Ford Carter Battle Over Economic Report Deepens Campaign
The Associated Press notes a fresh dispute as a new economic report prompts Ford to tout guarded gains while Carter depicts rising hardship. Ford arrives in Houston and plans Texas swing while Carter kicks off in McAllen. amid campaign jolts a producer's firing and a GOP effort to halt Carter literature delivery surface as campaign battlegrounds. Mondale and Dole offer sharp reactions as McCarthy's ballot bid falters. The leading indicators show a September drop, yet Nessen argues key components signal recovery and 1984-style growth may resume. Carter counters with a critique of Ford policies and a call to curb inflation without worsening unemployment.
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Hacker Resignation Set at LCC Special Board Meeting Today
Dr W Joe Hacker Jr Lubbock Christian College president will resign and present his plan to the board at a 9 am special meeting in Mabee American Heritage Center. The board may appoint a successor from within the college, with Harvie M Pruitt as a potential candidate.
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Raider Steer Tilt Could Draw Record Crowd
The Texas Tech Red Raiders host Texas Longhorns ranked sixth as 55 000 fans may fill the stadium for a pivotal battle. The Saddle Tramps honor founder Arch Lamb on the eve of Tech’s 40th anniversary.
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Weather Map Page 2 A Forecast for Lubbock Area
Fog early today then partly cloudy skies. Highs mid fifties and lows in the mid thirties.
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Prayer Message Urges Seizing God-Given Opportunities
A reader prays for divine guidance to recognize and seize opportunities. The fleeting appeal emphasizes faith, action, and gratitude in daily life. Amen.
Shaw Abandons Absentee Vote Plan For City Boxes
Judge Rod Shaw reverses plan to close three underpopulated precinct voting boxes in Lubbock. Precinct 54 votes at Amnett Elementary School, Precinct 58 at Mackenzie High School, and Precinct 59 at Stinson's Inc. will vote at their regular locations for the general election. Shaw cited expense and secrecy concerns but keeps the boxes open Tuesday.
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Precinct Voting Change Reversed In Texas City
Shaw announced the decision to keep voting boxes for Precincts 54 58 and 59 amid questions over absentee eligibility and notification. Larger precinct election judges will oversee ballots at the three polling places to avoid duplicating election staff. The issue traces to a 1975 redrawing of city precincts.
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Traffic hazard tops Lubbock Halloween safety advice
Police say the main danger for trick or treaters in Lubbock is traffic not poisoned candy. They urge a two block radius, bright costumes, parental driving if weather allows, early hours, and foot travel when weather is bad.
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