05 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1976
Page
1
Regents discuss integrating health sciences teaching with LCHD through a teaching hospital. The plan envisions administration, risk, and operational differences, arguing leasing and operating the hospital may be better for the medical school.
President Ford signed a wide tax revision bill at the White House aimed at easing the burden for individuals and businesses. The law extends about 18 billion dollars in cuts though workers should not expect larger paychecks. It raises personal exemptions and broadens deductions while adding credits and new limits on shelters. The bill, over 1,000 pages, affects child care pensions home work and foreign tax credits with many changes phasing in over time.
Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers near a contract to end a 20 day strike on 170000 Ford workers. The deal would add paid days off totaling four first year eight second year and two third year and include a 3 percent annual wage increase. Final details remained unresolved with ratification still needed and a possible four day work week goals noted.
A cold front and dry air shift across the South Plains bring cooler daytime highs and chilly nights. Severe weather remnants push into the Hill Country with reports of flooding, a tornado, and hail. Snyder records 3.25 inches of rain in under two hours. a high pressure system will clear skies and ease conditions.
Lubbock and vicinity expect generally fair skies today and Wednesday with warmer temperatures. Highs in the mid 60s today, low 70s tomorrow, and overnight lows in the mid 40s. Northeasterly winds up to 10 mph today.
A reader expresses gratitude to God for the beauty of each changing season, praising creation and offering a brief blessing. The tone is reflective and devotional.
Houston researchers led by Dr Gondon Frankie of Texas A M University show laboratory bred wasps the size of gnats attack cockroach eggs in eight Houston homes. The program, funded by a federal grant, uses sanitation and egg parasites to reduce infestations without strong chemicals, with homeowners agreeing to access.
Maxey's former accountant testified that an Arizona firm offered $4.5 million for five Maxey ranches eight months before a CNB foreclosure. The letter from Century Sales Co. proposed the sale to pay debts, while defense argued the deal was blocked by the bank.
Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz resigns after a publicized racial slur sparks campaign concerns. Ford calls the move saddest of his presidency and praises Butz's work while appointing John Knebel as acting secretary.
The Lubbock school district seeks bids for a new plan after trustees balked at a proposed all expense paid group coverage for about 3,900 workers. The board may adopt a partially funded plan if costs rise. current bids would require employees to share hospitalization costs and coverage of non hospital care. The change aims to ease taxpayer burden and address concerns from the Teachers Association about raises and fringe benefits.
The Avalanche Journal does not print Earl L. Butz remarks that led to his resignation. Readers may visit the AJ newsroom to view the comments privately. The city editor will keep a copy for public scrutiny. no phone calls.
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