holiday hours, and Thanksgiving services are planned by the Lubbock Ministers Association at First Baptist Church tonight.
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City to study built emergency ambulance system cost
A study committee recommends the Lubbock Fire Department provide 24 hour emergency ambulance service at an operating cost of 316000. The plan envisions five ambulances dedicated to emergencies, four substations, and response within five minutes if run by the fire department. Brandon Fat of West Texas Health Systems will present during a joint city and county meeting.
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Theate
Brandon Fat
West Texas Health Systems
Commissioners Court
Lubbock County Hospital
West Texas
Environmental dedication at Duck Creek watershed event
A note of environmental focus appears in Spur's Page 8 Bee section with a dedication to the Duck Creek watershed. References to AP and conference items show brief mentions of weekly players and TV programs across the paper.
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Springlake man killed in two car crash on Beall Street area
Roscoe Gustus Carr, 70, of Springlake died after a rear end collision at Beall Street and Southeast Drive at 7 03 pm Tuesday. Bertha Diblon, 54, of 5608 Quirt Ave was in serious condition at Lubbock Hospital. Two others unharmed. Police said one vehicle struck the rear of the other. Services for Carr were pending at Resthaven Singleton Wilgon Funeral Home.
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Andrews Voters Approve $2 Million School Bond Issue
In Andrews, voters approved a $2 million school bond with 905 yes and 441 no ballots. The measure passed in both property owners and non property owner boxes as 1,358 ballots were cast on Tuesday.
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Tech president backs Christmas lights plan at Texas Tech
Texas Tech President Grover E. Murray says he will repeat the 13 year old Carol of Lights if allowed, though campus officials restrict large gatherings. Student leader Greg Wimmer will ask the Regents December 1 to grant exemptions for the pageant while admin policy limits remain.
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Slain Mequitte Couple Linked to Nomadic Family Suspect
Danny Mc Crary, 19, one of five in a nomadic family being questioned over a string of killings in six states, was charged with two counts of murder with malice for the slaying of former Lubbock residents Forrest Covey and Jena Covey. The bodies were found Oct. 24 in a Hunt County barn after their disappearance Oct. 17 from a Mesquite grocery where Jena worked. Mc Crary faces a Dallas hearing on probation revocation. bond set at 50 000 on each murder charge.
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Charles Davis
Prayer Blessings Ripple Through Hearts in Jesus Name
A reader offers a brief blessing praying that blessings received may be shared with others in Jesus name. The sentiment emphasizes gratitude and charitable action.
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Kissinger Holds Second Day Of Paris Talks On Vietnam War
U S peace envoy Henry Kissinger spent 42 hours over two days in private discussions with North Vietnamese negotiators near Paris. He and aides appeared relaxed as talks focused on peace terms and South Vietnamese resistance to a possible accord. Kissinger planned to meet Indonesian President Suharto and Foreign Minister Malik in Brussels before returning to Paris for further talks.
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Tribunal Reverses Decision in Chicago Seven Case
A federal appeals court reversed the convictions of five Chicago Seven defendants for crossing state lines to incite rioting at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The 7th Circuit cited trial judge Julius Hoffman's errors and a potentially violated First Amendment right. The court left open retrial, noting possible acquittal if a jury believes the defense.
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James R. Thompson
U.S
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Justice Department
Washington
William M. Kunstler
New York City
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Walter Cummings
Wilbur F. Pell
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Pact Approved Here For Guadalupe Park
Lubbock Urban Renewal Agency commissioners approved a contract to design a new Guadalupe neighborhood park. Cliff Cason and Associates will plan improvements at about $9,600 plus up to $2,000 for field surveys on a 7.6 acre tract north of 1st Place between Avenue H and Avenue J. Park costs total about $78,000 and the project will connect with Canyon Lakes. Site development funds of $90,000 will fund the park on a former labor camp site. Planning will coordinate with city parks and planning departments and Guadalupe Neighborhood Council.
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Orville Alderson
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West Texas Hospital
Alderson
Guadalupe Park
Canyon Lakes
City Parks Department
Planning Department
Weather map page reports clear, warmer today and Thursday
Lubbock and vicinity expect clear skies and warmer temperatures today with fair conditions into tonight and Thursday. Highs near 40 today and in the middle 40s Thursday, lows around 30, no precipitation expected.
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