Dirty 30 Seek Special Session to Oust Mutscher
Texas lawmakers from the Dirty 30 urge Gov Preston Smith to grant an early special session to address removal of Speaker Gus Mutscher facing bribery indictments. Representatives Moore Denton Farenthold and Mengden back impeachment or a petitioned House convening. Smith's aides say he is unlikely to bow to the request.
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City Council Expands Staff With $40,000 Budget Increase
Lubbock city leaders move to finalize an administrative staff upgrade amid increasing workload. One hire made with two more chosen, bringing six full time and two part time employees. Budget adds 40 000 for new office needs and a car. Details: mayor and city manager reorganize to shift control of two positions and align salaries with administration policy while adding SBA category staff.
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Blount urges boycott of French goods over heroin flow
State And Nation Blount urges Americans to boycott French goods until that country halts heroin shipments to the United States. Supreme Court resumes public sittings with tributes to former Justices Black and Harlan. The World Liberation War in Sudan, Africa has raged for years and could continue.
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Prayer for Love and Unity Within Our Family
A reader asks for divine guidance to foster love and cooperative effort within a family unit. The plea emphasizes seeking God’s superior counsel for those making decisions impacting daily life.
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Sparky Joins Abilene Fire Department In Uniform
Abilene Fire Department welcomes Sparky the Dalmatian as a new fire dog member during National Fire Prevention Week. Fire Chief C. Musick says Sparky will greet tours and youngsters visiting the station, marking a long-awaited addition to the department.
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President Upholds Pay Hike Veto Amid Protests
President Syed faces criticism as the veto on a proposed pay hike stands, with lawmakers and unions arguing the decision impacts workers. Details on timeline and dissent remain unclear.
Dallas prisoner dies in jail melee turmoil
A Texas jail melee ends with the death of a prisoner named Paranda after a chaotic incident in Dallas corrected in custody. Authorities investigate in coordination with prison officials and medical staff. The incident draws attention to jail safety protocols and inmate oversight.
Sorcerer hijacking ends in fatal plane incident
George Mallory Giffe Jr. hijacked a charter plane in Jacksonville with his estranged wife and a companion aboard. FBI disabled the aircraft on a refueling stop, fatally wounding the wife and the pilot as well as the hijacker. Two passengers fled unharmed. Giffe had left notes in Nashville claiming his wife knew too much.
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Docks Face Taft-Hartley Strikes Slow Port Operations
National crisis over deepwater port shutdowns eases as President Nixon acts under the Taft Hartley Act. An executive order and a proposed board of inquiry aim to assess shipyard work stoppages and seek a settlement. Officials fear impacts on West Coast and East Coast ports while urging federal intervention to end the labor stalemate.
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Sears St Man Nabbed After Downtown Hold Up
A suspect restrained a robber during a downtown department store holdup. The thief demanded money and fled with stash, while a clerk and a bystander assisted, leading to the suspect’s capture near State Avenue and first street. Police recovered the stolen cash and regained control of the scene.
Federal grant okayed for underemployed program
The WEATHER DERAL grant funds city hiring to place underemployed workers in newly created library and clerical positions. The state approves seven additions and four to six week hiring, with $4.777 in funds and $22M of salaries for new staff. Positions include a trainer and a mechanic trainee, with recruitment to begin immediately.
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